We have a very special treat for you today, a trailblazer in the brial fashions industry – guest blogger, Amy-Jo Tatum of Bride Chic. Amy-Jo has been living, leading, and writing in the world of fashion for over twenty years with her custom design studio, Bridal Alternatives, as a columnist for San Francisco Art and Fashion News, she’s the weekly bridal fashion voice on One Wed, and of course her coveted and well loved blog, Bride Chic. We are thrilled to now have her as a guest on Wedding Row California!
Hello all! Some of you already know me as the lady behind, Bride Chic. When Abigail asked me to guest blog here at Wedding Row California I was quite honored as well as ecstatic. Why? Because I’ve been following Wedding Row and Smitten Magazine for sometime and can say it is devoted to bringing brides some of the finest in wedding fashion and all the pretty things that go with it. When Abigail told me I could write about anything I wanted as long as it pertained to fashion, well, naturally I jumped at the chance to tell you all about my swing on bridal couture. Because I’ve spent my life designing wedding gowns, I know them inside out—love to talk fabrics, trends, designers and just about anything that has to do with that special dress. Hopefully I can offer some insights as well as a few options customized to fit your own version of chic. . .
–Amy-Jo Tatum, Bride Chic–
Once upon a time not too long ago, a hat perched atop a bride’s head instead of a long flowing veil was society’s code for second time around brides or a woman over forty tying the knot. Fast forward a few years into the millennium and the bridal hat has a whole new identity in the fashion arena. Today, wearing one on your wedding day has more to do with creating a style savvy statement that defines you. If you’re considering opting for a hat to top off your wedding day look, you have a whole array of choices out there from wide-brimmed picture hats to small fascinators titled on the side of the head with wisps of netting. Here are a few of my faves from indie designers . . . .
Cocktail Hats- Include toques, pancakes and beanies to name just a few. Small and brimless, these hats sit tilted or perched atop the head, usually accented with flowers or a spray of long feathers; a cover of net or nose veil typically wraps all or part of the face. All cocktail hats look great with upswept hair and most silhouettes. These above by Batcakes Couture add a touch of whimsy with marabou and ostrich feathers.
Fascinators – A sort of hybrid between head band and cocktail hat, a fascinator is a hair decoration fastened to a band or comb with accents of either feathers, beads, crystals or florals. The ones pictured above are by Ruche.
Photos by Stephanie Williams Photography and Amy-Jo Tatum Bride
