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A Cinco de Mayo Wedding Fiesta
Here’s some Mexican wedding inspiration to get you in the mood for the Cinco de Mayo festivities tomorrow! Is anyone having or attending a Cinco de Mayo wedding this weekend?
Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5213, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5225
Real Bride Maria Alexandra in Lazaro style 3050, Alvina Valenta style 9226
Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5204 and style 5205, Lazaro style 3050
Noir by Lazaro style 3189
The Fairest of them All
With Snow White remake, Mirror Mirror out in theaters, it’s only fitting to imagine a Snow White/Mirror Mirror inspired wedding! Below are some gorgeous ball gowns that would definitely make you feel like a fairytale princess on your wedding day. Dress your bridesmaids in a red shade of cranberry or ruby to resemble that infamous poisonous apple, and for the icing on the cake serve miniature caramel covered apples for dessert! The beautiful dresses from Mirror Mirror shown below were designed by costume designer Eiko Ishioka.
Lazaro style 3213, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5083, Alvina Valenta style 9216, Jim Hjelm style 8213
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1156, Hayley Paige style 6205, Alvina Valenta style 9211
Tara Keely style 2202, Lazaro style 3141, Jim Hjelm style 8202, Alvina Valenta style 9182
My One & Only…
Trendy, sophisticated, elegant, flirty, or romantic…the one shoulder neckline can be many things! The one shoulder look emerged a couple of years ago and does not seem to be going anywhere. Are you a fan of the asymmetrical look? Here are some of JLM Couture’s one shoulder styles.
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1155, Alvina Valenta style 9241, Alvina Valenta style 9160, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5203
Lazaro style 3110, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5225, Noir By Lazaro style 3185, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5245, Alvina Valenta style 9109
Noir By Lazaro style 3227, Alvina Valenta style 9168, Alvina Valenta style 9216, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5182
Bridal Market Fall 2012
Another bridal market finished and we have dozens of gorgeous gowns to show for it! There was point despirit, horsehair trim, plunging necklines, sparkle tulle, peplums, removable skirts, color blocking, one shoulder necklines, asymmetrical waists, and more. If you attended market we hope you liked what you saw…if not here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come for Fall 2012!
Alvina Valenta Bridal
Alvina Valenta Bridesmaids
Jim Hjelm Blush Bridal
Hayley Paige Bridal
Jim Hjelm Bridal
Jim Hjelm Occasions
Tara Keely Bridal
Noir By Lazaro
Lazaro Bridal
Spring has Sprung
Spring is in the air, although it doesn’t feel like it in New York today. This is the perfect time to have fun with a variety of pastels and flower details! Here’s an assortment of JLM Couture’s best springy styles.
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1208, Tara Keely style 2200, Hayley Paige style 6206, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5203 & style 5226, Alvina Valenta style 9233/9237
Jim Hjelm Blush style 1100, Alvina Valenta style 9209, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5239, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5204 & style 5205
Noir By Lazaro style 3226, Lazaro style 3215, Lazaro style 3106
Jim Hjelm style 8217, Alvina Valenta style 9204, Alvina Valenta style 9175, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5202
JLM Couture Boutique Opening
This past weekend JLM Couture and president Joesph L. Murphy were pleased to open their flagship salon in West Hollywood. The salon opening party included guests such as Amy Wilkins, publisher of Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, and Mindy Weiss, celebrity event planner. Lazaro Perez, designer for Lazaro Bridal, Noir By Lazaro, and Tara Keely Bridal; and Francesca Pitera, designer for Jim Hjelm Bridal and Jim Hjelm Occasions were also present. Guests sipped on caviar martinis and flutes of champagne and cakes in a jar were provided from Cupcakes Couture. Music was performed by Ground Control as well as vocals by Absolute Romance. JLM Couture would like to give a special thanks to all our vendors below and Leila Khalil from Be Inspired PR for being a part of this special event. The JLM Couture Boutique will carry a selection of JLM Couture products including Lazaro, Jim Hjelm, Alvina Valenta, and Hayley Paige wedding gowns, as well as custom designed couture gowns. If you’d like to make an appointment at the JLM Couture flagship salon please call 424-249-3909 or email info@jlmboutique.com.
JLM Couture president and chief executive Joesph Murphy and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings Darcy Miller with some of the JLM models.
Darcy Miller, Joesph Murphy, Lazaro Perez, designer for Lazaro Bridal, Noir By Lazaro, Tara Keely Bridal, and Cyndy Starer, director of sales for Lazaro at JLM Couture.
Francesca Pitera, Jim Hjelm and Jim Hjelm Occasions designer, Lazaro Perez, Darcy Miller, and Susan Keng, director of public relations at JLM Couture.
Top Middle: Amy Wilkins, publisher at Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, and Joseph Murphy. Bottom Middle: Darcy Miller and Mindy Weiss, celebrity event planner.
Photographer: Scott Clark Photogrpahy, Flowers: Dolce Designs Studio, Food: Petrossian, Musicians: Ground Control & Absolute Romance, Cakes in a jar: Cupcake Couture, Linens: La Tavola, Custom Perfume: Kamilyin, Public Relations: Be Inspired PR, Stationery: Cherish Paperie
The Getaway Dress
The “getaway dress” trend this year has to be one of our favorites! What better way to show off your personality and style than having a second dress to change into and surprise your guests! Not only does it allow you to be much more comfortable, but it also is a great alternative for a bride having a beach wedding that doesn’t want to have to deal with the weight of a floor length gown! If you are going traditional for your ceremony, be sure to have something textured or flirty for your reception. Some girls even throw in some color to change it up a bit from the norm of having ivory or white. And please, DO NOT forget that fabulous shoes and accessories are the key to making this dress pop. Throw on some killer heels and bold jewelry and dance the night away! Which second dress would you go for?
Gowns from left to right on top: Noir 3231, Hayley Paige 6209, Tara Keely 2211, Tara Keely 2210, Jim Hjelm Occasions 5102
Gowns from left to right on bottom: Jim Hjelm Blush 1211, Tara Keely 2210 w Skirt, Jim Hjelm Occasions 5203
Colorful Floral Necklaces: Jim Hjelm , Swarovski Cuffs and Earrings:Erica Koesler Shoes: Pinterest
Green with Wedding
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow here are some lovely emerald and pear colored bridesmaid dresses from Jim Hjelm Occasions, Alvina Valenta, and Noir By Lazaro! Also pictured are some gorgeous green bouquets, invitations, treats, and a festive nail polish from Essie! Everyone have a fabulous, lucky, and safe St. Patty’s Day!
Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5038, Essie Nail Polish: Mint Candy Apple, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5189, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5173, Floral Bouquet: The Knot, Noir By Lazaro style 3182, Jim Hjelm Occasions style 5164, Alvina Valenta style 9079, Invitations: Martha Stewart Weddings
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Guest Blogger Madeline goes behind
the scenes at NY Bridal Market
The best experience of my life! The JLM Couture Fashion Show. The night leading up to it was so intense. The excitement was overwhelming and everyone was running on pure adrenalin. We took pictures of all the dresses, shoes, and don’t forget the accessories. We made sure the dress line up was flawless. The runway had to be set up for the show. Leaving before everything was perfect was not an option. It took until 3 am! No pain, no gain!
When I arrived at 10 am, I knew people had been working for four hours already. The commitment by the staff was unbelievable. The scene was frantic, yet somehow still under control. People knew exactly what needed to be done and knew it had to be precise. When the show began, from the models and the music, to flash of all the cameras, the atmosphere on the runway was nothing less than thrilling.
I hope to be able to take some classes in New York and would love to be able to participate in an internship at JLM Couture. I still can’t believe I was able to do this. It was the highlight of the year.
-Madeline Marino
