Ashley Baber Weddings

Fabulous Frock Friday: Fall 2011 Runway Edition

As many of you know, I have just returned from Bridal Market in New York City- covering the latest trends for Atlanta Weddings Magazine. You will see a complete trend report on their website soon, but in the meantime I did want to share some of my favorite gowns from Market with you. Enjoy!

Amsale

Atlanta's own Anne Barge

Anne Bowen

This dress has a fabulous "train" that extends behind one shoulder of the gown...

Another fabulous Atlanta designer, Chaviano Couture! Annette featured a gorgeous collection (her first time showing at market!) including this great short gown. I love this for courthouse nuptials in the city, an afternoon wedding or the perfect going away gown!

Oscar de la Renta

Reem Acra

Romona Keveza- Legends Collection

Romona Keveza- Couture Collection

Vera Wang

All photos from Martha Stewart Weddings

Kate & Mark

Did you know we offer destination wedding planning services? Kate and Mark were married in Vail, Colorado on August 14th in one of the most jaw-dropping ceremony locations you can possibly imagine. Guests made the (well worth it) trip up the mountain to Piney River Ranch where the couple exchanged vows. I love Kate's clean and slightly preppy aesthetic. The navy|green|white color palette was perfect.

The reception followed at Donovan Pavillion where guests enjoyed "John Dalys" {the spiked version of an Arnold Palmer} and an innovative Paella station. Mark's Mom baked a plethora of desserts for guests to enjoy in addition candy and the two small cakes adorned with the cutest cake toppers fashioned after the bride and groom and the "flower dog," Izzy. Carabiners with flashlights served as functional favors for guests to use to find their way back to the hotel at the end of the night.

We were excited to see Kate and Mark's wedding recently featured on the Couture Colorado blog. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos with us, Tamera!

Cindy & Mike

You remember Cindy and Mike- from the cutest proposal ever- right?

Well, they were married and had their reception on June 19th at the Piedmont Room at Park Tavern. The beautiful affair with a green, black and white color palette included amazing flowers from Amy Osaba (just look at Cindy's phalaenopsis orchid bouquet!!) and a cake from Sweet Sensations.

Congratulations Cindy & Mike! Thank you for sharing these pretty images, Brandelyn Lee Photography!

Melissa & Chris

Melissa and Chris were married on the Swan House Lawn at the Atlanta History Center on May 8th.

Melissa and Chris incorporated so many wonderful details into their wedding day. Here are some of our favorites:

Chris had a "Groomswoman" and Melissa had a "Bridesman." I love it when couples break tradition to incorporate people/things/ideas that are meaningful to them.

The flowers! They were so bright- perfect for Spring. There were even lemons in the floral pieces adorning the stairway to the ceremony site- how fresh! I also love the color-coordinated ribbon Melissa found to tie off the boutonnieres and wrap the bouquets.

Pretty floral cones in the perfect shade of blue on Sheppard's hooks line both sides of the aisle.

After the ceremony and cocktail hour (in the Boxwood Garden), guests moved to the Grand Overlook Ballroom for dinner and dancing.

Chris and Melissa love to travel, so guests found their table assignments on luggage tags (which were also their favors) on a table accented with vintage suitcases.

Table numbers were designed to look like post cards and featured a picture of the couple on the front vacationing at one of the many places they have traveled.