THE SPRING WREATH

Top Photo: A Glamorous Little Side Project via Pinterest/

Q: What's one of the best definitions of Forever?  Well, if spring is the season of rebirth then let's say a wreath circling the head is a sign of eternal renewal.  Spring brides choosing to go unveiled can opt to go all out romantic by topping off with a band interwoven with fresh flowers, foliage and in some cases ribbons.  Florists can put these together either with fresh, artificial, or dried flowers.  Some variations are made exclusively of English Ivy or dried roses and Baby's Breath.  Where to find?  Here are a few plugged in and incredibly talented designers on Etsy worth checking out: Which Goose, Gardens of Whimsy and Andie

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 Top Photo: Dried roses and Baby's Breath by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride /photo by Sweet Light Studios Bottom Photo: Headpiece by Dean Andrews; Photo by Natalie J. Watts

Live Ivy and Magnolia blossoms by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride/Photo by Aura Obrien Photography

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SO YOU WANT TO BE A BOHO BRIDE . . .

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Defined, Boho is a fashion look borrowing from the peasant, early bohemian and hippie looks of the sixties. Boho can be earthy and ethereal all at once, with gowns sporting diaphanous fabrics topped off with head wreaths made out of fresh florals and greenery like ivy. Hitting its zenith in 2004-5, The Knot was categorizing Boho as a bridal style as early as 2000. Later actress Sienna Miller and Kate Moss brought the trend to the forefront. For me actresses like Carol Kane and Julie Delpy are naturals for this look too.

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By the spring of 2005 Boho was all over New York and London. Prevalent in just about every High Street store, those donning this chic were dubbed "Siennas". If Dior's 'New Look of 1947' was a reinvention of elements from the Antebellum period, it seems Boho is 'Summer of Love' reborn.

 Photo by John Truong

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 Photos by Ron Greystar

So what does Boho have in common with bridal? Just take a look at the pictures directly above. Boho is an over-the-top romantic look and if weddings are anything they are just that. If you're into celebrating with a lot of green--both real and the eco-conscious kind, really think about this look if you haven't already incorporated some part of it into your wedding style.

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SPRING POTPOURRI

From sophisticated to romantic, this is all about accessorizing--adding those little touches here and there that make a look very special and all your own.

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