When it comes to bridal style, we happen to think that The Borrowed Collection has some of the most fashionable brides around! Our Borrowed Collection Brides series shares our brides' incredible style with you, as well as their tips on how to create the perfect bridal look, all while staying true to your own unique bridal style.
Borrowed Collection Bride Zanna holds a special place in our hearts; not only is she a beauty inside and out, she is an incredibly talented hair & makeup artist, who uses her art to highlight the beauty of each and every one of her clients. In fact, Zanna's artistry had us so inspired, we asked her to collaborate on our veil collection photoshoot, where she created a stunning makeup look for our model.
Zanna found her perfect match in handsome groom, Marty, and the two planned a fabulous fête at Turtle Mountain Winery, in Vernon.
All photography by Lee Watkins.
Zanna has an incredible sense of style and had a vision of her bridal look from the moment that we met for a styling consultation. Having chosen the stunning 'Olivia' gown by Reem Acra, Zanna was looking for the perfect headpiece to complement her glamorous wavy hairstyle and beaded sleeves; she wanted something that suited that elusive balance of glamour and romance that she was creating with her look.
True to form, Zanna chose the perfect statement headpiece, styling our
Stellina Bracelet in her hair, as an incredible jeweled comb; it was the perfect piece to complement the glamourous sideswept waves that she and her team at The Artistry Collective created.
Every bride needs a fabulous pair of shoes, and we love Zanna's choice of sparkly Grecian-inspired sandals.
A classic white bouquet is utterly romantic and again highlights that perfect balance between glamour and romance that Zanna created.
“Where did you draw inspiration from your bridal look from?”
Zanna: "As a makeup artist, I have always been able to pull ideas and drawn inspiration from the world around me, and planning my wedding was no exception. I would flip open a magazine, walk by a store, check out a blog or go shopping, and see little bits and pieces of my wedding in all of the things around me. I pieced everything together like a puzzle and was so lucky to have 20 months to plan the wedding, because I used every minute of it perfecting the details."
“Now that you’ve “been there, done that”, what advice do you have for other brides, when it comes to choosing their bridal style?”
Zanna: "Working in the industry and now having been married myself, I often meet brides that want to become the most over the top, glamorous version of themselves. I say that it’s your wedding and you deserve to look the way that makes you feel your best. With that said, my advice to you is: “Be true to yourself and your style; don’t hop onto a crazy trend if that just isn’t you."
Congrats to Zanna and Marty! Here's to a lifetime to love, laughter, and happiness.
Vendors:
Photography: Lee Watkins
Wedding Dress: Olivia gown by Reem Acra
Headpiece: The Borrowed Collection. Shop our Stellina Bracelet
here.
Veil: Blush Bridal
Hair & Makeup: The bride and her team at The Artistry Collective
Engagement Ring: Tacori
Venue: Turtle Mountain Winery
When it comes to bridal style, we happen to think that The Borrowed Collection has some of the most fashionable brides around! Our new blog series, Borrowed Collection Brides, will share our brides' incredible style with you, as well as their tips on how to create the perfect bridal look while staying true to your own unique bridal style.
Meet April, our first and oh-so stylish Borrowed Collection Bride to be featured! April & Justin tied the knot last summer, at an intimate wedding at The Teahouse in Stanley Park, in Vancouver.
All photography by Green Ginger Photography
From the moment we met April, we were excited to contribute to the unique bridal look that she was looking to create. (Also, we happen to have a love for everything Truvelle, and April had chosen to wear their Rochelle gown in rose gold!)
April wanted to accessorize her dress with rose gold jewelry and we had the perfect complement in the
Vintage Drop II Crystal Earrings in golden shadow by Haute Bride. In order to ensure her look was exactly how she envisioned it, April also had a gorgeous custom necklace created by Haute Bride.
The Ella Clutch by Davie & Chiyo paired perfectly with April's sequined wedding dress. April also chose the perfect floral palette to compliment her blush chiffon skirt, which was beautifully brought to life by Society Floral.
Nothing says "laid-back bride" like flats, and since every piece April chose was pitch perfect, we aren't surprised she chose the Tracie Sandals by Kate Spade.
April shares the story behind her beautiful engagement ring: "It has a yellow gold band, oval stone, and four-prong platinum setting. We had a very clear vision of the design I wanted -which I was unable to find anywhere! In the end, my husband sourced the stone online & the setting was via Blue Nile."
“How would you describe your personal wedding style, in relation to fashion & beauty?”
April: "Choosing a wedding style is, simultaneously, one of the most enjoyable & most stressful things a girl can do. For myself, I was drawn to so many different wedding styles-classic & sophisticated, ethereal & bohemian, sweet & gardenparty-esque, modern & striking—how can you be expected to decide?! And the cruelest catch? You only get to do it once!"
"Well, expectedly, the direction I took with my wedding style was fairly eclectic. I decided to incorporate all of my favourite styles, as seamlessly as I could. Overall, the wedding was quite sophisticated: hors d'oeuvres & drinks served under the night sky, hanging lights, gorgeous florals, and my groom in a tux. I carried that vibe into my personal style with my jewelry selections, my classic French twist updo, and my soft makeup. Our wedding also offered a touch of the ethereal & the garden-esque with hanging bud vases, hanging lights, and taking place primarily out-of-doors. I channeled that quality into my personal style with my romantic, blush chiffon dress. And finally, I wanted to incorporate a touch of the modern. Not only did my husband and I decide to walk down the aisle together, I also chose to wear a rose-hued gown with a rose-gold sequined bodice."
"So I guess if I were to narrow it down, my personal wedding style was a mixture of the sophisticated & the ethereal, with a touch of the modern—which translated into a classic updo, a romantic chiffon dress, and a splash of rose gold sequins!"
April's groom, Justin, certainly needs a shout out for his own impeccable style, including his perfectly tailored Indochino tux.
"Now that you’ve 'been there, done that', do you have any tips or advice for other brides, when it comes to putting your wedding look together?"
"Define a clear vision of what it is exactly that you want to emulate. Classic sophistication? Modern edge? Effortlessly chic? Romantic & goddess-like? In my experience, the difficulty with planning your bridal look (or planning your wedding!) is that there are so many beautiful creative directions you could choose to go with it. (I still find myself daydreaming about what other beautiful weddings & looks I would design if we were to do it again!)"
"For the longest time I couldn't even decide if I should wear my hair up or down & I found it SO stressful. (I mean, you only get married once, there’s no room for mistakes! Right?!) Then I came to my senses: go with what you've always envisioned & don’t worry so much about making a “mistake”––because, seriously, whoever looked at a bride with anything other than awe?"
"So my advice is (1) define a clear vision; (2) run with it; and (3) don’t be afraid to make it your own!"
Our thanks to April for sharing her wonderful tips with us; we hope you've enjoyed her advice as much as we did. And here's to April & Justin, we think the future is very bright for this stylish couple!
Vendors:
Photography: Green Ginger Photography
Wedding Dress: Rochelle by Truvelle
Jewelry: The Borrowed Collection (earrings) & Haute Bride (necklace)
Clutch & Garter: Davie & Chiyo
Shoes: Kate Spade
Hair: Eliza Trendiak of Trendi Creative
Makeup: Brittney Bremnes
Floral Design: Society Floral
Ring Setting: Blue Nile
Tux: Indochino
Venue: The Teahouse in Stanley Park
