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
The Borrowed Collection is thrilled to be a part of The Pop Up Wedding Shoppe, Vancouver's first wedding pop up store, which will be open from January 15th - February 28th, 2015. The shoppe will bring wedding vendors of all specialties under one roof for six weeks: you will be able to find everything you need for your wedding, all in one place!
A note for our brides: The Borrowed Collection will be at the shoppe every weekend, offering complimentary consultations with our stylist. The weekend dates are: Jan 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Feb 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28. Walk-ins are always welcome; if you would like to secure your desired appointment date, you can do so here: book a shoppe appointment.
We wanted to share a preview of the talented vendors that we've had the opportunity to connect with so far.
The Shoppe Lookbook
credits:
All photography by Rosa Dykstra of Simply Rose Photography
Hair and Makeup by CC Company Hair & Makeup

in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (dress), The Borrowed Collection (Hayworth Earrings),
Simply Rose Photography
A preview of the adorable flowergirl dresses (under $100!) that will available at The Pop Up Wedding Shoppe
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (wedding dress & flowergirl dress),
The Borrowed Collection (jewelry), Simply Rose Photography
in this photo:
Ashley Caitlin Crafts, Simply Rose Photography

These products would make amazing bridesmaid gift sets!
in this photo:
Studio Aroma, Simply Rose Photography
We love the way the Connie Bracelet sparkles in this photo.
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (dress),
The Borrowed Collection (Connie Bracelet, Amelia Drop Earrings), Simply Rose Photography
The Brielle Comb can be styled in too many fabulous ways to count; we like the idea of styling it like this with your veil, then moving it to the side for your reception.
in this photo:
CC Company Hair & Makeup, Pure Magnolia (veil & dress),
The Borrowed Collection (Brielle Comb), Simply Rose Photography

in this photo
Vignettes Studio, Simply Rose Photography
in this photo:
Lulu Island Honey, Ashley Caitlin Crafts, Simply Rose Photography
in the photo:
Green With Envy, Simply Rose Photography
in this photo:
Brand & Iron, Simply Rose Photography
contributors:
Pure Magnolia
The Borrowed Collection
Vignettes Studio
Lulu Island Honey
Ashley Caitlin Crafts
Brand & Iron
Studio Aroma
Green With Envy