This week’s giveaway is preeeety awesome, ladies! Lovely has teamed up with one of our sponsor, Marisol Aparicio to give away a $250 gift certificate valid towards any veil or accessory on her site. If I were you, I’d go for this Rhinestone & Crystal Comb or the Mia Bridal Headband. Just sayin. To enter, visit Marisol Aparicio’s Facebook page and “Like” it. Once you’ve done that, leave us a comment down below explaining which is your favorite piece from her collection! The contest will end Wednesday, April 18 at 11:59PM and we’ll announce a winner the following day. Good luck! Lovely’s Loot – Marisol Aparicio Accessories Giveaway

The great thing about a wedding is that it is yours. Just you and your husband’s (or husband-to-be’s). That’s why I love when couples throw weddings that are a true reflection of their style and personalities regardless of what tradition says. Not to say that tradition isn’t something to be valued, but sometimes, being different can be fun. Here are a few ways I’d love to be different: Photo Credits: Jill Stuart via Wedding Inspirasi, Coco Kelly, Design*Sponge, Wedding Chicks, Style Me Pretty. Decor & Details – Be Different

Bridal Stylist Video – A 50s Affair Even though we fill our blog with gorgeous beauty tips and stunning inspiration photos, we’d still like to remind all you lovelies out there that we are a bridal shop filled with pretty dresses and sparkling accessories! We wanted to offer up a weekly blog post where we show you a complete look that you can put together with goodies found at Lovely, and we wanted to give you a fun way to see it. Cue our new feature: Bridal Stylist Video! We start with a dress that we can’t get enough of and pair it with accessories that we just adore to give you a weekly video showcasing all the Lovely that your heart can handle!

This first look was inspired by Audrey Hepburn and was created for all of you vintage-inspired brides looking for some inspiration. We started with the tea-length “For Emily” dress by Elizabeth Dye which gives such a nice nod to the 50s with the silhouette and its beautiful lace illusion neckline. Adding a blingy sash called “Heirloom” by Ivy & Aster and a double-layered elbow-length veil by Erica Koesler really ties the entire look together. All of these items are available to order at Lovely, so make your appointment and put your own retro look together!

April Featured Vendor – Carla Jay Photography

We’re really excited to introduce this months featured vendor, Carla Jay Photography. Carla is a New York and Washington DC based photographer who has been in the business of photography for ten years. Carla started out as a studio photographer for a design house, but now spends her days photographing weddings and fashion editorials. A lover of natural light, Carla says she always takes a journalistic approach when shooting weddings, but also mixes in traditional and editorial styles to provide each couple with beautiful photographs. To find out more about Carla and view more examples of her work, visit her website. Also make sure to check out her blog for her latest work as well as some great inspiration!

When I visited Paris last summer, I stayed just above two of my would-be favorite French labels, Sandro and Maje. Somewhere in between downing baguettes, and my daily cappuccinos I managed to fall in love with the lines’ distinctly French but unique styles. But after my short stint in Paris, I missed all things French including my two new favorite labels. Bridal Style – The French Invasion

What was surprising to find out was that while both labels are independent of each other, they designers of each are actually related–they’re sisters! That might explain the French Invasion that is currently taking place in downtown NYC in both SoHo and the West Village. A few months ago, I was walking through these neighborhoods and stumbled upon, gasp! freshly opened Maje and Sandro boutiques side by side. I rushed inside and was delighted to hear that both labels are expanding in the United states. In fact, Bloomingdale’s now carries both labels in some of their stores.