bridal trends

Brides, listen up! We chatted with Felicé Bridal‘s very own, Robin, to talk about 2013 bridal trends. Here’s the scoop:

Style: The ballgown is on the comeback – a big comeback! We’re getting more and more requests for big skirts. Robin’s favorite ball gown is by Lea Ann Belter called ‘Penny’.  Felicé Bridal, of course, carries it. It’s gorgeous.

Another Felicé fav is Christos’ ‘Peony’.  It’s feminine and very pretty.

Fabric: If you’re a lace girl, you are definitely in style. Lace was big in 2012 and it’s not going anywhere this year.
Textured gowns and skirts that have been stylish the past few years aren’t carrying over into 2013. {Bummer! I am definitely a texture girl} Girls aren’t going for texture anymore, they’re going softer with their fabrics. Lots of tulle, organza and shantung.

Veil: Long. Long. Long. Almost everybody is going for long veils these days. A lot of lace veils, too, because girls are continuing to wear lace gowns. Also, floating lace is becoming more and more popular. It’s a long veil, but the piece sits back about a half inch. It’s really stunning. Girls are also going back to fuller and double-layer veils. Our [Felicé] girls like to keep their veils classic and simple.

Designer: Always Ramona Keveza 🙂 Always.

Color: Girls are liking a little bit of color this year. Blush is especially big for 2013.

Neckline: Illusion, lace and pure necklines. A lot of higher necklines are trendy, too.

Robin shared her best advice for brides shopping for their bridal gowns:
Bring in only your closest friends and family. And try to limit it to 2 or 3 people. Find people that know your style and are supportive of what you want to look like on your wedding day. And, be aware of your budget. Know  that there are gorgeous gowns at every price range.

{visit Felicé Bridal’s blog for more bridal gown shopping tips}

Thanks, Robin for sharing bridal trends with us!

{images via Lea Ann Belter, Christos, Ramona Keveza and Felicé Bridal}

best parties of the year

 We are SO excited to announce that Tutto Bella’s very own Jodi {and her hubby … and Jessica!} have been featured on the front cover of Colorado Expression’s annual Confetti 2013 Magazine!

If you don’t already know, Confetti features some of the best events from 2012. If you love weddings, floral decor, event planning and amazing photos, you will absolutely love Confetti.

Jodi & Drew’s wedding has been featured on a gorgeous spread in the magazine, and the wedding has been nominated for Best Wedding and viewer’s choice Best Photography! {A very BIG thank you to all who voted! You are the best!} Be sure to get a copy – the inside spread is a must-see!

The 2013 issue is out this week on newsstands in Colorado. It is available at Tattered Cover locations and select King Soopers, Safeway, Whole Foods and Barnes & Noble. Or, you can visit Colorado Expression and subscribe to the magazine to get your copy.

The winners of this year’s Icon Awards will be announced at the gala on March 1, 2013 in Denver. Fingers crossed 🙂
It’s going to be one fabulous event! You can purchase tickets here.

In case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of the fabulous wedding on Tutto Bella.

Cheers to making the cover and being nominated!
WOOOO!

{image via Colorado Expression}

Book Theme Baby Shower

Baby showers are so special.
Down to the last detail, my shower was incredibly special.

My hubby’s aunt, sister and mimi threw me a beautiful, book themed baby shower. Instead of bringing a card to accompany their gift, each guest brought a book and signed it. Such a great idea! Who doesn’t love books? Now my little girl has a library of children’s books in her nursery, all signed with a loving message inside.

The tables were decorated after classic children’s books. Each table was its own book. There were handmade bookmarks that served as place settings, chevron ‘Baby Wishes’ for each guest to fill out for the mama-to-be next to the place setting and coordinating cake pops to match.
… and did you see the centerpieces?!

I hope you will enjoy the details of the baby shower as much as I did!

Guess How Much I Love You 

Winnie the Pooh

The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar

Where the Wild Things Are

Curious George 

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Clifford 

{centerpieces made by Ali Davis}
{images via Lori Halverson}

new addition to tutto bella family

Welcome to this world little one.
It is even now, that much better that you are here.
~ Curly Girl Design

Six weeks ago, our daughter came into this world.
She was the third newest member of the Tutto Bella family in 2012.

I am so proud to share the birth story of our little miracle, our beautiful baby girl, Stella. We are so blessed.

To view the video, click on the photo below.
…don’t forget to turn up the volume 🙂

{images via Meredith Moran Photography and Tutto Bella, video by my hubby, audio by Phillip Phillips “Home”}

got nutella?

I am that girl who keeps a large jar of Nutella in her pantry…at all times.
After dinner, I just grab my handy dandy spoon and indulge. YUM!

Thanks to Pinterest, I’ve found other {and more attractive} ways to enjoy Nutella!
{looks like these recipes kick my ‘spoonful of Nutella’ recipe’s butt!}

Nutella Puppy Chow
find the recipe here 

Nutella Shot
find the recipe here 

Red Velvet Nutella Cookies
find the recipe here 

 Nutella Crisps
find the recipe here 

Nutella Cupcakes
find the recipe here

No Bake Nutella Cheesecake
find the recipe here 

{images via Pinterest}