I Do for Brides Georgia Winter/Spring 2009 : Page 4
LETTER FROM THE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Growing up in Alabama, the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown seemed worlds away while I watched old movies on the couch with my mother. I was fascinated with the elegance of Old Hollywood’s leading ladies, not to mention the allure of the elusive playboy-turned-prince-charming played perfectly by leading men such as Cary Grant. The beauty of these fi lms, and the reason so many have been remade over the years (i.e., “Sabrina,” “Father of the Bride,” “To Catch a Thief,” “An Affair to Remember”), is that they remain simple in theme and backdrop. I’m not suggesting they are without opulence, style, substance or point-of-view. Instead, they are simple in that they do not play heavily into trends, nor do they try to be everything. This is just one of many reasons why every bride-to-be should have a girls’ night out to watch a few of the classics. (A couple of my favorites are Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” and “Rear Window.”) I guarantee you’ll fi nd inspiration for your big day, be it the vintage champagne saucers, the up-dos, the makeup, the jewels, the love stories or the striking gowns. As I was watching the latest bridal fashions glide down runways recently, I noticed several trends. Whether is was pickup skirts, a resurgence of laces, new fabrics like stretch metals or asymmetrical accents, these gowns shared a timeless feel, as if they were plucked off the back lot of a 1950s movie studio. I immediately envisioned Grace Kelly wearing this dress, and Audrey Hepburn wearing that one. It was then I envisioned the theme for this issue’s Above: My husband Tim and I are on the rooftop of the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. Sitting amongst the stars on Hollywood Boulevard, the Roosevelt Hotel was home to the first ever Academy Awards ceremony. Right: Makeup artists create the perfect glam look for this issue’s fashion shoot. fashion section. What better way to say “I do” than in a classic 1950s-inspired gown that evokes the sophistication and elegance of a by-gone era? And what better place to capture this vintage chic feeling than a historical building in one of Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite city backdrops: San Francisco. In the name of research, I spent an entire weekend watching old movies on the couch with little more than pink champagne, bread and a jar of Nutella. (If champagne and chocolate mix, shouldn’t Nutella work in a pinch?) The movie marathon confi rmed how simplicity could bring the most dramatic results. The act of standing in front of your closest friends and family to declare your love for another is one of the most moving, inspirational and exciting experiences you’ll have. So get ready for your close-up. Even if you never end up on the big screen, wedding moments captured on fi lm will play your personal love story for the next 50-plus years. Cheers, Susan Jones BEHIND THE SCENES In the ballroom of the most glamorous and green (LEED Certifi ed) historic event space in San Francisco, the Bently Reserve, our model Gina gets the full Hollywood treatment: Classic red lips; subtle, shimmery shadow with dark liner; strong brows; and perfectly coiffed hair courtesy of Julie Severt for SMASHBOX Cosmetics and Brooke Zingarelli for Mercer Street Salon. As any true starlet would, she’s also cloaked in amazing jewels with a citrine and 14K gold disco necklace by Amber Marie Bently. 4 I Do For Brides www.idoforbrides.com
Letter From The Associate Publisher
Susan Jones
Growing up in Alabama, the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown seemed worlds away while I watched old movies on the couch with my mother. I was fascinated with the elegance of Old Hollywood’s leading ladies, not to mention the allure of the elusive playboy-turned-prince-charming played perfectly by leading men such as Cary Grant. The beauty of these fi lms, and the reason so many have been remade over the years (i.e., “Sabrina,” “Father of the Bride,” “To Catch a Thief,” “An Affair to Remember”), is that they remain simple in theme and backdrop.
I’m not suggesting they are without opulence, style, substance or point-of-view. Instead, they are simple in that they do not play heavily into trends, nor do they try to be everything. This is just one of many reasons why every bride-to-be should have a girls’ night out to watch a few of the classics. (A couple of my favorites are Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” and “Rear Window.”) I guarantee you’ll fi nd inspiration for your big day, be it the vintage champagne saucers, the up-dos, the makeup, the jewels, the love stories or the striking gowns.
As I was watching the latest bridal fashions glide down runways recently, I noticed several trends. Whether is was pickup skirts, a resurgence of laces, new fabrics like stretch metals or asymmetrical accents, these gowns shared a timeless feel, as if they were plucked off the back lot of a 1950s movie studio. I immediately envisioned Grace Kelly wearing this dress, and Audrey Hepburn wearing that one.
It was then I envisioned the theme for this issue’s fashion section. What better way to say “I do” than in a classic 1950s-inspired gown that evokes the sophistication and elegance of a by-gone era? And what better place to capture this vintage chic feeling than a historical building in one of Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite city backdrops: San Francisco.
In the name of research, I spent an entire weekend watching old movies on the couch with little more than pink champagne, bread and a jar of Nutella. (If champagne and chocolate mix, shouldn’t Nutella work in a pinch?) The movie marathon confi rmed how simplicity could bring the most dramatic results.
The act of standing in front of your closest friends and family to declare your love for another is one of the most moving, inspirational and exciting experiences you’ll have. So get ready for your close-up. Even if you never end up on the big screen, wedding moments captured on fi lm will play your personal love story for the next 50-plus years.
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