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behind the scenes -- design and inspiration http://www.etsy.com/shop/chezlamariee

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some lovely images from bridal market fall 2015

designers from top to bottom: carolinaherrera, vera wang, marchesa, houghton, monique lhuillier, reem acra

all photos by abby ross via the lane

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behind the scenes at marchesa: perfect makeup, stunning neckline

dress by marchesa, photo by marchesa instagram

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unbelievable detailing

dress by monique lhuillier, photo by the bride room instagram

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a beautiful train of cascading leaves

dress by mira zwillinger, photo by mira zwillinger instagram

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diaphanous veil at elizabeth stuart fall 2014 bridal

photo from elizabeth stuart bridal facebook

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a note from ernest hemingway to his mother dated 1913.

not bridal, but too good not to share.

ap photo

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dear carolina herrera, you do so many wonderful things with hay and wheat

photographer credit unknown

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wheat at carolina herrera spring 2014 bridal

photos from carolina herrera instagram

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incredible behind-the-scenes view of gown construction at rosa clará

photo from rosa clará instagram

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more illustration inspiration from the pros:

sketch by celestina agostino

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romantic in the truest sense of the word

gown and veil by pronovias, photo by pronovias instagram

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sketch of a custom wedding gown by alberta ferretti -- photo by stefano moro van wyk

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the (not-so) secret weapons i use to add a touch of sparkle to bridal fashion illustrations: pearlescent pastels, shimmer eyeshadow, and metallic paint pens

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love half-sleeves, love off-the-shoulder necklines, love illusion tulle and lace, yes, i love this look.

dress by jim hjelm couture, photo from jlm couture instagram

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finding illustration inspiration from the pros ...

image credits, from top to bottom:

sketches by peter langner, photo by mark ingram instagram

sketch by carolina herrera, unknown photographer

sketches by ángel sánchez, photo by ángel sánchez instagram

sketch by marchesa, photo by marchesa instagram

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more instagram shots from bridal market

image credits, from top to bottom:

carolina herrera, photo by house of herrera instagram

rosa clará, photo by rosa clará bridal instagram

ines di santo, photo by ines di santo instagram

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obsessed with dreamy, ethereal photos of bridal market behind the scenes

image credits, from top to bottom:

marchesa, photo by marchesa instagram

reem acra, photo by reem acra instagram

monique lhuillier, photo by monique lhuillier instagram

amsale, photo by amsale instagram

christos, photo by christos instagram