Congratulations Alissa and Derek! Alissa wore a Reverie By Melissa Sweet gown with her own stylish jewels. She also chose a cage veil to compliment her hair. Alissa, you looked stunning! Thank you Monica for sharing.

The spring/summer 2010 bridal gowns are arriving weekly and the trends are exciting. Below are trends you can expect to see when searching for your perfect wedding dress.

1. Flowers. Wedding dresses for spring/summer 2010 are embellished with flowers ranging from tiny to large. (Modern Trousseau)
2. Metallic fabric. Many designers used metallic fabrics on their wedding dresses or embellished them with metallic sashes, lace, and flowers. (Junko Yoshioka, PLATINUM)
3. Beading. You can find gowns that are covered from head to toe in beads to gowns embellished with a touch of beading. (Ines Di Santo, Kenneth Pool, PLATINUM)
4. Lace. All over lace is a huge trend in the spring/summer 2010 wedding dresses. It’s incredibly romantic and can be worn for a day or night wedding. (Modern Trousseau, Christos)
5. Ruffled tiers. When shopping for your wedding dress, you will find many that have ruffled tiers from the waist down or at the bottom of the gowns. The ruffles add texture and movement to the dresses. (Junko Yoshioka, Vineyard, Modern Trousseau)
6. Asymmetrical necklines. One shoulder wedding dresses are everywhere on the bridal runways and are giving strapless gowns a run for their money. (Christos, Modern Trousseau)
7. Feathers. Many wedding gowns on the spring/summer 2010 runway are embellished with feathers. (PLATUNUM, Ines Di Santo)
8. Touches of black. A black sash, black flowers, or black beading adorn wedding dresses. (PLATINUM)
9. Color. Lavender, pink, green and blue are popular colors for wedding gowns this spring/summer. (Ines Di Santo, PLATINUM, Vineyard)
10. Mini dress. One of the hottest current wedding trends is wearing a mini wedding dress. This is perfect for the bride looking for a second wedding dress for the reception to dance the night away. (All Designers)

We are so excited to have received our invitation from Abby Larson to be apart of www.stylemepretty.com, a very unique virtual resource that showcases the most innovative and chic wedding professionals in the industry!

Style Me Pretty is an amazing resource full of pictures and ideas for your wedding day. If you see a gown or accessory designer that we carry on this blog, please feel free to contact us for more information and stay tuned as we continue to see wedding professionals from Charlotte being showcased!

Here are several of our favorite looks for your wedding day pampering session. We highly recommend having your makeup airbrushed. You will accomplish a flawless look that will last for several hours and you will not have to worry about shine! If you need a recommendation for makeup artisits in the greater Charlotte area, please contact us at 704-333-0377.

A high loose bun with a stunning necklace. (Photo In Style.com)

Pink lips with rosy cheeks. A blushing bride! (Photo In Style.com)

Long loose waves pulled half back with a veil. (Photo In Style.com)

Long loose curls paired with nude lips and pink cheeks…stunning! (Photo In Style.com)

Leigh and Nick are the winners of TODAY Throws a Wedding. All of America voted on the gown that Leigh should wear and the results are in. Leigh will wear the Julianna gown by Christos and this same gown is here at Hayden Olivia. If you are looking for what TODAY describes as, “This gown is ethereal elegance that will make any bride float down the aisle. This tulle A-line gown with shirred bust and natural waist is a perfect option for the bride who doesn’t want to wear strapless as the crystal and pearl beaded cap sleeves offer an elegant, sheer coverage.”

Please call Hayden Olivia for more information on this beautiful gown or to book an appointment. 704-333-0377

Congratulations Autumn and Matthew! The girls at Hayden Olivia adored working with Autumn and her sweet mother. Autumn purchased her gown during a trunk show weekend and with the help of the designer, Callie Tein, Autumn made several custom changes to complete her perfect look. Autumn trusted us with all the details…her shoes, custom sash and custom veil …STUNNING! Photography by DVB Photographers www.dvb.com