Women's History Month: Celebrity Wedding Looks for Less
"The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all be humble." - Serena Williams
This month we are celebrating the many contributions made by female leaders throughout our history. See what these famous women wore on their wedding days, and find an Azazie gown to match your idol!
Meghan Markle
On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. At the after party, Meghan wore a sleek and modern high-necked halter gown. Azazie’s Aerith Bridal Gown is a fantastic imitation of the regal look.
Hailey Baldwin Bieber
Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber were married on September 13, 2018 at a private courthouse ceremony in New York City. Hailey wore a sultry off-the-shoulder lace gown with a mermaid silhouette. Match the look with Azazie’s stunning Salena Bridal Gown.
Photo: Jose Villa
Chanel Iman
American model Chanel Iman and football player Sterling Shepard were wed on March 3, 2018 at a romantic garden ceremony in Los Angeles. Chanel wore a flawless lace gown with flowy butterfly sleeves. Get a similar look with Azazie’s Cordelia Bridal Gown.
Photo: Amy & Stuart Photography
Jamie Chung
Actress Jamie Chung married actor Bryan Greenberg in an elaborate 3-day wedding ceremony on October 31, 2015 at El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara. She wore a glamorous long sleeve lace and tulle gown. Match her elegant look with Azazie’s Dulce Amor Bridal Gown.
Photo: @Thayer Photographs,Inc.
Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi
Journalist Beatrice Borromeo married Prince of Monaco, Pierre Casiraghi on July 25, 2015 at the Palace of Monaco. Beatrice wore an ethereal sleeveless wedding gown with a timeless A-line silhouette. Emulate the princess style with Azazie’s Kathleen Bridal Gown.
Photo: Getty Images
Solange Knowles
Singer/songwriter Solange Knowles and music video director Alan Ferguson were wed on November 16, 2014 at the Marigny Opera House in Louisiana. Solange wore a stylish wedding jumpsuit for the occasion. Get a similar look with the Azazie Janae Jumpsuit.
Photo: Courtesy
Amal Clooney
Amal and George Clooney exchanged vows on September 27, 2014 in Venice, Italy. Amal wore a stunning ball gown with a lace, off-the-shoulder bodice. Match this classic look with Azazie’s Quinn Bridal Gown.
Photo: Getty Images
Kate Moss
British fashion model Kate Moss was married to British musician Jamie Hince on July 1, 2011 in the quaint village of Little Faringdon, England. Kate wore a sleeveless mermaid gown for her wedding. Imitate this beautiful style with Azazie’s Edna Bridal Gown.
Photo: Getty Images
Diana Ross
Singer Diana Ross and Norwegian businessman Arne Naess, Jr. on October 23, 1985 in Switzerland’s oldest church. She wore a notable lace wedding veil that perfectly finished off her glamorous style. Get a similar look with Azazie’s Princess Veil.
Photo: Picture Alliance
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” - Coco Chanel
Celebrating Black History Month: Weddings Through the Ages
“If there was a wrong, if there is a lack of justice, and there is an inequality, then someone needs to say something. And why not me?” - Meghan Markle
This month we are celebrating the many contributions made by African American leaders throughout our history. Take a walk through the past to see what these famous Black heroes wore on their wedding days!
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott were married on June 18, 1953. They had a beautiful backyard wedding in Marion, Alabama at the home of Coretta’s parents. Coretta wore an elegant ankle-length gown with a lacy high neck and cap sleeves.
The Azazie Brynslee is an elegant modernized look-alike style.
Aretha Franklin
After divorcing her first husband in 1969, Aretha Franklin married actor Glynn Turman on April 11, 1978 at her father’s New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. She wore a beautiful satin wedding gown with a long pearl train trimmed in mink.
Check out a similar 70s vintage style, The Azazie Valentina.
Meghan Markle
On May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle became the first African American to marry into the British royal family. She and Prince Harry exchanged vows at the St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Meghan wore a lovely long sleeve gown with a straight, off-shoulder neckline.
Get this classic look at Azazie with the Azazie Marlin.
Serena Williams
Olympic tennis player Serena Williams married Alexis Ohanian, founder of Reddit, on November 16, 2017 at the Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans. Serena wore a fairytale princess gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
The Azazie Williamina is a gorgeous look-alike for this fabulous designer style, at a very affordable price!
Eartha Kitt
Renowned performer Eartha Kitt and real estate agent William McDonald were wed at her home in Weston Connecticut on June 6, 1960. She wore a classy tea-length wedding dress with a V-neckline and short sleeves.
The Azazie Lilly is a flirty look-alike wedding dress to match this 60s vintage style.
Medgar Evers
On December 24, 1951, civil rights activist Medgar Evers married Myrlie Williams while in school at Alcorn College in Mississippi. Myrlie wore a traditional ankle-length gown with long sleeves and a high neckline.
The Azazie Tifa is a beautiful modernized look-alike style.
In honor of Black History Month, Azazie wishes to acknowledge the many significant and lasting achievements of all African Americans. "We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are. The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah Winfrey
Real #Azazie Wedding | Stephanie & Sebastian
1. Why did you decide to elope?
We originally were going to get married in May 2021, and we've been engaged since June 2019. More details in the following answers - but the quick version of it was just due to numerous circumstances - our original venue and date were lost and with the uncertainty of the state of the world - we figured why not? As for our choice in when - it happened to be our 10 year anniversary of being together - so it made for a very meaningful wedding date (Dec 7, 2020).
2. Where did you get married?
I found this beautiful little venue online called The Garden Strathcona where we are from, Vancouver, BC, Canada! It's a gorgeous little cafe that has an event space on the 2nd floor that we were able to rent. It has brick walls, lots of greenery and string lights - the perfect aesthetic for a minimal and intimate event.
3. Which rules & regulations did you have to keep in mind?
Our province at the time has rules about gatherings - so we had to keep under 10 guests (including officiant, vendors, etc.) and the venue made sure to follow proper social distancing and cleaning protocols.
4. If you were affected by Covid, how did it affect your plans? Save the date, number of guests? Vendors? New wedding date for a larger celebration?
Like I mentioned previously, we originally were going to get married in May of 2021 with a large guestlist (over 100). We had booked our venue prior to COVID19 happening, but around the end of summer 2020, they contacted us and they were unable to renew their lease for 2021 - thus our event was cancelled. Luckily we got our deposit back, and originally we were thinking or rebooking for that same weekend. However, in the fall, the case numbers were getting worse and we knew that realistically if we had our wedding in May - there would be a LOT of regulations to follow that would have made it very difficult to plan. Sebastian and I both have lots of family and friends from outside of the province and country, and things like a dance floor were super important to us. Therefore - the elopement idea! We still want to have our big reception one day though, when it is safe to do so again.
5. How did you choose Azazie for your special day?
I had previously looked at Azazie for possible bridesmaid dresses, but then with the "big" wedding on hold - I started looking at fun alternative wedding dresses. I wanted something a bit different, and I love pink - and I remember when I had browsed through the bridesmaid dress options really loving some of them, so I took a look for myself for a possible wedding dress and found one I loved!
6. What is the style and color of your dress?
I ended up choosing the Valeria dress in Dusty Rose. Beautiful colour - and very "princess-like" with the tulle. I'm a huge fan of the off-the-shoulder style as well, so I'm very happy with my choice. Thanks so much!
Bride: @stephinika
Photos: @modernromanceweddings
Have an Azazie Virtual Wedding!
Everyone wants to maintain social distancing during the current Coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean you have to cancel your wedding! Virtual weddings allow everyone you love to celebrate your special day with you, while keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Brides everywhere are getting creative with their virtual weddings, finding ways to engage their guests in the special occasion. Here are six simple steps for planning your virtual wedding with Azazie:
Find a Platform - Zoom, Facebook Live, and Live Stream are all online platforms you can use to make your wedding watchable for your guests. Set up date, time, and venue, and coordinate with vendors if needed. Even though you are doing something virtual, you may still want flowers and decor.
Create your Guest List - Invite all of your friends and family and make sure to send them all of the details so they know how to log in/sign in to watch your nuptials.
Throw a Virtual Try on Party - As you prepare for your big day, take advantage of Azazie's Try at Home program and try on all your favorite bridal gown styles for your squad! Make use of our Virtual Showroom - you can look at all the styles together and decide what you like before getting your samples!
Order your Dress - Here are some Azazie favorites from our new Romance Collection!
Add personal touches - Create a signature cocktail and send a recipe over to your guests and tell them to prepare the drink right before your toast. Send flower necklaces or champagne for your guests to have on hand during your ceremony.
See some popular recipes here.
Say "I Do!" - Love isn't cancelled, so celebrate your love and let everyone close to you watch your special day. They don't have to be next to you to be a part of it.
Even in these unprecedented times, your wedding will be beautiful and special. At Azazie, we are here to support you and help you make your important day as amazing as it can be. We are in this together, and hope that everyone stays safe and healthy!
The Best Bridesmaid Dress Colors for Spring
Spring is here! Here are some of Azazie's favorite color palettes for the new season.
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Photo: Lindsey Kay PhotographyThe Big Fake Wedding - Seattle
Is Seattle the perfect city for your wedding? This luscious and intimate wedding was inspired by the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, taking place on an open-air rooftop overlooking the city's Sodo District (South of Downtown). See how this beautiful couple brought their dream wedding to life in partnership with The Big Fake Wedding!
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Woven Legacies
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Alcohol: Associated Vintners
Bridesmaid Attire: Azazie
Oyster Bar: Taylor Shellfish
Catering: Twist Catering Company
Ceremony Musician: Joseph Dane Music
Chocolate Favors: Arrowhead Chocolates
Cupcakes: Hello Cupcake
Custom Menswear: J.Hilburn
Day-of Coordinator: Polka Dot Events
DJ + Emcee: Puget Sound DJ
E-Commerce: Tough Cookie Games
Event Rentals: American Party Place
Floral + Event Design: Tables 1, 10, + Cake Backdrop: Pump up Party
Floral + Event Design: Tables 2, 9 + Ceremony Backdrop: K Frances Flowers & Events
Floral + Event Design: Tables 3, 8 + Head Table: For The Good Events
Floral + Event Design: Tables 4, 7 + Personal Flowers: Jessica Vann-Campbell Flowers
Floral + Event Design: Tables 5, 6 + Registration Table: Paeonia Pines
Hair + Makeup: Elizabeth White Artistry
Hotel: Archer Hotel Redmond
Jewelry: Joseph Jewelry
Marshmallow Favors: Malvi Marshmallow Confections
Medical Spa: Purity Medical Spa
Men's Wedding Band Home Try-On: Hitched
Wedding Day Pet Care: Wags & Garland
Photo Booth: Drunken Pixel photo booths
Photography: Wild Grass Photography
Photography: Works by Sarah Jane Photography
Photography: Woven Legacies
Table Accents: Songbird Paperie
Tabletop Rentals: Celebrations for Every Season
Venue: WithinSodo
Videography: Best Made Videos®
Wedding Cake: Rue Cler Seattle
Wedding Dress: Grace + Ivory
3 Neutral Azazie Bridesmaids Dresses
Go for a timeless, classic look for your wedding by having your bridal party wear neutral! If you want your color palette to be timeless, you can't go wrong with a subtle earth tone. Here are three of Azazie's favorite neutral colors for your bridesmaids dresses, along with some suggestions of colors that they can be matched with to add depth to a beautiful color palette!
Champagne is a warm, buttery neutral with a soft creamy undertone. It makes for a wonderful addition for warming up a cool color palette, or lightening a darker color palette. Just like the bubbly beverage for which the color is named, Champagne will give your wedding a festive yet classy atmosphere.
Photo: Rick Messina Photography
Mix and Match with Champagne!
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Dresses: Champagne and Cabernet
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Dresses: Dusty Rose, Champagne, Blushing Pink
Taupe is a perfect sandy neutral with a slightly reddish undertone. Its warmth allows it to match particularly well with any pink/purple color palette, but can also serve as a stunning contrast to a cooler color palette. Taupe can easily give your wedding a beachy, summery feel, or can also create a dreamy, vintage atmosphere to your special day.
Photo: Katelyn Anne Photography
Mix and Match with Taupe!
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Dresses: Dark Green, Taupe, Blushing Pink, Cabernet...
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Dresses: Dusk, Silver, Vintage Mauve, Taupe
Photo: Briana C. Photography
Hazelnut is among the darkest of Azazie's neutrals with coppery brown undertones. Like Taupe, Hazelnut can be well matched with pinks and purples, however its cooler, metallic undertones allow it to seamlessly flow into blue/grey color palettes as well. Hazelnut is timeless and classic, and will add a luxe touch to your wedding.
Photo: Natalie Caho Photo
Mix and Match with Hazelnut!
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Shop for Azazie Bridesmaids Dresses here!
Real #Azazie Wedding | Lacey & Paul
Q: How did you and your partner meet, and how did you know they were the one?
Syracuse Law School, he sat next to me and I found out he had the same birthday as me!
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Q: How did he/she propose to you?
Planting Fields Arboretum in Long Island New York. He asked me a series of questions ending with “what is your favorite moment of our relationship so far” to which I replied a beach vacation, and he said “mine is right now” and dropped to one knee :)
Q: Who was the most nervous on the big day?
Lacey
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Q: If you could relive any moment during your wedding day what would it be?
Walking down the aisle!
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Q: Celebrating your big day means making tons of decisions. What was your favorite part of the planning experience?
Getting to spend time with Paul planning everything.
Q: What inspired you to choose your wedding colors/theme?
I saw Azazie Cabernet dresses and loved it, so I planned the colors around it! Our venue was in wine country in VA in the fall, so it went perfectly with the fall colors.
Q: How did you decide on your wedding venue?
We visited in late fall when the leaves were turning and we knew we had to have that venue with the rolling Virginia hills!
Q: Why did you choose Azazie to be a part of your special day?
They allowed my bridesmaids to have the same color dress, but each could pick the individual dress that fit them the best! It was very important to me for my girls to feel comfortable on my big day!
Q: What was your favorite part of your Azazie experience?
My bridesmaids said it was a very easy process to get custom dresses that fit them perfectly so they didn’t need to pay for expensive alterations!
Photos: Megan Kelsey Photography
Most Beautiful Flower and Color Combinations for your Wedding
Flowers are one of the most important parts of planning a wedding. They determine not only the decor, but the entire color scheme and feel of the event. The flowers you choose are often largely influenced by the season in which you have your wedding. In this blog post, FiftyFlowers offers some keen advice on flower arrangements and decor based on season and color. We also suggest which Azazie bridesmaid dresses would work best with each color scheme!
Fall
Deep citrus hues are the star of the show for this fall wedding. The orange Gladiolis contrasted with a neutral backdrop of dusty grey pampas grass strikes the perfect tone for an autumn wedding. The vased creamy stock and white Anemone are surprising and welcome bright touches to the otherwise deep and seasonal palette in the Roses, Pin-Cushion Proteas and Anemones.
Photos: erinicolephoto
Floral Design: Alex with FIftyFlowers
Compliment your flowers with Rust colored bridesmaid dresses! This rich, brownish-red perfectly completes Fall's citrus-toned color palette. Rust gives your wedding a warm feeling, while also pulling out the deeper orange tones of Autumn.
Photo: White Oaks Photography
Winter
Inspired by the design on their invitations, this winter-wedding couple created a pitch-perfect color scheme with raspberry stock and icy blue Tweedia. The variety of Peonies, Ranunculus, Scabiosa Pods and feathery Astilbe give the bridal bouquet and arrangements gorgeous texture and dimension. The deep velvety and creamy roses on the cake bring a deep, warm romantic aesthetic and counterbalance the bright peonies in the bridal bouquet in a beautiful way.
Photos: Lorena Burns Photography
Azazie Cabernet and Dusty Rose
Match the multi-layered color scheme of your flowers by combining colors for your bridesmaids dresses! Cabernet is perfect for creating a warm and romantic feeling with its deep purple undertone. It seamlessly flows into Dusty Rose, which pulls out the soft, creamy tones of the flowers. Azazie customers love to combine these dress colors for winter weddings, but they can also both work well on their own.
Photo: Bailee Sterling Photography
Spring
We love to see this bright mix of Peonies, Garden Roses and Carnations complemented with hardy greenery and Baby’s Breath for an outdoor spring wedding. The cascading hand-tied bouquet with in-season pastels is romantic and free-spirited, while the more structured centerpieces lend a more formal aesthetic to the dinner and reception. The couple were wise to choose hardy flowers for their outdoor wedding: carnations are known for longevity and they opted for hardy greenery and Baby’s Breath, which weather the elements well.
Photos: FreeHope Photography
Spring is all about florals and pastels, and Pearl Pink matches that perfectly! Unlike some of Azazie's other light pinks, Pearl Pink has some slightly peachier tones, which add warmth to the pink color palette. It is ideal for spring flowers because it beautifully compliments the bright pinks, but also goes with the creamy light flowers of the season. Pearl Pink works as a contrast to the hardy greens of spring as well.
Photo: Sydney Bruton Photography
Summer
We adore the rich color palate for these summer-wedding flowers. The burgundy smoke bush adds depth to the bouquet of creamy mums and blush garden roses. The minimal accents—bud vases for the guest book table and single stems of greenery at the table settings—accomplish both a glamorous and elegant feel. The combination of greenery, garden roses and mums on the cake reflects the bridal bouquet beautifully!
Photos: Harmony in Happenstance
Dusty Sage is the ideal choice for summer bridesmaids dresses. This light, cool green tone pulls out the color of the elegant cream flowers, allowing the dark red and pink accents to stand out without being dominant. Wearing Dusty Sage in the summer time makes for a beautiful contrast to the hot weather, and highlights the luscious greenery that grows during the warm season.
Photo: Rachel Osborn Photography
Start shopping for flowers at fiftyflowers.com!
Find affordable, customizable bridesmaids dresses in all sizes at azazie.com!
2019 Celebrity Engagements!
It's Engagement Season! 2019 has been a huge year for several of our favorite celebrity couples. Now that they have made their engagements official, we are expecting some exciting weddings coming in 2020! The big question is: What bridal gowns will they wear?
Here are some of the A-list couples that have gotten engaged this past year, and our predictions of the wedding dresses they will wear based on the 2020 Bridal Fashion Week and how you can get the look for less with Azazie!
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
After getting together in May of 2016, taking a break in March of 2017, and getting back together in February of 2018, we are so excited to see this power couple finally get engaged in February of 2019! Orlando proposed to Katy on Valentine's Day during a surprise helicopter ride, and of course, she said yes! Although neither of them are in any rush for the wedding, we are all eager to see what dress Katy chooses for the big day.
2020 Bridal Style Prediction: Feathers or Butterflies (Ines di Santo)
Photos: brides.com
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Azazie Eartha in Blushing Pink
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
Two years after they began dating, Alex Rodriguez popped the question to Jennifer Lopez while on vacation in the Bahamas in March. There has been lots of buzz around the 8.5 carat blue diamond ring that he gave her, so we can only imagine the extravagance their wedding will entail. We cannot wait to see what the fashion icon JLo will wear for her wedding!
2020 Bridal Style Prediction: High leg slit and/or Naked back (Berta)
Photos: brides.com
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Azazie Myra in Diamond White/Champagne
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost
Scarlett Johansson met SNL star Colin Jost on the set of Saturday Night Live in 2017. Jost finally proposed in May, and the couple celebrated at a restaurant in upstate New York. We are so excited to see what style wedding gown she will choose!
2020 Bridal Style Prediction: Floral earrings, sleek dress (Jenny Yoo)
Photo: brides.com
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Azazie Chavelle in Diamond White
Emma Stone and Dave McCary
In December of 2016, Emma Stone hosted Saturday Night Live and met the show's writer Dave McCary. Three years later, the cute couple announced their engagement over Instagram in December 2019. We wait impatiently to find out when the wedding will be!
2020 Bridal Style Prediction: Pockets (Inbal Dror) and/or belts (Julie Vino)
Photos: brides.com
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