Hand sewn, diaphanous threads coming together to make the most delicate of fabrics..mmm I just love it!! Lace has been around since before the 13th century and unless you’re locked up in your office staring at your computers all day, you will probably encounter some this week if not today. It is the essence of timelessness, femininity and is extremely sexy! Lace can make something simple look expensive and extravagant. It is also used to add a modern flare in fashion and design. As far as weddings go, wedding lace is no longer limited to the bridal garb, you will now see it adorning bouquets, vases, candles and even see it as a pattern on the cake and stationery.
My personal favorite is vintage lace. It can tell such an inspiring story of an era from long ago. My grandma, who was a seamstress, gave me a collection of lace hankies, swatches, and various sentimental keepsakes that she had with her during World War II. These pieces definitely show their age but they are intimate reminders of history combined with love, strength, beauty, and grace.
Lace can easily lend itself to several different styles, whether it be rustic, romantic, glam or traditional.
Bride and groom picture photographed by Dana and Jeremy Grant, Wedding dress shot is by Gabriel Ryan, Cakes and pumpkins are from Martha Stewart, Lace wrapped bouquet stem is from JL Designs
Lace: still a tried & true option for the gown, although the style has surely changed through out the years
Some more lovely lace images! Photo below by SimplyBloom Photography
From a real wedding featured on Snippet & Ink Photo by Photography by Leah
Image via Martha Stewart
Featured on Ritzy Bee
Featured on The Bride’s Cafe Photo by David Schwartz Photography
Beautiful stationery from Saima Says Designs
“There are no mistakes in lace, just misdirected threads that present a new challenge”- Barbara Bulgarelli
What a great metaphor for the road blocks and detours we face in life. Are they disasters? or just a different path we have to take to find an alternative and often beautiful outcome.
*if I used your images and did not mention you please let me know! I forgot some of the destinations since finding many of them a while ago..
Hi Leila, Congratulations on the new blog. I love it! It’s very inspiring. Keep it touch. KLG
Oo I love lace- the first invitation your posted is by Alannah Rose http://www.alannahrose.com.au
I love lace…it’s so feminine & pretty 🙂
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