Bridal Fashion: Prairie Home Companions

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Breezy bridal gowns and bold, vintage accessories lend a romantic rockabilly vibe to the wild plains along the Columbia Gorge.

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Chunky bangles add edge to an organza gown cascading with fluttery
floral appliqués; for him, a heather gray jacket and long beaded chains
add rockin’ style to a skinny black suit.
On bride: Jewel by
Priscilla of Boston
one-shoulder satin-faced organza gown with twisted
organza floral details on shoulder and skirt, $2,975, Calla Bridal.
Vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet with purple quartz, $49, vintage
turquoise silver bird-design cuff, $175, vintage silver and blue glass
beaded arm cuff, $30, and diamond rope silver necklace, $75, Design Theory. On groom: Suit, vest and tie information above; Isaia heather gray knit cotton/wool silk jacket with elbow patches, $1,995, Mario’s. Philistine bead necklace, $55, and X2 Mummy bead necklace, $55, Design Theory.

(above) A wedding white alpaca overcoat complements a polished vest and con-trasting plaid shirt and tie. Built for Man suri alpaca “Duke” coat, $950, Built for Man silver gray lightweight wool vest with silk lining zipper, $320, Built for Man, also available at David Lawrence; Zegna black linen suit jacket, $995, Hugo Boss blue and white plaid tie, $115, both from Mario’s; Sand blue and brown cotton/Lycra button-up shirt, $175, Germano gray and white plaid wool dress trousers, $395, Butch Blum; Donald J Pliner black Carson saddleback suede boots, $335, The Finerie. Rings: 0.03-carat black diamond in 14K white gold screw band, $1,045; meteorite and 0.47-carat weight champagne diamond in 18K palladium white gold square band, $3,445, Green Lake Jewelry Works.

(above) A soft, romantic ruched gown and a white agate necklace make a strong bridal statement. Luly Diamond Collection “Camellias” one-shoulder silk georgette gown with ruched bodice and pick-up skirt, $3,350, and “Scarlet” peep-toe strapless satin pumps with crystal details, $229, both from Luly Yang Couture. Rare white turquoise agate and silver necklace, $135, Design Theory; local designer *0* (Star Zero Star) hand-carved oblong teak nebula bangle, $150, and Susan Hanover black metal cuff with pearl and shell details, $225, The Finerie. On ring finger: Diamond garden ring with 14K white gold plumeria fabricated mounting, $3,628, Green Lake Jewelry Works. Right-hand rings: Vintage-style diamond anniversary band in 18K white gold, $4,695, and 4-carat total weight anniversary band with 16 round brilliant-cut diamonds in platinum, $14,595, E.E. Robbins.

(above) Splashes of color, including turquoise, purple and mustard, add a chic playfulness to layered plaids and a winsome organza bubble skirt. On groom: Boglioli Coat Plaid purple and mustard plaid wool suit jacket, $1,495, Transit khaki linen vest, $265, Sand Pink Label lilac and black plaid cotton button-up shirt, $175, all from Butch Blum; Robert Talbott black and silver linen tie, $95, Mario’s; Built for Man charcoal gray Pima cotton drawstring pants, $380, Built for Man; vintage purple snakeskin cowboy boots, Value Village. Gypsophila (baby’s breath) boutonniere with raffia tie, by Bella Rugosa. On bride: BHLDN by Quilaree “The Floral Artwork” silk knee-length gown with bubbled organza overlay skirt, hand-jeweled flower appliqués and crocheted lace bodice, $1,800, from Anthropologie’s new bridal line BHLDN; Elizabeth and James dyed peach linen blazer with ruching on arms and black fabric-covered buttons, $395, Neiman Marcus; Silk Pacific silk pocket square, $65, Butch Blum; Messeca 4-inch basket-weave heels with ankle strap, $159.95, The Finerie. Cicada beige felt fascinator with oversize feather detail, $45, Cicada; Design Theory turquoise and agate necklace with silver clasps, $50, vintage turquoise shell rosette pendant, $65, and vintage turquoise bangles, $35 each, Design Theory; Turquoise woven wrap bracelet with sterling silver beaded twine detail, $140, Queen Anne Designs. On middle finger: Diamond garden ring. Ring finger: 950-palladium and 14K rose gold fabricated band with mixed diamonds and sapphires, $9,415, Green Lake Jewelry Works.

(above) Wild thistles and earthy succulents echo the rugged beauty of eastern Washington. Eryngium thistle and succulent bouquet wrapped in sage green silk ribbon, by Bella Rugosa.


(above) Blowing in the wind, a sweet, demure tea-length frock is accented by a ladylike, Old West–style feather hat and kid gloves. Cicada silk twill tunic overlay with organza petal appliqué and clear glass buttons across neckline, $695, twill crinoline slip with satin tie, $195, designed by Cicada exclusively for Seattle Bride, in collaboration with Seattle Bride stylist Hope Misterek, and beaded organza floral belt with glass beading, $125, Cicada. Vintage cotton gloves with gold and bronze glass beading, $40, Design Theory; Mikele Keiffer custom-made winter white felt cocktail hat with ostrich feathers, $235, Mikele Keiffer Millinery.

(above) On the road to wedded bliss in a standout sack skirt and corset set. On bride: Silk linen corset bodice with violet lace appliqué, fully reversible (the other side is tea-stained cream silk linen), $995, and hand-dyed canvas skirt with crinoline (similar styles available by custom order in a different fabric), designed by Cicada in collaboration with stylist Hope Misterek; vintage Mexican silver and onyx beaded necklace, $195, Design Theory. On groom: Sand black wool tuxedo jacket with satin epaulettes and tuxedo pants with satin seam, $1,125, and Dion black silk vest with five-button enclosure, $365, Butch Blum; Hugo Boss black silk tie, $95, Mario’s.

(credits) Stylist: Hope Misterek | Location: Cave B Inn at Sagecliffe | Hair and makeup: Tom Pollock for Ajentse | Models: Ashlyn Pearce and Brock Carless, Heffner Management | Photographer’s assistant: Christian Marson


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