Looking for a new, but vintage-y wedding gown? The vintage-inspired dress boutique Unique Vintage has some great looks that fall under that category. There's lots of wonderful satin, tulle, and detailed beading. Here are a few of our favorite Unique Vintage finds:
More Vintage-Inspired Wedding Gowns
Wedding Dress of the Day: Amy Jo Tatum
This is a gorgeous halter dress called "Mira" from the Amy Jo Tatum Bridal collection. It's crafted of fine silk chiffon and chantilly lace with a full crinoline petticoat.
Photography by Stephanie Williams
Gift for the Groom: The Obama Watch
Here at WeddingLuxe, we were thrilled to get to try out the new Jorg Gray timepiece. It's the Commemorative Edition of the Jorg Gray 6500 watch President Obama often wears. The President has been photographed while wearing the watch to several events, including the inaugural swearing-in and the signing of his first presidential proclamation. We didn't know what to expect until we received one, but in all honesty we were genuinely impressed with the quality.
The first thing you'll notice is the thick, scratch-resistant crystal covering the watch's handsome face. The band is made of smooth Italian buffalo leather, while the casing is made of polished stainless steel. It's definitely one of those special gifts one might consider for a best man or groomsman. But considering the Obama's enduring marriage, it would be a purrrrfect gift for a groom! What man wouldn't love to receive this watch from his bride and show it off to his friends?
You can see the rest of the line at JorgGray.com.
Commemorative Edition Jorg Gray 6500
$325
Find of the Day: Something Blue
London blue topaz, aquamarine and sterling silver necklace
by ArchaicDesign
A Stitch in Time: The Kennedy Wedding Dress
Quick! Who wore the most photographed wedding dress in history? As some of you already know, it was Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy. But did you know that the the person who made that world-famous gown was African-American designer Ann Lowe? Lowe (pictured on the left) was born in Alabama in 1898. Her mother designed clothes for the wife of the Governor of Alabama. Ann followed in her footsteps by designing for other wealthy ladies in the area. But in the early 1900's she enrolled in beauty school in New York. Later, she worked on commission for upscale stores and designed for several upper-crust New Yorkers. In 1946 she designed the dress that actress Olivia de Havilland wore when she accepted her Academy Award. But she's best known for this ivory, silk, and taffeta creation:
It's the gown Miss Bouvier chose for her 1953 nuptials to the future president. Toast and Strawberries has a fantastic description of the dress and the wedding. 
Now, more than a half century later, the dress is housed in the Kennedy Library in Boston, MA. So, now you know the story.
Handmade Bridal Shoes: DiKusa
Why are handmade goods so popular for weddings right now? Part of the reason is that they allow a lot of room for customization and personalization. But they also impart a quality that makes them suitable for heirlooms and "handing down". We were intrigued recently when we heard about companies focusing on handmade bridal shoes. One of them is DiKusa, which features intricate designs using hand-beading, embroidery, Swarovski crystals, and rhinestones. 
See more at DiKusa's website by clicking below.
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