Mary Norton is a local celeb here in Charleston. On top of all that, she is one of the most genuine people we have ever met! If you haven’t met her, you should know that in 1998, after having a dream that inspired her, Mary decided to design a handbag. After designing a few, they gained swift popularity. Fast forward a few years and her company, MOOROO, is designing bags, scarves and pins for locals as well as celebrities!  Later creating a new line called simply “Mary Norton“, Mary’s career has unfolded into a brand all her own. And we couldn’t be more happy for her!

What does this have to do with weddings you may ask? I will tell you! Mary recently decided to lend her talents to designing custom hair pieces and head bands for the world of bridal. She brought some samples by our office to see and the are just so pretty. With intricate beading, needle work and attention to details, these gems would make any bride want to lose the veil and go with these instead! However, we could also see them as a great switch over into the reception when a bride wants to take the veil off. Here are a few pictures I snapped just to share with you! Be sure to check out their website to see all the many things Mary is up to at the moment!

We’re talking about event design, of course. Where was your mind???

Nude tones and tone-on-tone shades are a hot request in our office this year. So many of of brides are requesting those pale pink, peach and champagne colors. Which we absolutely adore! Those tonal shades are so flattering in fabrics, linens and florals. Moreover, bridal designers are taking this trend in stride and blending a touch of pink into their wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses.

Now it seems that the love of nude has expanded further than just bridal! The 2012 Golden Globes were filled with gorgeous actresses hitting the red carpet in these colors. Let’s discuss…

Hiedi Klum was a complete stunner in this pale peach Calvin Klein dress. Some have critiqued her for looking a bit to casual for the event, but we thought she was phenom! Open back looks amazing…we can keep wishing for that.

Funny girl Kristen Wiig looked great with her dark hair and her nude colored Bill Blass dress!

We are still on the fence about this Dior dress, but there is no doubt that Charlize Theron is t-totally beautiful. I mean, really.

Interesting how bridal and red carpet over lap!! Designer Reem Acra dressed the always beautiful Diane Lane in this champagne and gold dress.

Power-house Kate Beckinsale tends to wear neutrals quite often on the red carpet and her Roberto Cavalli pick here was no exception. If it works, why change it, right??

Anyone feel the need to go to the gym after all of these? I sure do! Hope y’all enjoyed all the dress watching at this years GG’s as much as we did!

Calling all Fashionistas! Charleston Fashion Week has extended their deadline for designers to apply for their spring bridal show. The show itself is slated for March 24, 2012. Do you have the designs to be the next biggest thing in bridal? Here’s your chance to make it happen!