Wedding Style: Mad Men Inspired

After eight long months of waiting, the Season 4 premiere of Mad Men was last night. Feeling ultra inspired by the polished look of 1960's world of Don and Betty Draper and Sterling Cooper, I put together a little Mad Men wedding style guide.

Starting off with a style board for the fellows...

Cool cars, cocktails, slick suits, grooming and styling accouterments, and a lovely little bride - a groom's Mad Men inspired wedding day essentials. And of course, he'll need his groomsmen nearby...
Sources: Clockwise from top. groom and bride photo from Minnesota Bride, grooming items via Minnesota Bride, 1966 Chevelle photo via Merci New York, couple photo by Luna Photo via La Petite Coquin, martini and martini bar photos from Sunday Suppers via erin ever after, Brooks Brothers suit via AMC. Men in suits via AMC.

And on to the ladies...
Outfit your maids in retro inspired frocks a la Joan, Betty and Peggy... Or steal the look for yourself for an e-session, shower, rehearsal dinner or going away dress.

Sources: Clockwise from top left - 'Ava' dress in jade green by Pinup Couture, women of Mad Men photo via AMC, 'Joanie' dress in dusty rose by Pinup Couture (available in August), 'DeeDee' blue floral dress by Pinup Couture.

Some 60's inspired wedding dresses for the Man Men enthusiast and retro fashionista... All under $600!
Sources: Clockwise from top left - 'Milan' wedding dress, 'Edmonton' wedding dress, 'Beverlywood' wedding dress, 'Pasadena' wedding dress all by Dolly Couture.

How about some {free} Mad Men inspired save the dates?
'Madly in Love' free custom download from The Wedding Chicks - choose your colors and personalize.

And for 60's ad men inspired invitations, these take the cake.
'Playbill' wedding invitation suite from Paper Source

Some more tidbits and inspiration...

A well stocked martini bar is an absolute Mad Men must have.
from Domino Magazine
From Sunday Suppers via erin ever after

via Style Me Pretty

free download via Nonpareil Mag

via Poppies and Posies

That's about all the Mad Men-ness I can stuff into one post! Hope you liked it - super fun posts coming up this week, including some fab DIY projects from real bride Lindsey!

Loving This: Rainbow Maids

Loved the bright colored dress trend on the red carpet at the SAG awards last night. Why not take a cue from the celebrity playbook and have your maids dress in different colored jewel-toned gowns that they can wear again?

Photo from E!

Bride Style: Oleg Cassini dresses

When I saw these two new dresses from Oleg Cassini for David's Bridal, let's just say I wish I had a time machine or some other good excuse to buy both of these wedding dresses. And I cannot believe they are both under $900! Oleg Cassini was the personal designer to First Lady Jackie Kennedy, and we have him to thank for creating her distinctive "Jackie look" and style. He has since passed away, but his line for David's Bridal continues with timeless glamour and elegance. The fabrics and detailing used in his line really are luxe and an amazing steal for the price. Here are my two favorites from the new Oleg Cassini 2010 collection...

First off, this amazing tulle ballgown number with fabric flower and beaded applique... It looks like it costs about 10 times more than it actually does!

Tulle over satin ballgown with sweetheart neckline and 3-D floral and beading detail, $850

And then this fabulous high-low hem dress which I love - you get the both of best worlds of a short dress and a longer gown and get to show off the shoes!

Oh and the price? At $550, it's even more fabulous.

Strapless faille high-low hem dress with sweetheart draped bodice and 3-D flower at waist, $550

Bridesmaid Style: Carol Hannah

More dreamy bridesmaids dress goodness from Project Runway finalist Carol Hannah's Wedding Collection on Etsy. She is amassing a fabulous collection over at her shop both for brides and bridesmaids, and each piece is custom made to your measurements. Can I please have this dress?? Love the neckline, the color, just love this dress!

Gadsden Street Dress in Jersey, $235

Bridesmaid Style: Carol Hannah

I came across this dress designed by Project Runway contestant Carol Hannah as part of her Wedding Collection shop on Etsy and instantly wished I could wear this as a bridesmaid (okay, or just wear it somewhere). Pretty please some friend of mine? I don't mind splurging on this bit of gorgeousness.

"Hello my name is Fabulous."

"Pickney Street" silk chiffon dress by Carol Hannah, $315

Adorable Find: Little White Dresser

Sorry for the late post...I was having a pretty down day, but finding out about the Little White Dresser shop on Etsy was a bright spot. Seriously some of the cutest accessories for the bride and bridesmaids - or for just plain old lovers of cute accessories. Here's a few of my favorites!

Tea Time bow belt, $37

English Garden sash or headband, $40

I love this! Wear it as headband, or, wear it as a sash! Or wear it as both, one for ceremony, one for reception.

Bride Style: White Shoes

So colored shoes for brides have been all the rage - and rightly so - but I am declaring that white shoes may be making a comeback. A classic never dies. Look at these beauties and you may be convinced. Still need a good reason to love these adorable white shoes? How about the $34 price tag? :)

Satin Bow Pumps from Speigel.com

Groom Style: Mad Men suit

Who isn't in love with the 60's style of Mad Men right now? I've heard my guy wish that suits a la Don Draper were a modern day reality for guys like him. Well now as of today (10/19), thanks to Brooks Brothers, a limited-edition Mad Men suit inspired by the fashionable Draper and company at Sterling Cooper is available.

Image via AMC Mad Men blog

The suit is priced at $998 (an investment for sure, but he'll get to wear it more than once, unlike your, ahem, wedding dress :)) and is available only at certain Brooks Brothers locations and will only be sold from today until Sunday, November 8th.

Locations:

Madison Avenue (New York)

Rodeo Drive (Los Angeles)

South Coast Plaza

North Michigan Avenue (Chicago)

Broadway (New York)

Rockefeller Center (New York)

Liberty Plaza (New York)

Atlanta (Lenox Square)

Newbury Street (Boston)

Connecticut Avenue (D.C.)

Chevy Chase (Maryland)