Here, Dr. Claytor keeps us in the know, Grace Loves Lace opens in Rittenhouse and more.
LYNN AND PETER FREDA
When it comes to bridal beauty, it’s not just about the brides—MOBs and MOGs are pulling out all the stops to look their very best. Here, Lynn Marie Freda, a recent mother-of-the-groom, shares her selection of treatments performed by Dr. Brannon Claytor of Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery (cnplasticsurgery.com). “My advice to all mothers-of-the-bride or groom, don’t be afraid to do something for yourself,” she says. “This is your day too! Do what makes you feel good. You won’t regret it.”
The Deep Plane Face Lift technique enables Dr. Claytor to achieve a youthful result by natural repositioning of the tissue. Claytor performs the deep plane face lift in the comfort of his AAAA-certified operating room under tumescent anesthesia, as well as at the hospital under general anesthesia. “I am so happy I had the procedure in time for the wedding,” says Freda. “It gave me confidence that I did not have before.”
“When I looked at myself, all I saw was my neck. I didn’t want to feel that way when looking at my son’s wedding pictures.”
8-12 weeks
The Upper Lid Blepharoplasty addresses the loose skin above the eye that can cause a hooded or tired appearance. Excess skin is removed and the scar is hidden in the crease of the eye, resulting in a more youthful appearance. “It’s amazing how many things in everyday life I couldn’t see without moving my head,” says Freda.
“I had heavy eyelids and my visual field was limited.”
2-3 weeks
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that affects the skin’s tone and texture and helps treat fine lines, wrinkles and scars.The microneedles penetrate the dermis layer of the skin stimulating new collagen and elastin production. “Microneedling was painless and broke up the scar tissue nicely. It’s a quick procedure with no downtime. Excellent results!” says Freda.
“I had some thick scar tissue behind my ears and under my chin.”
0-2 days
Luxury jeweler Graft (graft.com) puts a fresh spin on the timeless floral motif with a brand-new collection, Wild Flower, that’s our top pick for big-day accessorizing. “The design of each Wild Flower jewel places strong emphasis on the diamonds, a classic choice for a bride’s wedding day,” says Design Director Anne-Eva Geffroy. “Blooming with beauty and a contemporary spirit, the pendants and earrings are crafted with such delicacy that they will complement virtually every type of dress, including exquisite floral wedding gowns.” A tribute to modern femininity, the collection encourages self-expression: Add sparkle with one standout piece, or layer them together in a beautiful bouquet.
Two luxury bridal designers expand into invitations—one physical, the other digital.
In the world of bridal fashion, Ines Di Santo stands out as a true artist. Now, she aims to set the tone for a bride’s big day from the start with a line of couture invitations in collaboration with Paper Source (papersource.com/wedding). The eight curated suites are works of art in themselves, with watercolor illustrations, foil accents and painted edges; letterpress and embossing options add a tactile element. “Every couple dreams of their special day,” Di Santo says. “The invitation is truly the calling card, gathering friends and family to participate in their dream.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Just like the gowns dreamed up by the label’s creative director, Wes Gordon, the new digital wedding invitation range by Carolina Herrera and Paperless Post (paperlesspost.com) marries exuberant design with a modern sensibility. The collab was driven by sustainability—Carolina Herrera makes efforts to be sustainably minded in its production process, and digital correspondence necessarily reduces a couple’s carbon footprint—and features bold, playful color and pattern.
Grace Loves Lace has a brand-new showroom in Rittenhouse Square.
Grace Loves Lace has a new place—and it’s in Philadelphia. The Australia-based wedding brand with a “luxury you can dance in” vibe has opened its 20th location in Rittenhouse Square. “After seeing so many Pennsylvania brides-to-be travel to our New York location, we knew we had to bring Grace closer to home for our Philly brides,” says founder and Creative Director Megan Ziems, who started the brand over 10 years ago when she was disappointed with her own dress-shopping experience. “I found that the industry was disillusioned with the structured, traditional wedding ‘uniform’ that dominated the market. I needed a gown that had personality,told my storyandwas designed with passion, movementandluxuryin mind.” That may be why Grace Loves Lace is known for being extremely comfortable without boning or corsetry—consisting of a stretchy feel and unique silhouettes that allow brides to move freely. The gowns gained a huge following worldwide after one iconic design was pinned more than 2.5 million times (becoming the world’s most-pinned wedding dress). Now Philadelphia brides can finally experience Grace in person—including two eco gowns featuring lace that is 100% recycled—in the brand-new showroom on Chestnut Street. 1719 Chestnut St., graceloveslace.com
Photography by: DUCA STUDIO; COURTESY OF BRANDS
