March 12, 2012 | Style & Beauty
Dazzle the night away at Tendenza
Ivory stiletto, Giorgio Armani ($895).
Quadrato cufflinks, Bulgari ($490). Govberg Jewelers, 292 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd, 610-664-1715
Cartier D’Amour engagement ring and band, Cartier (from $3,550). King of Prussia Mall, 610-205-0450
Pure silk bowtie, Hugo Boss ($95). The Pier Shops at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-1788
From left: Light-pink Trikado gown, Angel Sanchez ($6,200). My Daughters Wedding, 5642 N. Fifth St., 215-424-1999; Lavender ombré buttercream cake, Whipped Bakeshop ($8.50 per slice), 636 Belgrade St., 215-598-5449
From the cobblestone streets of Third Street in Old City to the modern home designs that line Second Street in developing Northern Liberties, this stretch of Philadelphia is known for its interesting retailers and thriving artist community. Inside top venues such as Trust (249 Arch St., 215-592-8400) and Tendenza (969 N. Second St., 215- 238-5750), weddings take on a modern twist thanks to clean lines, sharp silhouettes, and stark accessories. “The black-and-white trend is still one of the most popular,” says Sara Fernandez, event planner and stylist at Beautiful Blooms (1011 N. Hancock St., Ste. 103, 215-925- 9300). “Flowers tend to be textural but soft, with one accent color. Anemones add a pop of black for contrast. Lighting is what makes this type of event: colored uplights, pin-spotting, and textures on walls or ceilings.” It’s all about the accents: The collections at Billig Jewelers (330 Rte. 73 S., Marlton, NJ, 856-983-2300) range from simple to stylish, or visit Scarlett Alley (241 RRace St., 215-592-7898) for striking hair accessories.
