White is traditional when it comes to a wedding day, but that doesn’t mean it’s required. This talented artist is elevating wedding gowns by turning them into colourful works of art for a truly unique, spectacular finish.
Artist Taylor Ann Linko got the inspiration to start this business through her own wedding dress. The bride wanted a unique gown to match her colourful personality, so she began painting the bottom of her dress using airbrushes.
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“White was banned from the closet due to the fact I would probably get paint on it. I was also banned from paint and any other form of art the week prior to the wedding, just to avoid any skin stains or mishaps. Heck, nice things were banned from my room/studio in the fear they would never make it out alive and unpainted,” Linko explains.
“I might be shy, I kinda hate being the center of attention, but that’s never stopped me from wearing my heart on my sleeve. Just so happens, my heart is filled with art. Painting, sculpting, sewing, drawing, makeup….and that tends to show though, from doodles on my arm to paint on my wedding dress.
“For my wedding, the same was certainly true. I painted, sculpted, crafted, just about everything I could. Made the flowers, colored my hair, painted a giant jenga game, DIY-ed the invitations, sculpted the centerpieces.”
For her dress, she decided to paint her gown purple, blue, red, orange and yellow. The first two colours represent her and her husband’s favourite colours, and yellow for her grandfather’s favourite colour. Orange is symbolic of friendship, which she chose because she was friends with her husband for a long time before it turned romantic. All together, the colours represented a sunset.
“The shock and awe of my dress helped me feel calm and confident. My colorful personality was shining through and everyone there loved it. I wasn’t trying to make some big statement it’s as simple as wanting to wear something I felt beautiful in. It’s the Artistic personal flare. For me, life is my canvas. I look for any and every opportunity to add that personal flair and artistic touch, I wasn’t about to hold back because it’s normal to wear white.”
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The images from her big day soon went viral. Since then, Linko has been inundated with requests, as hundreds have asked her to paint their wedding dresses. She now runs a full-time business creating these one-of-a-kind gowns. She also upcycles gowns to sell online.
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Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz, who played Tina Coheng-Chang on the hit show, is engaged to boyfriend of two years, David Stanley.
Ushkowitz took to Instagram to announce the engagement, sharing a photo with her new fiancè and their french bulldog, Bear. Her sparkling engagement ring is also visible in the image.
“Yes, a million times, yes,” she captioned the image.
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The pair have been together since 2018, and recently celebrated their two-year anniversary on June 29.
“2 years of getting to know you, traveling, laughing. 2 years of growth, learning about each other, ourselves, our love and 2 years of creating our little family. Can’t wait for all the days, months, years to come. ?✨ Happy anniversary mi amor,” Ushkowitz wrote on Instagram.
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The engagement comes after much heartbreak for the Glee cast, who tragically lost co-star Naya Rivera in July.
When news of Rivera’s death broke, a devastated Ushkowitz wrote a meaningful message to her late friend.
“There are no words and yet so many things I want to say, I don’t believe I’ll ever be able to articulate exactly what I feel but… Naya, you were a ⚡️ force and everyone who got to be around you knew it and felt the light and joy you exuded when you walked into a room. You shined on stage and screen and radiated with love behind closed doors,” she wrote.
“I was lucky enough to share so many laughs, martinis and secrets with you. I can not believe I took for granted that you’d always be here. Our friendship went in waves as life happens and we grow, so I will not look back and regret but know I love you and promise to help the legacy of your talent, humor, light and loyalty live on.
“You are so loved. You deserved the world and we will make sure Josey and your family feel that everyday. I miss you already.”
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Lace items are known for their elegance. Why not add some lace-inspired designs to your wedding cake, to bring an extra splash of intricate decor to your wedding day?
More than just being stunning and stylish, a lace-inspired wedding cake can be made sentimental too. If you have a special heirloom like the doilies your grandmother passed down to you, or the lace decoration on your mother’s wedding dress, the lace pattern on your cake can be made to reflect those patterns. This means you can add an extra special personal touch to your wedding cake!
Looking chic and sophisticated on your dessert table, a lace wedding cake can fit most wedding themes.
Here are some lavish lace cakes to inspire you:
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Fans of anime, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and any other massively followed franchises are often quite enthusiastic. At times, they find ways to incorporate their love for these stories into their lives.
A tribute or two can be made at a wedding without it being an all-out theme. However, if you’d you like to make your day all about your (second) most loved passion, then maybe a cosplay wedding is for you.
You could make it for the entire day, or just for the photoshoot portion of your day if you’d like.
How ever you decide to incorporate your love for the story into you wedding day, we’re sure it’ll be fantastic! Here are some ideas to inspire you:
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