Showing posts with label Veils. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veils. Show all posts

Monday, 15 December 2014

Exquisite Whimsical Wedding Veils

These wedding veils are just exquisite. I can't tell you how excited I was when I stumbled upon SIBO Designs' Etsy shop. I'm a strong believer in the veil - until I tried mine on, I didn't feel like a proper bride! My Delphine Manivet wedding dress was very simple, so I needed a cathedral length, lace veil to add interest. And when Delphine kindly gave me one of her handmade veils, edged with lace from the famous designers in Calais - I couldn't have been more thrilled. SIBO Designs' veils are just as beautiful, but considerably cheaper - leaving you more money to spend on wedding day jewellery!



{I want this!} Gorgeous wedding veils by SIBO Designs

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Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Pretty Pastel Lavender & Old Lace Millinery Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Celebrate the start of the summer wedding season with this stunning wedding inspiration shoot organised and styled by Fabiola Capo Milliner. I'm in love with the whimsical prettiness - the vintage book props, the feathery softness of the wedding gowns, the wide pastel bouquets, but most of all the divine accessories. Just take a look at the chic cuteness that is the Pink Champagne Pillbox Hat, and the vintage fabulousness of the silk capelet - such a clever take on a veil. Brides keen on a hint of Great Gatsby will adore the Pearl Headdress, and boho brides will fall for the Blushing Bride Halo. Stunning pictures by 13:13 Photography



Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Make Mine a Tiara: Incredible Wedding Hair Accessories

My excitement for all things wedding runs pretty high, by my pulse leapt an extra few beats a minute when I rediscovered the fabulousness which is the Ban.Do website. I first found them way back in 2010, when I fell in love with these glittery heart shoe-clips, but now they do so much more! Just take a look at these incredible bridal hair accessories. They each have cute names, my favourite being the Empress Tiara - oh yes! Which one would you choose?


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Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Wear a Crown on Your Wedding Day - and why not!

It's time to come clean. Most of us want to feel like a princess on our wedding day, and there's no shame in it. After all, it's only for one day! On all the other days of your life, you can be powerful, forthright, successful women, but on your wedding day, why not give into the fairytale romance of childhood stories. So why not go the whole hog, and wear a little crown? I've fallen for this lovely creation by Erica Elizabeth Designs. Created out of filigree ornaments, freshwater pearls and brilliant rhinestones, it glitters like it's made out of diamonds. Heaven! Erica has dozens of stunning bridal accessories in her Etsy shop - take a look and see which you'd choose - this bridal cap is divine!

{I want this!} Bridal Wedding Crown, £324 by Erica Elizabeth Designs

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Thursday, 21 November 2013

Super-Glam Sophisticated Bridal Jewellery

Brides who like a bit of glitz {I'm thinking Jenny Packham-style glamour}, are going to L-O-V-E my latest wedding discovery. Just take a look at these amazing headdresses from Willow Moone. Aren't they just the bomb?? They pick up on the big jewellery trend that we're seeing right now {lots of v large necklaces spotted in Anthropologie & J Crew}, and add a massive luxury twist. Every piece is hand-created by boutique owner Debbie Bailie-Collins out of perfect crystals, scattered artfully on to the finest ivory illusion bridal tulle. There's something very vintage, flapperish and 20's about them, and I have a serious obsession with the whole collection.


{I want this} 1. Lujon - Crystal Art Deco 1920's Tulle Headpiece, £330 | 2. Ishtar - Crystal Silk Organza Headpiece, £398.89

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Friday, 14 June 2013

Incredible Luxe Bridal Headware & Accessories

For me there was never any question that I was going to wear a veil. But lots of brides are far more modern, and choose to wear hat or glittery hair accessory. To be honest I've never been that keen on the fascinator look {too Kate Middleton}, until I stumbled across Jane Taylor Millinery. Her work is so beautiful that it's totally blown away all my preconceptions. Just check out these heavenly ethereal designs, and there's many more on her website. Once again I'm wishing for another wedding so I can try out a different bridal style, with one of these gorgeous pieces!



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Friday, 12 April 2013

How Will You Wear Your Wedding Veil?

Will you be wearing a wedding veil? And will you walk down the aisle with it covering your face? There's something deliciously romantic about the moment when a groom moves the veil away from his bride's face, although fewer brides choose the traditional option nowadays. Long, cathedral-length veils like the Delphine Manivet veil I chose for my wedding day, are also falling out of fashion, with birdcage veils, and mini fascinator-style veils gaining in popularity. I'm particularly keen on the whimsical range offered by online boutique, Twigs & Honey. They're designed to be fastened quite far forward in your hair, and then folded back as you greet your future husband. So maybe the old-school tradition will pose a come-back. What do you think - forwards, or backwards?



{Product Credits} All wedding veils from Twigs & Honey by Myra Kim

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Thursday, 8 November 2012

Wedding Hair Tutorials

On our wedding day, ideally we'd all like to have our hair styled by a professional. But if you can't afford a hair and make-up artist to come to your house, or your normal hairdresser doesn't do chignons, help is at hand! Thanks to the wonders of the wedding blogging world, and Pinterest, I've discovered dozens of amazing hair-styling tutorials. They all look reasonably easy, and with a bit of practice, plus a couple of handy bridesmaids, I'm sure you could DIY-Your-Do. Why not invite your girlfriends over for a bottle of champagne and a trial? Check out my favourite tutorials. P.S. If you're looking for a fabulous hair and makeup expert, I hugely recommend our Blog Beauty Expert, Julia Bowden. Take a look at her Beauty Blog Posts.



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Sunday, 30 September 2012

A Black Veil: Would you?

Sometimes it only takes one thing to get inspired, and for me, this black wedding veil has got me thinking. As autumn approaches, consider a darker slant on your wedding day, maybe a gothic theme, a candlelit ceremony or a crushed berry colour palette. Or why not a jewel-hewed wedding gown? Find more fabulous alternative wedding ideas on my Pinterest board. Beautiful black butterfly veil by Ellen Marie Designs on Etsy Weddings.

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Sunday, 29 July 2012

Blush Pink Themed Wedding Ideas

If you're feeling inspired by the romantic blush wedding shoot I posted yesterday, add these stunning BHLDN accessories and wedding decorations to your big day. I'm loving the Provencal-style fabric lavender bags, the pretty fans, pink bunting, and Love is Sweet banner. Add in a flapper-style veil with tulle side-peony, plus bohemian feathered headdresses for your bridesmaids, and you've got the look.



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Monday, 16 July 2012

Introducing Froufrou Bridal Boutique

In my search for my wedding gown, I never actually found the perfect wedding dress shop. You know - the type of boutique which stocks all your favourite wedding designers, plus the wedding accessories to match. Well if only I'd discovered Froufrou Bridal Boutique before my big day. It's a divine wedding treasure trove in Tunbridge Wells, and it's stocked to the brim with all my favourite wedding designers. From Belle & Bunty to Lusan Mandongus, Caroline Castigliano, Stewart Parvin, Sanyukta Shrestha and Tatyana Merenyuk, Froufrou Bridal Boutique are also the only UK wedding shop to stock Ivy & Aster {one of my favourite designers ever!}. Add in wedding shoes by Rachel Simpson Shoes, all-inclusive alteration costs, wedding jewellery by Alex Monroe, honeymoon lingerie by Ell & Cee, and stunning collection of accessories from Twigs & Honey coming soon, and you can see why I'm so excited! Visit as soon as you can, because they've got a huge sale on at the moment, with massive discounts on wedding dresses by Matthew Williamson, Lyn Ashworth and David Fielden - wow!


{Picture Credit} Froufrou Bridal Boutique. Picture by David Burke Photography


{Picture Credit} Froufrou Bridal Boutique. Picture by David Burke Photography


{Picture Credit} Wedding shoes by Rachel Simpson Shoes


{Picture Credit} Twigs & Honey Wedding Accessories. Picture by Elizabeth Messina


{Picture Credit} Ivy & Aster wedding gowns. Picture by Elizabeth Messina



{Picture Credit} Ivy & Aster wedding gowns. Picture by Elizabeth Messina


{Picture Credit} Honeymoon lingerie by Ell & Cee

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Monday, 4 June 2012

Hair Accessories for a Non-Veil Loving Bride

Not keen on veils? Wondering what on earth to wear instead? Try one of these exquisite fascinators from Twigs & Honey. Chic, original and utterly romantic, they'll add a touch of pretty pastel to your big day, without breaking the bank. Self-taught, boutique designer Myra Callan creates every one from her studio in Oregon, and is more than happy to take on bespoke requests. Don't forget your bridesmaids, they'd look stunning in these feathered hats or corsages, and you could choose different colours according to their personality. Check out Twigs and Honey for Myra's whole collection.


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Thursday, 31 May 2012

Beautiful Twenties-Style Wedding Hair Accessory

A quick wedding hair accessory hit for you this lunchtime. I've fallen for this Great Gatsby-style bridal cap by Erica Elizabeth Designs. Made out of Russian netting, teamed with silver sequin beaded trims and dotted with light catching rhinestones and rhinestone appliques, it would be a stunning addition to your wedding day attire. Take a look at Erica's website and Etsy shop for tonnes more wedding accessory ideas.


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Thursday, 5 January 2012

Vintage Wedding Hats, Headpieces & Corsages

Planning a vintage wedding? Or maybe a wedding with a forties theme? I've fallen in love with these super-stylish hats and hairpieces from Strumpet Bride. Handmade by Kitty and Wanda, you can either choose one of their beautiful read-to-wear pieces, or work with Strumpet on a bespoke design to match your wedding dress. Mothers-of-the-bride are going to love them, and why not give all your bridesmaids corsages to match? Gorgeous!


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Sunday, 23 October 2011

Wearing A Veil On Your Wedding Day

Wedding veils can be a difficult beasts. After all, it's the one accessory you only really wear once, so it's not like you get a great deal of practice on what style suits you best. My bridesmaids had terrible trouble fitting my incredible Delphine Manivet veil at my wedding, so I'd definitely recommend getting your hairdresser to do it for you. Or at least do some serious practice ahead of your wedding day. I'm particularly loving the wedding veil style in this picture below, discovered on fab blog Cup of Jo, by Amy Carroll. For other styles, do click here.


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Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Cute Feather Bridal Mini Veil

Did you know that bridegroom's traditionally give their brides pearls on their big day? Well just in case your groom doesn't get the memo, add them to your wedding day accessories yourself, with this gorgeous feather mini-veil. Made to order in LA by Tessa Kim, it's created from coque feathers, vintage scalloped lace, Russian veiling and the all-important string pearls. Loving it!


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Monday, 9 May 2011

Delphine Manivet Wedding Veils

Lots of modern brides don't go for wedding veils nowadays, but I'm predicting a huge surge in popularity after Princess Catherine wore one at the Royal Wedding. Personally I've always wanted to wear a veil - for me, they define 'bride' like nothing else. The first time I tried the dresses in Delphine Manivet, the lovely sales assistant suggested their incredible, cathedral length veil, and I fell in love. It's a family heirloom in the waiting, edged with lace handmade in Calais, and it's pure 'bride'. It comes without a sewn-in comb, and works any which way you can imagine, including tied in a bow on the side - a gorgeous kooky modern look. Take a look at the pictures for more inspiration, or head to Brown's Bride in London, who stock Delphine Manivet's wedding gowns. I can't wait to wear mine at my wedding in Provence!


Photo Credits: {above left} Amy Punky Photography, {above right} Davidone


Photo Credits: {above left} Corbin Gurkin via wedding blog 100 Layer Cake {above middle} inspiration from Twigs & Honey {above right} Delphine Manivet {below, both pictures} Butler-Madden Weddings


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Monday, 26 April 2010

Twigs & Honey

Not keen on veils? Wondering what on earth to wear instead? Try one of these exquisite fascinators from Twigs & Honey. Chic, original and utterly romantic, they'll add a touch of pretty pastel to your big day, without breaking the bank. Self-taught, boutique designer Myra Callan creates every one from her studio in Oregon, and is more than happy to take on bespoke requests. Don't forget your bridesmaids, they'd look stunning in these feathered hats or corsages, and you could choose different colours according to their personality. Check out The Twigs and Honey website for Myra's whole collection.

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