Bridesmaids for Fall

I just finished another order for a little bride planning to be married in Key West later this Fall.  She has selected some beautiful pieces that I would like to share with you.

She is having a persimmon strapless dress for each bridesmaid and selected these necklaces for them to wear.  Brown, tan, and ivory colored glass pearls all mixed with various crystals in tan and copper colors create a lovely blend of warm colors.  The earrings are always included for free with the purchase of a selection of bridesmaid jewelry.

I love her choices and wanted to share this with you.  She will send us a finished picture of the big day!  Personally, I believe I should actually head to Florida and visit Key West to ensure all jewelry is worn correctly, don't you???

October Bride

I love to make pretty things for the brides and their wedding party.  So often, though, I don't get to see the finished product in action.  I made six sets of the Tara Necklace in Bronze and they ended up so lovely.  

Getting ready to ship!

 

 I believe her wedding was on the ever popular 10/10/10 date and she chose espresso dresses and these bronze sets.  

I received a picture of the beautiful bride with her fair maidens surrounding her.  What a treat to see the final culmination of all her choices.

Jess and her bridesmaids

The bouquets, the dresses, and the jewelry all tie together so well for an Autumn celebration!  Thanks for sharing your day with us, Jess!!

The Big Day!!!

We made it all the way to the big day!  Here's a few shots to show how it all came together.

Beautiful day in the mountains with pretty maids all in a row.

Lovely shot of bridesmaid in the limo!

Smile for the camera!

It is truly a rewarding experience to see how your hard work ends up on the special day!!

What's a Leg Without a Garter?

The final touch for any wedding is the garter for the lovely leg of the bride.  There will be plenty of fun at the reception when it comes time to remove said garter and throw it to the crowd.  Some grooms are shy and will gently remove the garter with their hands, trying to be as gentlemanly as possible; while others will use their teeth to grasp and remove the lovingly worn garter.  Either way, it was fun to make some garters for the upcoming nuptials.  My creations thus far:

Okay, those are her three choices for this wedding.  She will be wearing her white gown with grape heels, I love her style!!

And finally, one to throw!  The brides are now wanting to hang on to the keepsake garter so they request a second one to throw.  A little smaller so her leg isn't completely full as she walks down the aisle.

Have we forgotten anything?  Oh, surely so, but it won't be missed if we did.  Perhaps after the big event we will have pictures to show the items in action!

Remember, if you are planning an upcoming wedding, get started choosing items as soon as possible.  I am always available to make custom jewelry, hair accessories, and garters.  Every bride should feel like a Goddess!!

Bridesmaid Decisions

Choosing your wedding colors may be the easiest part.  Brides usually have a favorite color that they have always known they would use for their special day.

Then she must choose the perfect dress or dresses to please all of her bridesmaids; a style that can be used again and not just hang in the closet to create another nightmare movie about bridesmaids' dresses.  One piece that needs to be decided early is the jewelry to match this perfect dress.  Now, not all bridesmaids are created equal and many have a mind of their own.  One wants the traditional pearls, one says absolutely no pearls, and the others may also have something in mind, but they just don't know what that perfect piece really is.  That is where I come in.  Trying to please both the bride and the bridesmaids.

My latest venture into the world of pleasing bridesmaids has been accomplished with something, I hope, will please everyone.  Crystals!!

I always say, "when in doubt, sparkle!"

These crystal necklaces have a combination of crystal sizes and accents colors, in addition to awesome crystal spacers and sparkle balls.   These should be a perfect compliment to the strapless eggplant satin dresses.  Still dressy without overdoing it.  Just a short choker length and sweet little dangle earrings and we have it made!!

Tomorrow, let's look at the flower girl!  

Last Day of Nice Weather!

Today was the last day of nice weather here in Colorado--for a few days that is--and I spent most of it in the studio. I have some wild ideas spinning around in my head and I must create before things get lost in the proverbial fog. I do try to sketch ideas out when I can't be in the studio, but sometimes pieces just call to me.

So, today I worked on a lovely piece with antique brass, copper, gold, and gunmetal chains. Then I added some hand-painted silk to give it some warmth. Oh, I must admit it is turning out to be spectacular! I will try to take some photos, but there are so many beads calling me I'm not sure when I can stop long enough to snap the shots!!

I did make a few sample earrings for one of my brides for her bridesmaids and I believe she has made all her selections, so that will keep me busy for awhile as well.