I Do

More and more ladies within my circle of friends are getting engaged and when they ask me to help create a look for their wedding day my first thought is excitement, quickly followed by anxiety.  While creating custom pieces is one of my favorite things, it is often difficult to really understand what the bride wants.  For example, people have different ideas of color.  Is it beige or tan, purple or aubergine, moss or tea green?  Meeting the needs of what the bride wants and expects becomes priority number one.

I had the opportunity to work with three fabulous brides in 2011.  Here are some images of what I created for their special day.

Erin is a dear friend and very close to my heart (soon we'll be sisters in law!).  Creating exactly what she wanted was so important, especially because she was my first bride!  Lucky for me she knew exactly what she wanted.  Erin had a gorgeous summer wedding outside at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC.

Photograph provided by Chris Lang Photography.

Kasey's wedding day was spent on snowy Heavenly Mountain in Lake Tahoe, CA.  She didn't want the traditional "white pearls and crystals" for her wedding day jewelry, so we worked together to create a few different pieces that reflected her style and personality.

Photography provided by Nicole Taylor, Taylored Visions.

Amber's wedding day was 11/11/11.  What an awesome day to begin with.  She asked me to make her bridesmaids earrings as a thank you to them for being a part of her special day.  Since her wedding was in the fall, she wanted to incorporate the rich colors and textures of the season.  Luckily Amber provided me with a picture of her bouquet, so I was able to match the colors perfectly!

Such a beautiful wedding party!!

When creating custom jewelry for brides, it's important to fully understand their expectations.  Learn all you can about their wedding from the dress to the cake to the color of the table cloth.  All these details will help you understand their personal style and taste.

Thanks again to these amazing brides for allowing me to play a small part in their big days!!!