Every since I saw the Jenny Packham head bands, I’ve been on the look out for a head band. Considering that Jenny Peckham only introduced these to the market in February, I think they would look very unique on any blushing bride of 2009.
Heres a photo of me in Jenny Packham’s store. The piece is made of Swarowski crystals and hand made in India. The head piece costs a considerable £245:

For brides in America, the company Band. do make these head pieces that I was very close to buying. …

So I’m off to Hatton Garden this afternoon to get a bespoke wedding band that matches my engagement ring. There are so many jewellers at Hatton Garden that I didnt know where to look so I asked a friend of mine who got her engagement ring made there. She gave me the address of David Lawes, who she said is extremely relaxed and professional. When I met him, he said he couldnt be any more easy going because he would be horizontal!
Anyways, a few days ago on my training course …

I scoured the internet and shops for the perfect bridesmaids presents. I want to give a present that they can be useful but also something that can remind them of the wedding (not something that finishes very easily) So after much deliberation, I finally found these gorgeous bags which I could have personalised to each bridesmaid’s name. They are hugely popular in the US and range from prices of $20 t0 $60. These are the ones I wanted for my bridesmaid:

Search under “Bridesmaid’s tote bag”. This also made me realise …

The first veil I ever tried on was a whopping £1000 at Carolina Castiligano. It was divine but the price that some brides pay for their dress and so I could not justify buying it. The veil that matches my dress at Pronovias retails at £350 but I didnt like how long it was and how intricate it was. I wanted a plain veil made out of veil tulle that would enhance the dress, not distract it. Also, Pronovias only sell veils that are of cathedral length (so hang out …

I was watching the Speidi wedding video and I love the bridesmaid dresses in yellow. They have a beautiful detail on the asymetrical straps and flow so well. In case you too are a fan of the dresses at that wedding:

 
Speidi Wedding
Heidi’s wedding dress is from the Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009 line. The dress, called “Symphony,” retails for $7,500. It is made of silk organza and has a drop waist with a peacock feather design. The ivory silk chiffon sash retails for $2,500. It has an embellished motif at the …

A while ago, I fell in love with the Jenny Packham hair piece. However, after my hair and make up trial with the absolutely fabulous stylist Evan Huang, I’m now undecided. I think the bejewelled piece may be a bit OTT and my white dress is already so intricate and beautiful. I dont want too many things fitting for attention.
So I’ve been looking at the latest celebrity gossip and I saw this lovely photo of Peaches Geldoff at Cannes with a side bun. Coincidentally, my stylist is actually at …

Whilst some brides (and I’ve found its more the trend in America) choose to wear a tiara, I’ve been looking at other options for head pieces. I was about to write “hair piece” but when you type “bridal hair piece” or “wedding hair piece” you find strange websites to buy wigs!

Most commonly, women wear a single flower or some small flowers on their hair. I think this is a fantastic way to accessorize and makes you look natural and lovely.

Other brides have also looked at wearing a headband. There …

The last few days, I’ve been looking for the perfect veil to go with my dress. When I called Pronovias, they said they had the veil for the 2008 Nerveo on their database but they couldnt find it in the store. They offered another alternative which almost matched the lace of my dress. I asked them if Pronovias had any mantaill (lace) veils that were shorter than the cathedral length but they said Pronovias does not produce them any shorter. At £350, I wasnt exactly rushing to buy it. …

This weekend saw a bonanza of Celebrity Weekend. First off, we had the infamous Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt – or more popularly known as ‘Speidi’ married in Los Angeles on Saturday the 25th of April. They eloped to Mexico last year but there was a whole discussion whether their marriage was ‘legal’ or not or just another PR stunt. Well to clear all doubt, Heidi wore a Monique Lhullier dress as they exchange wows at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena. Unromantically, MTV was there to capture the event for …

Im going to use this blog to shamelessly advertise my very talented and inspiring friend’s Finnish handmade business – Onni Designs. My internationally traveled and educated friend, Stephanie Seege recently told me about her jewelry business. We only got back in touch recently but I first met her when I was 17 years old at an international conference in Washington D.C. and New York City. When I checked her website, I was so impressed by the beautiful designs and her story of how she started her business. Onni means luck …