Something Blue and Vintage

We are in love with the color blue and we know you search high and low for your something blue! Here are a few of our faves!

Art Deco Hair Comb from Noaki

Acorn Espie Moc shoes from Planetshoes.com (shoes are completely vegan and perfect for your bridesmaids on the beach next spring)

Pastel Blue Bud and braided Headband by B. Poetic Headband (flower buds made with vintage fabrics)

Something Blue Eco-Garter from the garter girl in our Newlywish Shop

Blue Feather Headband by Bethany Lorelle (made with vintage jewelry accent)

Lovely Loren Hope earrings in our Newlywish Shop

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Terra Amore and Alina Pizzano Gowns featured in our Summer 2011 Issue!

Both of these designers capture the essence of eco-beautiful.

The soft, feminine silhouettes, the flowy fabrics, the detailed beading…these are the gowns bridal dreams are made of!

Take a peek at the cover editorial on page 59 of our Summer issue and get inspired!

(Photo by Marta Locklear of Marta Locklear Photography)

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Eco-Friendly Beach Wedding with Fantasy Floral Designs

Fantasy Floral Designs designer Amanda Heer’s daughter was married on a remote island in the Cayos Cochinos Islands. They chartered a boat from Ray Anthony Extreme Charters to the small and remote island of Cacahuete for a very small wedding.

Breathtaking is all we have to say!!

The simple but effective decor was all eco-friendly and reused! And of course - the Pièce de résistance:

Amanda made such a beautiful bouquet for her daughter with shells and vintage brooch jewelry. Just beautiful!!!

Congrats to Cameron & Jeff!

Vendor information:

Make-up - Flawless faces
Music - Generations entertainment Pete DJ
Photography - Jim Kennedy Photographers
Bridal Bouquet - Fantasy Floral Designs

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One more day to win those Anniversary Straws!

Tomorrow is the last day to win those cute straws from the Winter Issue!

Click here to see how to win them!

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5 Ways to Use Heirloom Baubles in Your Bridal Accessories

I’m not going to lie, I am absolutely smitten with vintage brooches. They are a staple in my jewelry line and I’ve used them to craft other custom accessories for my brides as well. I adore the character and intricacy they add to any outfit or accessory and love the fact that I’m reducing consumption when I use them. Plus, it’s simply intriguing to think of the unknown history that comes with them…you just never know the untold story that lives in the spirit of an antique bauble, such as this.

Now that vintage-inspired weddings are all the rage, vintage brooches have become the ideal accent piece to glam up your bridal attire. If you are the proud owner of a special brooch handed down to you by mom or grandma, I’ve got a few ideas up my sleeve to help get your creative juices flowing on how to integrate it into your wedding day look. Or, if you’re not the crafty type…or afraid of what might happen if we put a glue gun in your hands…feel free to contact a designer you trust to take on the job for you. Once you have the idea, the rest is just logistics.

1. Feathered Hairpieces: Small, lightweight brooches and intricate crystal buttons can become the perfect focal point in a feathered bridal hairpiece, if done right. It’s a little tricky…especially if you’re not the best with patterns, planning, messy feathers and glue guns…so you might want to leave this to the experts. Still, if you can work with a designer, the end result is amazing! I just recently created a gorgeous custom feathered hair piece for one of my brides and polished it off with a stunning rhinestone brooch given to her by her late grandmother. It was by far one of the most beautiful hair pieces I’ve ever seen and, in my opinion, it was the brooch that made it all come together!

2. Clutches: If you’re looking for an easy way to glam up your clutch for the night, then shiny, sparkly buttons and brooches may be just the answer. If you’re using a soft, flexible clutch that is fabric-based, you can easily pin or sew onto your purse your favorite antique bauble and add an extra touch of personality to your handbag. Again, if you’re not the diy type, there are plenty of talented designers who would love to take on a custom project like this one!

3. Bridal Jewelry: Design your bridal jewelry around your vintage brooch. Whether it’s a bracelet or necklace, antique brooches make the most fabulous pendants and will give you that instant WOW look in your accessories. Trust me, with the right brooch, your bridal jewelry will not be overlooked. Here are a few limited edition designs in our current vintage collection to give you some ideas for how you can incorporate your brooch into the design.

4. Need a ring pillow? Select a collection of antique buttons which are somewhat similar in style and reflect the design of your wedding. Design a custom mini-pillow using reclaimed fabrics (which can also be an heirloom) and create a pin cushion pattern using your special buttons. Each indent throughout your pattern will feature a different sentimental button of your choosing and be a symbol of your personal history as well as your future.

5. Shoe Clips: Have a small pair of matching rhinestone clip-on earrings? If you’re sitting on a gorgeous set of brooch-like pave vintage clip-ons and aren’t sure what to do with them, just think below the ankle! Convert them into your own custom stiletto jewels by clipping them onto the front of your heels. This simple trick will turn a plain set of pumps from drab to glam in no time.

Guest Blogger, Katherine DalPra of Green Diva vintage wedding jewelry

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