10 Years!

Today is my 10th anniversary! Really, it is hard to believe ten years have passed since our wedding day. I remember every detail like it just happened. It was, and is, one of the happiest days of my life.

We were looking over our wedding photos so I thought I'd share one with you. I was crazy about flowers even then and insisted on a large bouquet ~ mine had splashes of purple (my favorite color!) in it.

Thanks for sharing ~ peace, love, and happiness always!

The Bride Wore Lavender

This beautiful bride is my dear friend Jenny. A few weeks ago, she married the love of her life in an intimate and meaningful ceremony. The events of that day couldn’t have been more perfect, which did not come as a surprise in the least ~ Jen had to be the most organized bride I’ve ever seen! When she asked me to create the jewelry for her special day, I was more than happy to help her realize her vision. Jen had a definite idea of what she wanted, which made my job pretty easy. She chose lavender as her dominant color and hydrangeas as her “theme”, since they are her favorite flower. I loved how the bride and groom’s personal tastes were showcased throughout the wedding and reception. For her earrings, Jen found a designer in the UK who uses pressed hydrangea petals in her creations ~ how perfect! I can’t take credit for the earrings, although I did use one of the extra earrings Jen had purchased to make a necklace that would compliment her earrings.

The biggest challenge for me was creating the headpiece that Jen wore in place of a traditional veil. Prior to, I had never made anything like this, but I think her crown of silk flowers and Swarovski crystals with coordinating headpins looked rather lovely. It was a fun experience!

Check out Jen's snazzy silver flip flops and purple toenails ~ how fun are they?! Things sure have come a long way since I got married in 1999. Today, brides are foregoing tradition by incorporating color into their dresses. The same goes for their jewelry. I love this expression of personal taste, therefore I am really going to focus on creating some fabulous jewelry for the non-traditional or “offbeat” bride. Stay tuned to my shop as well as this blog to see what I come up with!