Hair Jewels

Everything I make is handcrafted. It's time consuming but I love it. There's a feeling I cannot describe when I'm in that zone were it's just me and the materials -shaping them into something fills my heart with joy and purpose.

These hair jewels I made for a bride getting married on Oct. 29th were a labor of love. Daniela will definitely rock them on her big day. She's wearing the jewels with her custom birdcage blusher that I also made for her. 

Check it out:

Photo: Posh Veils

Photo: Posh Veils

Photo: Posh veils

Photo: Posh Veils

Real Bride - Feature

My bride Shirin's wedding was featured on the Wedluxe Blog. I almost fainted at how beautiful her wedding was. I remember when Shirin came to see me. She was looking for a: veil, belt / sash, and a flower headpiece. I made all three for her. Her belt will forever be my favorite. It was so detailed and stunning. 

Check out my bride y'all: 

PHOTOGRAPHY • Belluxe Photography, FULL-SERVICE PLANNING AND DECOR DESIGN • Muguet Design Studio, SAME-DAY COORDINATION •  Masterpiece Wedding Planning, FLORAL DESIGN • Henna Florist, VENUE • Eagles Nest Golf Club, STATIONERY • BITA SHAHPOUR, GOWN • Rivini from White Toronto, VEIL & HEADPIECE • Posh Veils, SHOES • Oscar de la Renta from Saks Fifth Avenue, JEWELLERY • CUSTOM MADE, HAIR • Eva Molenda, MAKEUP • Glamour Proof, FORMAL WEAR • Armani from Holt Renfrew, CUFFLINKS AND SHOES • LodinG, RENTALS • Have a Seat, CATERING • Eagles Nest Golf Club , CAKE • Bloom Cake Co, ENTERTAINMENT •  DJ Siamak, DANCE FLOOR • DESIGNED BY MERRY MINT and printed by AXE Media Group

♥

Sharon

Wedding Dresses

I haven't posted dresses I've been crushing on, in a while. So, today, I'm going to. 

I am obsessed with everything to do with weddings: cakes, flowers, stationery, hair + makeup, and wedding dresses. So, it's just natural for me to show you these gowns I'm currently crushing on. 

Aren't they lovely?

Wedding Dress: Erin Grey Couture Photo: Almond Leaf Studios

Wedding Dress: Victoria Rüsche Photo:
Anna Tereshina Photography

Wedding Dress: Reem Acra Photo: Erin Jean Photography

Wedding Dress: Alexandra Grecco Photo: Mirelle Carmichael Photography

Wedding Dress: Haughton Bride Photo: Orange Photographie

Wedding Dress: Oscar De La Renta Photo: Ryan Hunter Photo

Wedding Dress: Theia  Photo: Greer Gattuso

Wedding Dress: Karen Willis Holmes  Photo: Connie Whitlock Photography

♥

Sharon

Wedding Cake - It's Personal

Wedding cakes have become more personal. We are seeing more creative custom designs and flavors. It's so exciting. Not only is it the shape or the idea of the cake that's changing, it's the flavor of the cake as well. Gone are the brandy heavy fruit cakes of the past. You've got all kinds of flavors now!

To be honest, I love how almost everything, actually EVERYTHING in, or about your wedding can be customized to suit your tastes and personality.

Check out these non-traditional wedding cakes I found:

Photograpy: Lacie Hansen

Photography: Koman Photography

Photography: Le Secret d'Audrey

Photography: This Love Of Yours Photography

Photography: Jonathan Young

Photography: Marisa Holmes Photographer

♥

Sharon

Wedding Flower Budget

If there's one item on your wedding budget your fiance probably cannot understand or belittles, it's your flower budget. He probably doesn't understand why you have to pay so much for something that will "just die".

Well, sadly, a lot of people, other than a fellow bride-to-be, and your wedding vendors will understand the importance of having flowers at your wedding. That's okay, you're not crazy.

If your favorite flower is too expensive, consider just using your favorite flower in your bouquet, and on your table only. Choose a more affordable and complementary flower for the rest of the decor and bridesmaids. A good florist will be happy to come up with alternative options.

I could stare at flowers and pictures of flowers all day. I LOVE flowers [insert girliest shriek here].

Check out these gorgeous free flowing and loosely structured bouquets. Aren't they lovely?

Photography: Jess Barfield Flowers: The Southern Table

Photography: Hello Blue Photo Flowers: Julep Bloom Design

Photography: Kayla Barker Flowers: Bows and Arrows

Photography: The Grovers  Flowers: Olive Willow Designs

Photography: Tenth and Grace  Flowers: Chloe & Mint

Photography: Katie Lopez  Flowers: Anthology Co.

Photography: Sawyer Baird  Flowers: Wrennwood Design

Photography: Michele Beckwith  Flowers: Aubriana Kasper Of The Bloomery Co

Handmade

This veil takes days to make. It requires delicate handwork. The leaves are made from silk and the vine branches are made from silk cording. I create a pattern that I repeat. It's a big task whenever I get an order for this Vine Veil.

Photo Credit: Posh Veils

 ♥
Sharon

Trims

I get into a trance when I'm sewing. I feel good, I'm calm, and I'm happy. I really do love sewing. Veils are my favorite to make because I get to use a needle and thread. The lace trims take the longest. Well, actually no, the tiny flowers I did for the Petals and Pearls veil has to be the most tiring embellishment work I have done to date.

Wire work, like the bridal vines and combs are fun too but holding a needle and thread is where my heart is. 

Photo Credit: Tara McMullen Photography

♥
Sharon

Wedding Sparrow Feature

It's always nice when I partner with other wedding vendors for a workshop or a creative shoot. Great magic happens :)
I had the pleasure of seeing Holeigh Abercrombie's pictures from the Boheme Workshop published on the Wedding Sparrow blog.

Holeigh's images are stunning. I really like her style and I know she and I will work together soon. To see the whole feature, click on this link: Wedding Sparrow Feature.

Holeigh is super talented and I love these images she captured:

Vendor Details

Photography: Holeigh V Photography | Film Lab: Photovision Lab | Stylist & Planner: Lele Chan | Floral Designer: Celsia Floral | Dress Designer: Samuelle Couture & Ines Di Santo | Accessories: Cavalier | Venue: Hycroft Manor | Cake Designer: Anna Elizabeth Cakes | Hair & Makeup Artist: MUAH Artistry | Workshop: Boheme Workshops | Table Decor: Plate Occasions | Rug & Table Decor: The Cross Decor & Design | Linens: Covers Couture | Chairs: Chintz | Ribbon: Silk & Willow | Calligraphy & Stationery: Calligraphy by Christine | Suit: Indochino | Draping: Taffeta Designs | Shoes: Valentino | Veil: Posh Veils | Ring Box: The Mrs. Box

♥
Sharon