Twinkleberry Brides is a wedding themed blog from Twinkleberry.

Jo Barnes Vintage

14 Oct in Bridal Wear, Jewellery | Comments (1)

Jo Barnes makes the prettiest bridal headdresses and accessories – all created using unique vintage jewellery. Jo’s pieces are perfect for both the sophisticated bride as well as the vintage lover wanting to add a touch of glamour.

Designs range from elegantly understated to stylishly dramatic – each piece reflects the style and personality of the bride it was made for. Jo creates bespoke pieces – perfect for brides who want something new, but with a vintage twist.

Jo finds her treasures from all over the world – each item of jewellery is handpicked with beauty, elegance, character and uniqueness always at the forefront of her mind.

Jo believes that accessories are an integral part of a bridal ensemble and loves being able to help a bride pick the perfect accessory, adding that all-important finishing touch which complement their gown.

Jo Barnes Vintage also creates a range of vintage bouquets, combinations of fabrics, feathers, crystals, pearls and other eclectic vintage pieces – these bouquets can be commissioned as buttonhole arrangements or corsages for the bridal party.

Jo prides herself on offering an exceptional service to her brides-to-be, she is aware of how stressful planning a wedding can be and strives to provide the highest level of service, with a friendly and personal approach - ensuring that choosing and designing your bridal accessories is the joy that it should be.

Images courtesy of Jo Barnes Vintage

Kate Edmondson Bridal Coutured

01 Aug in Bridal Wear | Comments (1)

Kate Edmondson contacted me recently to let me know about the exciting launch of Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture. With a BA Hons in Fashion Design completed, and over 10 years of experience creating wedding dresses and millinery for private clients, Kate has opened her West London Couture Studio.

Her vision redefines the look of the traditional bride, with a sophisticated and elegant approach to bespoke design combining elements of vintage glamour and modern simplicity. Kate strives to “enhance the bride’s individuality and offer something fresh and different.”
Kate’s unique esthetic is achieved through the use of lightweight, fluid fabrics, intricate beading and lacework and her highly developed drapery skills.

Kate provides a fully bespoke service. Right from the initial consultation, she works with her brides thoughout the entire process from selecting from luxurious fabrics to the fittings needed to achieve the design and cut which is most flattering to her brides.

The studio also offers bespoke, handmade millinery for brides, bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride. Hats, headpieces or corsages made using luxury silks, flowers and feathers are designed to perfectly compliment each dress.

Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture is by appointment only at her studio, with prices
ranging from £1500‐£5000.

Images Courtesy of Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture

Freya Rose

01 Jun in Bridal Wear | Comments (0)

I’m off with a group of my best friends tomorrow evening to watch the lastest Sex and The City Movie. It hasn’t been given the best reviews, but lets face it – that’s not why we’re going! I love the fashion, the friendship - all the real girly stuff – which got me thinking about heels – killer heels, pretty heels, heels - and how they make us feel about ourselves. I love shoes and it tickles me when Carrie spends her food budget on a pair of Farragamo’s – ah, if only I could do that in real life, I probably would!

So where do you turn for that perfect pair of shoes for your wedding day? Well, if it was me, I would have a pretty good look at what Freya Rose has to offer. Their latest designs are embellished with Mother of Pearl, Silver, 18ct Gold, Pearls, Diamonds and Platinum – all things that would certainly stop Carrie in her tracks!

For the rest of us mere mortals, Freya Rose offers a personalised bridal service – making shoes to specification and dyed for a perfect colour match. The intricate detailing, for which Freya Rose is renowned, is all designed and made in house and can be either fixed or detachable. You can choose from their selection of decorative trims or provide them with your own particular fabric to incorporate into the design. The shoes are all handmade by craftsmen who have learnt their trade through generations, and use only the finest Italian materials.

Freya Rose studied at London’s College of Fashion and honed her design skills working for other designers including Gina. Recent collaborations with De Beers has resulted in award winning designs, but at the heart of this is the requirement that every pair of shoes to leave her studio are flattering, sexy, fit perfectly and are comfortable to wear – what’s not to love?

Images courtesy of Freya Rose

Jane Taylor Millinery

31 May in Bridal Wear | Comments (0)

Every bride looks for that little something extra – something that transforms your outfit into the extraordinary. I just love the idea of handmade, beautiful millinery – it’s akin to artwork and so lovely to have even something small made just for you.

Jane Taylor’s designs are exquisite. While her hats, headpieces and fascinators are undoubtable stylish and chic, there is the element of theatricality in her designs which set them apart. Jane has an undergraduate degree in embroidery and puts this skill to good use, embellishing her creations with vintage feathers, veil, lace, gems and antique ornaments – all things she sources herself.

Jane’s studio is in South West London, and you can commision a bespoke piece from her – where she will craft a bespoke design based on your colur scheme, personality and specifications.

She has also recently launched an online shop with a wide range of options available. Each item is still made to order though so you are able to choose fromvarious finishing touches. Certain pieces can be dyed to order ensuring that they become the perfect finishing touch to your bridal look.

Jane has collaborated with leading British designers and figures in the music industry and pieces from her collections have been featured in British VOGUE, Harpers and Tatler magazines.

Images courtesy of Jane Taylor Millinery

Karin Andréasson

10 May in Bridal Wear, Jewellery | Comments (1)

If you’re looking for something altogether different for your bridal ensemble – then look no further than Karin Andréasson’s Trinkets and Treasures collection. Karin has combined turn of the century lace, crystals, vintage ribbons and feathers to create romantic and whimsical headpieces and jewellery. Each piece is unique and sophisticated, with an old world glamour and attached history. I love the idea of her creations, using little bits of prettiness, collected over time and reinvented into something new and unusual and something absolutely delightful.

Images Courtesy of Karin Andréasson

William Chambers Millinery

15 Mar in Bridal Wear | Comments (0)

featherspray1 I had a very hard time trying to choose just one image to use from William Chambers 2010 Bridal Collection. The Scottish based designer has been creating millinery masterpieces since 2007 and winning awards for his avante garde style. He has already recieved commisions from fashion luminaries amongst them, Tessa Hartmann, Director of the Scottish Fashion Awards and is regularly featured in Vogue.

The bridal collection is exquisite with designs which are sparkly and ultra feminine, but unmistakably unique. This is hardly surprising, as he acknowledges that he takes inspiration from sources as diverse as ethnic head-dresses, British birds and the Glasgow architecture. Apart from an array of feathers, sparkles and pretty pieces, William Chambers uses unusual fabrics and components – a flower garland could be created from latex and you might see some equally unusual shiny plastic or patent leather. The end result is always eye catching!

latexflowers1 William Chambers provides a free consultation service for exclusive commissions and will work with you to create the perfect hat or headpiece that will suit your dress. Consultations normally take place at his city centre studio, where William will discuss materials, style, colour, shape and size. Any designs seen on his website can be recreated in different colours, sizes and materials. Bespoke designs are encouraged if you have something specific in mind. If a hat or headpiece is required to match an existing outfit, you will be asked to bring this or a sample of the material along to ensure a good match. Customers living further afield can consult by phone or email. Once the design is agreed, production will usually take a few days to three weeks.

Images courtesy of William Chambers Millinery

Sassi Holford

13 Jan in Bridal Wear | Comments (1)

Sassi-Holford-1 A wedding dress is the stuff of dreams isn’t it? It’s what we imagined as little girls, impossibly beautiful, magical creations, that would lift us from mere mortals to heavenly creatures. The reality of choosing that perfect dress can be the most exciting thing .

I loved the dress Autumn Kelly wore when she married Peter Phillips and so had to feature Sassi Holford, the Designer. Apart from now being known as a Royal Wedding Designer, Sassi Holford is renowned for her exquisite cut, flattering silhouettes and use of the finest fabrics.

Sassi designs classic, English wedding gowns with a contemporary edge, nothing is spared in the structure and the detail and it is this that provides the perfect cut and fit, tailored to a brides own style. The corset is an integral part of each gown and ensures a streamlined silhouette and the high level of comfort necessary for a wedding day.

The gowns are all handmade in the Taunton studio, by an exemplary team of cutters, seamstresses and hand beaders. The collection can be seen on the Sassi Holford site or in person at either of her 2 boutiques. Look out for Designer Days with Sassi, at her boutiques or with various stockists as well as her seasonal sample sales.

Images Courtesy of Sassi Holford: 74 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HH and 6, The Bridge, Taunton, TA1 1UG

Charlotte Casadéjus

02 Oct in Bridal Wear | Comments (0)

I had to feature Charlotte Casadéjus as my first wedding dress item. I love her range, from the monogrammed, vintage linen cushions to the bags and belts that form her accessories range. Her dresses are delicate, feminine and unusual. This particular one has a hollywood glamour that is charming and elegant. Her dresses combine vintage features – embroidery, beading or lace with sumptuous fabrics. Brides-to-be can contact Charlotte for a dress and veil from her range or commission a bespoke dress.

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Image Courtesy of Charlotte Casadéjus

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