Jo Barnes

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

Sweet Pea Floral Design are based in London and pride themselves on their bepoke service and attention to detail. They will source hard to find flowers or decorative elements and will guide you through the process of ensuring perfect flowers for your wedding day.

www.sweetpeaflowers.co.uk

Gill Flett has just such a site! – www.gillflettlifestyle.com/

I love the colours that Gill has used and the clean layout and this is reflected in her wonderful images as well.

This is what Gill feels about being a wedding photographer:

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

Glasgow: 22nd August 2010 – Great Western Road,Glasgow
11am – 5pm and entry is free

and Edinbugh: 30th and 31st October 2010 – Lowland Hall, Ingliston

10.30am – 5.30pm – Tickets are £6.00 or £5.00 if bought in advance.

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’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

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

It’s being held at Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Suffolk, Ipswich, IP9 2BJ and entrance is free.

The show has over 65 exhibitors covering all aspects of wedding planning as well as a chance to win a spa day at Ufford Park Hotel Golf & Spa.

Julia is the lead photographer and comes from a family of Italian artists and photographers. Julia’s style is very much influenced by film, but her husband describes her as passionate, quirky and creative, all qualities that make a great wedding photographer……..

Image courtesy of Julia Boggio Photography