Bridal Fashion

If you’re looking for some charming wedding accessories, check out the adorable party décor kits at The Papered Nest. Talk about delightful wedding reception ideas!

The Papered Nest has designed a collection of party items with a cheery feel that offer a stylish canvas to build on.

These bright and colourful hand-crafted products, created by two talented California women with a passion for party planning, could spark a host of ideas around which you can plan your big day.

We love the cheery feel of the party styling kits and we can’t stop smiling over quaint accents like the mini cupcake stands, and mason jars with stamped pewter lids (fill these with colourful jellybeans or small lollies to make charming wedding favors). Also, the oh-so-lovely hand dyed paper doilies are sheer heaven.

Each party styling kit contains everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind partyscape and includes the following hand-crafted and selected items:

1 X Favor Bag Kit (includes 12 kraft window favor bags, 12 yds of Divine Twine, and 12 coloured 1.5” scalloped circle “Thank You” tags)

12 X Striped paper straws

12 X Striped greaseproof cupcake liners

6 X “Yum” cupcake picks

6 X Food flags

12 X Treat sticks

5 yds Coloured 5/8″ ribbon

5 yds White 3/8″ ribbon

12 X Scalloped food tags

1 Drink Kit (includes 12 yds Coloured Divine Twine and 12 coloured 1.5″ scalloped circle “Cheers” tags)

6 X Coloured 10″ Hand Dyed Paper Doilies

Personalizing your The Papered Nest wedding accessories is easy too. Drink tags, favor bag tags, and cutlery can be stamped with “yum”, “cheers”, “thank you”, or “enjoy”! You can also purchase a personalized stamp and mark your wedding accessories with your names, wedding date, or even an affectionate message. The Papered Nest party kits are also available to accommodate guest lists of eight, 10, and 12, and they’ll work with you on custom orders of any size.

They’re perfect for engagement parties too!

{Images via The Papered Nest}

The company name ‘Turtle Love Company’ says it all, even in acronym. TLC – get it!

We recently discovered Turtle Love Company and we have to say that we were instantly smitten. They’re a mindful retailer of artisan jewellery, with all pieces designed by independent artists and handcrafted in ways that are attentive towards our planet and its people. We love that this company puts TLC (tender loving care) into everything they do!

We know that when the majority of people think of engagement rings and wedding bands that they don’t normally think of artisan-crafted jewellery. Yet, Turtle Love Company offers a wide range of casual handcrafted rings and jewellery, all beautiful and unique, their engagement and wedding rings might just surprise you.

Here are a few of our favourites:

River Rocks Diamond Ring – Handcrafted by Adel Chefridi, the Unity Diamond Wedding Ring is made of satin finish 18k gold set with multiple 3.5mm diamonds. Each diamond dazzles on its own from its perch in solid gold, but together they form a complete and balanced whole celebrating the beauty of a harmonious union.

Synergy Diamond Ring – The playing of two different musical themes often creates something more meaningful and powerful than just the melodies: a song. The Synergy Diamond Ring by Laura Serrafero symbolizes the union that is greater, through the bond of love, than the sum of its individual parts. This uncomplicated yet elegant ring is handcrafted using 14k satin-finish gold and a conflict free 2mm diamond.

Sapphire Stackable Engagement Rings – These heavenly engagement rings are crafted with satin-finish 18k gold by Adel Chefridi. The 4mm blue sapphire, exquisite in depth and brilliance, is bezel-set atop a 3mm band, and is made to stack with the Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring.

Dryad Three Black Diamond Engagement Ring – The Dryad Three Black Diamond Engagement Ring is made using recycled sterling silver and conflict-free diamonds, and it is handcrafted by Heather Perry. The three black diamonds shine out from the band like windows into the spirit of a tree, and the marked band reflects the beautiful imperfection of the natural world.

Delicate Nest Diamond Engagement Ring Set – This gorgeous engagement ring is handcafted by Michele Scholnick. The 5.5mm sterling silver “nest” cups a 1.75mm conflict-free diamond. The precious metal, gleaming with a delicate brushed finish, gorgeously compliments the brilliant sparkle of the SI2 quality, GH colour diamond.

Gold Diamond Wedding Band- This sublime diamond band is crafted by Adel Chefridi. The lush satin-finish 18k gold is a beautiful background for the bright diamonds, arranged in a geometrical pattern around the 3mm band.

Turtle Love Company engagement and wedding rings come in a range of styles and prices to suit every couple. Plus, their selection of seriously breathtaking wedding jewellery is all conflict-free and hand-crafted.

Turtle Love Company ships to the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. For further details, click here.

{Images via Turtle Love Company}

Lets play a little word association! Think of “wedding jewellery” and we bet you’ll instantly think of engagement rings. Now we’ll think of “engagement rings” and we instantly think of Gemvara.

Who’s Gemvara? Gemvara is a jeweller, but not your run-of-the-mill traditional jeweller. They have the crazy idea that you deserve jewellery that’s uniquely you. That’s made only for you. Only when you create it. So you design it. You give it meaning.

Here’s a few of our favourite Gemvara engagement rings. You’ll notice that coloured stones are currently all the rage:

The Annabelle Ring – Cushion Aquamarine 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds

Arpeggio Ring – Round Diamond Platinum Ring with Blue Sapphires

Reese Ring – Emerald-Cut Emerald 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds

Of course, choosing your wedding jewellery doesn’t end with the engagement ring. It actually only begins, but don’t worry because Gemvara has you covered. They have some breathtaking and customisable necklaces and earrings that will make you drool.

Here’s a few of our favourite Gemvara wedding accessories:

Brilliant Petite Oval Pendant – Oval Aquamarine Sterling Silver Necklace with White Sapphire

Margarita Earrings – Round Emerald 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds

Gemvara has also just designed a new “Naked Gem” collection, which is as sexy as it sounds. The collection has an assortment of bold, eye-catching pendants, earrings, and rings. Designed by Gemvara’s V.P. of Brand Marketing Corinne Grousbeck, the “Naked Gem” collection pieces can also be customised with your choice of 26 gems and eight precious metals. Gotta love that.

{Images via Gemvara}