Guest Post: Wedding Jewellery Ideas for the Bride

Hiya! The lovely Becca has let me take over her blog today.

 

 I’m Alina from The Fairytale Pretty Picture where I write on wedding ideas, fashion, interiors and crafts too! I’d love to have you over at my blog so make sure you leave a comment or start a conversation on Twitter :)

 

Today I thought I’ll share wedding jewellery ideas for brides to hopefully help you decide what to wear on your big day!

 

 

 

Headband | Bag | Model Shot | Earrings | Necklace

 

I always love delicate head pieces, especially this magnificent headband with its pretty pearls. It’ll fit perfectly if you’re wearing your hair up for your wedding!  

 

Now, who said that your jewels have to be as earrings, necklace or a head piece? Get this fab jewelled bag for a glamorous and glitzy look. 

 

If you’re wearing a number of different wedding accessories make sure that they go well together. You don’t want your earrings and hair piece to clash styles, so try out these beautiful earrings with a beautiful hair clip with decorative, glittery leaves. Also, make sure that your favourite jewellery don’t outshine the other ones that you’re wearing.

 

Long, chandelier earrings are a great way to attract attention to your neck and elongating it. If you’re conscious of this and if long earrings suit you then these ones are definitely for you.

 

If you like to go for something a little out of the ordinary have a look at this white necklace. It’s sure to compliment any wedding dress. 

 

So, let us know what you will be wearing on your wedding day by commenting below! 

 

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Why is the wedding industry so Bride orientated?

 

I mean really? Why is everything apart from suit hire so pushed towards the bride?

 

 

 

My husband was hideous when it came to wedding planning, while every glossy magazine was basically telling me to pick and tell him later, we were constantly bickering at each other choices. Looking back though, why should he have just taken it lying down? We both footed the bill and it was his day too!

 

While looking around the National Wedding Show I noticed that there were only two stalls aimed at Grooms. The fashion show offered suit options agreed, but why so little? Why isn't there barbers offering to do the grooms hair? Why isn't there more adverts for men to get manicures for the big day? Why not have more companies that offer cars and transport for hire aimed just at the Groom?

 

 

 

 

Let's face it, wedding planning is all about the Bride, it's her day! The dresses, the hair, makeup, car, shoes, tiara & accessories. I know women are accepted for dreaming of their perfect day but what about the guys that do it too? What about gay couples? Why do they have to wade through hundreds upon hundreds of companies aimed at the Bride?

 

 

 

 

 

With this in mind, this blog post is just for you gorgeous Grooms!

 

Transport

 How about a Jaguar, X5 or Ferrari?! If this sounds up your street and will make your big day go with a bang then you can find them here www.grooms-cars.co.uk

 

Suit Hire

 I wouldn't promote using Moss Bros as we had loads of problems with them but here's a few other companies worth looking at hughharris.co.uk, www.debenhams-formalhire.com & www.burton.co.uk

 

Groom Pampering

Haircuts, facials & massages, why not lads it's your day too! www.thegroomroom.co ,www.groomlondon.com & don't forget to check out google!

 

Stag Do

Have your night out go with a bang - www.thestagcompany.com, staghen.lastminute.com & www.lastnightoffreedom.co.uk/

 

I really hope the wedding industry does have a shift soon! It really should be thinking about more than just the Bride! So Grooms to be, what would you like to see at the next wedding fair you attend?!

 

 

National Wedding Show London

Today I spent the day with hundreds of brides and grooms to be at the wedding wonderland that is The National Wedding Show.

When you walk in your hit with glittering dresses, goodie bags filled with treats and more wedding inspiration than you can shake a stick at!

The first thing I had to go and watch was the Wedding Attire Catwalk and I'm so so pleased I did! There were 10 themes such as Carnival, Masquerade and City Chic, all of which had various different wedding dresses and suits (yes grooms, they even cater for you!). From the more traditional to the dip-dyed beauty's of tomorrow all available from designers such as Justin Alexander, Nigel Rayment and Ivory & co!

They key word for this seasons gorgeous styles has to be detail. Perfect laces, bows, plunging backs and gorgeous embellished belts!

After spending 20 minutes drooling over the attire I made my way across Olympia and sat in on Bride De Force's Top 10 Planning Tips. A brilliant easy to digest 20 minutes of top planning tips and easy to follow advice, well worth a sit in! You even get a gorgeous coin free from Potcakes Weddings!

 

 

I finally decided to have a walk around and see what was for offer! With over 250 stalls I was definitely spoilt for choice, there's even a Vintage area and a gorgeous Champagne Bar!

No matter if your having a traditional wedding or something more modern the National Wedding Show is definitely the place to be!

 

 

 

 

 

 Be sure to check out the Essie Nail Bar while your there, there's a free buff and polish for every purchase plus you get a free Essie Nail Varnish in your goodie bag, along with loads of other great products! Don't forget to check out You & Your Wedding Stands too! For just £5 you get two magazine's that would normally costs you over £7 plus goodies! Pamper while looking for wedding inspiration!

As if that wasn't enough, there's also a huge Bare Minerals stall!

 

 

   

 All in all, the National Wedding Show is a must have for everyone and anyone planning their wedding! Be sure to get your tickets and get yourself down there, as it's still running in London until Sunday 23/02/14 then it hits Manchester & Birmingham! Don't worry if you can't make it this month, The National Wedding Show is back in September & October, happy days!!

www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk/

 

 

 

10 Bridesmaid Dresses for under £50

Looking for the perfect bridesmaid dress can be stressful, you need something that all your gorgeous ladies can wear & like.

The price of bridesmaid dresses can make your eyes water, so I've found 10 gorgeous dresses suitable for bridesmaids at a mere £50 or less!

 

 That's right £50 and less!!

 

 

(Going left to right)

1. AX Paris Strapless Floral Maxi £20.00

2.Oyster Lace Shift Dress Debenhams £40.00

3.1950's Pastel Green Swing Dress £30.00

4.Little Mistress Black Lace Bodycon £38.00

5.Dark Blue Prom Dress New Look £44.99

6.Maroon Ruched Bandeau Maxi Dress £39.00

7.Dark Pink Belted Maxi Dress £17.99

8.Wal-G Lace fit and flare dress £30.00

9.ASOS Lace Mix Midi Dress £50.00

10.Krisp Lace Panelled Dip Hem Chiffon Dress £19.99

 

 

I hope there's something there for everyone, from traditional shifts to gorgeous prom dresses! You don't have to stick to wedding dress shops! Be sure to look around in your high street, check out Ebay & Amazon too! You never know what little gems there maybe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Brights

Spring 2014 is on it's way! Today the sun is shining & all I can think about is the gorgeous bright spring colours.With neon's being this springs colour trend here's a few easy idea's of how to get a pop of colour into your big day!

1. Monsoon Dallas Bridesmaid Dress in Coral £109.00

2. Escada Sunset Heat Perfume £35.08

3. Bank Fashion Patent Clutch Bag £20.00

4. Crown and Glory Whole Lotta Rosie Headband in Icecream £20.00

5. Laura Mercier Lip Colour in Haute Red £20.00

6. Wedding Bells Biscuit Selection at Harrods £30.00

7. Topshop Nailvarnish in Ruthless £5.00

8. Blue Faux Suede Platform Shoes by AX Paris £33.00

9. Silk Bridal Wedding Bouquet by Blue Eyes Bridal on Etsy £46.00

10. Tiffany & Co Soleste Earrings £4,475.00

 

Why not try bright coral nails, or setting off that gorgeous gown with a bright pair of killer heels? It is your big day after all!