Category Archives: Accessories

Are you looking for a tiara, the perfect fascinator, red shoes, or that vintage bridal hairpiece? This is where I review all the wedding accessories that I like – from vintage to new, all my favourite accessories designers are listed in the posts below (and I will continue to update as I find more on my travels). Please let me know if you think that there is an accessories designer that I should be featuring on LMW.

13 Gorgeous Wedding Buttonholes

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I’m not sure if you know that I have a little obsession with buttonholes. Yes I have written about it before on LMW (buttonholes fit for a wedding), but I wanted to do an updated post with these photos as they’re really crisp and clear (just like a groom’s buttonhole should be).
BTW all of these gorgeous wedding buttonholes were created by Planet Flowers and photographed by Rankine Photography.

(1) Rose; (2) Eryngium; (3) Phalaenopsis Orchid

(4) Rose + Lily of the Valley + Stephanotis; (5) Rose; (6) Eryngium + White Heather

(7) Cymbidium Orchid; (8) Rose + mixed berries; (9) Lily of the Valley + Heather

(10) Rose + Berry; (11) Calla + Mokara Orchid

(12) Rose + Lily of the Valley; (13) Spray Rose

Gemma @ Planet Flowers – thank you for feeding my obsession with buttonholes (and talking us through all the different flowers involved). I have to say that Planet Flowers are one of my favourite florists and come highly recommended – I know many of the scottish photographers that I feature on LMW work with them regularly and speak very highly of them. Do make sure that you check out their site, Planet Flowers, for more examples of their work.

Which of these do you like? Please share with us what you are planning for your wedding…

5 Bestsellers from Le Trousseau

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I love this slate hanging heart which I came across on my internet ventures – it is perfect for signs or decoration at your wedding. I asked Elizabeth, from Le Trousseau to send me a couple of her other bestsellers too….
Slate Hanging Heart £15, With Love ribbon £1.75 per metre, Ceramic Love Tokens x 2 £8.50, Octobre Mr & Mrs Correspondence Cards x 15 £25, Just Married Monogramme Sticker £20.
All these gorgeous products are available at Le Trousseau, the luxury wedding accessories boutique online. What a wonderful site.

Gioia Mia – bespoke bridal jewellery & accessories

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Sonia is the lady behind british jewellery company, Gioia Mia – she creates beautiful, bespoke, handmade jewellery and accessories – everything from tiaras, hairpins and necklaces to bracelets and earrings. Her work is regularly featured in the wedding magazine, Scottish Wedding directory so she definitely deserves a shout out on LMW.

* What gave you the inspiration to set the company up?
I established Gioia Mia in 2004, after designing and making all the jewellery and hair accessories for a bride, her bridesmaids and flower girls.
I had been making things for as long as I can remember – usually the sorts of things which were so small and intricate that they would drive most other people to distraction. Over the years, people told me repeatedly I had an amazing imagination and such incredible patience for working on so small a scale.
From the very beginning, I loved the process of working collaboratively with my friend who was getting married. She had brought her own vision, her own energy, I added my imagination and skills into the mix to design and create a series of unique pieces which, however, all belonged together. She absolutely loved them and I was really touched to hear that so many people had commented on my work at the wedding, saying how unusual it had been, how beautifully designed it was and how well finished it all was. I had enjoyed the whole process so much that it seemed the most natural thing in the world to want to repeat it, and so Gioia Mia, bespoke jewellery and accessories, was born.
From that point I continued to expand my knowledge of jewellery-making techniques, and in 2007 I moved into a bright, top-floor studio space which I share with painters and other jewellers. I now receive commissions from throughout the UK (as well as from further afield) and my work is regularly featured in bridal magazines.

Photo by Ksenia Kamotskaia

Have a look at her site, Gioia Mia, where there is lots more info on Sonia and her accessories, including pricing (its very good value from what I can see). Isn’t this photo above gorgeous with the bride wearing Gioia Mia hair accessories?

Wedding Favours, Decorations & Goodies – Velvet Wedding

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Velvet Wedding sells a fab selection of wedding favours, decorations and goodies online. They’ve got something for every wedding, whether you are going for a romantic, vintage, country theme. I could spend hours looking through their site… have a look at some of the suggestions that they sent me.

* Its all about the LOVE – the feminine romantic theme. Think roses, butterflies, hearts and more hearts, fairy lights and birdcages.
Heart bunting £12, Wooden ‘ Love’ Heart Garland £5.50, Faux pink hydrangea, £6, Glass cake donme on stand £38, Metal Heart decoration £3.50, Dotty Wooden Hearts £1.50 each, Heart tealight holder on stand £9.75, French glass bonbon jars £3.50 each.

* Monochrome Theme – minimalist, sophisticated and chic – for a silver, white or black wedding. Ideal look for a black tie evening reception.
Black Love Birds Cake Stand £16.50, Silver Amazon Butterfly £1.50, White Wooden Letters £6 each, Ornate Metal Heart Daisy Decoration £3.75, Ivory Trellis Heart decoration £4.95, LOVE Wooden Blocks £19.50, Double Sided Wedding Arrow Sign £5, Mirrored Place Card Holder £2.50.

Velvet Wedding have got so many wonderful products on their site, that whatever look you want to create at your wedding I am sure you’ll find some inspiration (royal britannia bunting, bird cages, stationery, wedding lanterns, cake stands etc). Their website is really well done – it is easy to find what you are looking for and has clear photos and descriptions of all products, visit online at Velvet Wedding. Oh and if you live near Brighton then its definitely worth popping in to one of their two shabby chic lifestyle stores, where they stock everything from wedding favours to furniture and clothes.

I asked Velvet Wedding what was popular with their brides and for any themes that they saw becoming popular….
“The Vintage wedding theme has always been popular for us with our Hanging Heart Tealight Holders and Wicker Hearts being the best sellers for a shabby chic reception. Couples are definitely becoming more creative in their approach to venue décor, we’ve noticed an increased interest in Union Jack and Colourful Ethnic wedding requests from our local demographic”

Do you know of a good place to buy favours and decorations? Do you like these ideas from Velvet Wedding? and what look are you going to create on your wedding day?

Alex Monroe – The Bumble Bee Necklace

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A while ago I was looking for a little jewellery present (for my husband to give me for my birthday) and asked my friends on twitter for some recommendations – well I got loads, but my favourite suggestion from Polkadots and Bloom was Alex Monroe and I just fell in love with the bumblebee necklace.

Little did I know that hubbie had ordered it, in silver, and it arrived the day before my best friend’s wedding (when I was the bridesmaid). I have to say that I have never had so many compliments about a single item of clothing or jewellery so clearly its not just me that loves the work of Alex Monroe. This is me in action wearing my necklace (with little Cocolicious my baby!) More photos from that wedding to follow when I get the professional pics through but isn’t the necklace just gorgeous?? Would be a great pressie for maid of honour or bridesmaids.

Who are your favourite jewellery designers? Are you feeling the love for Alex Monroe too?

Vintage Twee – gorgeous handmade vintage favours

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One of my aims when I started blogging was to use LMW as a place to showcase really good british wedding suppliers (something I struggled to find when planning mine). The one off bridal boutiques, beautiful venues, photographers that know how to get THAT picture… the list goes on. I also want to feature people within the UK industry that are doing something cool, or stylish or a little bit unique. It is finding these suppliers and sharing them with you that makes me tick, and Vintage Twee is one of them!
* Pillow Talk Romantic Favour Boxes – £2.25 each
These special pillow-shaped favor boxes have been hand crafted using excerpts from a 1940s love letter from a young girl named Anna to her soldier sweetheart during World War Two. Each box has been wrapped in different parts of the writing and features a photo of the couple taken from the actual letter itself. The words across the boxes read: Cherish, Adore, Hope and Wish. They have been decorated with vintage lace and ivory pearls and finished with a sprinkle of gold glitter. They can also be customized with guest names on the top and make lovely gift boxes for jewellery as gifts to bridesmaids. Perfect for a 1940s themed wedding!
* Decorative Tea Favours – £2.00 each
Treat your guests to a cup of their favourite tea with these Alice in Wonderland themed favours, designed to hold individual tea bags. They are made using a selection of decorative card and embellished with ribbon, lace and other adornments for complete Wonderland appeal. Each favour displays a different entertaining tea quote from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
These favours are a lovely addition to an Alice in Wonderland or tea party themed wedding. They are also available with tea quotes from playwrights and other authors for a more general appeal to all tea lovers!
* Conversation Starters – £6.50 for 8
Break the ice between your guests with these lovely Conversation Starters! Each pack contains 8 mini envelopes and cards, containing a different topic to get people talking around the table. The envelopes are made from high quality, decorative card and embellished with ribbon and a small gemstone or pearl. These can be displayed at individual place settings to make lovely favours or presented on a decorative plate or a tiered cake stand as a table centrepiece. They can also be customized with questions and answers inside about the bride and groom!
* Paper Cone Rose Favours – £3.00 each
These favours are made from beautiful decorative paper and adorned with embellishments such as ribbon, lace and pearls. Each cone is filled with faux roses of a complimentary colour and vintage shredded music sheets. They are presented individually wrapped in clear cellophane and hand tied with ribbon. They look lovely at individual place settings or in a shallow bowl as a centre table decoration. These cones can be custom made to your desired colour scheme.

* Eat Me Party Picks – £3.00 for pack of 8
These cute party picks would be the perfect addition to cupcakes or other small food items at a vintage or Alice in Wonderland/tea party themed wedding, or even just to let your guests know the food is there to be eaten! Each tag reads ‘eat me’ in a vintage style font and have been adorned with a hand tied bow. They can also be custom made to your desired colour scheme and quantity.

Fantastic value, beautiful handmade goodies from a lady that is living her dream doing something that she loves. I wanted to find out a bit more about Vintage Twee…..
* Why did you set up Vintage Twee
Vintage Twee was created out of my passion for tea, classic romance &, of course, ambition. Officially I opened my doors for business in March 2010 but Vintage Twee was the lifelong dream of a little girl who favourite past times were her ‘making box’ and preparing her Auntie Edith’s tea trolley in Yorkshire with fresh sandwiches and cakes. My aim is to add a touch of English authenticity to your special day with my range of unique favors, table centrepieces and dining accessories.

* Why do you think brides would use Vintage Twee when looking for something a bit different or special for their wedding day?
Every item I make has been individually hand crafted to the highest standard and is not mass produced, therefore no two brides need have the same thing. As I am only a small company, I am able to offer a very personalized service and am keen to work together with a couple to ensure they get exactly what they want for their day. I am flexible, reliable and most importantly friendly so no request is too small! Whether you are having a vintage themed wedding or are just looking for something that little bit different, Vintage Twee can provide brides with something extra special with it’s authentically English appeal for an unforgettable and truly beautiful wedding.

You can buy these and many more from her Etsy shop or email joanne on vintagetwee@gmail.com .. lets all support these new upcoming creators of beautiful things!

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