Wedding Wonder of the Week - Aaryanna Designs

Happy Wednesday!

Today I have a sparkly & gorgeous Wedding Wonder for you....Aaryanna Designs.....

• Tell me a bit about yourself and your company.

Back in 2002 after being made redundant I decided to start working for myself and returned to my previous love of dressmaking where I specialized in special occasion wear including bridal and communion dresses. While doing this I started to design and create tiaras and wedding jewellery eventually this became my new focus. Leaving the dresses behind Aaryanna Designs was born and I have not looked back since.

• Are you married?

No I am not married and have to admit I love being single. I really am all for people getting married if you meet that special person but I also think life can be an amazing journey on your own.

• What attracted you to working in the wedding industry?

I love being creative and although not a girly girl I also like pretty things :) The feeling I get from helping my brides and the fact that they choose me to be a part of one of the most important days of their lives just really gives me a real sense of achievement and satisfaction.

• What is your favourite part of working with brides & grooms?

I think once I have sent the brides their order and they either email me or send a ‘Thank You’ card because they are so pleased with their jewellery and the service I provide just makes all the long hours worthwhile.

• What is your favourite wedding theme at the moment?

I don’t really have a favourite theme as to me your accessories and jewellery should be your own personal choice. The jewellery I create tends to be more timeless and elegant.

• Top wedding tip?

Sit and think about what you like and what suits you. Buy your dress first and then take your time looking for the right jewellery. Remember expensive accessories are not always the best so don’t be swayed by the price.

• What do you think the next big wedding trends might be?

I think the vintage theme will be around for a little longer but I think it may be softer and more understated. Going for timeless, elegant jewellery is the way forward for me.

• Where can we find your fabulous company?

Website: http://www.aaryanna.co.uk/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/aaryannadesigns

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aaryanna-Designs/157320290981961

• What are your plans for the future?

I am currently working on new designs and want to be able to offer as much choice as I can for my gorgeous brides to be! I am working hard to bring brides one of the largest choices of pearl and crystal bridal jewellery available.

I'd like to say a huge thank you to Aaryanna Designs for sharing these gorgeous designs with us - stunning!

Love Kate x

Wedding Wonder of the Week - Angela Smith Jewellery

Morning!


I hope you all enjoyed the Jubilee weekend?


Back to work on a Wednesday seems bizarre - but here's a fab Wedding Wonder to distract you for your work! Angela Smith Jewellery - a lovely lady making stunning pieces of jewellery.........

•             Tell me a bit about yourself and your company.

I started making beaded jewellery 18 years ago shortly after the birth of child, I realised that I would be at home for at least 3 more years and wanted something to do to from home, so having bought a kit to make 6 pairs of earrings it became apparent that this was something I enjoyed doing and following encouragement from my family and friends I decided to start making more jewellery to sell.

I am still as passionate about making jewellery now as I was when I started all those years ago. 

•             Are you married? And if yes: will you share some of your details?

Yes, we will be celebrating our pearl anniversary 30th next year. My wedding day was a very special day in my life. I was a poor student at the time and also a member of a very community minded church so the whole day was gifted by family and friends. Family contributed financially and friends gifted their talents, so one made the cake, one designed and printed the stationery, one made my outfit and the bridesmaids outfits,  one did my hair and make-up, one did the photography, one did the flowers, one offered to hire a car and chauffeur  it for the day, and some of the other church members did the catering and waited on, so the whole day cost me just £250

•             What attracted you to working in the wedding industry?

I eventually decided I should introduce wedding jewellery to my range after I had been asked to make the most amazing headdress. The whole thing was quite incredible and very difficult to describe, it had swirls of wire and beads over the head to form a very loose cap, it then had a wire and crystal band over the forehead with a crystal drop in the centre, the band then dropped down at each side of the face, looping to the ear lobes to attach to the ear with an ear post which then had long earring drops down to the shoulders.

Having made this I thought well if I can make something as elaborate as that I can make tiaras no problem!!!

•             What is your favourite part of working with bride & grooms (to-be)?

Seeing the brides face light up when she comes to collect her jewellery and knowing that I have created something special that will be treasured and worn well beyond the wedding day

•             What is your most favourite wedding theme at the moment?

I don’t have a favourite theme but I love knitting tiaras, and these can be made to fit in with numerous themes just by adding different beads. These tiaras are totally unique and as I never follow patterns I know that each one will be never be repeated exactly.

•             Top wedding tip?

Don’t feel under pressure to follow trends – you really don’t have to spend thousands if you don’t want to. The day will be far more special if it reflects your personalities and likes. Most important enjoy the whole thing from the planning right through to the wonderful day

•             Where can we find your fabulous company? 

For regular updates on my jewellery you need to go to my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/angelasmithjewellery

For more detailed features on my jewellery please visit my jewellery blog www.angelasmithjewellery.blogspot.co.uk

You are more than welcome to follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/@pearlysmith

To view my jewellery in person please visit Gallery at 12, High Street, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. www.galleryat12.co.uk

•             What are your plans for the future?

As well as continuing to provide my bespoke jewellery service, I am in the early stages of planning to work alongside a friend to provide another wedding service which combines a small part of both of our businesses, so we could be launching this by hitting the Staffordshire wedding fairs this Autumn – watch this space!

Thank you so much Angela for sharing with us. I'm intrigued into your new wedding service - keep me informed! How exciting for you!

Love Kate x

Wedding Wonder of the Week: Tiny Gems

Good morning! To cheer us all up on another dreary September morning I have a real sparkly 'gem' to share with you......

......I'm so excited to introduce Sarah from Tiny-Gems who is this weeks "Wedding Wonder of the Week". I first came across Sarah on Twitter and she is one of my favourite people in Twitterland, always so happy, helpful and of course sparkly! 
I will stop waffling now and let you read a bit about Tiny-Gems.....

• Tell me a bit about yourself and your company.

I’ve always loved anything craft related and used to make jewellery as a hobby. When I was made redundant from the banking industry having worked in it for many years I thought that it was the perfect opportunity to turn my passion into my occupation so I did it and haven’t looked back once. It was the best decision I have ever made.

Betty Blue

• Are you married and if so will you share some of your details?

Yes, I’ve been married for 3 years, we got married at the beautiful Seiont Manor one of the hotels in the handpicked hotels range. Their hotels are all stunning we choose Seiont Manor as we have had many happy weekends there and loved everything about it from the rooms to the amazing restaurant. My husband wanted both of his nans to be able to enjoy our wedding and Seiont made this possible with their lovely helpful staff and accessible rooms. The day was perfect in every way it was a very intimate wedding with all our family around us and was exactly what we wanted in every way.

Hermione Slide

• What attracted you to working in the wedding industry?

I’ve always loved weddings and as a little girl I had a sketch pad that was full of wedding dress designs I used to draw and design wedding dresses and accessories and always wanted my own wedding shop. Then I started working and kind of drifted away from my dreams, then when I started selling my jewellery and heirloom bouquets I naturally leaned towards the wedding industry as that is where my true love lies. It is such an amazing industry, making peoples dreams come true is the best job in the world.

• What is your favourite part of working with bride & grooms (to-be)?

This has to be when I am commissioned to make a bespoke heirloom bouquet and or wedding jewellery for a wedding. Discussing with the bride the vision for her day and seeing her image come into reality. I normally get sneak peeks of all aspects of the day like pictures of The Dress and all the co-originating aspects allowing me to see her vision and create my pieces to highlight her vision. I feel truly honoured being asked to be involved in the happiest and most important day of the couples life. I love it.

Carly

• What is your most favourite wedding theme at the moment?

I’m an old fashioned girl at heart and my favourite wedding theme is vintage I hope it is here to stay. So feminine and girly it is absolutely perfect for a wedding, and you can go as all out vintage as you want or just have aspects of vintage in your theme. The possibilities are endless.

Tara

• Top wedding tip?

Always pick your dress before you think about jewellery and accessories, I know that may sound obvious but it is really important consider the neckline of your dress, the look you want and your own sense of style. Your wedding day is the day you want to be at your very best and you really want to be comfortable with what you are wearing. For example if you have never wore a headband in your life there is probably a reason for this so consider a gorgeous sparkly slide that your hairdresser can clip into whichever style you decide to go with for your hair.

• What do you think the next big wedding trends might be?

As I said I hope vintage is here to stay I can see Hollywood glamour style dresses being big and colour wise as we are heading into the autumn I think it will be rich reds and oranges, fake fur wraps like the ones wrapor shrug do lots of opulence and gorgeousness

Lucia

• Where can we find your fabulous company?

You can find Tiny-Gems on their fabulous website (go on have a peek, there's lots of goreous jewellery not just for weddings - I bet you find something you want!) or on Facebook or Twitter....

www.tiny-gems.co.uk

www.facebook.com/tiny-gems

www.twitter.com/hhjtinygems

• What are your plans for the future?

I plan to continue developing Tiny-Gems through the website, Twitter and Facebook and to would like to also continue expanding the shops that stock Tiny-Gems products. Most importantly I want to be involved with lots and lots of Weddings because it’s just so much fun. 

I'd like to say a massive thanks to Sarah for Sharing this with us - sending lots of 'sparkly' hugs your way!

Love Kate x