Tips and Hacks
Bridal Hair Vines: How to Wear One, and Which Hairstyles They Suit
A hair vine is the only thing I make that a bride sometimes opens and says, quietly, "is this it?"
It arrives looking like almost nothi...
The Bridal Accessories Checklist, in the Order You Should Actually Buy Them
Most brides spend more on accessories than they planned to, and almost none of it goes where they expected.
I see the pattern from the ...
The Tennis Jewelry Set: Why It Works for Brides, and the Mistakes That Ruin It
The name has nothing to do with weddings. The story jewellers tell is that a professional tennis player lost her diamond line bracelet ...
Are Swarovski Crystal Tiaras Worth It? An Honest Answer From the Workbench
There is a moment in every tiara I make when I hold two stones up to the window, one in each hand, and they look identical. One costs f...
Crystal Bridal Headband or Tiara? What Your Hair Decides
A bride wrote to me last spring with a photograph of herself in a tiara, and one line underneath it: "It keeps sliding backwards and I ...
Gold or Silver Tiara for an Ivory Dress? My Three-Question Rule
Hold a silver tiara against a warm ivory dress and something looks faintly wrong, without anyone being able to say what. Hold the same ...
How to Wear a Veil with a Tiara: Placement, Pinning and the Reception Switch
A tiara and a veil are the two most photographed things you will wear, and they have to share about ten centimetres of head. Get the or...
How to Choose the Perfect Bridal Crown for Your Wedding
Your headpiece sets the tone for the entire look. Does it lift your gown or compete with it for attention? Whether you picture a crysta...
Winter Wedding Jewelry: What Actually Works in Cold Light
Winter light is the hardest light a bride will ever be photographed in, and almost nobody warns her about it.
Think about what a Januar...
When You Shouldn’t Wear a Veil with Your Wedding Headpiece
Veils are the definition of a traditional bridal accessory, but they're not for everyone. If your headpiece is grand enough, you might ...
