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TIME TO SHINE
Big-day jewellery and accessory inspiration, plus your ultimate wedding-ring buyer’s guide
Whatever your style from classic to boho it’s always time to accessorise and shine! ▼ Clara Ivory Satin Strappy Bridal Sandals, £95 Rainbow Club, available at www.krystlebrides.co.uk Pearl Chain Signature Name Necklace (Gold), £85 and Mini Pearl Necklace (Gold), £65 Vicky Pattison’s Bridal Collection, www.abbottlyon.com
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▲ Anemone Gold and White Floral Hair Comb, from £155-£275 www.clarelloyd.co.uk “Pearlcore is the latest fashion trend for 2022 so, we’re seeing plenty of dresses and accessories sporting pearl details.” – Katy, www.krystlebrides.co.uk
Fawn Gold and Peach Headdress, £575 www.clarelloyd.co.uk
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Aurinia Gold and White Floral Statement Headpiece, £595 www.clarelloyd.co.uk
Ornate Statement Headband (TR2688) Richard Designs, available at www.krystlebrides.co.uk ▼ Pearl Heart Locket Fine Necklace (Gold), £85 and Pearl Chain Initial Necklace (Gold), £85 Vicky Pattison’s Bridal Collection, www.abbottlyon.com
“You’ll love the variety a hair vine can offer. It can be worn in so many ways – wrapped around a bun, worn as a headband, plaited into a hair braid, or simply placed in your chosen hairstyle.” – Katy, www.krystlebrides.co.uk
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Cream and Gold Boho Fan Drop Glass Beaded Earrings, £40 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ OdesiaMayJewellery
▲ Ice Rose Silver Crystal and Opalescent Fairytale Hair Vine, £185 Ivory & Co, available at www.krystlebrides.co.uk Millefolia Recycled Sterling Silver Leaf Hair Pins, £175 each www.clarelloyd.co.uk
“A statement headband is the perfect accessory if you’re looking for a modern equivalent to a tiara or crown.” – Katy, www.krystlebrides.co.uk
Pearl Custom Name Necklace (Gold), £85 and Paperclip Chain Necklace (Gold), £45 Vicky Pattison’s Bridal Collection, www.abbottlyon.com
www.oxiphotography.co.uk Leuce White And Ivory Botanical Headpiece, £295 www.clarelloyd.co.uk
Something blue
White Opal Diamond Boho Glass Pearl Drop Earrings, £45 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ OdesiaMayJewellery
▲ 18ct White Gold Diamond Tanzanite Pear Shaped Halo Pendant, £1,400 www.beaverbrooks.co.uk (Local store in Bristol, Cribbs Causeway) Pearl Initial Choker (Gold), £89 Vicky Pattison’s Bridal Collection, www.abbottlyon.com
The ring’s the thing
YOUR WEDDING RING BUYING GUIDE
STEP 1 BUDGET
Much like the rest of your wedding planning you need to mutually agree on what you want to spend on your wedding rings, bearing in mind this is something you’ll be wearing 24/7 for the rest of your lives. Considering the hardiness of the metal you choose for example is important. More on that later! There’ll be something out there to suit whatever your budget though.
STEP 2
KNOW YOUR RING SIZE It’s important to get this right before you order as not all rings can be easily resized without a major overhaul of the design. Your jeweller will take your measurements properly, but if you’d like to get an idea for yourself there are plenty of measuring guides online.
STEP 3
CONSIDER YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING Be sure to wear your engagement ring when you’re shopping for the wedding bands as it will influence your choice. You’ll likely want to match the metal and even the shape, stones and depth. This is doubly important if you want your wedding band to be shaped around the design of your engagement ring. Many jewellers offer ready-shaped options to fit alongside standard diamond cuts such as marquise and pear, but you can always go down the custom-made route if none of them work.
4mm oak bentwood ring inlaid with sand, mother of pearl, yellow gold shavings, finished with a silver ammonite, www.ecowoodrings.com
“Anything goes, so go with your heart.” – Charlotte Gray, www.ecowoodrings.com
STEP 4
WHAT’S YOUR STYLE? Once upon a time wedding rings were by and large simple gold bands, but nowadays the options are incredibly varied. On a basic level there’s eternity (where stones go all the way around), half eternity (where they cover half the band) or plain of course; then there’s matte or polished... we could go on. Also, have a think about whether you want your rings to match, complement each other or be completely different.
STEP 5 WHICH METAL?
This is arguably the most crucial decision as it will affect everything from the cost to the longevity of your rings, as well as the obvious look. The hardest wearing precious metal is platinum, which holds polish a lot longer than white gold. Alternatively, 18ct gold is best if you prefer the yellow tone. STEP 6
PERSONALISATION Your wedding rings are the ultimate symbol of your love and commitment to one another, so why not personalise them as much as possible? While all of the above will do that for you, you can go one step further by having them engraved with a meaningful phrase, your initials and wedding date or even your finger prints. Charlotte Gray at Eco Wood Rings (www.ecowoodrings.com) says, “Your ring can tell a story, capture a moment in time and be a beautiful reflection of what really matters to you. To our custom-made rings you can add inlaid materials from special places or treasured possessions, from Haribo to vinyl with all the sand, seeds, shells and stardust in between!”
DID YOU KNOW?
Traditionally, the wedding ring goes onto the third finger of your left hand first, so that it’s the closest one to your heart. The engagement ring will be next followed by any eternity rings you’re lucky enough to receive for future anniversaries!
Hand picked & designed with love
Julia has over 36 years of experience, honing her skills as a flower designer. Having started learning the art of flower design a year before her wedding in order to design her own bridal bouquets, Julia understands how special flowers can be. Julia has a fantastic eye for detail and can create the most beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements for any occasion.
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