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Jewellery is such an important part of a bride's look that it just has to be right.  The wrong choice can ruin the effect of even the most expensive dress.  We interviewed Elise Petty from The Bangle Business about jewellery for the bride and the bridal party. 

1.       What is special about your jewellery?

When you buy a piece of The Bangle Business (TBB) jewellery, not only do you have a beautiful piece of handmade  jewellery but a personal connection as well. Our product is about People. Every product has a story and a connection to the artisan who created it. Hence our brand message, “From Person to Person”.

Our pieces are handcrafted with care and precision by artisans using the finest metals and stones.

2.  Why would the bridal party choose your jewellery?

The modern bride who chooses TBB jewellery to adorn herself with on her most important day will be wearing (and thus feel herself) a spectacular, decadent and elegant handmade creation. Beautifully unique with exquisite and detailed design. Our glamorous pieces are the perfect indulgence for the bride and her party.

We can also work with the bride to create Haute Couture bridal sets.  We recently created a stunning white gold, diamond and crystal quartz pendant and earrings set for a very happy bride. We can personalise your jewellery to suit your personality.

We take the time to make sure that each piece of jewellery flatters the bride and complements her gown.  It's such an important day that it has to be perfect.  We do our part to make sure you look as lovely as you hoped.

3.  How did you get into this business?

In August 2008, as part of the Australian Rural Leadership Course we travelled to India as our study country. I loved it!!  Most of all I loved the colours, the people and the jewellery!!!

I bought lots of bling bangles. When I got back and wore them I just had so many comments that I decided there had to be a business opportunity.

I resigned from Argyle Diamonds and started own business, primarily consulting to provide cash flow so I could follow my new dream.

I wanted to build a web based business that not only sold unique stunning jewellery but added value to underprivileged people in India.

There were 2 factors that kept creeping back into my mind that I found unusual by our standards.

1.       The jewellery industry in India is primarily a male dominated industry.

2.        Struck by the colour and vibrancy of women no matter how poor.

I decided to work on a model of working directly with the artisans with the end goal being to transfer these skills to rural women and provide them with an income.

Here we are today.

4.  Do you have a favourite memory about your jewellery being worn at a wedding?

Definitely.  A very dear friend of mine wed her husband on the banks of the Pentacost River at El Questro Wilderness Park in the Kimberley last Easter.  It was the most amazing setting, intimate and elegant. I was so thrilled that she had chosen TBB to work with her to perfect her bridal outfit. The amazing sunset set off the perfect amount of sparkle on her bangle and earrings. Such a beautiful bride.

5.  What piece would you recommend for a bride?

 

These are just lovely but you can also have a look at the bridal section of our Facebook page for more ideas.

Paris Romance Earrings: Glittering chandeliers of silver and sparkle will make you the belle of the ball. As a bride these handmade earrings will help make your special day all you dreamed it would be.

Juliet Earrings:  Spectacular, simple and stunning, handcrafted Silver and Crystal Quartz drop earrings

Ethereal Bangle: Shimmering feminine indulgence, this piece will be remembered, handmade hinged bangle

Eve Bangle:  Shine with this incredible crystal handmade hinged bracelet. This piece is pure elegance.

Sparkles Silver:  Elegant and simple.

6.  What sort of jewellery would you choose for the mother of the bride?

This really depends on the individual style, the mother of the bride also wants to be elegant and beautiful yet not outshine the bride.

This set would be beautiful, elegant and understated, perfect for the mother of the bride.

Rose Quartz & Pearl Necklace and Matching Rose Quartz & Pearl Earrings.  This Pearl and Silver bracelet is very elegant, too.

 

We can work with brides to create jewellery to suit their style, be it in crystals or diamonds, metal, silver or gold. They will look effortlessly elegant and know that their jewellery was created with love, from Person to Person. After all your wedding day is hugely personal.

We hope this interview has given you some ideas about the kind of jewellery you might like to choose for your wedding day.  You can see more of Elise's jewellery at her website, The Bangle Business.

 

 

As you may know, I love the gorgeous and girly creations made by Emma at Two Little Maidens.  Today I want to share with you an interview I did recently with Emma where I learnt more about her divine little tutus and dresses.  They are perfect for little girls as flowergirls or just for a special occasion.  The style is lovely and the price is very affordable.

1.  How long have you been in business?
I have been in business for just over a year now.  It is still a very new business but it has been doing very well.  The dresses in particular seem to be very popular.

2.  Do you make your lovely dresses and headbands?
I hand make all of my tutu dresses and tutu skirts.  I like to see them take shape in front of me.  Each one is special and in some way unique.  Some of the headbands are bought in and some of them I hand make also.

3. Have they been used as flowergirl dresses before?
I have had orders for tutu dresses in white to be used as flower girl dresses and also christening dresses.  I think they look lovely and the little girls look like angels.  They float as they walk.  The girls love the layers of frilly skirt, too.

4.  Which colour or style is your best seller?
My best colour and style/s so far are my whispy white tutu dress and also my berryliscious tutu dress is popular for birthdays.  I think the pretty pink colour is a hit and the added berry colours give it a really special look.

5.  Which outfit would you choose for a flowergirl to wear?
I would choose the whispy white tutu dress for a flower girl as the white tulle is lovely and the hand made satin yoyo is just a nice touch as an embellishment on the dress along with the sparkling rhinestone centrepeice, not too over the top! :)

6.  What do your girls think of the dresses?
My girls love the dresses! They always say "mummy I'm a princess" and "is that dress for me mummy? can I try it on?"

7.  Why/how are your dresses different? 
My dresses are different because each one is hand made. I also hand make the satin yoyos and take extra care in the finish of my dresses. I can add extra layers of tulle, make them longer or shorter, do different colour combinations and add different embellishments to the dresses as required. I love custom orders as they allow me to be creative and make something really special for little princesses, after all they are only little once and every girl deserves to be a princess!  

If you are looking for something really special that looks exclusive, visit Emma and Two Little Maidens.  She will look after you.
 

I found this little video and loved it.  It's a little about history, tradition and friendship but it's ALL about the bridesmaid.

I hope you enjoy it.

 

A brief guide about bridesmaids from Nicolas Girard on Vimeo.