8.30.2011

Swarovski Crystal Bridesmaids Jewelry - Custom Order

I recently finished up a custom order for topaz Swarovski crystal necklaces. So beautiful! The bride let her bridesmaids pick out their own favorite designs. They are cohesive because she chose to have them all made in the same color family. Take a look:

To see more of my custom bridal jewelry, go here. To read more about the custom design process, go here. Thanks! Alexandra Webb Artisan Jewelry

8.24.2011

Pink Swarovski Crystal Bridesmaids Jewelry - Custom Order

So pretty in pink! The bride chose to have her 2 maids in the same necklace and her maid of honor in a pink and green combination. All of the girls have different earrings based on their tastes. They all mesh in the same color pallet! On a budget? Using crystal instead of gemstones is a great way to save a little money.

Bridesmaids Necklaces

Maid of Honor Necklace

Each girl has a different style of earring

These pieces are sterling silver, Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearls. More of my custom work. And more about the custom design process. Alexandra Webb Jewelry

8.23.2011

Shade of Grey

I recently posted about nude bridesmaids dresses, which lead to some conversations about wedding color trends. Grey is certainly a popular color these days. And a great choice- certainly a color your maids can wear again. Here are some of my top picks for grey bridesmaids dresses:

J. Crew Grey Bridesmaids Dresses

Grey Bridesmaids Dresses from David's Bridal

Jenny Yoo Bridesmaids

Remember when searching for bridesmaids dresses there are many shades of grey. And they are often called many different things: silver, pewter, charcoal, slate, metal, aluminum.

8.22.2011

Inspired Designer: Stewart Weitzman

Always on the look out for wedding-perfect shoes! Take a look at some of Stewart Weitzman's latest collection:

Stewart Weitzman by alexawebb on Polyvore.com

Stuart Weitzman Bridal Jardin White Satin - Zappos.com Free Shipping..., $395
Stuart Weitzman Twizzie Mist Satin - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH..., $325
Stuart Weitzman Turniton at Zappos.com, $498
Stuart Weitzman Bridal Astrology White Satin - Zappos.com Free..., $475

8.17.2011

Curvy Inspiration: Plus Size Wedding Gowns

As a plus-sized woman, I am well aware of the problems with shopping for clothes. If you are lucky enough to find something cute, its likely not flattering. If its above a size 14 (note that's the average size of the American woman), its likely more expensive and of lesser quality. When it comes to wedding attire, the same holds true. Worse yet, if you can find a wedding dress designer that offers your size, you will likely end up standing in a store where they have only one or two dresses in your size for you to try on. Meanwhile, the size 2 next to you has a room full of choices. So, where are the gorgeous plus-size wedding dresses? Well, I am on a mission to find out! I am starting a series, "Curvy Inspiration" to help out my fellow big girls. Don't settle for some tasteless dress that a cousin would have worn to her Quinceanera- in the 80s! Which, quite frankly, the majority of the gowns designed for plus sizes look like! So here are some top picks from my recent search:

Jasmine Couture

Allure Woman

Jim Hjelm

Galina

Alfred Angelo

8.16.2011

Beach Bridesmaids Jewelry - Custom Order

Perfect for a beach wedding! Starfish and shell charm necklaces with dyed freshwater pearls and AAA grade pale green prehnite. The bride chose to make her maid of honor's necklace a little different by adding a shell charm in addition to the starfish charm. All metals are sterling silver.

To see more of my custom work, go here. To read more about the design process, visit my website. Alexandra Webb Jewelry

8.15.2011

Real Inspiration: Chelsea & Jason

Chelsea and Jason chose Mt. Vernon, one of my favorite Baltimore neighborhoods, as the backdrop for their wedding The ceremony was held at St. Ignatius and the reception at the Peabody Library. Their photographers, Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography, did an amazing job capturing this couple's special day! Anne and Joe Sachs, a husband-wife team, never fail to impress me with their images. Chelsea and Jason loved working with them- "talented but relaxed, calming, warm, and just fun to hang out with."

The couple met 13 years ago at the University of Virginia, through a mutual friend, one of the groomsmen, Matt. Chelsea explains, "We all moved to NYC right after school. And while Jason did spend a lot of time in my bed those first few years - it was always without me in it! I lived in midtown Manhattan with Matt's (now) wife. Jason lived in Hoboken. I worked a ton and was never at the apartment. Jason and Matt would out late in the city, and Jason would just crash in my room while I wasn't there so he wouldn't have to take the train back to Hoboken. It wasn't until almost 10 years later, when he stopped by my Christmas party in 2007 that we finally hit it off! Not sure what is was about that cold December night in the East Village, but we've pretty much been stuck together ever since."

The bride's amazing gown came from Pronovias. They have a huge store in Manhattan, but you can also shop the collection right here in Baltimore, at Francescas Bridal. Her purple satin shoes came from DSW. Chelsea says, "I'm a sucker for a bargain!" Her gorgeous make-up was done by Debbie Federico.

The invitations were designed by Alexandra at Aerialist Press. Inspired by the iron work around the stacks of the Peabody, the invitations were custom designed. Quick turn around time and easy to work with, Chelsea highly recommends Aerialist Press. The flowers, including centerpieces, bouquets and boutonnieres were made by Fleur de Lis. The bride chose to have a vivid purple bouquet including purple hyacinth, pink and purple anemonies, purple tulips and black magic roses. I love it! I love brides adding pops of color to their ensembles, and bouquets are the perfect way to accomplish that! The bridesmaids bouquets featured baby green hydrangea, purple tulips, hot pink and plum dendrobium orchids. Beautiful! Fleur de Lis, located in Baltimore, has been making weddings more beautiful with their creations for over 18 years!

The dashing wedding party sported tuxedos and purple bridesmaids dresses. The maids dresses were from Nordstrom.com. The dresses are JS Boutique, they come in a variety of colors with optional straps. The couple didn't use a wedding planner. Jason (the groom) did most of the planning!

The Peabody Library is truly a breathtaking venue! The reception was catered by Chefs Expressions, whic also made the cake. It had layers of chocolate cake, lemon cake, and blueberries. Yumm! And guests danced the night away to the sounds of William Steward of My Deejay. The ring bearer's pillow came from Michael's Arts and Crafts.