Brides-to-be…this post is just for you! Depending where you are in your wedding planning, at some point you will be choosing your wedding day jewelry accessories.  With SO many stores, so many sites, so many choices…what’s a bride to do?

If you’re a savvy consumer (which of course you are), you will put more stock in your friends’ opinions and independent product reviews.  Since my goal is to provide my followers with useful information I would not be doing my job if I didn’t tell you about Looney Maiden Jewelry.

Recognized by The Knot as well as top bridal magazines, Judith Cartier Oliver has created over 700 individual styles of affordable bridal jewelry, bridesmaid jewelry, flower girl jewelry and wedding hair accessories.   With 90 Swarovski crystal colors and 30 pearl colors to choose from, you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for.  If you don’t,  Judith will make it for you.  She’s worked with countless brides for over 15 years to create exactly what they are looking for.  And now, Judith and I have “teamed up” to accessorize you literally from head to toe. 

Call us the “Dynamic Duo”!  Together, we will make you look gorgeous….and more.  I will handcraft custom beautiful foot jewelry to match the jewelry pieces that she creates.  Keep in mind that we haven’t forgotten about your bridal party.  Whatever colors you’ve chosen for your wedding – Judith and I can coordinate the perfect wedding day jewelry accessories that will turn you and your attendants into the most beautiful wedding party . After all, feeling beautiful is the best way to start a new chapter in your new life!

Isn’t this just the cutest photo? This came from one of our customer’s who was recently married in Tulum, Mexico.  Their photographer, Tamms Photos, took this shot after their wedding on the beach.  I think it should be called Happy Feet! (In this photo, our bride is wearing Hearts Desire, our best-selling bridal barefoot sandal.) This design has been a favorite with our customers for over 2 years.  It has everything -  white hearts, Swarovski crystals and a medallion sparkles like the sun!

We receive many photos (and testimonials)  from our destination wedding brides who were married in gorgeous, tropical locations.  Beach weddings are still very popular and of course we love that and hope it continues.   Still, there are many that have never heard of barefoot sandals.  There are those that feel flip flops with a wedding gown look fine and those that just prefer to go barefoot altogether.  Bottomless sandals are a matter of personal preference. 

We’d love to hear your comments on this subject – if you were planning a beach wedding and had the option of adorning your feet with sparkling jewels (while still being barefoot), would you choose barefoot sandals or nothing at all?  Post a comment below.

JAN

With palm trees swaying in the  breeze it’s a bit difficult to think of Fall approaching, especially on one of  San Diego’s warmest days!  But..now that school has started and clothing stores are phasing out shorts and tanks, to be replaced with pants and sweaters I decided to see what the fashionista’s have predicted for fall wedding colors.

Typical autumn tones will still play a part in Fall nuptials, however other very distinctive and bold shades are being forecasted.  Like purple!  Straight from the Pantone Color Fashion Report  of Fall 2009, their Purple Heart (18-3520) will play a big part in the coming months.  Imagine deep, lush, saturated shades of purple paired with honey neutrals and a dash of green for accent.  What an elegant wedding.

Red is always a lovely accent color for weddings and is also one of the top ten color predictions.  Red has always  been a very romantic color and so much can be done with shades of sultry red for bridesmaid dresses and decor.  Turquoise and greens with a hint of black are being shown in Fall wedding magazines.  And the rich, yellow-green of a martini olive paired with touches of red brick as accents will add a touch of sophistication.

Keep in mind these are trends and predictions.  What’s most important is that you choose colors for your wedding that reflect your personality and preferences.