Yarwood-White BrideStyle

Bride of the Month: Gemma

Gemma and Andrew tied the knot in September, with a quirky wedding style with lots of vintage touches.

Gemma came across her amazing feathered dress in O'Keefe in Esher, not the obvious place to look for a wedding dress, but it became the inspiration for a wedding that was anything but cookie-cutter!

Gemma and her bridesmaids carried fun button bouquets instead of flowers which set a light-hearted tone to the outfits.

The wedding took place at St Pauls church in East Molesey, and the reception was at Molesey Boat Club.

Gemma wore a vintage-style Modern Heirloom Side Tiara by Yarwood-White, which she bought from The Dress in Teddington at one of their fabulous accessory evenings.  Gemma and her mum spent the evening sipping champagne and browsing the beautiful handmade accessories.  She completed the look with simple pearl studs, pendant and bracelet, which allowed the dress and headdress to shine.

Thanks to Gemma for sharing her beautiful pictures with us and we wish her and Andrew a wonderful and very happy life together!

Photos (C) Edward (Ted) Palmer www.photoed.co.uk

Bride of the Month: Pippa

 

Pippa married her gorgeous partner Mark last December in central London.  She epitomised the Yarwood-White look with her classic, elegant dress and timeless pearl accessories.

Pippa's amazing hair and make up was by Alexis Daly.  She wore a classic chignon, accessorized with our Fern Tiara Comb.

 
 


The Fern Tiara Comb is made with freshwater pearls and diamante on a silver plated comb. It can be worn at the front of the hair like a traditional tiara, or at the side or back as show on Pippa. It is one of our best-selling headdresses and has previously featured on the cover of Cosmo Bride magazine.

 
 

Pippa accessorised her tiara with delicate pearl and diamante drop earrings from our Angel range, and a fabulous Modern Heirloom Brooch.

 
 

Big congratulations from all at Yarwood-White to the new Mrs Seabrooke! xxxx

 

Designer Accessory Event at Bridal Rogue Gallery

On the 19th May the Bridal Rogue Gallery on Chiltern Street, London, hosted a glamorous accessory event for brides-to-be.

We all got into the swing of things with a glass of Champagne, which we needed as it turned out to be an extremely busy evening!

As well as showcasing Yarwood-White Jewellery, we were delighted to have Rachel herself from Rachel Simpson Shoes with her brand new wedding shoe collection.

 
 

The lovely Alexis Daly was wowing the crowds with her amazing wedding hair styles, and managed to squeeze some very lucky and very happy brides into her busy schedule doing wedding hair and makeup. 

 

Flowers were by the amazing By Appointment Only Design, who are neighbours of Bridal Rogue Gallery on Chiltern Street.

We were also lucky to have Charlotte from Nicki Macfarlane showing her gorgeous bridemaids dresses.  Nicki Macfarlane dresses the flowergirls at the Royal Wedding back in April, so they are literally fit for royalty!

 
 

Pippa Middleton's Hair - Get the Look

 

Gorgeous Pippa (or P Middy as she's now been nicknamed) wore fresh lily of the vally in her hair on the big day.

You can recreate this simple, fresh look with our freshwater pearl Fern Leaf Comb, it couldn't be simpler.

Fern Leaf Comb, freshwater pearl and diamante on silver plated comb £120

 

Bride of the Month: Amy

Amy and Eric married in October 2010 at a relaxed, country wedding in Suffolk.  What is striking about this wedding is how delighted Amy looks throughout the day.

The beautiful photos were taken by the talented Sarah Gawler www.sarahgawler.co.uk.  If you haven't booked your photographer yet, check out her blog to see what you should be aiming for!

 
 
 

Amy chose classic pearl and diamante accessories from our Modern Heirloom range which along with a birdcage veil gave her elegant dress a vintage twist.

She wore the Modern Heirloom Pendant Necklace and our best-selling Modern Heirloom Drop Earrings.

 
 
 

 

For an extravagant flourish, she added a Modern Heirloom Brooch to her vibrant bouquet.

 
Amy works at the fabulous You & Your Wedding magazine, so we were particularly flattered that with all her wedding experience and resources at her fingertips she chose to wear Yarwood-White on her big day.

Thanks for sharing your beautiul photos Amy, and thanks again to wedding photographer Sarah Gawler for capturing the day so perfectly.

Buying the dress should be a delight

I am always shocked when I hear stories of brides who have had very bad experiences in wedding dress shops.  It is more common than you'd think, from snotty "pretty women" style staff who make you feel like you are wasting their time to grubby dresses and a "rule" list that makes you feel unwelcome before you get there.

All of this can make dress shopping very intimdating, but here's the thing - it doesn't have to be this way!!

There are many many fabulous dress shops out there run by enthusiastic, experienced and helpful staff who's only aim is to provide the dress of your dreams and the experience of a lifetime.

The Dress, in Teddington, is one such boutique.

Run by Gillian and Jo, they are quite rightly reknowned for their fabulous service, and brides travel from far and wide to visit them.

The Dress work on an appointment only basis, allowing them to give their undivided attention to every bride.  Brides love their large and luxurious dressing room which overlooks a beautiful garden providing a relaxing setting for making the most important decision of the whole wedding (after choosing the man!)

We love their philosophy; "to ensure you cherish and enjoy the whole experience of choosing your wedding dress, from your first visit to your final fitting."

They have a gorgeous selection of elegant and classic dresses from leading British Designers such as Lyn Ashworth, Stewart Parvin, Augusta Jones and Suzanne Neville. 

We have been working with The Dress for 4 years and they have just taken delivery of a wide range of Yarwood-White stock adding to their fabulous accessory collection.  As well as jewellery they also stock veils, shrugs and shoes ensuring you can get everything you need to look stunning on your wedding day all in one place.

 

Accessory Event

We are holding an accessory event with The Dress on Thursday 5th May 5-8pm.  We will be showcasing our collections and hair and make-up artist, Alexis Daly will be on hand to do mini hair trials and give brides the chance to try some of the gorgeous jewellery from Yarwood-White.

We'd love you to join us at the boutique for a glass of champagne; to reserve your place call The Dress on 0207 8977 6167.  For more information on The Dress please visit www.thedress.co.uk

And remember, dress shopping should be a delight, so if you aren't happy with the service you receive, do tell the boutique, and try somewhere else!

A side tiara fit for a princess

We love that Kate Middleton chose to wear Diana's engagement ring.  Aside from her own very personal reasons, the blue sapphire is a wonderful stone for engagement rings as it represents fidelity.  The deep blue stone has an extensive history as a jewel of royalty.

When we were asked by www.notonthehighstreet.com to create a product inspired by the forthcoming royal wedding, we thought, what fun!

 

Our design has been inspired by the royal blue sapphire colour which is already making a huge comeback thanks to Kate.  The side tiara design is modern and fresh and works with loose or structured hair (although we suspect Kate will be going for a traditional up-do on the big day.)

 

As you can see from the close up this beautiful silver plated side tiara features Swarovski crystals and diamante stones for maximum sparkle.  It is perfect for bringing out the princess in you.

Ellie Sanderson: Best Bridal Retailer 2011 - It's Official!

On Monday night we were at the Bridal Buyer Awards in Harrogate celebrating the best of the best in the Wedding Industry.

We shared a table with the fabulous Ellie Sanderson and her team, who were shortlisted for Best Bridal Retailer.  Ellie stocks Yarwood-White jewellery in her beautiful store in Oxford, so we know all about the exceptional service and experience that her brides receive.

From left: Photographer & Ellie's husband David Bostock, Me, and Ellie, wearing a stunning red Suzanne Neville gown.

Ellie looked amazing in her gown, definitely one of the "best dressed" there if you ask me!

After a three course meal, a "good-luck" delivery of Bollinger Champagne to the table from Sassi Holford and a live performance by the Singing Waiters, we got down to the serious business of the awards.

Luckily, Ellie's category was up first, so she didn't have to wait long to hear the good news.  I think we might have been the noisiest table there!  Ellie's mum was also at the awards, and was pleased as punch for her daughter!

Here are shots from Ellie's beautiful store which give you an idea of why they deserve this award:

 
 
 

Yarwood-White were finalists in the Best Bridal Headdress Designer category, and although we didn't win this year, we are honoured to have been shortlisted among such strong competition.

You can see a full list of the winners on the Bridal Buyer website, and here they are proudly displaying their awards:

 
 

Big thanks and congratulations to Ellie, Nicola, Laura and the rest of the table for a fab evening!

 

Make Your Own Side Tiara

We are really looking forward to teaming up with Make Me! Modern Craft and Lifestyle Workshops again.  We will be putting on a Design and Make you own Tiara workshop on the 7th May 2011.



Design and make your own wedding tiara with me, Clare Yarwood-White.  The accessory you choose for your head will be one of the most noticable accessories you will wear on your wedding day.

 
What could be better than making your own stunning side-tiara that will compliment your dress and hair-style perfectly?  During this workshop you will design and create your own side-tiara, master simple jewellery making techniques and bring your design to life using quality freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and other beautiful materials.

 

You will take your unique headdress home beautifully gift wrapped ready for the big day.

Plan for the workshop:

13.30 - 13.45 - Coffee and Welcome

13.45 - 14.30 - Headdress design considering your hair-style and wedding dress (it may be a good idea to bring a picture of your dress with you)

14.30 - 15.00 - Introduction to jewellery making techniques

15.00 - 17.30 - Create your side-tiara (with coffee break when required)

The workshop includes the use of tools, materials, tea and coffee with scrummy homemade cake at break time.

The workshop costs £199 and there are 8 places available so call Melissa Merchant on 07711 392 228 to book your place.

As a gift to you MakeMe Workshops are offering you a 20% discount on future MakeMe Workshops if booked on the day and you can also take advantage of 10% discount on Yarwood-White jewellery bought on the day to complement you headdress.

Why not come along early and have lunch before the workshop at the wonderful Hot House Cafe where as a customer of MakeMe you are entitled to a 10% discount.

See you there!

 

Don't Miss the Luella's Boudoir Wedding Fair 2011

We are really excited to be showcasing our latest collections at the upcoming Luella's Boudoir Wedding Fair.

Luella’s Boudoir is holding the event in association with CosmoBride at One Marylebone, London on the 20th and 21st March.

The event is being held in support of the Eve Appeal and supporting the “Make Time for Tea” campaign, helping to raise money for ovarian cancer by donating £2 for every ticket sold.

You can visit Luella’s Boudoir Boutique Zone where you can shop and view the latest Yarwood-White collections including our new New Rose Collection. You can also see other collections by accessory and shoe designers including Jane Taylor Millinery, Rachel Simpson and Emmy Shoes.

Here are some of our accessories you can expect to see at the wedding fair:

Yarwood-White New Rose Large Side Tiara

Forever Amazonite Earrings

You can also see some of our timeless collection pieces:

Modern Heirloom Pendant Necklace.

 

At the event you can enjoy fashion shows showcasing the latest dress designs all exclusively available at Luella’s Boudoir. You can also see Luella’s own dresses and bridesmaids outfits, together with other bridesmaid, flowergirl and men’s suits by various designers.

You will get the chance to meet Luella’s wedding planner; Tiffany Jane, International Artistic Director; Clipso Hairdressing Darren Fowler and Make-up expert; Lisa Morrison of Benefit Cosmetics.

Luella’s will also be showcasing a collection of their top suppliers from its Exclusive Bridal Directory so you can plan your venue styling, honeymoon, stationary, cake, catering, flowers, favours, hair and makeup, photography, entertainment and more.

This is the perfect opportunity to find everything you will need for your big day.

Sunday 20th March – join us and Luella’s for afternoon tea; 12-4.30pm

Monday 21st March – bring your mum and bridesmaids for a evening of fun and U’Luvka cocktails 4-9pm

Tickets cost £12 but for our Yarwood-White customer’s we have a limited number of VIP tickets available; Yarwood-White customers can buy two for the price of one.

Places are limited so call 0208 879 7744 to book your tickets now and avoid disappointment. Don’t forget to pick up your goody bag full of lovely treats before you leave!

We are looking forward to seeing you there!