Yarwood-White BrideStyle

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!

Your Invitation to our Designer Accessories Event

We are very excited to be part of an exclusive designer accessory evening hosted by Bridal Rogue Gallery at its prestigious London boutique.  The event is being held on Thursday 19th May 6-9pm.

Bridal Rogue Gallery have recently undertaken an extensive refurbishment, and the accessory event is the grand unveiling of the new look boutique.

I will be sharing my top tips for choosing headdresses and jewellery to suit your style and we will have our latest collections on show for you to try.

Also at the event...

Rachel Simpson Shoes

Rachel Simpson is a designer of exquisite bridal and special occasion shoes.  Rachel will be available for advice and to help you choose the perfect shoe for your wedding day.

Nicki Macfarlane

Nicki Macfarlane makes gorgeous bespoke and ready-to-wear bridesmaid, flowergirl and pageboys.  You can browse the collection and discuss your theme and colour to create stunning outfits for your bridesmaids and pageboys.

The wonderful hair and make-up artist Alexis Daly will be on hand to give you a mini hair trial and to discuss what you want to do with your hair and make-up on the big day.  Not only can you have your hair styled, enjoy a glass of champagne while West One Beauty do nail varnishing so you can leave the event feeling all glammed up!

Spaces are limited so please call Bridal Rogue Gallery now on 0207 224 7414 to reserve your place for this glamorous evening, and who knows you could leave having sorted all of your accessories, hair and make-up.

 

How To Accessorise Oscar-style!

This weekend saw the 2011 Oscar awards.  This week we will all be buzzing about what the stars were wearing and how well they accessorised their outfits.

Your wedding dress and accessories will be the closest most of us get to dressing up red carpet glamour style and this year saw a few potential bridal looks:

Gwyneth Paltrow sparkled as she walked down the red carpet, wearing a Calvin Klein Collection dress which would be perfect for any bride wanting the ultimate wow factor.  We love how Gwyneth has chosen to accessorise her dress, she has chosen a colourful brooch pinned to her hip with a pair of large matching earrings keeping her look simple yet dazzling!

Re-create Gwyneth's look by attaching this vintage style brooch to your hip, Blackburn Brooch £95.

Gwyneth met up with Nicole Kidman on the red carpet who was also wearing a Christian Dior bridal style dress with Oriental-inspired embellishments.  Nicole kept her accessories simple, only choosing a large statement necklace to enhance the embellishment on her dress.  Keeping her hair in a simple pony-tail, Nicole could have picked up on some of her dresses sparkle and added a few diamante pins to her hair.

 

Re-create Nicole's look by choosing a statement necklace like the Modern Heirloom Pendant, £165.

For those brides wanting to break with traditions, go for a hot red strapless dress like Sandra Bullock.  Keeping accessories simple Sandra wore two simple bracelets with matching earrings.  Enhancing the stunning dress a loose bun with pearl or diamante pins slotted into it would be the perfect hair style.

Re-create Sandra's look by wearing the Modern Heirloom Bracelet, £130 or the Modern Heirloom Cuff, £150 for a bigger accessory:

Staying on trend this season, why not go for a ballet-inspired nude/pale pink dress like Halle Berry.  Halle wore a nude and crystal encrusted Marchesa corest gown with organza and silk tulle ruffles.  Create a statement with a dress like this and accessories with a pair of ballet pink crystal drop earrings and a matching cuff bracelet.

Create Halle's look with the New Rose Cluster Earrings, £85.

The Designer Wedding Show 11th-13th February

We are very excited to be exhibiting at the Designer Wedding Show again this year for the fourth time. The show starts next Friday 11th February, Battersea Park, London.  We are looking forward to another three days of champagne, designer catwalk shows and wall-to-wall wedding glamour!

The show is all about you, indulging in your natural sense of style and finding every exquisite detail to make your wedding day blissful.

 

We love the atmosphere at the Designer Wedding Show, very relaxed and glamorous, the best thing is you can enjoy a glass of champagne whilst browsing and watching the wonderful catwalk show.  

The show is a must-visit for all brides and is a fantastic opportunity to see our full collection and meet the team in the flesh.

 

 

 

 

Free Mini Hair Trial:

This year we will be giving FREE mini hair trials.  If you are unsure how you are going to wear your hair on the big day, or what accessories to choose, book a Free Mini Wedding Hair Trial with the wonderful Alexis Daly.

The trial takes 15 minutes and will help you decide what you do and don't want for the big day.  To book a slot call 08445 616 862 (spaces are limited so call early to avoid disappointment) or come to the stand for a chat.

 

 

 

 

New Collection:

As well as free hair trials we will also be launching a brand NEW collection at the show, come along to the stand to see the collection....but if you can't wait here is a sneaky peak!

 

 
 

We look forward to seeing you there!  Stand 55. 

Bride of the Month: Emma

The lovely Emma who writes for her sisters blog Vintage Twee is our February Bride of The Month. Emma got in touch with us before her wedding to discuss her jewellery options.

Emma had already chosen a simple vintage style gown which had some crystal detailing, she wanted to find some jewellery which would complement her dress and her bridal style.  How beautiful are all of the dresses!!

(image credited to helenbaly.co.uk)

 

(image credited to helenbaly.co.uk)

Emma chose the beautiful pearl and diamante Modern Heirloom Bracelet and Fern Drop Earrings  which were simple but added glow and glamour to Emma's wedding day look.

(image credited to helenbaly.co.uk)

We then designed a bespoke necklace to match the other accessories which would look beautiful with her halterneck dress.  We decided on a simple pearl and diamante drop necklace and as you can see it looked stunning:

(image credited to helenbaly.co.uk)

We think you will all agree Emma's jewellery worked so well and the pearls made her shine.

(image credited to helenbaly.co.uk)
 
" My beautiful jewellery made by Yarwood-White really complimented my simple, vintage style gown. The glittering crystals matched the detailing on my dress whilst the pearls added a touch of glamour and decadence. I asked Yarwood-White to possibly make me a necklace which would sit perfectly next to a halterneck dress and they were all too happy to help, creating a matching necklace for the earrings and bracelet. I now own a stunning bracelet, necklace and earrings which will hopefully become family heirlooms! Thank you for everything. "

(image credited to helenbaly.co.uk)

Thank you for sharing your wedding with us, best of luck for the future and thank you to your wonderful photographer Helen Baly for the images.

 

Bride of the Month: Laura

Laura was a very lucky bride, her family bought her Yarwood-White jewellery for her to wear on her wedding day.

She wore the Modern Heirloom Baguette Necklace which complimented her pearl and diamante detailed dress perfectly.

She also wore the Modern Heirloom Drop Earrings which are a perfect simple accessory to match both the dress and the Modern Heirloom Baguette Necklace.

Laura was also bought the Modern Heirloom Brooch, she chose to pin this to her bouquet and we think you will agree it was the perfect choice.

"The jewellery matched perfectly with the theme of our wedding and also with my dress, I had so many people comment on how beautiful and sparkly the necklace was.  They really were true wedding day pieces" Laura.

To match Laura's Pearl theme she treated her bridesmaids to the Mirage Drop Earrings in Crystal Pearl.

"Thank you so much, I really can not speak highly enough of Yarwood-White."

Thank you to Laura for sharing her wedding day with us.

Sneaky Peek into 2011...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We are very much looking forward to 2011, we have a lot of exciting things in the pipeline!

After moving to our exciting new studio at The Medicine Garden, Cobham, a new website and new collections, 2011 is set to be bigger and better. 

Here are a sneaky few pictures of protype jewellery items for new 2011 collections:

This is our inspiring mood board with subtle colours, tones and textures.

This is a necklace prototype we are working on, silver and pewter colours.

Below are a few earrings we are also working on.

Keep checking back for more news and collections.

Happy New Year from all of the team at Yarwood-White!

Clare Yarwood-White on Wedding TV

 This interview was recorded for WeddingTV, and hopefully you will find the tips for choosing your wedding accessories useful.

 

Your Invitation to a Designer Wedding Accessory Evening

Luella's Boudoir is hosting an exclusive designer evening with shoe designer Freya Rose, Alexis Daly, hair and make-up artist and of course lots of lovely jewels from Yarwood-White.

 

You are welcome to join us at the boutique for an evening where you can meet the designers face to face on Wednesday 18 August, 5.30pm until 8.00pm.

 

Please do phone Luella's Boudoir on 0208 879 7744 to reserve your place for this glamorous evening!