Jeweled Ties For The Groom And Groomsmen

Jeweled Ties For The Groom and the Groomsmen from Stamatina Couture are the most exciting way to coordinate the men into the wedding fashion trends this year.

Fashion Designer, Stamatina Vassilaras, of Stamatina Couture custom makes and designs chic and sophisticated fashions for men and women that range from custom couture gowns and dresses for women to couture jeweled ties for men.

She also offers matching cummerbunds and sashes for the bridesmaids.

The Stamatina Couture Jeweled Tie collection creates a fashion statement for men that complements any Tuxedo or Formal Attire.

Stamatina Couture Jeweled Ties are made from pure silk then embellished with a Swarovski crystal design. Styles range from a single crystal embellishment to intricate patterns. Custom sizes, colors and styles are available.

This is a perfect way for the wedding party to stand out as they lead the way to the bride's entrance. Matching sashes are available in custom colors and sizes to accent any Bridesmaid dress.

Stamatina Couture's fashion collection is inspired mainly by Ancient Greece influences. Truly believing that every man is a God and every woman is a Goddess, Stamatina Couture Jeweled Ties and Sashes pay tribute to the expression of individual style and glamor.

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Bridesmaids Gift of Love Jewelry

Love is in the air and everywhere with these everlasting tokens of appreciation to bestow upon your Maid of Honor, Flower Girl and Bridesmaids.

Available through Thomas Laine, the Sydney Evan Jewelry Collection comes in 14K Yellow Gold embedded with sparkling Pave Diamonds. On the necklace, the inscription 'love' measures approximately 1 1/4 inches across and is supported by a 16 inch chain. Available as a necklace, earrings and ring.

Designer Rosanne Karmes launched the Sydney Evan collection in 2001 with the perfect balance of edge and elegance, offering a mix of luxury and wear-ability. Hip ... chic ... and timeless.

The Sydney Evan Jewelry Collection from Thomas Laine.

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DIY Wedding: Bridesmaids Gift Tutorials

Hey beautiful!  This post was intended for my DIY Wedding series-- but I just realized that really all of these tutorials are a perfect way to express your appreciation for all of the amazing ladies in your life!  AND are perfect DIY gifts for bridesmaids too :)  xo, Ashley  

Silk-Flower Hair Bands Tutorial via Martha Stewart

DIY Bridesmaid Gift Spruce Up Tutorial by Ellie Snow via Design*Sponge

DIY Boutique Soap Gift Tutorial via Ruffled

Raspberry Jam {Tutorial + Printable Labels} via Jones Design Company

Recipe Box via Martha Stewart

DIY: Delicious Scrub Tutorial via Deliciously Organized

DIY Ombre Mug Tutorial via Christine & Co

Tiffany Notes Jewelry Collection Inscribed By Deborah Nadel Design

Luxurious Wedding Calligrapher and Invitation Designer, Deborah Nadel of Deborah Nadel Design was asked by Tiffany & Co. to design the calligraphy inscriptions for their Tiffany Notes Jewelry Collection.

The Tiffany Notes Jewelry Collection is inscribed with sentimental words of love. Deborah Nadel's elegant script adorns their rings, charms and bracelets from the collection making them perfect bridesmaid and attendant gifts.

Deborah Nadel Design. customized calligraphy styles run the gamut from ornate to delicate scripts. Along with couture wedding invitations she offers custom monograms, ceremony booklets, menus, table signs and calligraphy for envelope addressing and place cards. A Deborah Nadel wedding invitation can be classic or extravagant. Her invitation designs are created using a wide spectrum of specialty papers and embellishments. Her printing methods include letterpress and engraving.

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The Perfect Modest Bridesmaid Dress: Ideas for modest and long-sleeve

If I had to choose one wedding item where I lost the most sleep, it would have to be finding the perfect bridesmaid dresses for my bridesmaids.  I wanted something modest and classic with a slight edge, something my bridesmaids could wear again as an evening dress...and I wanted the price to be inexpensive.  Such criteria was nearly impossible to find, and I went down a few paths before making the final choice.  If you are also struggling to find modest bridesmaids gowns that are inexpensive yet fashionable, check out these options:

• Dressy Undershirt:  This is the most flexible option and possibly the least costly to transform a not-so-modest bridesmaid dress into a modest one.  But it only works if the fabric of the dressy undershirt is sleek enough to blend in with the bridesmaid dress and serve as long-sleeves:
• Kiki Riki (~$17):  The "Kiki Riki" is a  brand that has become widely known among the Orthodox Jewish world as the undershirt of choice for making a dress more modest.  The 80% cotton / 10% spandex fabric blend along with being only ~$17 / shirt makes this a popular option for transforming practically any non-modest bridesmaid dress into the perfect one.  The catch is trying to track down stores that sell Kiki Riki's, which mainly seem to be in the heart of Orthodox communities or sold online by small businesses.  

• Designer Loft (~$100):  Designer Loft sells a satin shirt that would be worn underneath the dress to provide coverage of chest and arms (comes in black, white, and tan).  Just ask them about it.
• Customized Chinese Gowns:  As I noted in a previous blog, customized Chinese gowns offer a wide variety of long-sleeve gowns along with an exotic flair.  Just be careful about the slits on the side of the dress which may require added stitching.
• Good Orient:  Good Orient's website offers up some fun Chinese gowns that have sleeves.  On the one hand, traditional Chinese gowns can allow for a little mystery that ensures some modesty in the cut and style of the gown.  On the other hand, the mystery can also be risque with the long slits down the side of the legs.  So, keep in mind that the slits should be sown up to keep it modest.  Should you choose this exotic option for bridesmaid dresses, I recommend ordering one dress as a test before ordering several of them to ensure your satisfaction.  Below is a silk cheongsam with mandarin collar and medium sleeves that can be customized by size, color and material, and only costs a mere $94.74.  
 

• Matching Jacket, Bolero or Blazer: I found these examples on Dillard's website:

• Department Store Websites:  Dillard's, Macy's, Bloomingdale's; or try TJ Formal
• Search under" Mother-of-the-Bride" dresses:  Not all Mother-of-the-Bride dresses are matronly, and you may even find "Bridesmaid" dresses at these department stores with longsleeves.  

Left:  "JS Collections Lace & Crepe Gown" ($220); Right:  "Landa Modest Bridesmaid Dress A008" ($158)

• The Wrap:   This may not be realistic for dancing unless it is pinned down properly. However, it a great as a last minute solution for brides pressed with time.  Below is an example of how wrapping material around your shoulders and arms and tying loosely in the back can transform a dress into a modest and romantic look for your bridesmaids.  

• Customized Modest Gown:  Find a fabric store or designer and choose a color / fabric and dress style for your bridesmaids to have tailored.  While this can be costly, there is room for negotiating a set price per dress if you have several bridesmaids.  I ended up choosing a reputable designer in Staten Island known for designing Orthodox Jewish modest bridesmaids gowns and paid $163 / dress.  When I saw a strappy dress that I liked in her store and imagined a more modest version of it, the designer was flexible and said she could use a similar design as the strappy dress and add sleeves. 

Questions on choosing your bridesmaid dress?  Feel free to email me.

Rent Diamond Jewelry For Your Wedding

ADORN offers diamond jewelry for rent that will make you feel like a princess on your wedding. Image yourself in a Diamond Necklace to balance the silhouette of your gown. Diamond Earrings to draw attention to the chiseled features of your face. And a Diamond Bracelet to accent your wrist as your handsome groom places the beloved wedding band on your finger.
Celebrities covet the jewels they wear on the Red Carpet. On your wedding day your guests will covet your diamond jewels from ADORN when you walk down your own Red Carpet.
ADORN makes it all so easy and affordable. Bridal jewelry for rent is their specialty. Making you look oh so glam is their mission.
ADORN also offers Mother of the Bride and Bridesmaid jewelry for rent too!

Bridal Waist Wreathe By OSSAI COUTURE Is Acclaimed By Luxurious Wedding As A Must Have Bridal Adornment

From her atelier in San Francisco, Zalikha Safdari of OSSAI COUTURE displays a remarkable talent for all things beautiful and dramatic. The OSSAI COUTURE bridal sashes are so stunning that Luxurious Wedding has acclaimed them as the 'must have' bridal adornment for this year and anointed them the Luxurious Wedding Bridal Waist Wreathe.
Your wedding gown will never be duplicated when you encircle your waist with a custom Bridal Waist Wreathe designed just for you. Imagine how dramatic a Bridal Waist Wreathe would look as an accent for your bridesmaids. A simply classic bridesmaids dress encircled with a show stopping Bridal Waist Wreathe. Simply Magnificent.
OSSAI COUTURE makes you crave to personalize everything for our wedding. The Bridal Waist Wreathe can even become your wedding theme. Use the same jeweled elements on your embellished wedding invitations as a hint of what is to come. Every thing from OSSAI COUTURE is exciting and extraordinaire.
Choose from the OSSAI COUTURE existing collection of couture wedding invitation designs and their Bridal Waist Wreathe collection or have OSSAI COUTURE take your vision to the nth degree. Luxurious Wedding encourages you to go beyond all boundaries. Be Exciting. Be Exquisite. Be Evocative. Be Envied. Be Anything But Ordinary!

Eco Bridal Chic Hair Accents From Christina Garcia Bridal Accessories

Christina Garcia Bridal Accessories pays tribute to Green Eco Bridal Chic with luxurious wedding hair accents made from Pineapple fabric.Pineapple is oh so sweet and so are these wedding hair accents made from Pineapple. Pineapple fabric molds perfectly to create the Christina Garcia Green Collection of flower combs, pins and headbands. Each piece is named in honor of an endangered plant. A purchase will plant a tree at the Atlantic Forest, one of the most endangered forests in the world.

Create a work of art in your hair. Add one dramatic accent or a cluster of petite florettes. Whatever your style, Christina Garcia has the perfect barettes, pins, brooches, or the hair art sets.

All Christina Garcia Bridal Accessories are available for purchase through Luxurious Wedding.

Couture Bridal Necklace & Chandelier Earrings Are Beautiful Brilliant & Bespoke

Don't let the chandelier be the only thing that lights up the room on your wedding day.
This luxurious bridal necklace from Tejani Bridal Jewelry will assure that all eyes will be on you. It is designed to drape magnificantly along your neckline in 18k gold plated Kundan. The price point of 229USD for this Tejani crystal drop bib necklace is an affordable luxury yielding high visual impact. The coordinating 18k gold plated Kundan chandelier earrings with crystal drops measuring 3.5” in length. 89USD

Tejani offers custom fitting for all their luxurious and couture bridal jewelry. Because Tejani only designs luxury bridal jewelry, their styles are designed to balance out the proportion of your wedding gown.

Tejani Bridal Jewelry is available only online, by appointment at their New York Showroom and at select Trunk Shows in your city. Here are their upcoming shows that you certainly do not want to miss:

2/19 Atlanta Geisha House Atlantan Magazine
2/21 Long Island Oheka Castle
2/27 Chicago Peninsula Hotel
2/28 Chicago Peninsula Hotel
3/1 Chicago Peninsula Hotel
3/21 Dallas Blush Couture

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A Luxurious Wedding Handbag Sparkles With Swarovski Crystals

All handbag obsessed brides will simply adore the Anthony David® evening bag collection.

Their wedding purse collection is our choice for you to carry on your wedding day. As the years go by, it will become a family heirloom and the treasured accessory that you will use for every special occasion.

These elegant wedding handbags begin with a solid metal frame that is fully covered with Swarovski crystals. One by one the crystals are set in place by a skilled artisan. All of their bridal handbag designs are a beautiful work of art.

Wear it over your shoulder or detach the shoulder chain and it is simply divine as a clutch handbag. It is fully lined in genuine leather with a push button snap top closure and decorative trim. Spare crystals are included. A padded safety storage pouch is included for protection. Approximate Measurements: 4 1/2" wide by 2 3/4" tall and 1 1/4" deep. Available with gold accents too.

View the Anthony David® Evening Bag collection and pick our something for you, your mother and your bridesmaids.

Bridal Gown by Atelier Aimee.

Couture Bridal Jewelry Collection Launches An Exclusive Service For New York Area Brides

Luxurious Wedding is a huge fan of Tejani Bridal Jewelry. We love the designs, we love the craftsmanship and we love the attention they give to their clients. Tejani is a service oriented company, where the bride and her wedding party are their top priority.

Tejani offers white glove service befitting a princess. Every piece in their collection of bridal necklaces, earrings and bracelets can be custom sized to fit perfectly. They can be made with custom colored stones to match your bridesmaids dresses. Even the Mother of the Bride can find perfect accessories.

Now in the New York City area, Tejani Bridal Jewelry is stepping out to make choosing your wedding jewelry accessories a breeze. They will meet with you at your bridal gown appointment so that you can try on your pre-selected pieces. What could be better than that! How many times have you thought something would be perfect only to be disappointed? As you primp and marvel at how gorgeous you look in your gown and matching accessories, they will be keeping a close eye on how the jewelry fits. If the necklace is too short or long, they will custom fit it to be sure it is right size for you.

Please don't forget about your bridesmaids. What a perfect gift for them and a treat. Invite Tejani to your bridesmaids' fitting and make your wedding party feel appreciated. And for those brides outside of the tri-state area, don't feel left out. Talk to them about some creative ways that they can bring the Tejani Bridal Jewelry collection to you too.

And the charge for this extra service? Complimentary. This is why Luxurious Wedding loves Tejani. There is nothing more calming than a lot of pampering. Now go take a look at the Tejani Bridal Jewelry Collection and book your appointment before everyone else finds out about this great service.

Romantic Wedding Parasols For Any Summer Or Beach Wedding

These Romantic Wedding Parasols are absolutely necessary for any beach or summer wedding. We call them 'Shades of Love'! They are charming and useful for shading your guests from harmful rays and the glare of the sun. They are available in a huge array of colors and are made from delicate yet strong rice paper with matching paper covered finials and supported by a carved wooden handle. The rice paper parasol is also eco-friendly for a Green Wedding.

Display the Parasols in several large baskets or urns at the entry to your ceremony area. Place a Parasol on each chair with the wedding program attached. They can also be used as a wedding favor.

Your Wedding Calligrapher can decorate it with 'Love' or a monogram. Each of your bridesmaids could carry one with different wording ... Love Adore Cherish. It makes a great image for a phenomenal Wedding Photojournalist to capture! You could even attach a mini booklet that chronicles your love story for your guests to read.
Order these romantic Wedding Parasols in colors to match your summer wedding theme.

Couture Wedding Tiaras & Hair Combs Make A Resplendent Crown of Glory

Sterling silver lace, filigree flowers, Swarovski crystals, rhinestones, beads and pearls come together in an explosion of elegance.

Shimmer and Shine. Regal and Remarkable. These beautiful wedding tiaras, combs and hair pins are resplendent in their details. They are overwhelming in their claim to stardom, but not over the top. Handmade by such designers as Christina Garcia Portofino and Erin Cole. Simply lovely. Matching and complimentary necklaces available too. We invite you to view the complete Couture Wedding Tiara and Comb collection. Imagine the possibilities that await you.

Gourmet Chocolate Dressed In Bridesmaids Gowns Are Completely Irresistible

Simply irrestible! These gourmet chocolate body forms are delightful, unexpected and lovely to look at. Standing 9 inches tall, they capture the festive essence of any event leading up to your wedding. They are harbored in a white gift box and can be sent to each bridesmaid with the request: "Will you be my Maid Of Honor"? or "Will you be my Bridesmaid"? Imagine receiving this elegant and decadent gourmet chocolate gift asking them to be part of the most important day of your life. Each bridesmaid's dress is made of tissue and comes in a variety of colors with coordinating tulle and a satin sash tied in a bow to enhance the waist. The matching bodice and neck is adorned with edible sprinkles. A selection of different styles awaits you and if you don't see what you like, they can customize something for you. We like the idea of using them for your bridal shower as a placecard and a gift. They are so irresistible, we leave it up to you to find a creative way to use them. View the entire collection of Gourmet Chocolate Gowns.

A Monogrammed Hankie To Dry Tears of Joy

"You're so pretty, I could just cry!" And cry they will when you walk down the aisle. Why not present all your beloved family members with a Monogrammed Hankie with their initial on it to dry away those tears of joy. They will marvel at your attention to detail and your thoughtfulness. These Hankies come in their own precious pouch and are made of 100% cotton. The blue scalloped trim fits into the 'something blue' tradition. The Embroidered Monogrammed Organza Pouch can be attached to their chair to designate seat assignment and later can be used to hold trinkets. View more great wedding accesory and favor ideas.

Wedding Flower Preservation - A Modern Twist

We absolutely went crazy for this idea. We were jumping up and down with excitement when we saw the talented artist who makes original artwork created from and inspired by your wedding flowers. What an insanely creative idea. These are huge and impressive paintings. Something you can live with and cherish for the rest of your life. Make one up for your mother from the centerpiece. Make one up for each bridesmaid from their bouquet. And, of course, make a few up for you to put in your home and office. Wedding flower preservation now makes complete sense.

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A Bridal Purse For The Diva In You

A fabulous bridal purse that will make you reel with delight and will bring out the Diva in you. Lusciously draped in ostrich feathers and lovingly embellished with Swarovski crystals and Japanese pearls...the ooh's and aah's will keep on coming every time you wear it. A timeless accessory. The frame can be ordered to suit your taste in a sparkling silver setting, bright gold or antique gold. Measures approximately 5" high and 7" wide. The crystal and pearl strap measures 17". View the entire bridal purse collection.

Attendant Gifts by Movado

When it comes to timepieces, Movado has garnered more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and innovation in watch design. Movado means always in motion. Defined by a single dot at 12 representing the sun at high noon, the Museum Watch dial is regarded as an icon of Modernism. In 1960, the Movado watch was entered into the permanent collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art. We think there would be nothing better than a special Movado gift for the members of your wedding party. This free floating Movado hanging clock is modern and sleek and sports the classic black Movado dial. It is ultra special and can be engraved to commemorate your wedding.

Unique Bridesmaids Gifts & Wedding Favors

Think out of the box for your wedding favors. Create a way to say 'thank you' that will be a lasting memory of your wonderful wedding. This romantic musical water globe from the San Francisco Music Box Company is a collectible to be cherished. Their Rose Carousel Water Globe has a delicate bouquet of roses surrounding a loving heart. Your guests will be amazed and delighted. These musical keepsakes feature timeless and enchanting themes including destination wedding ideas. See other ideas for very special Bridesmaids Gifts and Wedding Favors.