The Perfect Accessories for Red Heads

For natural redheads sometimes choosing colours to complement your complexion, skin tone and beautiful hair can be tough.

Here are my tips for the perect colours for your wedding accessories:

Choose warm tone pearls - we love Swarovski crystal peach pearl 001 300
 or Peach/Pink Freshwater pearls, these really enhance you natural beauty.

avoid whites that may wash you out.

Crystals look great too.

If you have any questions email me Jenni.Scott@BespokenFor.co.uk

Modern Fairytale - Style your wedding Inspired by Kate & William

Kate & Wills 29/04/11 by Jennifer Bush featuring victorian jewelry

Temperley London wedding ball gown, $8,995

Giuseppe Zanotti wedding shoes, $595

Temperley London wedding hat, 245 GBP

We loved the Royal Wedding,  I particularly loved the down to earth feel and natural modest elements.


Kate wore a stunning dress by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, with lace detailing, a V neck and satin train with embroidered detail.


Her bouquet was British with lily of the valley and the maple trees lining Westminster Abbey really added a natural feel to what is such a magnificent venue for your wedding. The ivory and green colour scheme worked so well with all the grandeur of the Royal decor & spleandor.


Kate also borrowed a tiara from the Queen, well who wouldn't and as I predicted tiaras are still hot trends for brides on their big day, the diamond style tiara graduated to a point and was approximately 3-4cm tall & wore her hair half up. the look was complemented by diamond drop style earrings.


Wearing a veil to fingertip length was also a wonderful style choice for the Duchess of Cambridge and it echoed the scalloping lace edge of her very modest gown.


The whole day had vintage style, that echoed the glamour and style of the 40's & 50's, our favorite touch was as the couple drove off in the convertible Aston Martin with personalised plates & balloons.


Whilst the Royal Wedding had a budget that all of us could only dream of the style was simple, natural and one which brides and grooms can achieve for their own day.


For more help with styling your day visit www.Bespokenfor.co.uk now.

Jenni Bush-Designer - Bespoken For

Wedding Wishes for Kate & William 29/04/2011

We can't contain our excitement for the Royal Wedding! & wish the happy couple all the best for the future.
Our Flags are Flying as are all Great British Business, heres to a wonderful Royal Wedding.

How to get the Best Bridal Accessories -Choose a Supplier or Make your Own

So often brides and people are under the illusion that they can make a tiara easily or cheaper, well yes it is possible to buy the beads and supplies at a cheaper price, but once you have them then you need to consider.

Do you have the tools to finish the job?
Have you experience in making such pieces?
Do you know the tricks of the trade to get a professional finish?
Have you the knowledge and training, have you read the books taken the course and know all the techniques?
Do you know which beads are the best for the tiara you want?
Do you know where to source quality materials and beads?
Do you know which wires to use?
Do you know which tools you will need?
Do you have the time to make a tiara, can be hours of work?
Do you have the patience to do all the fiddly pieces?

If the answer is yes to all of these questions, then you probably could make your own tiara,

But if you answer no, then I would suggest that you hire a professional.

You pay more because:
They are experienced,
They know the best materials and components and can source them especially for you.
They have an established business with overheads
They have to earn a living.
They are able to make your jewellery quickly and stress free,
You get your items packaged perfectly
You get a guarantee for your items.
They can provide you with expertise and service that will exceed expectations.

You really do get what you pay for, your wedding jewellery should be an investment. 


How to find the right Accessory Company

1. Look for testimonials, recommendations and real brides, you want more than one!

2. Can you see samples of their work, are the photographs clear and professional?

3. Can you get advice and help easily?

4. What is their return policy if your items aren't perfect?

5. Are they reputable? Can you visit them? can you see them in national press, are they on facebook? twitter? blog? YouTube? can you contact brides on forums to get recommendations? when ordering online it is essential they are trustworthy, make sure the company you choose is one you can trust to deliver.

Jewellery Consultations in Our Dovercourt Studio

Situated close to the stunning beach & Dovercourt town centre is the bespoken for studio.
Our studio is at Jenni's home address and visits are by appointment only.

By choosing to visit us you can ensure that you get the personal service and unique insight into our work and what we do.  We are able to offer out of hours appointments to suit you.

If you would like to book an appointment please call 01255 257382 or email Info@Bespokenfor.co.uk 

The Symbolism of Engagement Rings

 The consensus of opinion is that the engagement ring idea was first developed by the Romans and the Greeks around two and a half thousand years ago. The Roman versions were described as ‘betrothal’ rings and were often made from iron to symbolise the permanence of this betrothal. One of the traditional ideas was that the ring would resemble a key or have a key symbol within it. This symbolised a key to unlock the heart of the groom and also unlocking a new life for the bride to be!

A few years later in 860 A.D., Pope Nicholas the First decreed that a gold ring was to be the official symbol of a couple’s decision to marry. Gold was chosen to signify the financial sacrifice that the groom would make but I am sure that the durability and desirable colour were other reasons.

Gems soon started to appear in engagement rings and in the 15^th century it became a tradition to have a diamond. Royal families were setting the trend with stone set engagement rings and other precious stones made there way onto the rings. Symbolically ruby stood for love, emerald for home and diamonds for fidelity and the strength of the relationship.

As with the materials being stooped in symbolism, the choice of finger was not just purely random. A vein in the ring finger, vena amoris, was believed to lead directly into the heart. With the heart being the symbolism for love, this finger was a suitable choice.

Speeding into the 20^th century, with the help of excellent marketing from DeBeers, the engagement ring has become an almost essential purchase for any couple in a serious relationship. Whereas some may not be a happy about the effectiveness of DeBeers marketing, especially the idea that the ring should cost 3 months salary, you cannot argue that the engagement ring has become a symbolic, desirable and important article of modern times.

Royal Wedding Fever

Whether you say I do or I don't to the Royal Wedding Kate and William will be walking down the aisle at the beautiful Westminster Abbey this Friday, it will be the and wedding of the year!

We can't wait to join in the party so we have made a special little set of earrings to commemorate the day and these one off designs are finished in Swarovski crystal and 14ct Gold Filled.

They are up for grabs for all those who like us on facebook, enter now here www.facebook.com/bespokenfor

What Customers Really Say about Me & Bespoken For - A message from Karen Smith

Karen - One of our bespoke customers

I found Jenni through a Google Images search, looking for Tiara's - I had tried Bridal shops but they were Over the top in everyway especially price, I searched the internet and could find nothing at a sensible price or indeed that I liked, I wanted something that sparkled and caught the eye, that wasn't too "in your face" so to speak - partly as all the ones I had seen were not anything special as they were all "would dos" not WOW or that's perfect.  Then I came across Jenni, and BeSpoken For.  Initially I must admit being very cautious but Jenni soon put me at ease.  Through many e-mails I did my best to describe the dress and what I was looking for, then came Jenni's sketches to see what I liked, she is fantastic at interpreting the somewhat confused descriptions I gave her to come up with ideas, then I e-mailed back to say which ones I liked and didn't or in my case after the second set of sketches I actually photo-shopped 2 of her sketches into one and sent it back - was easier than describing it, Jenni was amazing, the sketch came back and it was perfect and that was just the sketch!!  She then sent me photos of the beads and bits to be used in the Tiara and then a few days later a sample card arrived, just in time to co-inside with a visit to the Bridal Showroom.  When we saw the sample card and sketch with the wedding dress we got a shock - parts of the dress that I honestly didn't remember and some I hadn't seen at all - were reflected in the dress!!!  The shape of the navette diamante was the same as was featured in a jewel encrustation on my dress, the flower bit I discovered looked well with my dress but then I found that on my dress there were real sparkly flowers attached something I hadn't seen before - wearing it you miss bits so take a look at your dress hanging up so the bodice is eye level and my goodness do you see the detail then and the sketch was perfect with my dress, all thanks to Jenni's skill and interpretation of my somewhat muddled information!!!!  Jenni is fantastic at all she does her dedication, skill and communication are second to none but apart from that she is a wonderful person who is genuine and caring and she wants nothing more than to make it perfect for you and she goes that extra mile to make sure it is - choosing Jenni to do my Tiara and 2 Bridesmaids grips was the best decision I made, and I would recommend her to anyone.  Tell her as much as you can even if you think its irrelevant the more you tell her the more she can see what's in you and figure out what you are looking for - and all this by e-mail without meeting her client - now THAT is pretty spectacular!!!  But the best is still to come, an e-mail landed in my inbox with a pdf portfolio and my jaw dropped - contained in that e-mail was images of my finished pieces the presentation was stunning never mind the tiara and hair grips - they were breathtaking.  I forwarded the e-mail to my mum, my bridesmaids and to the Bridal Showroom, the girls in the Bridal Showroom replied immediately and were stunned - I got a phone call from them saying that they were so stunned by the tiara they had printed it out and taken it upstairs to the Sample of my dress and they could not believe how perfect a match it was, especially as Jenni had never seen the dress or any part of it, she had designed it only from our e-mails.  When it arrived it was breathtaking I loved it instantly, though couldn't figure out how it went on so took it to my hairdresser who figured it out, but it didn't sit quite right, Jenni was amazing and more concerned with getting it right and perfect so I returned it to her for alteration - how many people would do that for you, not many.

Jenni is one in a million, as a person, in business and in her eye for detail and design, the way she can interpret your descriptions by e-mail and then design something completely unique and to your budget, talking to Jenni is like talking to your sister or your bridesmaid, she wants the best for you and goes all out to get it too.  Have no hesitation in choosing Jenni to design your Bridal Accessories, she does it all - even necklaces and earrings all matching - she did do a few sketches for me but my Bridesmaids over ruled me - not because of Jenni they loved her designs but because they both had something that could wear that was special to them and they knew it would save me a little money too, but the sketches Jenni did were fantastic and even though we decided not to go with them Jenni didn't mind at all.

The service you receive from Jenni is far beyond what you would receive from anyone else, I would recommend her to anyone.....even the soon to be bride Kate Middleton.....THAT is how good Jenni is.  One in a Million.

How to Make A Bespoke Tiara

If you are brave enough to attempt to make your own tiara here's how to do it.

First of all you are going to gather all the supplies. You will need:

1. Round Nose Pliers, preferably with fine tips to get into the tight spots.
2. Snipe Nose Pliers, again the finer the better,  I love the ones by beadsmith or lindstrom.
3. Wire cutters, preferably fine jewellery or electrical cutters that have a flush cut, don't go for cheap ones, they don't cut very well at all and don't use the ones you can buy at the DIY shop they just are too bulky.
4. 1-1.5mm thick wire to make the band or a manufactured band (these can pinch so we prefer to make ours)
5. .40mm wire to do the detail, not too thick as won't work easily or too thin as it may snap and break
6. Selection of beads to put on the tiara.  We like to use Swarovski, you pay a bit more but the cut is brilliant so your tiara dazzles, freshwater pearls are lovely as are seed beads.  You can purchase cheaper czech cut glass beads, but they are not as sharp and don't have the dazzle of swarovski.  Don't use acrylic or plastic as these will look cheap, the tiara will also feel light and won't make you feel as special as you deserve.
7. Ribbon to wrap the band.
8. Glue to secure beads and ribbons
9. Good light to work under, 
10. a suitable space at a desk or table, you can also purchase bead boards which are handy.  On your lap or sofa is not ideal.

Ok so now you have all your equiptment together the next step is to design your tiara.  Don't copy a designers work it isn't ethical you need to think about exactly what you want from your tiara.  Do you want sprays, do you want it to be encrusted with beads and diamante? do you want it to be tall or short?  Sketch your ideas. have a look for inspiration in magazines, nature, from shapes and forms of things you love.

Once you have a design your are ready to begin making it.
The design you choose will influence the techinques you need to bring it to life,  Many tiaras are simply beads on long wire stems twisted.  Others are intricately woven, some are threaded together to form shapes and leaves and flowers.

To begin to make tiaras it can be a fiddley trial and error process. If you would like to know more about how we make our tiaras, please leave your comments and questions below.

4 Tips to Avoid Accessory Disappointment.

Dealing with brides on a daily basis I often find that they leave choosing their jewellery and accessories till last minute.  Whilst this is fine if you plan to buy off the peg ready made pieces, if you are wanting something special then leaving it till last minute is really not an option, as bespoke jewellery takes time. 

Choosing your wedding accessories is almost as important as choosing your dress, the wrong accessories can make your very expensive and stunning gown look cheap and spoil your day, whereas getting they right key pieces can really make you look a million dollars.

Here are our tips for avoiding disappointment:

1. Start looking for accessories as soon as you have bought your dress. Note the dresses detailing, colour, neckline & finish. To find out what would work best you can download my free book "the modern brides Jewellery guide" which explains how to choose jewellery.
2. Decide what accessories you would like to wear, and what you need to buy
3. Enquire about your jewellery at least 6 months in advance if you can (4 weeks before the wedding minimum) the earliest you can book and begin the design process the better this gives time for adjustments and reworks if needed. It also means you can have your jewellery ready for your dress fittings and hair trials.
4. Set aside enough budget to invest in your jewellery, it is important and you are more likely to wear it again than you are your dress. You really do get what you pay for, if you want a cheap tiara, then there are a range of retailers on the high street selling mass produced plated pieces cheap, but if you want an heirloom, custom made unique piece, made from the best materials, by quality craftsmanship and designed by leading companies, that takes time and will cost money.

For more information on bespoke design service

Lace & Grace

Tips for accessorising Lace Dresses

We made this simple yet classic pearl & cubic zirconia necklace to match the brides tiara, and not overpower her stunning dress

We love the vintage vibe that lace has, it is so sophisticated. 
But all that detail can make it hard to accessorise with.

To make your lace dress look it's best. complement it with classic accessories.  Pearls and lace look stunning, particularly freshwater pearls. 

For you hair keep the look chic and elegant with a sleek updo.

Keep your shoes and bag simple too so they add style to look.
 

Royal Wedding Inspiration

Royal Wedding by Blujay_Walking~I'm Back!~ featuring strapless wedding dresses

Royal Wedding - Charles & Diana

Lady Di by ~Lotti~ featuring narrow shoes

Wedding in Mint

Wedding in Mint by Nina "Rain" Contest featuring green rings

From Paris with Love

Invitation To A Parisian Wedding by Paulette A featuring beaded dresses

Interior Inspiration - for New Look Studio

Sin título by dasy allen NO MORE TAGS featuring high heel shoes

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Wedding Dress Wishes

I always love to look at wedding dresses, your dress is such an important part of your big day, it is so essential to choose the right dress for you.

From personal experience I did not listen to this advice, I chose the first and only dress I tried with a "that'll do!" response, It didn't even do up as I had only given birth 6 weeks prior to this and hadn't even planned to visit any bridal boutiques, I just happened to be in one for a bridesmaids dress fitting!

Looking back now, whilst I loved my dress I wish I had taken time out to try, to plan and enjoy shopping for dresses.  It is an occasion for memories and to savour.  Who knows, I may still have chosen the wonderful Maggie Sottero gown still, but perhaps I would just have a few more memories.

Great Local Shops I love are Award Winning Abigail's Collection in Colchester and Grace & Lace in Ipswich and well perhaps I will have to visit a few more to enjoy my lack of dress shopping.

Feel free to post your suggestions for great bridal boutiques near you

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