The more frequent readers amongst you will know that I have a somewhat obsessive relationship with Etsy. Obsessive in the sense that I spend an embarrassing amount of hours trawling through the many pretty pages and resisting the urge to reach for the credit card!

The reason why I love Etsy so much is because you stumble across truly unique suppliers that are offering something a little bit different……………………….just like the beautiful bespoke bridal accessories collection from Lo Boheme.

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Flower Crown: Delicate new and vintage flowers and leaves from Japan and Germany adorn this lovely bridal crown. Perfect for the bohemian bride! Silk, tafetta, velvet, and organza petals in ivory, blush, pink, and white, champagne bleached peacock feathers wrapped attached to silk wrapped wire, ties in back for adjustable fit.

Far from the madding crowd of tradition, Lo Boheme specialises in one of a kind, custom made accessories for brides, bridesmaids, and special occasions and they are simply stunning.

Each piece has either been inspired by French Bohemianism of the early 1900′s (see the stunning flower crown above – so festival brides!); the Art Nouveau movement (frankie bridal halo below); or the Art Deco glamour of 1920′s Hollywood (beaded bridal headband below). Couple these past styles with owner and designer, Lauren (Lo) Christensen’s creative modern eye and you have some very different and very unique accessories – I want one!

Here’s some of our favourites from the headpiece collection – don’t you just love the Frankie Bridal Halo! Perfect for a festival bride with boho-chic style:

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Frankie bridal halo: Delicate rhinestones dangle from a silk wrapped halo accented with new and vintage velvet millinery leaves in off white and gold. Ties in the back for adjustable fit. Colors Available: Off white/gold

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Bridal feather headband: This is a gorgeous bridal headband made with so many gorgeous materials: Light gold braided rooster feathers, pale peach ostrich feathers, vintage silk gold leaves and 1950's velvet pink flowers from Japan. The subtle pops of colors in this piece make it so unique yet wearable on your wedding day, or perfect as a gift for your bridesmaids.

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Beaded bridal headband: This is a gorgeous headband made with glittering swarovski crystals. This piece is very versatile, wear lower across the forehead for bohemian glam or as a traditional headband to add a little extra sparkle to your look. Elastic closure at back for adjustable fit.

 

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Bridal hair flower: 5 inch wide flower made from light gold goose, ivory ostrich, and rooster feathers accented with rhinestone and pearl brooch. Attaches to the hair with a silver alligator clip for maximum hold and ease in styling.

 

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Beaded leaf clip: This is a gorgeous Grecian inspired head piece made with glittering beaded leaves. This piece is very versatile, wear lower across the forehead for bohemian glam clip into an updo for Grecian glamor. Attaches with silver alligator clips.

 

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Vintage Blue Headband: Gorgeous one of a kind bridal headband perfect for the vintage inspired bride. 1950's blue rhinestone encrusted necklace adorns a off white colored silk grosgrain ribbon and ivory Russian veiling for added texture. Ties in back for adjustable fit.

 

Photo by Marisa Holmes and Mike Larson Photography. Feather Headpiece: This design is made of goose feathers, ostrich, rooster, and stripped coque feathers, and a centerpiece made from the vintage costume jewelry of your choice. Attaches to the hair with a silver alligator clip for maximum hold and easy placement. Due to the vintage nature of these pieces you can be assured that your hair piece is one of a kind!

 

Photo by Katie Neal Photo. Bridal mini hat: This is a gorgeous handmade bridal mini hat with stunning rhinestone and crystal detail inspired by the grand parties of the prohibition era. Perfect for the vintage inspired bride or a fun, bold look for your reception! Attaches to the hair with 2 silver alligator clips for easy placement.

 

Lo Boheme’s collections are available to an international clientele via the Lo Boheme online shop as well as selective bridal boutiques worldwide.

For more information, please visit the Lo Boheme website or their Etsy shop.

Happy shopping guys!

Big Love

Festival Brides xx

Now I am a huge fan of a bargain and this my lovelies is definitely a post for the bargain bin!

Let me introduce you all to the fabulous, bank balance friendly, Kitty & Dulcie - a bridal gown company that specialises in Vintage Inspired Wedding Dresses retailing below £400. Yes £400!!!!

Now I know what you’re thinking………..£400 for a wedding dress – that can’t be right? There must be a catch somewhere? Either the quality isn’t very good or there’s hidden costs – but that is where you are wrong! Kitty & Dulcie pride themselves on the quality of their dresses and there is not a hidden cost in sight. They are just, quite simply a true British bargain!

And don’t you just love a bargain when it looks this good………………

Strictly London Collection

Launched by sister company Flo & Percy, Kitty & Dulcie has a strong belief that there’s no need to break the bank to look a million dollars on your wedding day and they’ve created a stunning range of gowns to prove it.

Bobbi Dazzler – £285

Tea-length, asymmetric, ivory satin and organza gown (inc. detachable brooch)

City Slicker – £385

Full length, appliquéd, ivory satin and tulle gown

Their selection of knee-length, tea-length and full-length vintage inspired wedding dresses has been made for fashion conscious females with a passion for retro glamour. They are designed for a bride who’s bang on trend but doesn’t believe in paying over the odds.

So if you have an eclectic fashion sense that sees you mixing high street buys with vintage pieces, and you want a fantastic quality a la mode bridal dress at affordable prices, then Kitty & Dulcie could just be the ticket.

Cockney Rebel – £385 

Full length, appliquéd, ivory satin and tulle gown

Dolly Rocker – £250

Knee length, beaded, full circle, ivory satin gown

Pearly Queen – £285

Knee length, sequin/beaded, ivory lace and full skirt tulle wedding

Kitty & Dulcie wedding dresses are sold exclusively online. Their easy to navigate online boutique includes stunning ‘get the look’ images shot by photographer Sarah-Louise Johnson, as well as still life front and back shots of their gowns with zoom-in feature. Everafter Video Productions have also captured the gorgeous wedding dresses in action so that brides-to-be can view how the dresses move at the click of a button (I love this feature!)

If you decide to purchase one of these bad boys you will receive your tissue wrapped gown, beautifully boxed with it’s own satin padded hanger. You’ll be able to try the dress on in the comfort of your own home without any pressure from a Sales Assistant and all at a fraction of the cost of a shop-bought dress.

So ladies, if you like what you see/read then I strongly recommend a visit to the Kitty & Dulcie website and grab yourself a bargain.

Website: www.kittyanddulcie.com 

Email: hello@kittyanddulcie.com

Blog: www.kittyanddulcie.blogspot.com 

Twitter: @kittyanddulcie

While you’re online, you might as well take a look at the stunning headpiece collection by Flo and Percy - here’s a closer look at the two pieces featured in The Strictly London Shoot – so pretty:

£185 – Temptation Headband

£220 – Wilderness Headband

Shoot Credits:

Photography: Sarah Louise Johnson assisted by Paris Walkett www.allisdream.com

Make-up: Katie Reedman www.slap.uk.com

Hair: Mariko Kinto Athertoncox www.athertoncox.co.uk

Videography: Designer Wedding Films by Ever After Video Productions www.everaftervideos.co.uk

Headpieces: Flo & Percy www.floandpercy.com

Models: Dite Anata & Camilla Pryor

How amazing is that Cockney Rebel dress!? In fact, how amazing is the whole Strictly London Collection Shoot! It makes me want to don on a wedding dress and do some bad ass poses by an old wooden door……….and on that note:

Happy Tuesday Guys!

Big Love

Festival Brides xx

We think a plait or braid is the perfect styling choice for your festival wedding hair!! Choose from a wrap around secured with a flower or a long messy style accesorised with ribbons and feathers for extra boho chic…

Here is some inspiration – just need to grow out our long bobs…………extensions maybe?

Suppliers involved on the shoot were as follows:

Photography: Kerrie Mitchell (www.kerriemitchell.co.uk)

Assistant Photographer: Lauren Baker (www.laurenbythesea.com/)

Dresses: Kitty & Dulcie (www.kittyanddulcie.com/)

Model: Chloe Ruffell (www.modelmayhem.com/1451516)

Hair: Cassandra Rizzuto (www.loveyourhaircassandra.com/)

Caravan: Hazy Days Caravan Hire (www.festivalcaravanhire.co.uk/)

Flowers: Lily and May Floral Design (www.lilyandmay.co.uk/)

Headpieces: Flo & Percy (www.floandpercy.com/)

Caravan site: Orchard Cottage, Kent

Thank you so much to Kerrie for submitting this gorgeous shoot and to all the suppliers involved. I absoultely LOVE the simple daisy chain headband – very festival brides!

Happy Monday Peeps!

Big Love

Festival Brides x

A few weeks ago, under our glamorous bird cage veil feature, we promised all you lovely free-spirited brides to be a post on some more STUNNING and oh so FESTIVAL CHIC hair adornment wedding inspiration.

We’re not talking traditional wedding veils or hair pieces (although there are some lovely ones available with a festival flare) – NO – we’re talking fashion forward headscarf’s and headbands that wouldn’t look out of place wrapped around a beautiful barnet at Glastonbury!

Brought to you by Australian based Couture and Bridal designer Johanna Johnson, these gorgeously cool headpieces infuse festival/boho style with art deco glamour all into one elegantly designed headband/scarf. I absolutely love them!

Wheat Headband

Wheat Headband - Delicate Swarovski claw set beaded `Wheat` design in `Ivory` stones. Fastened at back with bow in imported ivory tulle.

Susannah Headscarf

Exclusive `gold` hand beaded Parisian `Susannah` lace delicately hand sewn onto our exclusive imported `Stone` European tulle. To be fastened at back with bow

Winter Headscarf

Exclusive `metallic` hand beaded Parisian `Winter` lace delicately hand sewn onto exclusive `Ivory` heavy silk satin ties. To be fastened at back with bow

Each piece of the accessory range is delicately designed bead by bead by Johanna. They are then hand beaded in Swarovski crystals with signature vintage settings, and delicately finished with a range of tulle and silk fastenings. This tulle is mainly suited to ivory or white gowns but can also be styled with various gown colours such as Vintage, Steel, Champagne, Magnolia or Latte as the beading itself is the focus rather than the tulle backing.

I absolutely LOVE the headscarf below –  it showcases Johanna’s excellent balance between vintage art deco glamour (the pattern of the beads sewn onto a vintage ‘Juliet cap’ style headband) and boho-chic style – perfect for a free spirited festival bride.

Astral Headscarf

Exclusive hand beaded Swarovski `Astral` design. Hand beaded and finished onto imported `ivory` tulle. To be fastened at back of head by tying tulle into a gathered bow at nape of neck

Harlow Headband

Swarovski `vintage` claw set beaded head piece in exclusive `Harlow` design. Fastened at back with bow in imported ivory tulle

Below are some more headpieces from Johanna Johnson’s extensive vintage inspired accessory range, including some beautiful lace veils based on the 1920′s and 1930′s ‘juliet cap’ style veil – very Kate Moss!

Johanna also designs a STUNNING range of dresses which will make your heart skip a beat when you look at them. They are so beautiful, and despite being way out of my price range, I couldn’t resist sharing with you my two favouries below.

I am a huge fan of vintage lace and the detail in these dresses is just amazing – I want them both!!!

Zepphora Collection – The Lottie

Heirloom `Ivory’ gown in entirely hand crafted French embroidered lace. Features a delicately scalloped bust and capped sleeve detailing over ‘Ivory’ silk satin. Separate silk slip features a full skirt and train and silk satin waist tie. Jewels optional - with Lucy Veil

Templar Collection – Florence – just look at the detail at the bottom of the dress………so delicate..

A masterpiece in a Parisian heavy lace that can be found nowhere else in the world. Underneath ‘Latte’ heavy silk lining is hand-crafted to create a luxurious, tailored fit. Tiny silk covered buttons finish full lace sleeve and scalloped full train

For more Johanna Johnson gorgeousness, please visit her website or visit Luella Boudoir, the exclusive UK stockist for Johanna Johnson.

All images via johannajohnson.com

I’m off to find some Parisian antique lace and a sewing machine!! Wish me luck!

Happy Thursday.

Big Love,

Festival Brides x