Category: Accessories

Tiara, Circlet or Crown?

Thanks to the recent rise in popularity of tribal culture and the mythological realms of faeries and elves, circlets and tiaras are fast becoming two of the most sought-after bridal accessories.

It’s one of the first elements that greet your wedding guests—the guest book, where they’ll inscribe their name, address (for those thank-you cards!) and loving sentiments. Texting may have replaced snail mail in casual communication, but such graceful traditions as the wedding guest book still have their time-honored place.

This popular Orange County bridal salon is doing their part to support our troops. They’re holding a bridal gown giveaway, July 27 at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar Officers Club. At this annual event, 100 bridal gowns will be given to military brides (with proper ID, of course) on a first-come, first-served basis. Mon Amie will also have bridal veils, shoes, bras and other accessories, their compliments. Call 714/546-5700 for details, or visit monamie.com and read the blog.

Not everyone has the luxury of shopping for their wedding dress in an upscale boutique, flattered and pampered by friends and admiring salespeople. You think trying to find a parking place within a mile of that chic downtown salon is tough? Read what former bride Lisa Haines (now Mrs. Haines-Betteinger) wrote to me:

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve always found the ringbearer’s pillow a bit “precious”, if you know what I mean. A little too soft, a little too satin for my clean, modern sensibility.

We know who you are. You like a balance of the city and the natural world. You love the ocean, but you also love the mountains. You are chic, and you also care about your environment. So why not show off your good taste with a little Flair?

Haute Bride is known across the nation for their stylish wedding accessories—including jewelry, tiaras, hair ornaments, necklaces and veils; lucky Northern California brides can browse these glittering embellishments in person at Haute Bride’s cute Union Street salon.

Nan Winters Cool Stuff is…well, cool. We’ve been “Nan fans” ever since she was matching brides up with vintage finery at Shadows boutique in San Anselmo. Now this fashion maven has opened her own dream shop. Besides dresses, there is original designer jewelry, lingerie and other treasures to try.