In honor of wedding season, I am advertising a new line of jewelry for brides and their bridesmaids. I just recently made a “knock-off” Maria Elena headband for someone, and loved making it. Most of the pieces will be custom made, so on my website, Simple Bangles, I’ll just have photos of example pieces I have made. I really am willing to try anything and work with the bride, bridesmaids, moms, brothers, whoever, on what exactly they want.
Since my wedding almost one year ago, I’ve learned a lot of weddings and brides. Sometimes I completely understand that people want everything about their wedding to be perfect, especially because vendors really gauge you in their costs. My goal is to create quality products for people but at a reasonable price.
This “season,” these are some of the top trends going on:
1. Lace and bead embellishments. The back of the wedding dress is the focal point this year, and both lace and beaded styles are back on the runways in criss-cross designs. Deep v-backed dresses are a popular find, and embroidered flowers are making an appearance for summer and fall.
2. Eco-friendly and organic weddings. From pesticide-free flowers to serving organic menus in the catering department, having a green wedding is both an environmentally conscious and personal choice. More couples are choosing natural fabrics and sustainable foods for their wedding day, and some are even giving their wedding gifts as donations to favorite charities.
3. Local attractions for wedding locations. Botanical gardens in the neighborhood, the city zoo, and even the local state fair are all prime locations for a unique wedding. More couples are looking at attractions and distinct settings for a more customized wedding event.
I really like those three, but if you want to read about all ten (and get a good laugh) you can read the rest of the article here
Here are some great blog posts about wedding season:
Mapgirl blog
Peanut Butter Burritto
**Update: “Celebrity Wedding and Bridal Site” just referred to this post on their site. Cool!
According to Looking Fit, the Saturday before Memorial Day is the official start of wedding season. Let the planning begin!
I came across this site looking for used Maria Elena headbands. I absolutely love the look of her headbands but unfortunately can’t afford her prices. I was wondering if your still making your knock offs. If you could email me back and let me know that would be awsome. My dress is champaigne colored and her antique colored ribbon matches closest to my dress. I love pretty much all of her designs. Let me know…Thanks so much!
Eve Fitzgerald
hi erin, would you be interested in making another maria -elena -type headband? Let me know. I saw them at the store for 600 -900 bucks…
please let me know. my wedding is in august…. chris
Hi Chris,
I could try but I’d need more information from you. Please send me some photos of the designs you like to my email address: simplebangles@yahoo.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Erin