Memorial Frame Pendant for a Bride’s Bouquet

How do you honor the memory of a beloved parent at your wedding?

This is the question one J’Adorn bride brought to me earlier this year.

Memorial pendant for bridal bouquet, framed photo pendant, wedding memorial bouquet charm by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelerPhoto by Britney Clause Photography

Michelle wanted to honor the memory of her father, whom she’d recently lost while she was planning her wedding.

Memorial pendant for bridal bouquet, framed photo pendant, wedding memorial bouquet charm by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelerPhoto by Nichole Meredith Photography

 I had the idea to create a photo frame pendant for her bouquet to hold a picture of her dad during her walk down the aisle.

She loved the idea! So I presented her with a few different frame pendant design options to choose from. Michelle chose a frame pendant that had an antiqued silver color with black rhinestone accents. She loved the vintage look and it made the perfect accent to her bridal bouquet!

Next, Michelle sent me her favorite photo of her father electronically. I had the picture printed professionally on the best paper available, then cut the print by hand to fit the frame pendant.

Memorial pendant for bridal bouquet, framed photo pendant, wedding memorial bouquet charm by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelerPhoto by Britney Clause Photography

Because Michelle carries her father’s memory with her every day, I wanted to make sure this memorial frame pendant would be something she could wear after her wedding day.

So, I provided a necklace chain for the frame pendant so she could wear it with other outfits long after her walk down the aisle.

Memorial pendant for bridal bouquet, framed photo pendant, wedding memorial bouquet charm by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelerPhoto by Nichole Meredith Photography

Michelle told me that she loved the final design of her memorial piece!

She was thrilled to be able to have her father “walk her down the aisle” even though he couldn’t be physically present on her wedding day.

And she looks forward to wearing the frame pendant necklace in the future to carry her father’s memory closely at all times.

Memorial pendant for bridal bouquet, framed photo pendant, wedding memorial bouquet charm by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelerPhoto by Britney Clause Photography

Would you like to commission a similar piece of jewelry for your wedding day, or simply to honor the memory of a loved one in your daily life?

Send me a message to find out what options, including locket or frame pendant designs, are available through J’Adorn Designs!
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Ethereal Romantic Bridal Inspiration

Delicate, romantic bridal fashion inspiration featuring our couture accessories

The set of delicate vine-inspired bridal accessories featured in this romantic bridal fashion photo session is full of peach, pink, ivory, and blush pearl accents intricately woven together.

It was recently featured by Virginia Bride Magazine! So to celebrate, I’m sharing this gallery of my favorite images from the airy, intimately styled bridal portraits. Enjoy!

Delicate bridal choker by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler, for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

Delicate pearl bridal hairpiece by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

Romantic bridal jewelry inspired by natural florals

I love the interplay of tiny white buds from the bridal bouquet with the freshwater pearls in the vine-like jewelry set!

Delicate bridal jewelry by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler, for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

Crystal teardrop earrings by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler, for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

Creating contrast & structure 

A pair of simple, geometric crystal earrings make the perfect accent for Libby’s loosely curled hair and intricately beaded bridal gown.

Delicate bridal choker by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler, for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

Cake and champagne! Delicate bridal choker by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler, for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

Champagne & Cake

These are perhaps my two favorite parts of a wedding – besides the romantic bridal jewelry, of course!

Delicate bridal choker by J'Adorn Designs custom jeweler, for ethereal romantic bridal style inspiration

What’s your favorite part of Libby’s ethereal, romantic bridal look? Tell me in the comments!

The Team:
Featured Romantic Jewelry Pieces:
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New Jewelry Collection Launch Day Tomorrow!

New jewelry collection and bridal accessories coming soon to J'Adorn Designs!

Hi, friends!  The J’Adorn Designs shop is offline today to make room for all the new pieces coming tomorrow with the new jewelry collection launch! Tomorrow is also my 30th birthday, so it’s going to be a day-long virtual party that you won’t want to miss!
Here are a few things you can do to get ready for the fun:
  • Become a J’Adorn email BFF if you’re not already on the list! I’ll be sending out a special gift to everyone on my email list tomorrow to celebrate the new jewelry collection Launch Day and my 30th birthday. It won’t be going out anywhere else, so you’ll need to sign up to get in on the action!
  • Check out my Instagram page for sneak peeks at some of the new pieces coming to the shop tomorrow!
  • Share with your friends! This party is a “more the merrier” type of affair, so feel free to invite your friends on social media. All lovers of stylish jewelry & bridal accessories are welcome!
See you tomorrow, loves! 
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Custom Wedding Jewelry for Kimberly + Jesse


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One of the great joys I’ve had since founding J’Adorn Designs in 2012 has been the opportunity to reconnect with old friends right before one of the biggest days of their lives. This was the case with Kimberly – a friend of mine from high school with whom I’d only kept in touch via social media since our graduation. Interestingly enough, the groom also graduated high school with us (although they didn’t begin dating until after college), so designing this bridesmaids’ jewelry suite had an especially personal element for me as a designer.

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Kimberly’s family lived in France for a good portion of her childhood, an experience that clearly had an influence on her sense of style and elegant taste. While the bride opted to wear heirloom pieces on her wedding day, she commissioned me to design a varied but coordinated suite of custom jewelry for her bridesmaids. It was my great pleasure to create these special pieces for the women who stood beside her.

Philadelphia mainline garden wedding monique lhullier bridesmaid dress elegant bride grey bridesmaid dress european french wedding silver pearl druzy white custom couture bridal jewelry samantha jay photography morris arboretum DC bride J'Adorn Designs jewelry designer jeweler
Philadelphia mainline garden wedding monique lhullier bridesmaid dress elegant bride grey bridesmaid dress european french wedding silver pearl druzy white custom couture bridal jewelry samantha jay photography morris arboretum DC bride J'Adorn Designs jewelry designer jeweler

Philadelphia mainline garden wedding monique lhullier bridesmaid dress elegant bride grey bridesmaid dress european french wedding silver pearl druzy white custom couture bridal jewelry samantha jay photography morris arboretum DC bride J'Adorn Designs jewelry designer jeweler

Philadelphia mainline garden wedding monique lhullier bridesmaid dress elegant bride grey bridesmaid dress european french wedding silver pearl druzy white custom couture bridal jewelry samantha jay photography morris arboretum DC bride J'Adorn Designs jewelry designer jeweler
Many congratulations to Kimberly and Jesse! May the life you build together be just as beautiful as your wedding day.

Photos by Samantha Jay Photography

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