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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“Love is the Only Gold” Editorial Featured on United with Love


Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn DesignsHappy Friday, friends! Today we’re thrilled to share our favorite shots from an opulent and romantic editorial we collaborated on with Bekah Kay Photography and Dear Sweetheart Events, which was featured on United With Love last week.

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs
Bekah was the mastermind behind the vision for this shoot, and she gleaned her inspiration from a play by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Here’s the specific excerpt from the play that inspired Bekah to design a shoot that honored “the riches of love and marriage:”

“ELEANOR: We can’t all of us be as pretty as thou art–

… Come, here is a golden chain I will give thee if thou wilt lead me to thy mother.

GEOFFREY: No–no gold. Mother says gold spoils all. Love is the only gold.”


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Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn Designs
Love Is Gold Romantic Maryland Garden Wedding Styled Shoot with Couture Jewelry by J'Adorn DesignsThe jewelry featured in this editorial includes our Cherish Bracelet and Filigree Bracelet in Burgundy & Pink, available in our shop.

Many thanks to the fantastic vendors we had the joy of working with on this shoot!

Photography: Bekah Kay Creative
Styling & Floral Design: Dear Sweetheart Events
Venue: Antrim 1844
Rentals: Vintage Affairs
Bakery: Sorby Sweets
Stationery: Twila & Co

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