6 Ways to Use Pantone Greenery in Your Wedding

February 14, 2017 2 Comments

I’m taking a little break from making custom jewelry and modern bridal accessories today to talk about wedding inspiration! If you follow me on Pinterest, you know that I love to curate wedding ideas based on styles, themes, and color palettes. Today I want to show you a few ideas for incorporating Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017 – Greenery! It’s a medium green that evokes the color of leaves at the height of spring.

1. Invitations & Stationery

Trendy wedding inspiration with pantone greenery, stationery by Third Clover Paper, photo by Red October Photography, curated by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelry Photo by Red October Photography

Because Pantone Greenery is a brightly saturated color, I recommend using it as an accent rather than focal color in your stationery to maintain an elegant look. I particularly love this invitation suite from Third Clover Paper, which features a green envelope with matching vintage stamps. It’s a gorgeous complement to the classic ivory and gold invitation & RSVP card.

2. Bridesmaids’ Attire

Pantone Greenery Bridesmaid Dress Wedding Inspiration by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelry Photo by L. Hewitt Photography

Another great way to add some Pantone Greenery color to your wedding day is with your bridesmaids’ dresses. You can dress all of your attendants in the same shade for a bold on-trend look. Or, if you prefer a less uniform look you may consider adding accent hues like mint and sage to bring depth and variety.

3. Bouquets & Florals

Pantone Greenery Bouquet Wedding Inspiration by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelry Photo by Emily Katharine Photography

Bringing a touch of Pantone Greenery to your wedding through actual greenery may seem like a no-brainer, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention florals! Even if you’re a fluffy white peony enthusiast, you can easily add some lemon leaves or baby hydrangea to the mix for a touch of extra greenery. Trailing vines on a cascading bouquet are another trendy look that you may want to consider!

4. Wedding Garter

Pantone Greenery Wedding Garter by the Garter Girl, custom jewelry and wedding inspiration by J'Adorn Designs Photo by The Garter Girl

If you’re looking for a more subtle way to incorporate Pantone Greenery, consider using it as an accent color in your wedding garter. It’ll be hidden under your dress for most of the day, but it’ll look great in those detail photos from your photographer. You can even customize your garter with a bit of lace from your mom’s wedding dress or another meaningful garment if you order it from The Garter Girl!

5. Groom’s Attire

Pantone Greenery Groomswear Wedding Inspiration by J'Adorn Designs custom jewelry Photo by Phil Chester

A green tuxedo or men’s suit is a non-traditional look to be sure. That said, I absolutely adore the look of this green suit from Asos! I can picture the perfect boho-chic wedding styled around this piece. Maybe the bride would wear a greenery crown and an eyelet dress with long, loose waves inspired by 1970s fashion. What do you think?

6. Earrings & Jewelry

Modern pearl earrings in ivory and green with gold metals, modern and custom jewelry by J'Adorn Designs

Adding Pantone Greenery to the design of your bridal accessories is another way to bring a bit of this trendy color to your wedding day. Whether you opt for a pair of pre-designed earrings like these ones from my shop or choose custom jewelry, you’ll have the added benefit of being able to wear your Pantone Greenery inspired accessories after your wedding day, too! Classic pearl earrings with modern styling pair perfectly with office attire and formal wear. They might just become your favorite piece of jewelry!

If you’re engaged and planning the color palette for your wedding, I want to hear what you think! Is Pantone Greenery on your radar or are you going for a different look? Would you try any of the examples from this post? Tell me what you think in the comments!

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3 Ideas for the Best V-Day Ever

February 7, 2017 1 Comment

Whether you’re snuggling up to a sweetheart, planning to celebrate with the gals, or want to give yourself a little love, I’ve got you covered with this guide. Scroll on for 3 tips to have the best V-Day ever!

Lots of folks these days dismiss Valentine’s Day as a commercial holiday designed to make single people feel bad about themselves. I won’t weigh in on that debate… However, I do think there are so many other relationships in our lives that deserve celebration! A holiday that honors love shouldn’t be limited to romance alone. With that in mind, I curated this list of outside-the-box ideas to have a great V-Day regardless of your relationship status.

1. Show Some Love to Your Gal-entines

Even if you’re single, chances are you’ve got at least one girlfriend who always has your back. What better day to show her how much you appreciate her friendship than on the holiday of love?

A few ideas to get your Galentine’s celebration started:

Surprise her with flowers. Order an arrangement of her favorite blooms to be delivered to her workplace, or meet her for happy hour with flowers in hand. Bonus points for a thoughtful gift, like the universally-loved rose gold + druzy pendant necklace that matches practically any outfit.
Plan an old school sleepover. Remember when you were young and would stay up late on a Friday night with your best girls, watching movies with your favorite junk food? Revive the beloved tradition with some grown-up adaptations. Maybe set up a champagne cocktail bar instead of sodas. Hire a mobile spa technician for pedicures & massages (no more DIY!) Spend the night in a swanky hotel together instead of sprawling out on couches. The sky’s the limit here!
Go out dancing. That salsa bar you’ve always wanted to try out isn’t quite as intimidating when you’re with your squad. Get dressed up, take a lesson, and dance the night away together.

2. Make Your Mini’s Day

If there’s a young girl in your life, you can make V-Day just as special for her. With her parents’ permission, take your mini out for ice cream, invite her over for a girly movie night, or offer to host a makeover party for her and her friends. You’ll be a hero and she’ll always remember that V-Day is about more than romance.

A couple of gift ideas appropriate for a young girl are the Ivory Rosette Hairpins (pictured) from my collection and a coordinated Rosette Bracelet with custom sizing for a child-sized wrist.

3. Give Yourself a Break!

Have you been burning the candle at both ends? Maybe you just need a night off from your responsibilities? One of the best V-Day ideas I can think of is the gift of self care.

If you’re in a relationship, tell your S.O. ahead of time that you’d like a little “me time.” This will give him/her time to adjust expectations and maybe even get you an appropriate gift, like this custom gift box by Marigold & Grey.

If you have kids, this will likely take more coordination, but I’d encourage you to make it a priority anyway. We’re better equipped to love others when our own proverbial tank is full. And you deserve it!

If you’re flying solo, you’ve got carte blanche here. Set aside some time for a fulfilling activity and enjoy your evening. Treat yourself to that pair of earrings you’ve had your eye on. Turn off all your devices and check out for a few hours. I’ll toast your awesomeness from afar with a hefty glass of champagne!

However you spend February 14th, I hope it’s a day in which you know that you are loved.
Here’s to making this the best V-Day ever!

P.S. – I want to see how you’re celebrating your best V-Day ever! Tag your posts with the hashtag #JADORNYOURLOVE!

All photos by Madison Short

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Blue Crystal Hair Vine + Earrings for Winter Wedding Inspiration

January 31, 2017 1 Comment

Today’s post is a sneak peek from a styled photo session!

Over the weekend I sent a few items from my new collection of couture bridal accessories to a wintry blue wedding editorial. The full collection isn’t quite ready to be revealed yet (soon, I promise!) So today I’m swooning over the way Alyssa from Ginger and Blooms styled my sparkly teardrop earrings and silver crystal hair vine.

Scroll down to see the inspiration board we used for the editorial, along with a few teaser photos from Mikaela Marie Photography!

Blue wedding dresses are all the rage this season and it isn’t hard to see why! The dress we used for this photo session was designed by Mywony Bridal, a made-to-order line of wedding gowns. Can you imagine wearing bespoke designs for your wedding jewelry AND dress?!

You can almost feel that icy breeze floating through her hair, loosely swept up in a style by Jewel Hair Design. I love the way my crystal teardrop earrings are peeking out to sparkle in this picture!

The freeform calligraphy style in these custom invitations fits in perfectly with the theme’s elegant boho feel. I love how the light blue ring box echoes the ink color, along with light blue stamps and some sparkling jewelry evocative of icicles.

This might be my favorite photo from the set! Hair vines are one of the most versatile types of hair accessories because you can twist, bend, and weave them into whichever hair style you choose. You might also consider having a custom hair vine made with crystals to match your wedding colors!

Many thanks to my talented co-contributors for this editorial! I can’t wait to share more photos as they become available. And stay tuned for the big reveal of my new couture jewelry collection!

Photography: Mikaela Marie Photography
Planning/Styling: Alyssa of Ginger & Blooms
Venue: Rust Manor House
Flowers: Blossom & Vine
Calligraphy: Allison Dee Calligraphy
Rentals: White Glove Rentals
Cake: Sweets By E
Jewelry: J’Adorn Designs
Dress: Mywony Bridal
Model: Rebekah Lewis
Hair: Jewel Hair Design
Makeup: Makeup By Kevan
Ribbon: Torn and Tied + The Poetry of Silk
Shoes: Badgley Mischka

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Featured Work: Modern Garden Wedding Style in Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine

December 29, 2016 1 Comment

Great news for all J’Adorn Designs brides currently planning their dream D.C. wedding: Washingtonian Bride & Groom‘s newest issue just hit news stands!

Inside its pages is a gorgeous fashion spread, featuring a pair of couture bridal earrings from the J’Adorn Designs collection! I’m completely in love with the modern garden wedding style editorial in this most recent issue of the magazine. Below is a sneak peek at the page including our feature, but you simply must pick up your own copy to see the full editorial!

I just love the way the stylists and editors at Washingtonian B & G styled our Elle pearl teardrop bridal earrings for the model bride. The precision-cut flowers on the Mira Zwillinger gown and Mint Lola blusher have me swooning extra hard for this look. It’s perfectly romantic in an upscale, cosmopolitan way – perfect for a D.C. wedding!

If you love this look and want to make it your own, you can find the Elle earrings over in our online shop! You can even have a custom hair comb or bracelet made just for you to match the earrings. (Ask me how here!) Happy planning, brides-to-be!

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The Best Bridal Accessories for Every Hairstyle

October 24, 2016 No Comments

So, you’ve curated your dream wedding on Pinterest, selected your dress and had it fitted, and finally know how you’ll be wearing your hair. You’re finally ready to accessorize! But if you’re not sure which type of bridal accessories will best complement your chosen ‘do, take heart – you are not alone!

As a bridal accessories designer, the most common question I encounter with my clients during our consultation is, “Which bridal accessory would look best with my hairstyle?” In the following blog post, I’ll be sharing my best advice for pairing the pieces I create with a variety of hairstyles, from low and loose to closely coiffed.

Wedding Hairstyle #1: The Low, Loose Updo

If you’re dreaming of soft curls swept back just-so with a few loose pieces framing your face, a strategically placed bridal comb or pin may be the perfect accent piece for you!

A freeform branch-style pin like the rose gold vine pictured above will mimic the organic feel of your loose updo for a more natural or bohemian style. Or, if you’d like to add a bit of structure to the look, you might opt for a tighter comb like the Amina from our collection. A pair of drop earrings in the size of your choice (large for a statement or smaller to keep it simple) and a matching bracelet will complete your look!

Wedding Hairstyle #2: Short and Sweet

If you rock a short hairstyle, you might feel limited in your options for bridal hairstyles. But just because braids and buns are off the table doesn’t mean you have only one look to choose from!

An off-center birdcage veil is a personal favorite for close crops because it brings an unexpected vintage element to a very modern look. Another stunning option is to forego the hair accessory in favor of a dress with a bolder neckline, such as the beaded gown from Hitched Salon pictured above. Drop earrings of your choice will complete the look and you can even add a pair of second-piercing earrings to coordinate! Top it off with a bracelet and you’re ready for portraits.

Added bonus: You’ll never have to worry about your hair falling out of place while you dance the night away!

Wedding Hairstyle #3: Half Up, Half Down

A popular style among boho brides, the half-up/half-down style offers a combination of the breezy, natural look achieved by wearing your hair down with a bit of structure that makes the perfect anchor for your favorite hair accessory.

Brides who choose this particular style will find that it’s easy to pull off a statement-sized hair piece. With this in mind, the accessory you choose should bring the “wow factor” – the crowning element of your ensemble. If you’re going for the boho look, a branch-style piece like our Lucille crystal comb works perfectly, along with a pair of matching druzy earrings to complete the nature-inspired design.

Wedding Hairstyle #4: The Formal Updo with a Veil

Perhaps you’re a more traditional bride who just can’t stop thinking about the fancy updo and long veil you dreamed of as a child. In this case, an extra accessory for your hair may be a bit overwhelming, if not just heavy to wear.

(Tip: You can always wear the veil for your ceremony and switch over to a comb or fascinator for the reception!)

If your veil is the show-stopper accessory in your wedding ensemble, you’ll want your other accessories to complement it without overpowering. I love the way J’Adorn bride Olivia (pictured above) rounded out her look with a classic double-stranded pearl bracelet and a pair of small, sparkling drop earrings with a halo to match her engagement ring. It’s just the right amount of glamour!

Whatever look you ultimately choose, the most important factor to consider is what makes you feel the most beautiful and at ease in your own skin. Your wedding day is a celebration of the love you’ve built with someone who knows and adores you. So, rather than trying to fit the particular “look” of a bride you want to emulate, think about what will best highlight who you already are inside.

My best advice when all is said and done is to remember that the most beautiful part of your wedding is the love you share with your spouse-to-be and the journey you’re embarking on together. Everything else just helps it sparkle.

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