Lella Foster Giveaway
We have a real treat for you today… and by treat, I mean a completely fabulous giveaway that is going to make one of you brides a very, very, happy girl. Lella Foster Designs is offering one lucky reader a custom bridal jewelry package valued at $4,500. I promise it’s not a typo (I had to check myself when I got the news). Just to give you an idea of the possibilities… feast your eyes on these beauties….
You’ll be working with Della (one of the sweetest people we know and the design goddess behind Lella Foster) to create your custom bridal collection. The best part is you can create any combination of pieces… a necklace to match the details on your dress, a gorgeous brooch for the mother-of-the-bride, earrings for your bridesmaids, you name it. The package includes an consultation with Della about the pieces and design, so you’re sure to create pieces that are not only sophisticated and beautiful, but are completely tailored to your wedding day style.
What’s the catch you say? Well, it’s not exactly complicated. All you need to do is tell us about the type of jewelry you would like to wear on your wedding day and why. Just tell us about your vision in the comments below and we’ll announce the winner this Friday, February 12th.
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I'd like to wear diamonds, they Are a girl's best friend, no?
My vision is a secret garden. It's the theme of the wedding. Lush flowers, ivy, birds... very whimsical and romantic.
I would love to wear something simply, yet elegant. My dress is a very simple style - and I would like my jewelry to match. Maybe a pearl necklace with pearl and diamond earrings? (I think I really have no idea - and the consulation would be necessary! Haha.)
I would like to wear pearls because they are old-fashioned and timeless...and not too showy. My mother wore pearls for her wedding day, and so did my grandmother. The first piece of jewellery I remember owning was a strand of pearls when I was five. I loved fingering the delicate filigree clasp. I would watch my mother get dressed up and put on her pearls, and I would put mine on, too. They remind me of the innocence of being a little girl and of wanting to be like my mother.
THAT is awesome!
My wedding will be vintage/rustic/antique, i'd love to wear something that would embody that feeling. I want to be able to look back at the photos in 25-30 years and see it's timeless beauty in all the details we chose. Heirlooms that I would be able to hand down to my children when the time would come :)
Since my dress has a v-neck with straps, I would like to wear earrings in place of a necklace. My dress has a soft romantic look, so I was thinking pearls with diamond accents. I am also looking for some sort of hair comb or broach to put in my hair, since I plan on wearing it down. Overall, I envision myself walking down the aisle with a timeless look that is still unique and reflects my personality!
Now these pieces of elegant sophistication will add more then you know to our wedding. The beauty of my dress that fits so well on my body will bring out more femininity and wow my husband to be. I would love to custom make jewerly for my wedding that will be seen by future children, grandchildren in pictures. It will add great detail to our wedding as a whole.
I would love some colorful earings - emeralds, sapphires, or topaz... nothing too big or showy rather a drop earing or maybe stud. Maybe also incorporate it into either a pin for my hair or bracelet.
I would love for my wedding jewelry to reflect the sweet, natural elegance of my dress (and- I hope- the whole event!) I love timeless pieces, like diamond solitaire earrings and a single strand of pearls. I am hoping to achieve a beautiful, classic look :)
My Mom is letting me borrow her beautiful pearl necklace that my grandfather gave her when she graduated college--it means so much to us to be able to have a piece of him there with us. In order to match the necklace and my dress,which is all lace, I am envisioning romantic and elegant jewerly for me, the bridal party and our moms...I have been picturing pearls and gold...
I'm having a vintage garden wedding - so a big beautiful flower ring would be fantastic, and I'm wearing a combination of pearl necklaces from my mother and future mother-in-law, so a beautiful bracelet to compliment that would be nice. I've also been looking into adding a brooch to my dress, since it's lacey and delicate, some more sparkle definitely wouldn't hurt!! I've always dreamed of creating my own heirloom to give to my children one day since my engagement ring is made from a diamond heirloom and my necklaces are heirlooms – this would be an excellent start to creating my own. It seems to be a tradition on both sides of the family.
My wedding is vintage ballroom- I would love to wear some cultured pearls and a statement-making bracelet. Perhaps a cameo ring as well! Thank you for the giveaway!
Ladies, I love all the comments and imagery. Very exciting!!
As my wedding is now about 3 1/2 months away, I have been starting to think about jewelry and what I wanted to wear! I love my dress and know I want something to compliment it perfectly. My dress is antique looking, as it is champagne with ivory lace all over it, strapless, and a trumpet shape. My hair will be swept up in an updo, and I would love some beautiful earrings since they will be showing the whole time! I would love to pair some sort of pearls with a touch of diamond with the dress, that enhance and don't overwhelm the dress. I feel like I have the hardest time finding classic jewelry that I love, so what a dream to be able to meet with someone and have them design it! Regardless of what I wear, I want the jewelry to be an heirloom, something I can pass down and will always have special meaning, just as jewelry should be!
Wow, what an exciting opportunity! I had a vision of me in ivory, and the girls in gold and all of us wearing different pieces. Pieces that are unique to go with each girls style and personality and that have some color and pop out on the gold and neutral tones.
I would like to wear some earrings and a bracelet that incorporate pearls and turquoise. I'm getting married in the southwest in the summer, and I just love turquoise with a white dress and tan skin! I would want the pearls included to make it fancier and to make it feel more bridal. It sure would be neat to have something quality and custom, the type of thing you can pass down to your daughter and granddaughter and create a family heirloom.
What a fantastic giveaway!... When my mother passed away I was given her pearl necklace. I have always known that I would wear it on my wedding day. My dream bridal collection would be pieces that would complement the necklace I was given as a young girl, delicate earrings & a stunning bracelet. I would also love to present my future mother-in-law with a piece of jewelry to thank her for all of her help, and my girls with delicate earrings, similar to mine, to thank them for standing by me. A collection of my own from Lella Foster would be a dream come true!
Since I want my wedding to feel like the guests have been transported to an enchanted forest, I would love my jewelry to reflect that. Trees and leaves would make lovely jewelry details for the big day!
This giveaway is amazing! Even the timing is perfect - I just started researching jewelry options. I would love to have custom designed jewelry that is sophisticated, yet simple. I am wearing my great, great-grandmother's wedding band, which was given to me by my grandma after she told me the heartfelt story of how her mother had given it to her. My grandma passed away a few month's after I got engaged, so I thougth it would be a perfect way to honor her at our wedding. I would love to have my jewelry to coordinate with the simple beading on my dress, as well as the ring.
When looking for the perfect dress I searched for something classic yet original. Staying away from the strapless standards I was determined to find a dress that had a strap detail in some fashion while still looking formal and elegant. After months of searching I stumbled upon a dress that had everything I had hoped for. My dress has a beautiful beaded pearl strap fastened with two large brooches at the bust. Finding the perfect jewelry to compliment this distinct detail has been a challenge. I can not think of a better blessing than to have a bracelet and earrings designed to match!
Amazing Giveaway! This would be perfect since I don't have any wedding jewelry thus far! I am having a vintage wedding (getting married in a chuech with no power built in 1851)!!! The reception is going to have a rustic feel and our theme is nathure/trees ect! So excited about everything and this giveaway would be perfect!
Well, since my dress is very detailed... lace, beading, crystals in a vintage style... I would prefer some simple and elegant jewelry. Perhaps a nice pearl bracelet and earrings. I would also love to be able to create something for each of my bridesmaids, show them how much it means to me that they're spending the day supporting me.
I would personally like to wear pearls. I absolutely love the look of them for a wedding. Diamonds or crystals included in them are also beautiful. They give a very glamorous, elegant and timeless feel to the whole look. I am looking to have my wedding be a vintage feel and I think pearls would suit it perfectly.
My gown has crystal encrusted straps with a vintage-like floral corsage accent. I am looking for jewelery that will not distract from the dress but enhance it. I would like to have crystal stud earrings and either a floral crystal headband or a hairpin. I've been looking everywhere for a headband that ties with ribbon so it can also be worn as a necklace. I wouldn't mind incorporating "something blue" into my jewelery as well. I like the idea of having jewelery that I will be able to wear again and again.
Wow...this is such an amazing and generous give away. I am getting married in the Italian countryside in a 12th century church. My dress is very simple (which I love!) and I am wearing a cathedral length mantilla veil. I would absolutely love to wear pearls, pearls and more pearls. I think for the setting we will be in they are perfect. I am picturing a simple strand of pearls for the ceremony with simple drop pearl earrings, then changing into a layered pearl necklace for the ceremony to spice things up...in my style. I would also like to give something special to my mom for helping our dream wedding come true, to my sister for being my best friend and standing by me on this day, and to my future mother-in-law as a thank you for raising my fiancé to be such a wonderful man. I have been thinking about what to get for a while now but I live overseas and have very limited time to shop with my mom and sister...this would be such an amazing surprise for both of them!
I can't believe this giveaway! This is perfect timing. My wedding dress will be at the store in a few days and on my to do list is "find jewelry". My dress is a very simple Nicole Miller gown, so I need to find the perfect jewelry to really dress it up! I absolutely love pearls, my favorite necklace from my fiance is a single pearl on a white gold chain. I love it because I can wear it with anything. But for the wedding day, I need help! I have no idea where to begin and my simple ivory dress is like a blank slate. I could definitely use a consultant to guide me in the right decisions. I would also love to spoil my mom with some beautiful jewelry. She has been such a tremendous help in all of the wedding planning, and this would be a perfect surprise to thank her!
What beautiful jewelry! And boy would I appreciate some help in the jewelry department! The style of my wedding could best be described as vintage-meets-rock-&-roll. And I would LOVE some help with hair jewelry! I really want to wear my mother's veil (she passed away last spring), but when I pulled the veil out of storage, it wasn't constructed the way I thought it was. I was hoping it could be made into a mantilla-style, but it can't. :( So I'm looking for something to wear in my hair to attach the veil to. It would also be great to create pieces to give to my father (hey, guys can wear jewelry too!), grandmother, future mother-in-law and bridesmaids if the budget allows. They've all meant so much to me!
This is so exciting and gracious! I would love love LOVE to give my bridesmaids and mother something special to wear on my wedding day, let alone something incredibly special and unique I can wear! For my wedding I am trying to achieve a mix between rustic chic and elegance (think chandelier + kraft paper) :) I see that the artist loves to use smoky quartz and that is one of my all time favorites, so I would really like chunky bracelets made from the gem to reflect the understated beauty of the day. I also have a vision of wearing some type of brooch in my hair for my side swept do :) Thanks for this excellent opportunity!
Perfect timing - I'm just starting to think about jewelry for the big day. This is fabulous! I'm getting married outdoors in Oregon in the mountains at a vineyard. My dress is strapless and quite simple so I'm thinking about a statement piece around my neck. With earrings I always think bigger are better so maybe the statement is with the earrings.
I would LOVE to create something for my mother and my two bridesmaids - what a wonderful gift to them! My mom never treats herself to nice jewelry and loves it so I can't think of a better way to say thank you!
wow! i am searching for the perfect pair of chandelier earrings that incorporate pearls to match the ivory of my dress and diamonds for some sparkle. i would love a very simple necklace to match, perhaps a lone drop pearl? as a graphic designer, i love to see the creative process of other designers and so this would be such an amazing experience and gift!
The key word for our relationship and what we see for our wedding is “Joy!” We are getting married in…well…a community garden! Our wedding venue is actually a beautiful example of amazing design—it’s called the Wychwood Barns—and while it used be a warehouse for Toronto’s streetcars it now functions as a stunning public space (farmers market, artist residences, ice rink and dog park) and it is the home of The Stop community food centre; it is in their space, right next to their garden, where we will be hitched (we are both foodies). Our colours are bright pink and chartreuse and the day will be filled with live music, great food, and heaps of dancing. A local designer (iClothing) is making the dress to be above the knee, incorporating antique lace from my great-grandmother’s dress—completely original. So: the jewelry has to stand up next to all of this. What I picture in my head I’m afraid that I won’t find anywhere: Edie Sedgwick circa 1965 (the fabulous Edie); fresh and yet still classy. I know Lella Foster—who regularly pull of original and classy—could pull it off and I hope (finger’s crossed) that I will be the lucky winner!
i have to ask... who designed the dress in the bottom pictures? LOVE it!
I envision some simple understated jewelry that doesn't "over power" my dress. I'm a fan of chandelier earrings and cuff bracelets. Accessories that would complement the overall look, but add a bit of "pizazz"! I love vintage jewelry with a bit of sparkle. Looking for some pieces that are simple and timeless, which I could pass onto my children one day.
I would love to wear pearls. And a nice hair combng, pearls and maybe a butterfly or somethi. I would love something timeless - and me. I love pearls, and want my wedding to be simple and refined - and some simple, beautiful jewlery would complete the look!
I have been searching for the perfect pair of chandelier earrings - easier said than done! I was hoping for a mix of diamonds and pearls in silver or white gold. It would also be really nice to be able to give back to my parents for all of their support (maybe earrings and a bracelet for mom, cufflinks for dad). After all, there wouldn't even be a wedding without them!
WHAT A GREAT GIFT! Thank you so much for this opportunity!
My wedding will be in august in a very old church in Paris. My sister Constance, who is a designer for kid's clothes, drew me such a beautiful dress that only the loving eye of a sister can make. It is super simple, yet full of discreet details and funny arrangements. The style is more bohemian chic and I was planning to wear it with a lot of jewelery to make it playful, chic and unique. I was thinking about necklaces that would have different sizes and lenghts to wear all together and bracelets that would make a joyful sound when they clinch together!
In France we make the church and the civil-ceremony on the same day so I would also love to have beautiful jewlery for the civil ceremony for which I will wear a very cute dress that looks like one of the 1920s - also a beautiful creation of my sister! I wanted to wear retro-jewlery in my hear that will be down and wawy (I will have the same hair-do in the church).
The most important part for me would be that all those pieces would be something that I could give to my grandchildren once. My grandmother got robbed a few years ago and most of our family-jewlery is gone. I would love for my wedding jewlery to be the new family-one we would hand down from generation to generation and that all the women in the family would wear for their wedding. We used to have a golden cross that we would wear for every important occasion - my grandmother had it from hers, both wore it for their weddings, than my mom did... and I can't because it's gone.
You would make me so happy if we could fill that empty family-jewlery-box together.
What I love about your jewlery is that it is unique and that it fits EVERY bride and makes her sparkle more than any diamond! The best thing that could happen to me and all the future members of the family I'm about to start :-)
The idea of custom made jewelry for my wedding leaves me speechless. I love the idea that I could then re-wear these amazing pieces and always be reminded of our special day. My mother is no longer living and I've become close to my MIL to-be so I love the idea of being able to possibly share in this with her as well. Some gorgeous gem drop earrings and a stunning feathery hairpin would add so much to my whole outfit. My future MIL is teensy tiny so a really delicate bracelet would be exquisite for her. What a great giveaway!
Oh, how wonderful! I would love pearl earrings, possibly with diamond accents, and I LOVE statement-making jewelry so I would be so excited to see what unique designs Della could come up with. I would like pearls because my engagement ring is a pearl that belonged to my fiance's grandmother who passed away years ago. My fiance used the ring to propose because he was so overwhelmed by the ring shopping process he didn't know what to get! He said we could go shopping together for a diamond...but I just loved the pearl, so we have kept it as our engagement ring this whole time! It is in a very unique setting incorporating leaves and branches and is so delicate--and as luck would have it, it fit me perfectly! I love it and I think his whole family has been so touched that this special piece of jewelry now has a new meaning to us in addition to reminding us of the families we are so lucky to have. To have another piece to add to this and pass down to our children and grandchildren--jewelry that was worn the day we became an official family, no less!--would be wonderful. Pieces for my mother and future mother-in-law to thank them for everything they have done for us would make me so happy!
I would love to wear elegant and delicate gold jewlery featuring small blue stones or freshwater pearls. I love the look of modern twists on jewelery that looks like it's been borrowed from my grandmother. I could not imagine a better way to elevate my simple romantic dress and my ojai valley outdoor wedding than with these jewels!
i'd love some delicate earrings and maybe a cuff--- something with the colors of fall, for sure. topaz, perhaps? a vintage flair to compliment my 1920s brussels-lace inspired dress. more than anything, i'd like pieces that i could gift to my mother and future mother-in-law, something to link the three of us together.
I would love to have brightly colored jewelry for myself and my 3 bridesmaids -- I've tried so hard to find jewelry that matches our color scheme (bright pink, orange, and yellow), and everything in that color scheme is so gaudy and not wedding-appropriate!
I want the jewelry I wear on my wedding day to be timeless and elegant. Simple enough to wear on dinner dates, PTA meetings, and eventually for my children and grandchildren to wear in their lives. Jewelry is such a special memento of a specific time in ones life, and what an incredible opportunity to create an heirloom. I would also like to gift the special women on my big day with jewelry that coordinates but does not match exactly, in order to honor their individuality and also remember our wedding when they wear it in the future.
I've been trying to decide what to wear for a while now and have not been able to make any decisions. My dress is lace so I want something simple, but the wedding will be outside on the beach so I'd prefer something sparkly...maybe stud earrings and a pretty hairclip? I'd love to be able to give my Mom a bracelet- she's helping me out so much because I'm no longer living in my hometown. My girls are all traveling far to be part of the day so I would love to be able to give them something to really show how much I appreciate them being with us on our day :)
HOW PERFECT!!! I am getting married in 4 months and haven't purchased any of my jewlery. I am wearing a textured striped Vera Wang dress with a big flowery belt. I thought something that would compliment the belt like a flowery braclet of some sort. Some big (but elegant) earrings would do the trick. It wouls also be nice to have some sort of ring made for my right hand. I am a crazy woman right now so if something could get taken off of my plate it would be greatly appreciated. If I could get something for both mom's that would be the BEST!! My future mother-in-law has been such a great help making all sorts of things for the wedding.
My dress is very simple- strapless and a-line with a rosette at the hip and a small cascade of ruffles going down the front of the dress. I would want my jewelry to be simple but striking as well- perhaps a vintage-looking bracelet or wrist cuff, or maybe a gorgeous crystal pin for my hair in a floral pattern (I plan to wear it down and wavy). More than anything, I'd love to be able to give my mother, my fiance's mother, and my bridesmaids something really special to thank them for all their help with the wedding and their continual love and support. A custom made piece of jewelry would make a lovely, lasting gift that they will remember.
My wedding is simple but elegant. I'm not sure what I'll be wearing (earrings, maybe a bracelet, who knows about a necklace) but I think I want my bridesmaids to have pearl bracelets and pearl earrings. Of course, who knows what might change in the months to come--or after a consultation! This would be great to get a nice piece for both my mom and the mother of the groom, too. Great pieces!
I'm having a very modern city wedding! I'm getting married on the 37th floor in 2 Liberty Place in Philadelphia in an upscale restaurant, and I'd love my jewelry to reflect the swank surroundings my venue space offers. I'm wearing a tea length dress and some rocking yellow pumps, but haven't decided on jewelry yet. I'm looking for something more modern with a lot of sparkle--pearls not necessary! I'm not afraid of color or bold pieces, but usually like to have one focal piece with other complementary pieces. I've also wanted to gift my three wonderful bridesmaids with a necklace to suit each of their personalities!
What an AMAZING giveaway!
Sort of more superficially and basic, I know one thing I'd want included in my wedding jewelry would be pearls. They're so classic and beautiful. I always thought my mother's pearl necklace was the most beautiful thing in the world. And now, when I wear the small pearl studs I have, it's always when I feel the most elegant!
A little more abstractly, I want wedding jewelry that connects me to my family. My wedding's going to be in my fiance's hometown, as my parents moved when I was twenty-two, so doing it where they live OR where I grew up are both kind of impractical. I love his family and his area (the capital district in NY), but it does make me kind of sad that I won't be getting married in a place my parents or family will have been to more than maybe once. So I'm hoping to have as many connections to them otherwise as possible. I'm going to wrap my bouquet in my grandmother's handkerchief, and want to have the processional to my mother's favorite hymn. But if my mother, sister, and I can have something new and lovely to tie us together that day, it would be really lovely, and make me feel more "at home", as it were.
Wow! What a fantastic, sweet and beautiful giveaway. The winner is going to be a very lucky girl! For my own wedding I want my jewelry to be whimisical, and maybe a little outdoorsy? We are doing everything outside, serving BBQ made by all the dads. It is going to seem very small and sweet, even with 200 guests... I Am wearing a very simple strapless dress, so I have been looking for something to wear with it for awhile now.
I love simple, elegant, understated jewelry. I'm only wearing pair of earrings (they're very dainty and small, but sparkly) and my engagement ring. I feel like the dress is really beautiful and I don't want to overwhelm it with jewelry, plus it's a lace dress, and I like keeping things simple! My bridesmaids are wearing drop pearl earrings, I call them "girl with a pearl earring" earrings, but smaller, so it might be nice to make them some bracelets or rings, and I would love to design something for my mother, future mother-in-law, and future sisters-in-law to wear!
This is a fantastic giveaway!
Our wedding is a mix of classic and fun and is centered around family! Overall, the jewelry that would fit my wedding style best would be a mix of classic pearls with a splash of color. I would love a piece of jewelry that I could pass down one day to a daughter or family member.
As far as the details go, my dress is a very traditional style, with a twist that makes you take a second look. The bridesmaids and junior bridesmaids are all wearing dresses with a lot of color and I would love to accent that with my bridal jewelry. My mother and future mother-in-law are also taking a twist on the traditional and a colorful broach would be a perfect way to tie in their earth tone/metallic pant suits. Many family members have been participating with the wedding planning and I am excited to be getting married in the same church as my grandparents and parents.
What I would really love is to have jewelry made for my bridal party. Everyone in my bridal party from my bridesmaids to my flower girls is so important to me, and has done so much for me during my engagement. I would love to thank them all with beautiful jewelry to remember the day by. I let everyone pick their own dresses, but I would love a piece of jewelry that would really tie them all together, be it earrings or a bracelet. I have been fortunate enough to have the dress of my dreams and it really needs a very simple accent such as a cuff bracelet, which I would also love to tie in somehow with the bridal party. Thank you for this opportunity!!
I'm completely flexible on what I would choose. I'm a true lover of beautiful jewelry! My perfect piece would either be a gorgeous necklace (possibly with gold, diamonds, the perfect amount of sparkle) or something amazing to add to my hair or wrist (whether it be pearls, diamonds, feathery). You design it...I'll love it!!
Our wedding is very simple and the focus is on our marriage growing in the foundation that has been laid by our family and friends. I would like to wear pearls - something timeless that I could wear after the wedding and pass on to my children someday. I would also like a give a special piece of jewelry, incorporating similar design and elements, to my mother and my future mother-in-law. I love them both so much and it would mean a lot to them to receive something unique and lovely from me.
My wedding dress is V neck with unique beading from just below the bust up. The beading is along the straps and ends in the low back. Because of the detail I'm unsure if I want a necklace at all. If so just a very simple pendant. Earrings are my favorite! I go everyday with a different pair and love big ones. I'd love large drop down white gold diamond earrings with some kind of vintage feel. I'd like a cuff bracelet to wear also white gold with some glitz! I'd also like to wear some kind of crystal pin in my hair. Something dainty with interesting twists! It's important to me that the focal point is the dress itself and that the jewelry will compliment it and not over power.
This opportunity would be perfect for me b/c I hate anything that is cookie cutter. I like being just a little unexpected. I imagine myself wearing something vintage inspired that will make a statement when paired with my simple wedding dress. I also want to be able to rewear it for our anniversary celebrations.
This is such a generous give-away. Wow. Hmm I really like my jewelry to having meaning and some kind of emotional attachment for me. I'm completely obsessed with charms and charm bracelets so ever since I got engaged I've been slowly collecting charms to make a charm bracelet specifically telling the story of my wedding. I'd love to have some incredible jewels that have a vintage feel to complement my dress and bracelet. I'm having a winter wedding so I'd like my jewelry to incorporate a wintry feeling, but in an unexpected way. My dress also has a pretty low back so I've been searching everywhere for a necklace for my back (backlace anyone?). I'd also love to be able to give my mother because she is an incredible woman. My mother is completely obsessed with Indian clothing so she'll be wearing a sari to the wedding, so I'd love to be able to give her an indian inspired piece. I am also having two grown up flower girls (long story!) who are going to look incredibly whimsical (there may or may not be wings involved) and I think it would be wonderful to give them each an unexpected, whimsical, almost fairy tale like piece.
I'm also now totally obsessed with the hair pins on Lella Foster's website. So gorgeous and fun.
How great! My wedding's going to be very fun-- clean, fresh, and bright. My inspiration is cobalt blue, so I want my and my bridal party's jewelry to be bright and glassy. I love Lella Foster's quartz pieces! I also love her philanthropic bent! I work in education and we're trying to have as sustainable and charitable a wedding as possible. So I was totally thrilled to see the artist's commitment to community on her site!
Sweet, elegant and a little bit vintage. My dress is light-gold and all lace with slight beading, and we'll have beautiful pale pink, white and green flowers.
My wedding is a little less than four months away and I have been looking like crazy for jewelry recently. I have a beautiful dress and my venue is very gothic (like architecture) and I'm trying to keep that feel as part of the wedding. That being said I would like something a little different than the standard pearls and diamonds. I am definitely wearing an antique diamond watch that was my mom's, and I would like something that compliments that and my dress but still is unique and stylish...I'm thinking black onyx statement earrings!! I'd also love to find something for each of my bridesmaids that is equally fabulous! This is seriously the BEST giveaway on SMP!! I'd be so honoured to have Della's assistance.
I'd love the opportunity to work with Lella Foster to design earrings for my bridesmaids. I'm in the midst of planning a wedding, working full-time, getting my MBA part-time, and if that weren't enough, selling our condo and looking for a new home with my lovely fiance'. I'm a DIY bride at heart but my time is limited as are financial resources, so this would be a wonderful way to interject myself into a project that will show my bridesmaids how thankful I am that they are sharing this experience with me and how special they are to me.
Thanks to some amazing wedding inspiration on SMP (Seriously, I’m addicted) I am having a vintage inspired wedding on family property in the Adirondacks of New York that I’m trying to make as personal as possible for everyone involved. I have a picked a classic and simple Romona Keveza dress that I have yet to accessorize. I am hoping to have some great vintage inspired pieces to match the theme of the wedding and dress up my blank canvas of a dress. As a little girl, I had always envisioned wearing jewelry from my grandmothers drawers as she loved it and had quite the collection, thanks to her loving husband, my dear granddaddy who has since passed. Unfortunately my grandmother is very ill right now and her "estate" can’t even be borrowed for my big day due to battles going on in the family. This is heartbreaking to me but in honor of her I am searching for some pieces that are inspired from her style, or inspired by the year she and my grandfather were married! I can’t wait to honor her in this way!
Oh how fabulous!!!
I'm holding my wedding at Cabo Azul on November 10th of this year. We are hoping to achieve an elegant yet whimsical feel to the wedding. I'm wearing "Malibu" by Pronovias 2010 and a Cathedral length mantilla veil.
I would love (LOVE LOVE!) jewlery that accented both the cultural elements of my dress. Having said that, I would also love to have a more fashion forward piece that I could wear for the reception, where I will no longer be wearing the veil.
My biggest hope is that these pieces will become family heirlooms. The kind of pieces you pass on to your daughter or daughter-in-law. My family doesn't have any traditions like that and I would love Lella Foster to help us start a new tradition!
This is amazing!! My wedding is 74 days away (but who's counting? haha) -- I'd love to wear an amazing pair of chandalier diamond earrings -- along with a gorgeous bracelet my wedding style would be complete!!
Thank you so much for this amazing oppurtunity!!
On my wedding day, I'd like to wear multiple long strands of pearls. Not only are they trendy right now, but also very timeless. I gained my love of pearls from my grandmother and they've been my favorite "dress-up" jewelry since I was in high school. My grandmother actually has a gold necklace made to look like pears which she loves and wears often, the funny part is, that most of the beads have dents in them, because she has worn them for so long that all 5 of her grandchildren (myself included) made our marks on her necklace when we were babies. Because of this, the necklace is very sentimental to my grandmother. I'd love to get married in a necklace that latter became sentimental like that.
wow, what an amazing and generous offer!!! We are paying for everything ourselves, so our budget is pretty small, so I really haven't had a chance to think about what jewelry I am going to wear. I would love something that incorporated rhinestones/crystals with pearls. There is something so classic about pearls at a wedding and because my dress is pretty plain, a little bling would be nice as well! What bride doesn't want a little bling!
What a great Giveaway! I think I would like to wear pearls and diamonds!! Is that too greedy?! Definitely in a vintage style. A simple drop necklace with earrings and a brooch or something for my hair.
My mother is letting my wear my great grandmothers pearls to our rehearsal dinner (she wore them at her wedding). I'd love for my wedding day jewelry to include pearls and reflect the same timeless and classic feel as my grandmothers strand, but with a little more oomph. My dress is very plain, all ivory satin, no lace or beads, and a simple sweetheart neckline. I want my jewerly to be a statement and bring the style of the dress up a notch.
My wedding is channeling a springtime garden party. My dress is a European looking lace with crystal detailing right under the bustline. I would work with Della to try to capture this dainty feel in my jewelry, but of course with just the right amount of sparkle. I also would try to create a similar jewelry set for my bridesmaids.
I want to have my wedding on a farm, so I would like jewelry that is classic and understated - I am envisioning unembellished pearl strands or thin silver chains.
Your jewelry is stunning!
I love the elegance and uniqueness of the pieces shown above. I envision my jewelry for my wedding day as something elegant for the big day.
I love jewelry and feel bare if I leave the house without it, but would love to have something extra special to wear when I walk down the aisle. The dress I've picked is a halter dress, so I would love to have some beautiful earrings and a beautiful bracelet. I plan to wear my hair down, with part of it up and have been looking for the perfect jewelry to go in my hair that would tie the whole look together. I love the elegance of pearls and the sparkle of diamonds or crystal, I think something incorporating both or either would make me feel extra special and would be a wonderful memory of a great day...something that I could wear again on special occasions or evenings out.
I would also love to have a unique piece of jewelry for my mom and future mother in law -- they have both been such an important part of making my fiance and I who we are today, and I would love to be able to give them something special that they can wear on our wedding day. A piece of jewelry that would be unique for both of them that ties in with the look of my jewelry, I think it would be the perfect gesture for two of the most important ladies that will be there with us for our special day.
Beautiful, custom jewelry from a fabulously talented jewelry designer? I thought just getting married was a dream! Where do I begin? The design label of my 'maids' dresses represent my wedding with perfection: simple silhouettes. My wedding will be all about clean lines, classic detail, bright color, and timeless sophistication. But I cannot find the perfect jewelry! Enter Della. I envision beautiful drop earrings to highlight my face and collarbone, as my hair will be swept high and my lace dress has a plunging v-neck. Falling every-so-gently over my neck and collarbone I imagine a sparkly, yet not too flashy, necklace that adds to my own sparkle as I walk down the aisle. And a bracelet! Let us not forget about the wrist. I need a bracelet! Something delicate but that can be an accent to the flower I plan on wearing in my hair. And a girl's best friend (well. this girl's), will need something matching! Something beautiful for who else, my mother. She will be happy with anything, so this one's left for your creative genius. Can't wait!
I'm going for simple but beautiful. A drop necklace with a bracelet and something to wear in my hair. Aquamarines, peridots, and pearls to go with our wedding colors.
I want something simple -- and stunning -- to compliment my lace Cymbeline dress. Nobody does that better than Lella Foster. I adore the Pave diamond earrings and would want similar bangles. My hair would be up but the neckline of the dress would not be complimented by a necklace. Above all, I would really love to give my loved ones, especially my mom, something special. Despite illness and distance, she's made it her priority for me to have my 'dream' wedding and I want to give her something that shows my appreciation. My colors are deep purple, bright orange and sage green. I think something in that green would be gorgeous on my bridesmaids and my mom. I've had such a concrete image of how I want my wedding to look, courtesy of stylemepretty, but when it comes to finding actual jewelry, I'm pretty stumped.
Oh boy. My dress is a crazy ruffled Pronovias dress that screams fun and silliness. With a dress like that I think I would need something to real it in, perhaps in the form of a gorgeous and sophisticated bracelet and hair pin? The big day is going to be on my family farm and filled with whimsy, fun, and a laid back feeling you don't usually expect to find at a wedding...it would be nice to have a little pinch of elegance in my jewelry.
So excited about this giveaway... I've been so busy and focused with the wedding plans that I haven't had the chance to go jewelry shopping for the big day yet! It was super tough to choose my favorites but I am in LOVE with the crystal quartz stunner bracelet and the risa necklace! My bridesmaids would love these designs as well!
Many thanks!
I love the necklace and bracelet in the top right-hand photo. They are elegant, but they stand out.
I will wear a pearl necklace that a wonderful friend brought me from abroad. I would love for the moms and my maid of honor to have something so special to wear, too.
My dress is simple, but I am adding an awesome Amy Kuschel sash with beading--so I think my jewelry shouldn't be too fussy. No necklace, just earrings. If I had my way, I'd be wearing simple (yet stunning) earrings. Maybe some drop pearls and/or diamonds. A pretty bracelet would be icing on the cake!
This giveaway nearly made my heart stop, WOW!
My wedding is a quirky, farmers' market event and I would love some whimsical jewels to match the event and my dress, the spotted Melissa Sweet Dora. I would also love to adorn my wonderful mother in something classic and timeless, just like her. She never spends money on herself, so it would be the perfect time to treat her.
I love the idea of making some unique jewelry for my bridesmaids. My girls are so supportive and have been there for some great and rough times, it would be awesome to make each of them a unique piece that works of the vintage feeling I am incorporating into my day, but showing off each of the girls personalities. I think accessories really drive home the whole vintage flair, by incorporating a lot of whimsical accessories like feathered headbands or clips and understated pearl necklaces. I've been thinking of ways to do this under budget, like making the necklaces myself. But if I could give them something as nice as this, it would truly be the greatest gift.
I'm going for simple, classic, and understated. I absolutely LOVE the pearl designs, and they are definitely something I'd pictured myself in already. I think my favorite piece pictured above is the brooch on the dress sash. My dress is similar, and I've been scouring the internet (with no luck) to find something like this. I'm going to be buying these pieces if I don't win!
Something classic, timeless, and simple.
After my Granddad passed away my Nana gave me her engagement ring with the idea that someday it would become my engagement ring. When that day came my fiance asked my mom for the ring and proposed with the very ring my Granddad proposed with. I love wearing something everyday that has such meaning and memories tied to it. So now when I think of my wedding day and the jewelry that I will be wearing, I think of not only the day I'll be wearing it, but the future it may someday have as my children and grandchildren wear it on their wedding day as I will do with my Nana's engagement ring.
My dress is strapless, completely lace. Very simple, yet beautiful. I'd love jewelry that compliments my dress. Perhaps statement earrings, with a simple necklace, and a cuffed bracelet. Whatever I end up wearing, I'd like it to be something that can be passed on to future generations.
I have two sisters and I am the first to be married. I'd love to have a bracelet I could pass on to them to wear after me as their something borrowed! I would love a chunky, cocktail bracelet. I love ones with lots of gems and pearls!
My dream jewels for our wedding day are bright, vibrant and full of flair. This may be wedding blasphemy, but I'd love to get away from more traditional materials like pearls. Splashes of rich color is what I really dream of!
We're having our wedding in the Colonial Heartland of Mexico, in a 450 year old hacienda (http://www.haciendalastrancas.com ). Our color palette was inspired by Mexican sunsets to invoke all the passion of the region: bright pinks, warm golds and oranges. I'd love to incorporate these colors into my jewelery for the day! With such a generous offer I would also be able to work with Della to create memorable, heirloom quality pieces for my sister (my maid of honor and the only member of my bridal party), my mother, and my new, wonderful, mother-in-law.
When I think about my wedding jewelery I imagine something simple and elegant. I love pearls and am using them throughout my wedding design. My grandmother gave me my first set of pearls before she died and I plan to wear them as a way to honor her and feel like she is a part of my wedding. I'd like other jewelery to accent her pearls. As for my wedding party, I hope that everyone can wear one piece of jewelery that they love, and that makes them feel special. Gold is my main accent color for my wedding and I had imagined my bridesmaids wearing bracelets with gold and pearl accents. Overall, I want the jewelry to compliment each person.
Wow. I am drooling over this giveaway. Her work is ah-mazing!! For my June wedding, I am wearing a very southern lace and silk organza gown by Marisa. When I walk, the dress simply floats...like those dogs in the dog show that look like they are gliding across the floor. I haven't picked out any jewelry for my wedding, but I envision something completely southern and romantic with pearls. Thank you for this chance to make my wedding day even more special!
I want to wear something timeless. My dress has some big flowers with feathers that go accross the chest ( it's the Deanna from Priscilla of Boston) so I want something to complement that style. I'm thinking big sparkle earrings and a bracelet.
This contest could not have come at a better time for me. My wedding is in three months and I have been looking high and low for the perfect jewlery. I am looking for something bold, unique, and colorful. Perhaps flowery and romantic to complement my dress. I am trying to incorporate a little color as well and am thinking of seafoam blue/green for myself and my bridesmaids. My dress is ivory and my bridesmaids are wearing dove grey and I think a very pretty seafoam color would look lovely among the spring greens.
I love your jewelry! I have a very simple gown, with embroidered flowers covering it. I am interested in having my jewelry add some color to my day...maybe an aquamarine or topaz. My bridesmaids are wearing ivory and/white, so their jewelry will be an important way to unite them...hopefully with some color as well, maybe amethyst to match the lavender. I'm having a simple ceremony in the Colorado national parks.
Our wedding has a vintage chic theme. It will be taking place in the Distillery District in Toronto, Canada. The Distillery District is a national Historic Site and represents the largest and best preserved collection of Victorian Industrial Architecture in North America. Both of our venues were built in the 1850's, talk about vintage!
I would really love my accessories and jewelry to reflect the classic style of the 1900's. So much out there is so gaudy; I would love pieces that are delicate and intricate. I would love a beautiful dangle earring and bracelet and also maybe a broach for my bouquet and a hair piece. I would love to be able to wear some of the pieces again to other events and eventually pass them down to the next generation!
Thank you so very much for this lovely contest!
Xoxo
Erica
I would love to win this! What an amazing giveaway.
I've always been obsessed with 1950's rhinestone and pearl jewelry - I've been collecting it for years now. Rhinestones were glass, and backed with foil (making them look darker). They're gorgeous! I'd love to wear a necklace and hairpiece that have this same feel. My dress also has antique rhinestones on it, and I think it'd look beautiful.
Thank you again!
I'm going for a vintage glam look. My wedding dress is a vintage inspired, 50's style short gown. The dress has a gorgeous neckline so I won't need a necklace but I would love some gemstone earrings that pop! Of course, I have to have a feather fascinator.
I am having an intimate wedding on the beach to include our immediate family and closest friends. It is going to be sweet, southern but with modern touches. Our colors are coral and gray. I am having the hardest time finding jewelry!! I want to wear silver jewelry but also incorporate coral as well. Most coral jewelry out there is set in gold and has an orange tint to it. I am searching for a more pink coral. So hard! My dress is all lace with a silk belt. I am already wearing my grandmother's pin that I plan to place on the belt but I am in desperate need of fabulous earrings and a bracelet! I would love to wear Lella Foster!
My vision is to have chandelier earrings. It would be my "something new". I would love to have a unique one of a kind piece that I can pass down to my children when they get married.
Something BLUE. I would love for my earings to be my something blue. My colors are blues and deep purples so I think some deep blue earings would look great! Even in my daily style I stick to neutrals but always like to wear fun colorful earings.
My vision for my wedding day jewelry is classic pieces with a bit of a twist.
My wedding is going to be (weather permitting) outside and my dress is reminiscent of something a Jane Austen character would wear. It's lacy and I would love to match the lace with something simple and elegant. Perhaps pearls and a silk flower for my hair. I would love to be able to give my mother and my soon-to-be mother in law something special too.
Our wedding is Vintage Chic with classic touches (rhinestone brooches, lace, and Tiffany ring). I purchased the first dress I tried on, and found these glamorous gold Jimmy Choos, that perfectly compliment my dress. For the life of me, I cannot decide on the jewellery part...I have so many ideas...pearls, vintage brooches, feathers, diamonds. My bridesmaids all have BCBG dresses (all of which are different, but the same color story), and I wanted to give them each a different piece of jewellery/accessory that catered to their style, dress and personality as a thank-you gift. There are so many ways I could go for each individual and for myself. However, I think that I simply need a professional opinion and personalized pieces from Lella Foster would be an absolute dream! Most importantly I don’t want to be overpowered by the jewellery, but accentuate my dress, the beautiful bridesmaids and most importantly take my Fiancé’s breath away.
We're celebrating our nuptials on the beach in gorgeous mexico! I'm not a 'traditional' bride and am planning on walking down the isle in a fun, fresh Nicole Miller gown. The dress is fairly simple with a bit of a pattern to the fabric. I'd like to play up that pattern with something funky, different and colourful!!! I thought understated was the way to go - but, who am I kidding...this is a once in a lifetime day, that requires once in a lifetime style!
I was lucky enough to have the diamond in my engagement ring come from my great-grandmother's wedding ring. What truly makes this special to me is the fact that I knew her as a little girl. Additionally, my mother is sewing my wedding dress. Therefore, I cannot think of a better combination to honor her handmade work, than to have custom jewelry to accompany both the dress and my great-grandmother's diamond. A lot of the inspiration for my wedding comes from vintage and rustic motifs. I have even thought of having a different vintage brooch for each of my bridesmaids. As the wedding will be at a rustic vineyard in the hills of northern Virginia, the thought of working with a jeweler to to create the perfect "finish" to the day seems like a truly magical idea.
Simple, elegant, timeless pieces are what I picture at my wedding. Drop earrings, pearl necklaces, understated gold bracelets. I want jewelry that brings out the beauty of my bridesmaids and their personalities. Plus I would love to be able to gift my mom and future mother-in-law with jewelry for the day!
When my grandma passed away 4 years ago, she left me her engagement ring. When my fiance proposed to me in August, I was so moved to see my grandmother's ring in the box. It still has my grandparents initials engraved on the inside of the band, although they've faded over time. I couldn't have designed a better ring for me than hers. Since my ring is so unique, I've had a hard time finding jewelry that stands up against it (and fits my price range). Whatever jewelry I wear, my hope is that it can become a family heirloom that I can pass on to my daughter and granddaughter on their special day, like my grandma did for me :)
My style is very eclectic. I'm a huge fan of mixing vintage with modern. My dress is an A-line taffeta gown with... here's my favorite part... pockets! The feel of my wedding is whimsical and gardeny. I am hoping to wear jewelry that is both classically beautiful yet still really unique. I'm thinking a chunky pearl necklace with some simple stud earrings. More than anything, I'd love to give my bridesmaids some jewelry that's designed specifically for them.
I have been loving the multi-strand pearl necklaces with an antique broach offset. I have a classic diamond white gown with a sweetheart neckline and know that type of necklace would be perfect. I also have a half sleeeve of tattoos and am wearing a birdcage veil. I am looking for some "funky" jewelry to go with my personality. Thank you for this oppurtunity!
i've opted for a daringly simple j.crew gown so i've been thinking a lot about accessories! on my list are a statement earring, preferably something with a bit of pale blue in it for my "something blue" and a really bold bracelet that integrates my wedding colors (shades of pink). i want to have lots of fun with the jewelry since the dress is pretty plain. what an amazing opportunity it would be to create something from scratch!
Wow -this would be a dream come true for girl who has thought about this day for years! The ceremony and reception are taking place in an old mansion so it truly has a vintage feel to it. My dress is simple - it does not have any beading - so I would love to dress up my wedding day look with gorgeous rhinestone and pearl jewelry. Long dangling earrings with a beautiful matching bracelet and hair piece would be amazing to wear at my wedding!
Thank you so much for this contest!!!
I'm looking for gorgeous drop earrings. something to show off since my hair will be up. a little sparkle of course and maybe a delicate bracelet. nothing too flashy because i want to look like me on my wedding day, just a little bit more glam!
I would love some simple yet elegant - timeless - jewelry. Preferably a necklace and hair piece, maybe a fabulous bracelet too. This opportunity is amazing and someone will be a very lucky gal!
Ever since I was a little girl I always loved sifting through my Nana's beautiful collection of vintage jewlery from the 1800's. Once peice of jewelry in particular was her gorgeous Mikimoto pearl necklace. It was those very pearls that were used to teach me how to tell a real pearl from a fake pearl and later had my father taking me into his friends jewelry store (at the age of 6) to show him how I could tell (by sliding them across my teeth) the man was mortified, but I guessed the real ones right away! Anyways, my Nana raised me to be a strong woman and showed me what true love is all about. It wasn't until I saw the look in the top right picture where I felt like THAT IS IT!!! It has everything you could ask for. Beautiful pearls, a gorgeous headpiece, and a dress that defines ellagance, and shows my playful side as well. It's almost like you read my mind!! If I could dream up a concept (an unoriginal as it seems) it would look exactly like that. The only thing missing is an appearance at my wedding ;) Lella Foster you are any girls dream come true!
I am wearing my mother's wedding dress, which also happened to be my grandmother's wedding dress so I would love to wear jewelry that reflects the era of the dress, which was originally made in the 1940's.
I am the oldest of 16 children, 11 of whom are adopted, so I would also love for the jewelry to be something I can pass on to one or several of my younger sisters for when they get married, since I was lucky enough to get to wear my mother's dress, I would love to be able to share the jewelry with them, and give new jewelry it's own history.
I have been struggling with what type of jewelry to wear on my wedding day actually. (Which is why a consultation would be perfect). My mother gave me some simple pearl earrings to wear, but I need to find something else, either a bracelet or a hair pin which echos the details in my gown, which is fairly simple with an intricate sash.
We're celebrating our wedding in a very chic, French-inspired hotel in Chicago. My dress is ivory, with a black sash and hip corsage, and the wedding decor will feature a lot of black accents. My dream wedding jewelry would play off the black hip corsage... I'm thinking "glam, deco-style" earrings and a bracelet, both that feature delicate black stones. Since my bridesmaids are all wearing long black gowns of their choosing, it would be great for them to having matching bracelets that work with their dresses and pull all our looks together. Thank you for this incredibly GENEROUS giveaway!
What a great giveaway, I can't believe it!!! I will be having at least 2 or 3dresses for my wedding (a white wedding dress, a traditional vietnamese ao dai, and possibly a traditional cambodian dress as well) so I want my bridal jewelry to be versatile and can work with all of the dresses. While I'm not sure what style I want yet, I really love the look of multiple strands of pearls with a pretty ornament shown in this post. I also love long dangling earrings but not sure on that for the wedding yet. Thanks!
My dress is relatively simple with some silver beading at the waist. I would love to wear jewelry that is classic and elegant with a bit of sparkle. Ideally, it would also be something that I can wear again on special days to remember our (hopefully) amazing wedding day!
I would loveee to wear earrings with a colored stone. I am a redhead so I love wearing emeralds. My wedding colors are also going to be mostly green and white so I think that would fit perfectly.
I would also love to give my sister (matron of honor) and my mother something wonderful to wear the day of my wedding, but I would definitely let them make the decision of what type of jewelry that would be.
addendum to earlier posting: I had hoped to wear my mom's pearls, but the strand broke years ago (she kept the pearls). If you could possibly incorporate her pearls into a new piece (or pieces) that we could both wear, that would be wonderful. She never buys anything for herself and she would love it.
Wow! What an amazing giveaway!! I have a simple vision for my wedding jewelry. I would like to wear diamond earrings, something simple & elegant. Then, I want a 1 1/2" to 2" diamond/crystal cuff bracelet. I love the look of antique jewelry and think a cuff would look amazing. I would love something that adds a pop of diamonds and wows everyone! I have been searching for this item, but just can't find the perfect piece. The search continues...
I think pearls, maybe a bit of diamonds (or CZ, haha) for some bling. I'm going for a really soft, romantic look, so pearls seem appropriate.
I yearn for artsy and bold, I love bling (but not diamondy nonsense), and I love golds. Our style is full of simple dangle earrings, bold necklaces, cuff bracelets. A bit funky, a bit bold, a bit nature. It works with our nature / ocean inspired wedding and party, and the ladies themselves are so bold, I'd love to highlight the girls in beautiful bold style! :D
The jewelry that I'll be wearing is based on the deco vintage ring that my fiance gave me that has been passed down from his great grandmother. There is a photo of her, flapper style, that I adore and I would like to incorporate that vintage glamour into my look. I'd like dense diamond earrings and a bracelet that all evoke that style to set off my bridcage veil and strong lip! It would not only be tres fantastique but would give me something to add to our heirlooms so that one day, maybe sometime far, far down the line, one of my great granddaughters will find the same inspiration in our wedding.
My wedding has a rustic, relaxed feel, but is also pretty simple and classic. I'd like the jewelry to compliment that, and be something timeless I could wear again or pass down. I really love the look of pearls; they are beautiful without being to flashy.
Oh my gosh this is an amazing giveaway! I hope I win! I never win ANYTHING!!!! I am on such a budget and am planning on just using found and inexpensive pieces to create jewelry for my maids and myself (I studied Jewelry Design for my BFA!)--but this would be so amazing because I would still have a voice in how it all looks! My dress has a pearl brooch on it so I think something with multiple strands of pearls and maybe a drop or a beautiful clasp--even incorporating my wedding colors! My colors are different blues (tiffany to cobalt) and greens (mostly sage and leaf greens) so for my bridesmaids I would love to incorporate some of the wedding colors with stones or pearls. My brain is spinning with so many different ideas!!!
I would also like to have something made for my mom--she just got finished with her 2nd bout of breast cancer and she and my dad really can not afford to help pay for the wedding and I know she feels bad about this--But I want to give her something beautiful to remind her that she is beautiful and that I am just happy she is alive and well to see me on my wedding day!
My ideal jewlry would be something very vintage inspired. My dress is lace and silk organza with a fit and slare style. Very 1940's. It was my first purchase for the wedding and it really helped design the rest of my "modern-vintage romantic" wedding. I don't plan on wearing a necklace or a bracelet, so some brilliant earrings with a pop of color would be great for my look.
I would love to be able to treat my beautiful bridesmaids to gorgeous jewelry. They are wearing strapless almond silk shantung gowns and are in desperate need of stunning statement necklaces to accompany. My mother, who has been my rock through this whole process, would like beautiful in some simple drop earrings with champagne colored stones. Finally I have been pining over the champagne colored stone hair pins to match my sherbert and gold Lazaro gown. But first and foremost I would love to gift my bridesmaids and mother--they mean so much to me.
what a wonderful, special giveaway!
wedding jewelry has been the highlight of my wedding planning (second only to selecting our first dance song!) i am relatively shy, and am a little anxious about being in the spotlight that day! i have selected a simple and gorgeous jenny yoo dress for the day that i felt completely at ease in. i always figured that i could put on some fabulous jewelry to spice up the look, while still staying in my comfort zone-all the while looking like the beautiful bride i have envisions since i was a little girl!
i love the classic look of a bride in pearls, but the contemporary feel of the baroque pearl instead. i am always taking a classic look, giving it a little twist, and making it my own. it is important to me that our gorgeous pictures stand the test of time, and in five years we don't look at them and say "woah what was i THINKING?!"
i would absolutely love the opportunity to work with Della (and Lella Foster!) to put together stunning jewelry that will capture the individuality of myself and my two wonderful maids of honor!
How FABulous & Generous, Lella Foster! Gratzi!
James Bond, meet Jane Yeh Couture. Love at first sight.
Black lacquer, dash of gold, fur, Ostrich feathers and a little Michael Buble in cue. Welcome to my wedding.
I am at the mercy of the professionals when it comes to the jewlery! Perhaps a little 1920's "flapper-esqe"... not vintage but more modern day Jane Harlow/Coco Chanel (think, Canary yellow diamonds!) . Pearls are always the classic staple but, Pshhh, where's your sense of adventure!
Consider me your bridal Barbie doll, sparkle & bobble me up as you please!!! (Just don't cut all the hair off! LOL)
I want to wear PEARLS!! Pearls are so classy and elegant! My dress is very simple so I am wanting a statement necklace with matching earrings! My cake is going to be a four tier beauty encrusted in buttercream pearls! I would love to match!!
wow. what an amazing gift this would be! i have a very simple wedding gown and am looking for some fabulous jewelry and accessories (hair, belt, earrings) to glam it up. my engagement ring is an art deco estate ring from the 1930s and it would be wonderful to have earrings custom made to complement it along with a fantastic hair piece. i would also love to give my mom, future mother in law and three bridesmaid something special as well.
thank you so much for this fantastic giveaway!
I've always favored a simple, tailored look. Though I haven't found my dream dress yet, I know that it will have clean lines and an understated elegance to it. I hope to top it all off with an unadorned birdcage veil so I think the perfect compliment to my simple look would be a beautiful pair of drop earrings and a bracelet that says HELLO, HERE COMES THE BRIDE! For this one joyful, gorgeous, fabulous day of my life I want to sparkle. The amazing women in my life deserve the same. What's the fun of baubles if you can't share them?
My wedding will be in a venue called the Crystal Ballroom, so crystals will be incorporate throughout the whole wedding, including in my dress and in my jewelry. I envision my bridal jewelry to be based in crystals with some pearls woven in as well. This is a very exciting offer!!
My look is simple, sweet, and pretty with a tiny hint of bling. My dress has a strapless sweetheart neckline and an empire waist with a bow on the side held by a blingy ring of rhinestones so I would want a fairly simple necklace, possibly just a chain with a clear pear shaped pendant that has a subtle tint of color and catches the light. (pretty much like the bottom picture above). I would also need an array of brooches that sit well with the rhinestones on my dress to use as shoe clips as well as one for my veil. My veil will only be a little poof on a comb that will be stuck into my asymmetrical hairstyle and I thought a little brooch in the center would bring in just the right amount of shine. I would also want necklaces for my 6 bridesmaids that coordinate with mine but don't exactly match, and a pretty brooch for my mom and mother-in-law. It would be amazing to have all custom jewelry for myself and my ladies!! Thanks!
My dress is the Anjolique 2063 so its very simple with an intricately beaded decal on one side.
So for my jewelry, I wanted to keep it simple and elegant with something to match the dress and not take away from it...
For my hair, I needed a rhinestone beaded piece that would be placed on the side of my head. I have a regular 2 tier veil so that side rhinestone piece would be perfect!
Awesome giveaway! My wedding will be at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville. The style is southern/vintage and envision delicate earrings and a large bracelet as the focal piece. My dress has a high neck so I couldn't wear necklace. Our style is a little unique so I'd love to do an interesting hair piece. I would also love to have something for my Mom because she has been so amazing through the whole planning process!
I'm planning on wearing simple drop earrings and a wide cuff bracelet with some sparkle. I'm also hoping to find something floral and romantic to wear in my hair. What a fantastic opportunity!
(sing to the tune of jingle bells)
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
So much jewelry to choose from, much to my dismay...hey!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
I want my earrings to go with my DIY bouquet!
I've waited all my life
with lots of hopes and dreams
Came up with lots of plans
And crazy wedding themes
But now I have to choose
This contest I won't lose
"Vintage travel" fits us perfectly, from head down to our shoes! OH!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
So much jewelry to choose from, much to my dismay...hey!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
I want my earrings to go with my DIY bouquet!
My mom has a necklace
She got from her mother
Wore on her wedding day
Was broken by my brother
I'd like to use those pearls
To pin up in my curls
Lella Foster is the only one to help this desperate girl! OH!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
So much jewelry to choose from, much to my dismay...hey!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
I want my earrings to go with my DIY bouquet!
My bridesmaids, there are many
Had to cut them down from twenty
They'll come from far and wide
To help their favorite bride
From Denmark and Sudan, Florida and Iran
Vintage jewelry with global twist, now that is a great plan!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
So much jewelry to choose from, much to my dismay...hey!
Wedding day, wedding day! My day is on it's way!
I want my earrings to go with my DDDDDDD-IIIIIII-YYYYYYYYY bouqueeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!
Just wanted to leave a link that was very helpful to me when I was searching for my dream wedding dress; the Romona Kevza Collection facebook fan page. The great thing about this page is all the images and the section for real brides! Romona Keveza isn't just for celebrities, its for us real women too!! (but it is pretty cool that Romona Keveza has been seen on every single red carpet/award show thus far in 2010 and countless in past years) Check out the link and become a fan brides and brides to be!!!!!
xo
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Romona-Keveza-Collection/193088087988?ref=mf
This would be an amazing gift! I am wearing a classic lace mermaid gown and have been searching everywhere for the perfect bracelet to match. Something classic, simple and elegant. My wrist is small, so it's tough finding bracelets that fit. I would love to have something for my mother and my bridesmaids too for our special day. Thank you for this opportunity!
I love the look of pearls but I want to do an antique/modern twist on plain pearls. I would love to add some sparkle! Half of me wants over-the-top extravagant and half of me wants simple and elegant. Help!
Oh, Della! I would love nothing more than to look like myself - romantic, classic, a bit unexpected and unique - just in your fabulous jewels! I would love some amazing statement earrings to go with my very simple lace dress, and some jeweled amazingness for my hair! My only other request is that you make my mother the most beautiful, timeless, heirloom brooch she has ever seen. She deserves it and I would love to have our jewelry complement each other on this very special day. Thank you!!
I ♥ this!! What an exciting Style Me Pretty post to start out the day!
We're getting married at a historic hotel that housed the Rat Pack back in the day - the same venue Natalie Woods & Robert Wagner had their wedding reception. It just so happens my fiance's last name is Wagner...it sealed the deal for us! ;) We're running with the history of the hotel and going for that glam old hollywood vintage vibe! We are so excited!!!
My dress is an ivory Priscilla of Boston gown - simple and classic. The possibilities of things to design are endless! Maybe a black belt dripping with pearls and crystals...or a removable piece I would wear in my hair for the ceremony and move to a black belt for the reception?? Ohhhh the possiblities!
How exciting for 1 lucky girl! Something very special to carry through life and pass on.
wow wow wow
The jewelry I want would be a reflection of my dress and the vibe I want for the entire day. My dress is being custom made and is going to be very floral. I love pieces that resemble flowers and would love it to be my "something blue".
WOW! What an incredible giveaway.
As far as jewelry goes, let me just put it this way, I picked a very simple wedding dress, so I could accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! I would love to have a beautiful chunky necklace and bracelet, and a super unique headpiece!
my vision is an East-meets West wedding, classy yet inspired by asian influences such as lanterns and umbrellas. although i have yet to find the perfect dress, i know it will have a sash on it, which i would love to put a beautiful brooch on it, and perhaps finally have enough money to buy my bridesmaids some pearl earrings or necklaces?
wow, so generous! My dress is pretty detailed and is in a nice antique gold hue, so I would love to wear pearls and a vintage looking brooch. I have been searching for the perfect brooch to wear on my sash - I love the one pictured above! I would especially love the opportunity to gift my mother and my future mother-in-law with something lovely to wear for the wedding.
What an amazing contest! I've been searching for the perfect bridal jewelry and have yet to find exactly what I'm looking for. I think the reason I'm having trouble finding something is because I truly believe my jewelry, along with the rest of my wedding, should be unique (which is why this contest is so perfect!). Having attended over 12 weddings with my fiance over the past 2 years, our number one goal is to make our day different than anyone else's. Everything we've chosen so far has been unique...and my bridal jewelry should be no exception!
As far as the style or type of jewelry...my dress is very is very beautiful but it has zero "bling" - No jewels, diamonds, or beading. I envision a large, beautiful 'statement' 'bling' necklace. I think it would add to my look and hopefully be the missing element to give me my 'wow' factor.
I am getting married this August. Anyone who knows me knows I absolutely LOVE pearls... I went to college in South Carolina but will be getting married in ALASKA, so I want to bring that southern chic flair to the wedding while mixing it with my hometown rustic atmosphere. I envision several delicate layers of silver chain draping down with pearls interspersed on the chains and overlapping. My wedding colors are pink and navy (bridesmaids are wearing deep rose frocks from JCrew) with very pale pink and white flowers to contrast, so I would also love pale pink freshwater pearls or crystal beads also layered in. Then either fastened with a vintage clip or tied with a fabulous silk or satin bow in the back! PICK ME!
Collaborating with Lella Foster on a custom collection would be truly amazing! Our wedding, which will be in September in the garden of a historic house overlooking the Potomac river, will have a relaxed yet elegant and modern feel. My dress will be the J.Crew "Gracie" halter, which I chose for its clean lines and simple beauty. It is a blank canvas for some thoughtfully chosen wedding jewelry that would complement this style -- particularly some especially stunning earrings and a cuff/bracelet, and a creative headpiece for after the ceremony (I will wear my mom's veil!).
I envision my wedding day jewelry striking, yet organic and elegant. My bridesmaids are my triplet sisters. I would love to give them a gift that would demonstrate our unique bond, yet would display our different styles. Most importantly, I wish to help create pieces that will serve as heirlooms to be treasured by our family for generations to come.
What a great contest!
For my wedding, I am looking for some vintage jewelry, possibly pearls in a unique setting. Neither of us is very into glitz and handmade is a perk!
I would love to be able to work with the designers in creating my wedding jewelry inspired by the house of the Candela Family in Valencia, Spain. My wedding is Spanish elegance so holding true to that tradition either a mix of gold and sterling silver with genuine gemstones. Something with a unique finish and rope edge design will create that Spanish "Old World" theme I am looking for!
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It is hard to fit an entire concept in a song tune, haha, but our theme is vintage travel, as he was in the Air force for 10 years and I did missions/relief work all around the world. My bridesmaids will be from all parts of the world and I would love to have custom pieces (I already have ideas) to give each of them as a gift and as a token of staying connected to each other. I want them to match...but not really. For example, all be made of the same materials, but one bridesmaid have a custom brooch, the other a custom bracelet, another a custom headband, another a custom belt. The materials I would like to use are feathers, pearls, and maybe a little bit of lace or chiffon. Very dainty and delicate...vintage and timeless. :)
I want to wear some Art Deco (1920-30's) jewelry. I designed my invitations using concentric circles inspired by Art Deco style, and I would love to have some jewelry that compliments the round edges of that style. I like to keep things silvery and diamondy as opposed to colored gem stones.
I want to wear a kind of crazy white feathery/peacock feather kind of headband with either diamondy circles or stars that weave into my hair.
I hadn't planned to buy anything ready to wear because it's really important to me to have a hand in the design or making of, and I don't really have the budget to ask someone to make something custom for me.
Stoked on this giveaway, sweet as!
I don't wear much jewelery on a day-to-day basis, so I don't think I'll be wearing much either on my wedding day. Maybe a pair of simple diamond earrings and a jade necklace as a nod to my Chinese heritage.
Well, I can't wear diamonds under the hupah, so I am planning to wear pearls for my ceremony. My dress is strapless and my hair will be in a pony tail with a long veil so I was thinking of stands of pearls, simple and elegent. I plan to take my hair down for the reception and to change my jewlery to diamonds. Perhaps, a 14 inch white gold necklace with a small diamond pendant and diamond studs.
i want something unique but slightly subtle so that it doesn't detract from the dress. maybe a little romantic, a little vintage...our theme is rustic vintage, so something that goes really well with that. i'm actually desperately in need of jewelry guidance!
i envision my wedding jewelry to be preppy chic with a hint of romance - my fiance and his family designed my engagement ring and it couldn't be more perfect. i would love the opportunity to design accompanying accessories with lella foster!
I am having the hardest time finding jewelry!!! My dress: simple, classic, sweetheart neckline, satin buttons. My wedding: country-chic meets fun and preppy, Charcoal and coral country garden party. I'm counting on my jewelry to add the element of fun to my outfit, but keep the preppy and timeless tone!! Maybe a fun hairpiece and a classic necklace?? Lella Foster would surely know the answer!!
For the ceremony, I am planning to wear a simple, classic set of pearls (earring studs, necklace, and bracelet) that my fiancé gave me for our first Valentine's Day. But then I'd like to glam it up for the reception by doing a jewelry change! I'd still like to wear pearls, but maybe something more flashy in a chunky multi-strand necklace with white gold and crystal accents, with beautiful pearl earrings.
This year for my wedding,
We will celebrate in an outdoor setting.
The feel is vintage with lots of wild flowers,
Mini pastries and champagne towers.
My dress is timeless with lots of lace,
Material so light that I can move with grace.
The jewellery I’d love is from a time gone past,
A vintage brooch for my hair, a style that will last.
A necklace of pearls and timeless chic,
Nothing makes me happier than a bracelet that’s antique.
If for my wedding I could have the jewellery of my dreams,
I’d be forever grateful and dancing on sunbeams!
I am very sentimental about my jewelery. My favorite pieces to wear are the pieces that my fiance has picked out for me over the years. His choices are classic and beautiful. I know that I will wear them on a weekly basis for years to come. My dream wedding-day jewelry would be a pearl necklace that my fiance helped to design for me. When I wear it for the years to come, I want to think of him and how blessed I am to have married him.
I would want to wear something timeless and classic. Elegance is the word. Simple, beautiful, chic. Something that could be passed down and celebrated over and over. The "one" everyone wants to inherit. The piece that takes your breath away. The "AHA"" that's it" piece of art work that sets the scene for the whole event. Love at first sight all captured in a creation that is one of a kind, unique, and oh so lovely. Whimsical and charming and the joy that delights the heart. That is what I would love...
I was dreaming of soft grey drop pearls, a hint of sparkle, all with a slightly subtle modern feel.
Heres, the background.
My Fiance and I are throwing a large wedding (he has 'big' family) on a shoe string, all very DIY, it will make my 83yr Mother very happy and give our families the opportunity to bond. I found a lovely Vera Wang dress for the budget that my mother gave me for Christmas ($300), it made her weep that she had been able to buy my dress. The catch is that it is grey, the soft grey of a Russian blue cat, so beautiful and silky. As it is not white, I think it needs a certain amount of sparkle, and some bridalness brought to it. I have been hunting for the perfect broach to have on a band at the waist to work with some drop earings and a fine knecklace
Oh man... I would need help with jewelry! My dress is lace and the wedding is outdoors at my grandparents ranch under the oak trees... I would love to wear something delicate and simple, but maybe with a little color. Like a thin gold chain with citrine and similar earrings. Love gold jewelry- a gold cuff with a little citrine in it would be great, too. But I would be totally open! Bridesmaids are in yellow... could be fun to get some yellow in there.
I would love to have a piece that I could wear everyday to be reminded of our wedding in addition to having something special to keep and pass on to family for their weddings.
I found the perfect dress a few months back. We were still in the early stages of wedding planning, and I wasn’t seriously looking. However, there was a sample sale and I was with my maid of honor so we thought, what the heck? I tried on about 5 dresses and as I was leaving something caught my eye. It was totally not the look I was after. For one, I knew my wedding dress would be strapless and this one had straps. For two, it was hard to see the beauty and style in the dress because of a large bow that took up the whole chest area. Still, I was undeterred…. The color was the perfect ivory that I was after, and the beading design was beautiful. It looks like golden candlelit leaves that sparkled as I did my ballerina turns. The dress couldn’t have matched our Fall, romantic vineyard theme wedding any better had I designed it myself. The trumpet fit was what really sealed the deal and when I took a peek at the tag, I saw that it was designed by Elie Saab…. Um hello!! (I just about died when I saw Rihanna’s grammy dress… designed by who else….!!!) The style was trumpet which sealed the deal. I grabbed the hanger and marched back to the fitting room. After tucking the straps and opening up the back a bit, I put on the matching veil and told my MOH “ignore the bow,” then I stepped on the bridal pedestal (oh, what a feeling) and swung back the curtains. Needless to say, I walked out of the store with my bridal gown. Now, as I start piecing together the other details – flowers, bridesmaid dresses, invitations oh my! I’m stuck on the jewelry. This dress is the dress of my dreams. I need to find the perfect jewelry to accentuate the details I love best. I will definitely need a necklace, because the top is pretty bare now that I’ve turned it into a backless sweetheart style. I’ll need some earings too, but do I want dangly earings or simple studs? I have no idea. I’m at a complete loss and need professional help. Please, please pick me!!
I would want to be wearing something quite modern with a hint of romance to it. I'm definitely looking to incorporate some splashes of colour here and there, as I plan to have some bright funky shoes going on, and think it would tie in nicely!
I picture myself with a piece in my hair inspired by nature, as I am getting married under a BIG oak tree- the oak tree I grew up having picnics under and playing under! I would love something whimsical in my hair- perhaps something combing soft and pretty orchids (the flower we are using) but adorned with pearls to create an elegant yet nature-inspired look.
I would love also to wear a very simple and understated necklace, just a pendant that I will keep forever!
I want my mother and each bridesmaid to feel so beautiful and special- with a interesting vintage looking piece for each of them.
Thank you for taking the time to consider me!
I'm a girl on a budget but firmly believe that I can pull off a celebration that's personal and reflective of our styles nonetheless. We are having an intimate wedding with a lot of personal touches from family and friends (and the groom and I!). We're going for French provincial and I would love a headpiece or a veil that looks like my grandmother would have worn it at her backyard wedding, possibly a brooch to go along with it (I picture something with a pave setting that feels nostalgic but will always be fashionable). Other than that I would want to share my love with the people helping us put this together and give each bridesmaid and our mothers a simple pair of earrings. Lastly, but most importantly, beautiful cufflinks for my groom.
Hoping to win but if not congratulations to the winner and thanks for a great opportunity in such harsh economic times!
I ideally want to wear pearls, which i think somehow have the ability to be timeless, chic and modern all at the same time. I'm envisioning a multiple strand of short pearls (not that unlike the picture shown here with the Amsale Tyler dress). Then, I want to wear earrings with some size to them, I generally like earrings with some length to them, they can have pearls but not necessarily an exact match to the necklace. The earrings could also be a bit more literal in their modernity. If I wear a bracelet, I'm imagining either very small, petite or a cuff. I would have to see how it looked. And finally, a little sparkle in my hair would be gorgeous. Back in the days where I wore a lot more vintage, i had a pair of awesome costume jewelry diamond clip earrings that made the cutest side barette, so some along those lines, but made for hair instead of ears, would be perfect! Thanks for the opportunity to dream a bit!
This giveaway is amazing! I certainly do not have stories that can compare to the lost mothers or family members out there, I am a very lucky girl. But regarding jewelry, I feel as though jewelry completes your wedding look.
You can be a girl in a white dress any day, but add the perfect jewelry and accessories and you become a bride!
I really can't say exactly what I want because jewelry is so personal, but I can tell you what looks I love. You can pair my personality with the work of art at the consultation :) I love mismatched but coordinated looks. My dress is a very romantic dress, with a bit of vintage flair. There is a beaded applique on it that I love - sort of looks like a brooch. I think the best jewelry to go with it would be a heavy statement. Big earrings with some sparkle and I would LOVE to have some sort of feather/broach/flower in my hair. It has taken me so long to find something because I feel like jewelry really completes the look. Well, that, and I LOVE to look at it!
I would love to have you help me become a bride on my wedding day!
I would like for the jewelry to be the centerpiece- it is also the last piece needed to pull together the outfit!
My dress is simple and perfect (strapless, a-line, and form-fitting), with a 40s/vintagey belt detail. I am looking for a cuff, hair pin, or brooch that has a vintage feel to finish off the look. (maybe rhinestone?)
I also have the best mother in the world, and would be just as happy if you decided to give something to her instead.
Oh, and a lovely wedding party that I love and have known since I was little- a little vintage detail each would make me just as happy as if I won something for me!
Lella Foster & Della, hook me up!
:)
To be honest. I just want to look pretty. I figure this is the one chance I have to really play dress-up (alas my fantasies of needing multiple cocktail dresses for fancy dinner parties have yet to pan out) so I just want jewelry that will flatter and make my fiance smile. Thanks very much for the offer!
I'd like to wear something that has been worn by generations of women before me. And maybe a little of new sparkle somewhere as well!
Hello there...the whole theme of our wedding is shabby chic so I am looking for jewelry that isn't quite so cookie cutter. I love the idea of muted copper flowers, vintage buttons and interesting details. So of course I would be thrilled to be able to take part in creating such pieces. Thank you so very much for this opportunity.
Pearls are classic, and with a modern twist is what I envision. My ring is a beautiful round diamond solitaire -- some how I would want the pearls to tie into the beauty of my ring. I know you would match the necklace to the dress, but I think more importantly I'd want all of my accessories to tie together. The multi-stranded pearls are amazing -- I love that look. Classic, updated, with simple elegance. I want the jewelry to blend with the entire look, not be the focal point.
This is amazingly generous~
We are getting married in October 2010 in Chicago with vintage classic theme. My dress is a very simple form-fitting Nicole Miller dress, with no long train or any poofy skirt. (I'm only 5' tall and all that material would engulf me.) So instead of getting an ornate dress, I want a necklace (or necklace and earring set) that is vintage, deco, clean, creative, elegant, with hints of blue. Instead of typical pearls, I have been looking for statement necklaces. Something that says "WOW!" It sounds like my standards are high, but I don't think it'll be too hard for Lella Foster. Her pieces are gorgeous.
I want to wear something simple and classic. Classic is constantly what I'm thinking with my wedding. I know that's pretty common, but it's what makes a beautiful wedding. I'd love a beautiful hair piece and necklace to match my strapless, lace covered dress.
I have a large wedding party - 7 girls, 4 of whom are my fiance's sisters. I picked the dress designer and color and the girls eached picked a different style dress. I'd love to have jewelry that fits the same idea - different pieces for each that fit their personalities and compliment the style of dress each has chosen. My dress is all lace and a little vintage - I'm really at a loss of style of jewelry to wear with it and would need design help! I'd also love to get bracelets for my mother and my fiance's mother - certianly these women cannot be overlooked! The location of our wedding is a historic house on a river and we are having a casual but elegant wedding. Most of our projects are DIY and I'd love the chance to add a personal touch to the jewlery too by helping to design it.
I see myself wearing something that won't detract from my dress, but will be able to sell itself. I see these being statement pieces, anthropologie-esque, with large, mis-matched elements that still tie together effortlessly without missing the simple beats of the wedding itself. Not too matchy matchy because I'm not a matchy matchy girl, but enough that there is flow from one piece to the next.
This is an amazing giveaway and $4500 is a lot so I feel like I'd want to make that stretch as far as possible too so that everyone could share in this wonderful chance to have a piece of something so lovely!
I'm getting married fairly young (24) and want to look like I'm still young and comfortable. I would love a few strands of opera-length pearls to drape over my sweetheart neckline dress. The dress is very fitted before splitting into big ruffles at the waist so the draped pearls mimic the bottom's look. I'd complement it with chandelier drop earrings. My hair will be down with romantic curls.
I love the tradition of passing wedding items, such as jewlery, down through the generations. So I would have to pick jewelry with a vintage feel. I like simple looking jewelry though; nothing that will over power a beautiful dress or the bride. I don't want it to be the first thing someone sees, but I don't want it to be missed either.
I want to wear jewelry that is classic but has some color in it. Our wedding has bright vivid colors planned throughout it and I want to make sure that I embody that bright, vivid energy as well. I am thinking a delicate necklace with just a hint of color, a bright hair flower and brilliant drop earrings.
What an amazing give away! I haven’t thought much about jewelry yet, but I love the idea of an heirloom that can be passed down. The wedding band that I will be using is the band that my grandfather gave to my grandmother on their wedding day 63 years ago (they are still married!). Having a piece of our wedding with that history makes it so much more special and meaningful. I would love to wear something simple and classic, yet modern at the same time, that I can pass down to future generations. I wear pearl earrings every day, and picture myself in pearls for the wedding since they seem the most “me”. My dress is very very simple (a strapless fitted vera wang with no embellishments except buttons down the back), so it would be fun to have a little twist on a classic look. I would envision my bridesmaids, mother, and future mother-in-law in pieces that are a little more playful and fun.
my jewelry will hopefully be sweet, pretty, and simple. i am not overly fancy, so i hope my jewelry is not either. totally girl.
Wow! What an amazing giveaway! My fiance and I are having a destination wedding in Mexico. Even though we live in San Diego, CA, we are going back to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico to get married in the small chapel where both our grandparents and my parents were married. We are planning on having a very elegant, yet simple wedding. It would be an absolute dream come true to have a piece of kewlrey that would accented both the cultural elements of my dress as well as the elegance and simplicity of our special day. I would love to have someting I could wear in my hair that I could wear for the reception, where I will no longer be wearing the veil. Hopefully this accent piece could be my signature and what I could pass on to our future generations.
How exciting! My engagement ring has an aquamarine center stone (my birth stone!), with a carved, vintage-style setting, so I would love wedding jewelry to coordinate, and showoff the unique beauty of my ring! Our budget is going to be small, and our reception DIY casual, but I am also striving for an elegant and unique mix of vintage style, with a California garden party twist. It is difficult for me to imagine spending 4,5000 on jewelry for myself (that may in fact represent the entire wedding budget right there!), but it would be wonderful to also be able to gift my bridesmaids (all 6 of them!) and Man of Honor with some beautiful pieces (this would also spare them the indignity of whatever homemade gift I could come up with...I have high aspirations, but may lack the crafty skills to back them up!).
Elegant and sophisticated. The jewelry ties in perfectly with the mermaid dress!
If I could design my own jewelry collection for my wedding, I would go with simple and classic - diamond and sapphire drop earrings and a cuff of sorts. I'm a fan of having just a couple pieces of really stunning jewelry. My dress is very classic and very delicate from Vera Wang, so I'd want to stick with the classic theme.
I'd also love to design something for each of my four bridesmaids! They'll each be wearing custom-made gold satin dresses, and I'd really like to make something for each girl that reflects her individual personality. For my mother and my future mother in law, I'd try to incorporate some red in there because that's lucky in Chinese culture :)
your jewelry is stunning.
our wedding: beachy, casual elegance
dress: ivory, lace, sash
i love everything on your website especially your hair pieces and pins shown on your website!
i would also love to get my mother and my future mother in law earrings to wear!
The dress I will wear for my wedding has a deep sweetheart neckline and I would love to wear a striking necklace to show it off. Something glamorous and chic--not too traditional. I would also like to pair it with an equally glamorous cuff and simple earrings.
I would love to wear some vintage inspired jewelry on my wedding day. I have absolutely no idea what i'm doing for jewelry except for my Mom's diamond earrings (she passed away when I was a teenager) so this would be extremely helpful! Our wedding has a soft elegance feel to it and I think Lella's pieces would complement it gorgeously.
I want my entire wedding to be "uniquely elegant". So many brides create elegant days, but I really want something that stands out without being over-the-top or trendy. Jewelry is one of the most obvious ways to achieve this goal with classic pieces in a new combination. I envision pearls with diamonds and a flare of color in unexpected places. I would love my bridesmaids (who will be in black, floor-length gowns) to all have similar pieces of jewelry but in a variety of styles. That could mean different lengths of necklaces, some with big bracelets, others with big earrings to reflect their personal tastes. Seeing as a piece of jewelry marked my fiance's commitment to our love, I want that value represented throughout our ceremony.
I had to blink and re-read all of this to make it seem real. I have been agonizing over what I want to wear ever since the day I got engaged. I know that I am wearing my mothers necklace. A vintage pearl necklace that when my sister got married a few years ago and forgot her jewelry at the hotel, my mom pulled it off her own neck and fastened it onto my sisters without a second thought about how she didn't have one herself from that point on.
The necklace is beautiful, but I want my other jewelry to compliment it and create a story of love, vintage charm and classic beauty. I want to look back at that day and cry as I stare at the necklace and the beautiful pieces that were created to accent its glory.
Thank you so much for this amazing giveaway. To the bride who wins, they are truly blessed.
We are getting married in a restored dance hall, which is located right on the lake. My dress is very glam and I think my jewelry should be too! I would love beautiful earrings and a bracelet. More than anything, though, I would love to gift my mother and the other special women in my life with custom pieces. This wedding is as much a celebration of family as it is of love. My fiance and I are very blessed to be surrounded by amazing people.
What a beautiful giveaway! My wedding, to be held at the end of July, this year, in Warrenton VA will be simple with the focus truly being on the celebration of love. It is so important to me that everyone involved and attending truly feel an air of love all around them and that they leave the day with nothing but positivity and joy within their hearts. I would feel truly honored to be able to use this giveaway as an extension of that focus and to be able to offer my mother and bridesmaids a beautiful gift as an outward expression of my appreciation for them. I adore gemstones and semi-precious/precious stones and think it would be so fun to use them to create a truly unique and memorable piece of art. I prefer to leave things more simple and like to let beauty of the stones speak for themselves, but would eagerly look forward to the chance to work with a design expert to create something truly perfect for them.
I'm not an extravagant girl, so I'd prefer my dress to be something simple and classic, void of excessive beading and crystals. My hair wiill be worn in an updo, with a delicate sparkly hairpiece that will catch the light every time the camera flashes. My ears will be adorned with short, dangly diamond earrings that will assist in playing up the sides of my face. My neckline will string a barely there chain of diamonds, if anything at all, to flatter the graces of my collarbone with it's soft glow. My wrists will be light that day, so that nothing will offset the most important piece of jewelry of all - my wedding band.
Thanks so much for the amazing opportunity! It's sort of difficult to describe a "vision" of the jewelry that I would like to wear on my wedding. My general style tends to be a blend of simple-modern and romantic-antique. For this reason, I tend to really enjoy deco-inspired pieces. There are so many directions deco style jewelry can go - there are hard and soft lines, different geometric arrangements of jewels and filigree. It is never boring.
One thing I really appreciate in jewelry (and fashion for that matter) is good design. What I mean by that is that the fundamental components and design of a piece make it strong enough in its own right that there is no need for unnecessary embellishments. In wedding dresses, for example, I like the design of the dress to be strong enough that it doesn't need a lot of "frills" to carry it or make it interesting. I feel the same way about jewelry. I respect good design from quality materials. When quality materials are combined in an interesting and thoughtful way, the jewelry is striking. From what I've seen, Lella Foster Designs operates on these principles - the pieces are spectacular (modern yet classic, stunning design and quality materials).
It would be an honor to be chosen. Thanks again for the opportunity.
These pieces are so beautiful! I'm completely in love with the multi-strand pearl necklace! My dress is fairly simple - ivory with straps that go off the shoulder a bit. Because it has a higher neckline, I wasn't planning to wear a necklace. I have a pair of beautiful earrings that are smoky quartz surrounded by diamonds that were given to me by a very special family friend that I was planning to wear and I would love to have a bracelet to complete the look. More than anything though, I would really love to create pieces for my bridesmaids. They are all such unique, wonderful and stylish women (especially my two sisters!) and I would love to give them something really special that reflects their personalities and styles and lets them know how special it is to me to have them be a part of my wedding.
My grandmother passed away several years ago and I am planning to wear her pearl necklace when I get married this September. It is a short single strand of pearls with a beautiful gold and ruby clasp - very simple with a bit of a vintage feel, hopefully just like the rest of the wedding! My mom is making my dress: it has a lovely 1930s shape with ivory lace layered over a topaz silk charmeuse. I would love to find beautiful, simple jewelry to complete my look and for our sisters and mothers to wear.
I am getting married in October, and our colors are pretty quiet -- olive green, cream, taupe, and I am wearing an antique pale grey lace dress. The one color that is making everything pop is a coral/terra cotta accent. I would love to wear coral earrings or a necklace or something. The jewelry would be a great way to throw in that needed splash of color.
I'm a pearls kind of gal. Very simple, yet elegant.
My dress is going to be tea-length and kind of vintage-y with a nice old peeking petticoat for some funkiness. The cut and fabric itself, though, is quite simple. So for jewelry I'd like to add some color and a bit more funkiness/personality - whimsical, vintage inspired, all that fun stuff. We're going for a monochromatic green color scheme - rather than trying to match one shade we're clashing with purpose to the point that everything will wind up looking great together. So incorporating that into my jewelry and accessories would be grand - mixing shades of green while still keeping things classy.
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I'd love to wear some bigger earrings that are beautifully proportioned, have some delicacy to them, and have serious presence. I have very strong feelings about jewelry, but sometimes I have a hard time putting it together. I always worried about being over-accessorized. I'd be as grateful for the consult as I would be for the prize itself.
I'd also want to allocate as much as possible to show just how much I appreciate my wonderful bridesmaids, my brilliant step-mother who has raised me, my future mother-in-law, and my late mother's mum who is the best grandmother ever. I'm so excited for everyone I love to be together in one place.
No standard pearls for this girl here! I would love to sparkle on my wedding day with some gorgeous earrings and cuff bracelet. My dress has a very soft V-neck so no necklace required, just some of my very own lovely decolletage. Adorning my layers of lace with some beautiful jewelry from Lella Foster would be every bride's dream!
What I'd love to wear is blue - deep cobalt blue like sapphires mixed with yellow gold or maybe gray pearls. Or red - like a big burst of red flower in my hair. I am Korean-American and red and blue are the major wedding colors symbolizing yin and yang. Our restaurant venue is a French bistro and there is already a red banquette and my dear husband gave me a yellow sapphire in yellow gold for my engagement ring. Cranes, which are lifelong faithful birds, are another important symbol of the Korean marriage and they are often painted against a royal blue background with deep fuchsia or gold embroidery. I love the vintage look so any complementary pearls would be beautiful. I have three Korean-American bridesmaids, and one very fair blond bridesmaid so I think a deep blue would complement their skin type beautifully. Thanks so much for the opportunity of the drawing!
I'm wearing a strapless gown and have decided I only wish to wear earring and possibly a bracelet, although the necklace on the bride in the third picture is so beautiful, it has me rethinking that! I've been leaning towards pearls but with a modern twist.
My dress is very simple but elegant. I would LOVE to wear a beautiful pearl, multistrand necklace with small pearl earrings for the ceremony with a muted-color sash. We're getting married in a church and I want to go for something elegant but romantic. I want to change it up for the reception though into a brightly colored sash and big diamond jewelry - really make it pop!
From the minute I started planning my wedding I've known what I wanted from my dress to our venue to the cake to my shoes (and my groom obviously!). The only thing I've been stumped on is my accessories because I am not sure what would look nice, classy, appropriate and lovely with the dress and veil I have picked out. When I think of classy and romantic brides, images of my Nan come into my mind. When she passed away two summers ago, it was two days before my birthday and as a gift, she gave me her wedding rings. I knew this was special to her because she and my Grandpa only got married 5 years prior although they had been 'together' for decades. She told me to hold them close to my heart. While I plan to wear these and my own wedding rings on the big day, I would love to have a set of pearls or a pearl bracelet as my other accessory. My Nan had a lovely pair of pearls that she rarely wore but now not one of us can find them now that she has passed on. We think she hid them on us and it's her funny way of keeping us stumped! But it would mean the world to me and my mom to have a pearly accessory to incorporate my best friend into my big day. I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about her not being there but I know in spirit she will be smiling down on us. Thank you Style Me Pretty for always being so kind and generous to us brides to be! You are so special to all of us :)
I am getting married in the Virgin Islands, so my vision is vintage island bohemian. I have been having the most difficult time finding the absolute perfect jewelry for myself and my bridal party. I would love for my jewelry to reflect the laid-back nature of the ceremony/reception, but I still want it to be classy with vintage details. My dress has the most adorable ribbon flowers randomly attached to the bodice with a velveteen and grosgrain ribbon around the waist. I would love in some way to incorporate those details from my dress into my jewelry as well as my bridesmaids.
We're having a modern-vintage wedding and I was really hoping to play up my simple satin trumpet dress with some fun jewelry. I imagine wearing a multi strand pearl necklace with a brooch clasp or a chandalier shaped necklace of pretty stones. I plan on having a very "old hollywood" look. I have been contemplating making my own necklace for a while, but I'm not very crafty, so this is perfect for someone (like me) with two thumbs but a ton of ideas!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I have very a very simple dress so I want the jewelry and accessories to make the statement. Something clean but whimsical. Some pearls with a hint of sparkle. But most importantly, would love to work on some pretty jewelry for my bridesmaids. They've been so amazing and patient with me. They deserve it more than I do.
I'm looking for a pair of earrings and a hair piece that have a vintage feel. I'd like them to be simple, but to provide a pop that complements my dress, which is sophisticated and simple in design but has an abstract jeweled detail at the waist. I suppose the best way to describe this style would be an homage to deco - vintage in feel and modern in interpretation.
I am a graphic designer and unique accents are important to me. I would describe my style as modern with vintage twists. My dress is ivory lace with a modern trumpet cut and a key hole back. I will be wearing my mothers mantilla veil, after taking out some of the puffiness (otherwise known as the 70s) to create a sleeker silhouette. My shoes are pointy -toed with with a modern half bow. My colors are classic navy with a modern coral.
I love pearls and diamonds! They always have a vintage class (like Coco Channel), but by doing something creative with them, you can make them look as modern as the iPod in your pocket. I consider them the Helvetica of jewelry.
For my wedding day I would love to keep it simple yet interesting. Earrings, a bracelet and perhaps a cocktail ring.
My bridesmaids vary in ages from 14-22 and heights 5'2" - 6'2". I am thinking a classic pearl necklace would be something they would all enjoy not just on June 6 (my weddding) but for years to come.
Love this! My wedding is going to be in August on an elegant/rustic farm or vineyard setting in TN. I'm a fan of statement jewelry and wouldn't mind the jewelry stealing the show from the dress. The theme of the wedding will be a little bit vintage fused with modern, and I'd like the jewelry to reflect that. I love crystals and sparkle. I'm still picking out the bridesmaid dresses and my dress, but I'd love for my bridesmaids to each wear a slightly different, but matching statement necklace. Keep it simple and sheek for their dresses - somewhat ethereal and flowing. For me, I'd likely go with earrings and bracelets, as well as adornment for the bouquet :) Would love to work with Lella!
This is the last piece of the puzzle for my wedding planning--my wedding will be antique/rustic--taking place on a vineyard in a very rustic looking, old barn. I would love to wear something vintage-esque and elegant. And more importantly, I would love to have a beautiful piece for my mom to wear to thank her for all the hard work she's put in to this wedding on my behalf.
I am wearing a used Carolina Herrera dress that I bought at "Brides Against Breast Cancer" event. It is a classic and simple dress that I would love to accessorize with some unique jewlery. Because my dress is pre-owned it would be fun pair it with something shiny and new. I love the look of the necklace with the 2 strands of pearls and flower off to the side, how unique! We are getting married on the beach and it would be really fun to give my bridesmaids an ocean inspired piece to wear and remember the day by. Thank you for your time.
I would like to wear pieces of jewelry that are regal yet not overpowering. I want to feel like a true southern belle as we are getting married at a plantation house. Vintage heirlooms that I will be able to pass down to my daughter and her daugheter as time goes on. I'm also looking for a decadent hairpiece to attach a birdcage veil too. Old hollywood glamour has been one of my inspirations as I am a die hard Marilyn Monroe fan. For my bridal party I would like double stranded or multistranded pearl necklaces in gray and ivory with gray pearl studs. For my mother, who is amazing, I would like something that makes her feel as beautiful as she is. A very classic and timeless look.
When my mother got married to my father, her parents came to the chapel to try and stop the wedding! I know her wedding day was a painful one for her rather than a celebration of family and love. She was a very young college graduate, and could not afford a gown or jewelry. Instead she wore a simple yellow sundress and looked absolutely gorgeous, but I know she has many regrets about this also.
On my wedding day, I would like to pay homage to my incredible mother by wearing the vintage jewelry she would love - a brooch for my dress, a fabulous pair of earrings and a bracelet. We have been shopping together but haven't found anything we love and can afford. I would also love for my package to include a necklace or brooch for her that coordinates with my jewelry. It is really a drop in the bucket of what I owe her but I know it would mean a lot to her.
Thank you for this amazing giveaway! My fingers and toes are crossed!
What a great offer! I am getting married in June in Napa, and am looking for jewelry that is classic, simple and elegant. I am normally not a huge jewelry wearer, but hey - it's our wedding - when else are you going to add some extra glitz to your look?? I would love to wear a crystal and pearl brooch on the back of my dress as well as some simple, dangling earrings that match the brooch. I would also love to work with Della to create a beautiful piece for both my mother as well as my future mother-in-law to show how much they mean to me.
I would like to wear something elegant that looks as though it was handed down from generation to generation. Something classic that I can give my daughter on her wedding day.
I love interesting jewelry, pieces that are not only beautiful, but unique and have an architectural feel about them. I am not wearing a veil, so I am relying on my jewelry to be my "wow" factor. It would also be very special to be able to give a gorgeous piece of jewelry to my mother who would never imagine getting herself something like this! Thanks!
I love all the Jewerly pictured! I am getting married in Laguna Beach at a very unique venue.. Art Gallery meets wedding showroom. We are going for a beachy feel with the modern vibe of the venue. Laguna being a very "artist" community I was hoping to have very original jewerly. I love Girly Delicate jewerly that catches the eye. I would love to have pearls w/ sparkle. Sparkle is my favorite color, but just a dusting of it in a large necklace to go with my strapless dress. The jewerly should be like a piece of art on display. Please pick me!
This is an amazing opportunity! My venue will be at an outdoor location in Oklahoma City, OK. It's in August, so it'll be a hot day. My dress has a band around the waist with crystals. The skirt is full, so didn't want to draw too much attention from the dress with too much jewlery. I was planning on wearing some beautiful chandelier earrings and then a matching bracelet. These would need to tie into the waistband of my dress in order to match those details.
I love clean lines and a simple, modern look, but also love the romance of lace and I love pearls (I was born in June, so pearls are my birthstone and my favorite gemstone).
I would love bridal jewelry (earrings and a bracelet, or a hair comb perhaps?) that would help marry the two biggest elements of my bridal look: my all-lace trumpet-style dress that I fell in love with and bought even though it was the opposite of my usual simple style, and the beautiful, custom-made engagement ring that my fiance had designed for me. When they were designing the ring, he said he wanted Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim on a finger, and that is what it reminds me of. It has clean lines, and a strong architectural geometry to it. I love it and would love jewelry that would complement it well.
I've had short hair for 10 years -- so why grow it out for one day? It just wouldn't be true to me. But despite searching high and low, there are almost no guides for great wedding hairstyles for short hair! Boo! With limited options for hairstyles, the jewelry is all that much more important. SO I would love fantastic big, blingy earrings to offset the lack of "updo" and a cuff bracelet to match.
My wedding has a Midsummer Nights Dream theme to it, very whimsical with a soft pallate. My dress is an Ivory strapless silk chiffon by Saja Weddings. I would love a very simple drop necklace and studded earrings to match.
How fun! I have actually been thinking of my bridal jewelry for awhile, and am finally ready to bite the bullet and buy! My fiance, Vijay, and I are getting married in Santa Barbara at the Montecito Country Club, and our wedding will have both Hindu and Christian influences. Vijay's uncle is administering the Hindu portion of the ceremony, and the local Presbyterian minister will be the officiant. We are incorporating quite a bit of Indian elements into the decor, but the venue is decisively "Spanish" and "Old-World"...as a result I am going for vintage and romantic with an Indian edge...I see this as lots of colorful gold and silver bangles, and beautiful crystal tear-drop earrings with some sort of small Indian design or element at the earlobe...my veil (a bubble veil in french lace) will be worn with a large, fuchsia colored peony and I would love to add a version of the Maang Tikka, or the jewelry that adorns the crown of the bride's head...
My dress is high-necked, so no chance for a necklace, which means I'm thinking of fantastic earrings and a bracelet. My engagement ring is my fiance's grandmothers, and is art deco with sapphires alongside the diamond. I'd love to further incorporate that era and style in my other jewelry.
On my wedding day, I want to look like myself at my most beautiful, sexy, and fabulous. I love to wear big earrings, so I want to wear a romantic vine-inspired dangle made of diamonds and pearls to stand out against my dark hair and complexion, and to mirror the trees at our outdoor venue. Since I like the look of my bare shoulders (my dress is a strapless, trumpet-style organza gown with beaded embroidery), I'd like to wear a bold bracelet rather than a necklace. My primary wedding colors are deep violet and pale yellow (a nod to my alma mater), so I'd like the bracelet to be made of several strands of amethysts and pearls with a striking clasp.
I'd also love to create a signature piece for my mother -- perhaps a locket or brooch -- as a token of my affection and appreciation for the sacrifices she made to give me a beautiful day!
My dress has embellishments on the top, so I really need to find something perfect to match with the showy-ness of it... and I can't find anything! And truly, I would love to share this with all the beautiful women who are sharing my day with me :)
What a fantastic giveaway!! While I am going to wear the pearls I was given by my mom on my 18th birthday that I have worn for every important occasion since then, I am at a loss for what to get my bridesmaids and mom! I would like for them to also wear pearls (they'll be in navy, so the pearls will really stand out) that are unique and special that they can treasure and wear for the rest of their lives that remind them of our sisterhood and friendship! My mom is allergic to nickel, so she has a hard time finding earrings she can wear. I would love to create special earrings for her that won't cause her to break out in hives!
I want to wear jewelry that is romantic and vintage inspired to round out my entire look and wedding "theme". I'd like to wear lots of pave and touches of pearl. I'm looking for chandelier earrings and a big, yet delicate, cuff bracelet to wear. I think this will really compliment my lace mermaid style gown.
I like clean, modern jewelry. I would love to wear a simple drop pendant: a gold chain with a large, beautiful, red stone at the end. Since that would be dramatic, I would match it with small simple earrings. I am getting married in spring 2010...in the bay area in May (where I live) or in Costa Rica in March (where my grandparents live). We plan to have a small ceremony that is casually elegant -- beautiful but imperfect so that we can relax and have fun!
I would also love something for my mother. She is amazingly supportive -- she is paying for our wedding and she helped us buy a teeny tiny house. My father passed away when I was a child so my mother has no one to spoil her with jewelry and things. I would love to create an elegant necklace or ring for my mother that represents my (and my little sister's) love for her. I am a graduate student (as is my fiancé) so I don't have much money right now to buy my mother a gift. Fingers crossed!
tell us about the type of jewelry you would like to wear on your wedding day and why.
I've never really been a jewelry person. In fact if it wasn't for the fact that my fiance loooves me in earrings I probably wouldn't ever bother. To be honest, I would just love to surprise him the day of the wedding with something nice. I love the way pearls look on other girls. I go to seminary so there are alot of "seminary wives" with their pearls (most are Southern bells). I'd love to own a pair of pearl earrings and necklace to match. I'm more of a vintage girl (my dress expresses as much), but there is something timeless about pearls... and I suppose the thought of owning my own (and being able to show it off at my wedding) will end up feeling more like I'm entering into a club. The "seminary wives" club- as, ironically, I am marrying a pastor (who knew, I certainly didn't).
While my wedding theme is still a work in progress, I do know that it'll combine whimsy with structure and sculpture...very much matching my lovely, lovely dress! I would love to have long dangle earrings that are chic but a statement piece. It's hard for me to find beautiful but affordable earrings because I have very sensitive ears and need solid gold-fill posts for my ears. I've also been thinking about a strong but whimsical cuff. Maybe even a lovely hairpiece to match. I'm open to pearls but also to vibrant stones like emeralds, garnets, and sapphires.
Mostly, though, I'd love to share this wonderful gift with the women I love in my life. We're having a very small bridal party, and I think a custom piece that matches my jewelry for my matron of honor, mum, and mother-in-law would be a lovely surprise and gift for them. I imagine these pieces can become family heirlooms that get passed down, much like my own engagement ring which was in my fiance's family. I honestly can't think of something more unique and loving than to share this with them.
I would love something with a simple diamond. My dress has an overlay with a diamond pattern, and I would like something that would compliment the dress. Thanks for a great giveaway!
My wedding jewerly will be inspired by my shoes, which are ivory satin pumps with a square rhinestone. My gown, by Elizabeth Filmore, is lace and silk. I want to wear earrings, possibly a bracelet and a vintage hair accessory.
I am planning on going with pearls in memory of my father (he was a June baby). I would love to use black pearls since silver is one of our colors. A big, fabulous bracelet (lots of strands, great clasp) is my main goal with a great pair of dangly earrings.
Awesome give-away!!! So, the words used to describe our wedding style are Vintage/Garden/Modern/Jazzy... I know, a lot of different ideas and themes, but they are groove together nicely! We are getting married in a courtyard garden of quaint Bed and Breakfast from the 1800s located in the downtown of a busy city. We have rented one of the oldest Jazz clubs in the city, that has been completely restored from the 1930s for our reception venue - very art deco, but modern too. I am wearing a simple silk halter gown with an open back...
For jewelry I want something classic with color. I need a statement pair of earrings, thinking blue with sparkle. My hair will be pulled back/up, and I will not be wearing a veil so some hair jewelry is also a must. I am only having my one sister as a bridesmaid, and she is wearing navy blue strapless, so we are trying to find a funky/classic necklace for her, thinking color with sparkle here too!
I didn't think I was a jewelry person until I received my engagement ring. And now I can't stop staring at the stone. I now realize that jewelry is just as important as makeup or a gorgeous pair of jimmy choos (essentially diamonds for your feet). As a new jewelry convert, I envision the sparkle of diamonds combined with textures found in nature and my closet. Matching the drama of peacock feathers with a solitare crystal or a web of small crystals as an overlay over lace would be amazing. I have yet to find the dress but the theme is vintage vineyard with an eclectic yet modern. Statement pieces would be great however keeping it simple would be the way to go.
I'd like simple pearls with diamond accents. I've been looking for a headpiece, maybe she could design something for me that can be worn as a headpiece at the wedding then a necklace after.
This is so fun! The whole feel of my wedding is vintage, romantic yet earthy at the same time. I would love my jewelry to reflect that. I was originally planning on wearing a necklace that has my grandmothers diamond in it. This necklace was worn by my sister-in-law at her wedding and we were planning on starting a tradition of all the brides in our family wearing this necklace. Unfortunately, the necklace has been misplaced and I have been left heart broken. So I am starting over at square one with my jewelry.
I would love to do something with pearls and vintage rhinestones. I could see myself in a simple necklace with maybe bolder earrings. It would also be so amazing for my bridesmaids and flowers girls to get some fun pieces too. I have had such a hard time finding pieces that I like that fit with the feel of the wedding.
My bridesmaids are going to wear green, so I would love to wear something that coordinates with them. I am a huge fan of vintage and antique jewelry so I would like to incorporate that element as well. I am thinking I would like to wear earrings and a bracelet.
My dress is elegant and simple, yet glamourous. I would like to wear pieces of jewelry that embody that same type of feeling! I really love earrings and necklaces that make a statement, yet are simple in design and beautiful.
This jewelry is so beautiful, then I went to the website, and saw even more faboulousness (is that a word? lol).My wedding is a little over 4 months away, and no bridal party jewelry as been selected. I already have earrings to wear, and I could forgo a necklace. I would want to win this to bring my bridal party look up to the next level, their dresses are pretty plain, so I think nice jewelry pieces for them, would really polish the look, and step it up, it would also be a thank you to them for the countless emails, and phone calls I've smothered them with over the past 8 months reagrding the wedding!! I would also like something for future mother in law, who has been so helpful beyond belief, and my mother, for just being mom, I dont think she owns any really nice jewelry, she would be so happy with your peices. Then if I have anything left of the prize, I would choose a bold ivory bracelet for me, to complete my look!! This is such an awesome giveaway, Thanks Della & Lella Foster!
It is my dream to wear jewelry that compliments my 1930's Art Deco gown. Simple, classy, elegant. A little sparkle, but not over the top. I would also love to be able to give similar jewelry to my bridesmaids and my mother.
As with everything in wedding world, there are an impossible number of choices for wedding day jewels. Words I would use to describe my ideal design are elegant, beautiful, with a touch of rustic whimsy. Putting such a diverse collection of descriptors together into a cohesive piece of art is absolutely dependent on a fabulous designer. I would love to work with Della!
Pearls, oh so classic.
I would like to wear a hair pin that is classy, but fun. "Travel" will be the theme of the wedding and something that will capture the fast-paced, but memorable, timeless experience of traveling will be wonderful.
I love jewelery that makes a statement. I'm very early on in the wedding planning process but I know that I will be having a large, formal wedding. My vision would be to have one piece of jewelry that has a "wow" factor with more muted complimentary pieces. I'm also having a large wedding party of 15 bridesmaids and would absolutely love to give them a piece of jewelry to wear on my wedding day that reflects each of their personalities.
I think jewelry provides a great opportunity to reflect individual style and I would love the opportunity to create a really fabulous collection for both myself and the women I love.
I would want something simple, elegant & modern, to match the solje I will be wearing with my gown. A solje is traditional Norwegian jewelery, made out of silver or gold, and has ornate filagree & spoon detail on the pieces. The solje I will be wearing is a brooch that was my mother's that she also wore on her wedding day. Finding ways to incorporate my Norwegian heritage with our modern wedding is very important to me -- the solje would represent my past, and the new designs by Della would represent my future!
Both of my sweet, generous grandmothers left me so much beautiful jewelry, and I'm wearing the same engagement ring that my fiance's great grandmother was given by his great grandfather when he proposed to her in 1904. As I've been thinking about what I want to wear at my wedding - and I'm such a tomboy, all I've been thinking of is just to wear pearl drop earrings - I think it would be so special to actually have something new, something that will be the special piece from my generation, so that someday when my great granddaughter looks in her jewelry box, she'll have lots of pieces from the people who came before me, but she'll also have something from Great Grandma Deena & Great Grampa Joe's wedding.
I think it would be lovely to have a special pair of earrings for me and then something special for all my girls - my mom, Joe's mom, my best friend, my step mom, and our three flower girls.
What an incredible giveaway. Thank you!
My gown is very simple, and I envision my accessories as being the centerpiece which is why I am so excited about this giveaway. I would love to give my bridesmaids something special in gold and I would love a chunky pearl necklace or bold pearl combo for my strapless dress. My usual style is to pull outfits together with jewelry/accessories, and I intend to do the same on my wedding day. I would also love a gift for my mother and mother-in-law, yet TBD what their attire will be.
If I do gems, I'd want them to be engineered. Also, I'd kind of like Indian style, with a bib-like necklace and hair pieces.
Wow...what an awesome giveaway! Our wedding is located in Southern Arizona at a historic adobe mission. The reception is at a historic hacienda style ranch with awesome views of the desert. I'm shooting for a budget beautiful wedding where the whole vibe is sort of vintage/ mexican fiesta. There are lots of bright colors involved! My fiance is wearing a vintage western suit and my dress is a simple chiffon strapless number. Part of why I picked a simple dress is to wear bold jewelry! I was thinking turquoise with gold or silver - a striking necklace, a pair of long dangle earrings, and something for my hair. This giveaway is also a great way to treat my amazing mother and bridesmaids with a beautiful piece of jewelry. Yay!
I would love some pearl jewelry that has both a vintage and romantic feel to compliment my dress and wedding theme. Something sweet and elegant, but nothing too flashy. It would be such a gift if jewelry could also be made for my mother and future mother-in-law. They are both such sweet women who have helped tremendously with the wedding plans.
I have a lace dress, so I want my accessories to have a soft, romantic look to them. I want to wear a flower in my hair and dangly earrings. As for the bridesmaids, one of the ideas that we're throwing around is having them each in fun headbands.
I would like something simple, yet romantic. I've yet to pick out the dress, but I just know that I want something simple and romantic to match my country theme.
I just purchased a gorgeous lace dress that I will wear for my outdoor California wine country wedding in August. The neckline is intricate, so I would love to wear a beautiful bracelet to compliment the dress rather than a necklace. I will also be wearing my hair pulled back to show off the back of my dress, so something beautiful for my hair would be perfect.
I would love for my bridal party. my mother and myself to wear vintage/deco pieces with a glamourous feel - i want them to feel fantastic and stylish! I also need to incorporate my grandmother's wedding band that she wears on a chain with a diamond pendant - its my "something old", and there is a chance she might not be able to make it to the wedding, so at the very least, she'll be there in spirit :-)
Wow, what a fantastic giveaway! I have been looking online for jewelry for weeks, and I just can't find exactly what I'm looking for--having custom-made jewelry would certainly fix that problem! I have a very romantic latte-colored Monique Lhuillier gown. It is strapless, natural-waisted, A-line, and organza with very lovely, textural flowers at the bust. I LOVE it!
The jewelry that I envision going with it has a lot to do with my passion--I am a geologist, and I LOVE rocks and interesting minerals. In fact, there are going to be barite roses (a naturally occurring rock, which happens to be shaped like a rose) in my bouquet! I can't imagine wearing something too conventional when it comes to jewelry, knowing that there are gorgeous things such as scapolite, tourmaline, rutilated quartz, zircon, and imperial topaz out there in the world! It would be so spectacular if I could win this chance to have a custom set of jewelry made of all of the prettiest minerals! And of course, some lovely pieces to share with my mom, my future mother in law, and bridesmaids, of course!
I want to wear something that has the shape of branches and diamonds ... our theme is "The Giving Tree" so something natural but sparkly. Something different but classic. So exciting. Thanks so much for the chance! And today is my birthday so it would be an extra special win. Cheers!
I want to wear classic pearls. And, maybe a diamond or twelve.
I decided a long time ago that I wanted to wear this beautiful broach of my great-grandmother's since it is so classic and timeless. Now that we've set our wedding date and we're getting married on her birthday (by coincidence) it seems perfectly fitting. I would love a detailed necklace to complement this broach but have yet to find the perfect one. Getting to design my dream necklace would complete my look and my day :)
I love all of these little gems, so gorgeous! I love gathered strands of pearls mixed with light colored gems and chains. I feel it gives an updated look to the classic look. My engagement ring is a simple classic round diamond updated with banana flat diamonds in the band that give it a unique setting. I would like everything to be subtle and classic with a modern updated twist. Since I'll wear my hair down or partially back, I would like a pretty piece in my hair such as a decorated head band or a special clip. I definitely love the idea of a pearl gathered bracelet with special touches. The earrings can be simple gems and the necklace just adding enough glam to the dress.
Thanks for sharing! What a fantastic treat!
Aquamarine, smoky quartz, coral and crystal. I am getting married on a remote windswept beach, overlooking the sound of Jura, in Scotland in August. I have been searching for jewellery which is as dramatic as my surroundings-a turbulent sea, heather clad hills, lichen, rock, mist and stormy skies - earth, air and water immortalised -jewellery which is understated and simple, yet also wild and ethereal. Jewellery which is in harmony with nature yet is not of this world. jewellery that is awe inspiringly breathtakingly beautiful. In short- a miracle!
This is a great giveaway!! I have been searching for the right jewelry for my weding for weeks. I would love to wear jewelry that would evoke an old-hollywood glamour that I am looking for. Dangly, earrings with rhinestones and pearls, a matching cuff and a brooch to finish off my dress, which has an ivory satin sash (the dress is lace tiers) that just needs a little extra something to finish it off. I also would love to finish off each of my (12) bridesmaids bouquets with a rhinestone brooch that they can and cherish. Thanks so much!
My first memories of jewelry were my grandmother's costume pieces like pink and blue butterflies and long strands of pearls with diamond floral clasps. Since she passed away just before I got engaged, it's been important for me to incorporate elements that make me think of her, including her pearl and flower costume jewelry, which remind me of the bodice on my wedding dress.
On my wedding day, I am going to wear my favorite earrings of hers, vintage diamond in a flower shape, they have screw backs, which is good since neither of us had our ears pierced. But what I'd also love is a hairpiece with a similar vintage diamond and floral look -- possibly with feathers since she loved her birdhouses. A matching necklace and bracelet with similar detail would also be really meaningful to me. She loved anything that sparkled and floral patterns that reminded her of her garden.
It makes me smile because I hope someday my own granddaughter will play with my jewelry as a little girl and then wear them on her wedding day.
I would love to wear pearls for my wedding. I love the look of them any day of the year but think they would look especially sophisticated with my alencon lace dress!
My wedding will be an intimate celebration in Kauai with close family and my five best friends in the world. The dress I'm wearing is a romantic, simple Melissa sweet with two flowers on the bodice; I would love to incorporate a flower piece in my hair and have a bracelet made that would match the beautiful setting where our wedding will take place! It would be amazing to have something special for each of my girlfriends made (either a hair piece or bracelet) that matched mine. They each picked out their own purple dress for the ceremony, and I would love to have jewelry to link us together on my wedding day and beyond. :)
Wow! What an incredibly generous giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win.
My wedding look is simple, timeless, understated beauty with a touch of Hollywood glamour. My dress is an ivory silk charmeuse sheath gown with a high neck, drop-waist, and deep-V/open back. I envision myself wearing a lariat that falls down my back (a la Kate Hudson at the 2010 SAG Awards) - a simple strand of stones that shimmers and sparkles in the soft candlelit glow of the small church during our evening ceremony. After the ceremony, I would turn the lariat around to the front, double it around my neck, and wear it with my reception dress - a vintage-inspired short cocktail dress. (I would love to send you pictures for inspiration, Della!)
I would also like to give my bridesmaids (there are four) necklaces that correspond to their individual personalities (in the vein of Marquis and Camus). Quirky vintage-inspired pieces with some unique spirit and style to them (blue is one of my wedding colors, so sapphire or lapis lazuli would work beautifully).
My future mother-in-law has really been there for me during the wedding planning process, especially when my own mother has not. She is much deserving of a special gift as a thank you. She has exquisite taste, so I would rely on you, Della, to come up with something brilliant for her.
Thank you again for the chance to win - keeping my fingers crossed on this one!
My wedding is in less than 2 months. It's going to be a small affair at a small but beautiful reception hall that has an elegant, Spanish feel to it. I'm going for an old Hollywood glamour look for myself and would like for my jewelry to reflect that so maybe something reminiscent of the Art Deco style in silver with diamonds. My dress being strapless, I'd really like a bold necklace as well as a bracelet and maybe just a nice ring because my fiance and I have decided to save for grad school and a deposit for a house, we decided to forgo the engagement ring. What an awesome giveaway!
Our destination wedding in Vermont will be a trip back in time to an era of romance and glamour. We want our family and friends to feel transformed in the quaint inn where we will be holding both our ceremony and reception, with elements like classic music, a champagne glass tower, and lush floral arrangements with touches of gold and sparkle. For my jewelry I would love pieces that are reminiscent of the 40's, with character galore! I would love earrings and a bracelet that are timeless yet unique enough to garner some attention, as well as vintage inspired broaches to dress each bouquet (and serve as bridesmaids keepsakes!)
Though I live in San Francisco, I'll be getting married in Sun Valley, Idaho (my hometown). The theme of our wedding is alpine elegance, so I'm looking for natural, classy, elegance with pearls of different colors (tan, grey, white).
I would love to wear something simple and elegant....a little bit of sparkle, but not too over the top.
Thank you very much for this opportunity.
I am the type of girl who likes her jewelry to be understatedly beautiful, and that is actually exactly how I'd like the entire wedding to be. I'd love to where earrings in a cluster shape that come off as elegant and antique. Ultimately, I'd love to gift the rest to my grandmother, mother, mother-in-law and bridesmaids. Our wedding will be back home in California, but I am marrying an Austrian and his gracious mother (from the countryside) is going to fly for the first time in her life and face her fears of doing so to be in San Diego for the big day. Let's give this lady something lovely to wear to not only celebrate her son's wedding but also to celebrate her bravery!
Jewelry is what I know will make the look of every dress in my wedding party, including my own. My dress is simple and lace for an outdoor June wedding but it will be the gorgeous earrings and an accent broach that I have yet to find that will make it shine, sparkle, and uniquely my own. Something timeless, classic, and elegant that can be passed on for generations to come. I have also been looking for necklaces, each different for my bridesmaids to accent their individual dresses, something I can give them as a thank you that also represents their unique beauty and individuality while they stand at the alter with me. It is the jewelry that each of us wears that will transform each of our pretty generic dresses into beautiful, intangible elements of style and grace.
Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity!!
I would love to wear simple, elegant jewelry with an art-deco flair. I would love earrings with a tiny pear-shaped drop, and a deco bracelet that is slightly wide, in between a cuff and a bracelet. My wedding day, while being the happiest day of my life, will also be difficult to get through for both my mom and myself because my dad will not be there, so I'd love to have extra beautiful things for her to put a smile on her face. Thank you!
Wow. Let me pick my jaw up off the floor - what a great giveaway! I have been looking forever for just the right locket to wear on my wedding day. However, if I had the opportunity, I would love love love to be able to design one! I plan to tuck a picture of my late brother inside. This way he can still walk me down the aisle, just as we planned years ago.
I like to wear funky, statement jewelry and accessories. My dress is a plain ivory gown, so I would love to jazz it up!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm having a formal wedding in an informal setting, with Alice in Wonderland-esque whimsical decor. Basically, very eclectic with lots of contrast. I would love to have jewelry that reflects the informal, whimsical feel (all of the other dress is formal). It would be a great of pulling everything together!
I was adopted and have the most incredible relationship with my parents. The entire planning process of our wedding has been an emotional whirlwind. A wedding is a strong symbol of separation from my parents and the very public celebration of our lives as a married couple. An exciting transition, but slightly scary (c’mon brides, I can’t be alone here). Since the time I became engaged in I have grown more and more comfortable with this transition. On my wedding day I’m not so concerned about what my jewelry looks like (clearly, I’d leave that up to Della- everything in the photos is simply BEAUTIFUL), but how I feel when I’m wearing it. If I ever have the opportunity to pass this jewelry down to my daughter I want to also pass along the confidence I had on the day her father and I started our married life together! Thanks for such an incredible giveaway!
Our wedding is going to be on a boardwalk over looking the ocean in the Bahamas and I'd really like something simple and a little vintage to match the engagement ring my fiance spent months perfecting.
I envision having a diamond cuff that really stands out and sparkles. I also would love to have diamond drop earrings that are sophisticated and elegant. I can't decide if a necklace would be too much, but I love the idea of lots of diamonds, it is my wedding day after all! I definitely don't want to go the subtle route with my wedding day jewelry, I would love to have statement pieces that are still classic and can be passed down one day. Thanks so much for this opportunity!
Great giveaway! I am looking for the perfect way to accessorize on my wedding day and I know that jewellery will be a key part of that. I would love to have jewellery that is fun and will add some colour and flair, but still be elegant and timeless. Something that will help make me shine!
I want to have a winter wedding and I love the idea of wearing a fur wrap with my gown so I think I would want a bracelet or earrings. I want to go with diamond pieces instead of pearls because of the season but I don't want it too be too flashy. I"m a very simple person and minimalist so I would want it to be very simple and elegant.
My dress has some gold detailing so I wanted to do gold-toned jewelry. Also, since my name means "pearl" I was looking to use some subtle pearl accents in my jewelry. Don't want to overwhelm the detail on the dress but something delicate and lovely :) And then something for each of the mother's would be a wonderful gift for them!
I invision a modern yet elegant wedding day with personal touches to highlight myself and the groom's special relationship. I see myself wearing a fairly plain gown so I would like to make it special with accessories. Pearls are my favorite day to day jewlery item in addition to my vintage inspired engagement ring, so a little sparkle to highlight that special piece would be ideal.
I'm dreaming of Mariam Haskell style jewelry for our wedding. I love the chunky but feminine vintage vibe of her pieces. Our wedding planning has been a big compromise between my whimsical and my fiance's classic tastes. The one place that I get to go wild is in my attire. I think he'll love it.
Thank you for the generous giveaway. It's always fun to read all the comments and see all the amazing weddings in the works.
We're getting married at a private estate in Oahu with ocean views. We are planning an elegant wedding that will hopefully avoid all cliches about destination weddings in Hawaii. I know that Lella Foster specializes in precious and semi precious gemstones, and I would love to wear a few pieces that feature smoky topaz. It's a gemstone that has personal meaning for me and that partly inspired our color scheme.
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We're having a small church ceremony in June with a small reception near the beach. I'm so excited! I picture myself wearing delicate, dangly, elegant diamond, pearl and silver earrings and a cuff bracelet that is equally delicate and elegant with silver, diamonds and pearls.
BUT, if I won this giveaway, I think I'd prefer to design something for my mother. No one I know has more of a love for jewelry and all things diamonds than her. She also has great, classic taste. My parents got married when they were 20. My father was drafted to the army and proposed right before he left. He bought her the biggest diamond he could afford at the time, which to put it nicely, wasn't much. Although tiny, her engagement ring is perfect and symbolic and 40 years later, I've never seen her not wearing it. BUT, it'd be great to help design her something sparkly, wonderful and classic to give to her on my wedding day. It'd serve as a thank you to her and my dad for being such great role models on what a happy marriage can be.
What an amazing giveaway! I have very simple tastes and my engagement ring was the first "real" piece of jewelry I've owned! Our wedding will be very simple and DIY, so I think a simple strand of pearls and pearl earrings would be lovely. Thanks so much!
My dress is the color of a pearl, and I would love some sort of pearl necklace to go with it. I love a long style that you can tie in a knot. I'm looking to be elegant, but still have something that is beautiful and very simple. I love that pearls are timeless, and very classy, and make the perfect accessory for any wedding!
I don't wear a lot of jewelry on a day to day basis but I looooove the prettiness! For my big day, I want pieces that are simple and delicate yet add that extra touch of sparkle and glamor to my ensemble. Earrings, a necklace that doesn't overwhelm my sweetheart neckline, and a great brooch for my sash! I'd also love to get each of my girls and our mothers something to help commemorate the special part they're playing. It just wouldn't be the same without all the great people in our lives there to share the moment.
We're planning a vintage, romantic wedding with muted colors so I'm looking at possibly pearls and vintage inspired designs. Perhaps floral influence, not sure yet though. But this would be an amazing opportunity. :)
Since I'm getting married on the farm that has been in my family for over 375 years my wedding has a vintage shabby- chic with a dash a whimsy vibe (oh yes I went there). I'm wearing an ivory silk shantung strapless gown so I envision my jewerly to have simple antique feel- perhaps a locket or cameo and simple elegant earrings. I'd love to be able to help design pieces for the amazing older women in my life: my mother, future mother in law and the grandmothers, perhaps something with opals, since my grandmother had a lovely collection of opals that my grandfather (now deceased) had given her over the years that unfortunatly was stolen a few years ago. Thanks for this amazing giveaway, your work looks beautiful.
Such gorgeous jewelry! I have no idea what the actual pieces for my wedding will look like, but I would love them to go with the hairpiece I am making out of one of my Nana's brooches from the 40's. I had originally thought I would wear a flower in my hair, but my dress has a sparkly sash, and when I tried it on in the dressing room I knew that a flower would not work. Not only will the brooch be my something old, but it will allow her to be a special part of our wedding day despite her passing.
This is a fantastic giveaway. I'd love to wear a "hot mess" (in a good way!) of a pearl necklace -- with several strands of pearls, or an interesting brooch to pin onto a sash around my waist. I'd love to have platinum metal for clasps & settings to match my engagement ring. As far as a specific style, I'd have to consult Lella Foster, since she's the expert. :)
Why: I can't afford a fancy, elaborate dress, so I am going to have to buy something simple and then accessorize it myself. I was going to make my own costume jewelry, but the real deal would be fabulous!
The bride is SUPER busy with work and planning the July wedding, so I hope it's ok if a helpful bridesmaid enters for her! She is planning on a vintage-themed wedding and has not finalized which dress she's wearing yet, so I'd bet she'll want some classic 40s or 50s style earrings and maybe some sort of embellishment for the dress! These pieces are beautiful so I'm sure she'd be blown away if she won this contest!! Thank you!!
My wedding dress has no embroidery or embellishment. I really wanted to have a timeless dress and then make a statement with my jewelry. I think having a an antique brooch on my dress and some vintage earrings and hair accessories would be perfect! Understated elegance is really what I'm going for.
I cannot wait for my September wedding and could not think of anything more perfect than custom jewelry to wear on my special day! I have been looking for the perfect pair of ornate studs that are detailed and ecclectic. I envision something with some sort of a pearl also incorporating my birthstone- aquamarine...which would also be my something blue! For the reception, I want to change into gorgeous chandelier earrings for a fun party feel. Whatever I choose will be classy and timeless.
I love pearls! They are classic and timeliness. I love their subtle elegance, and the way they dress up any outfit. I like to wear them with little black dresses and jeans. They also happen to be my birthstone (June). I love them in both black and white (coincidentally, my wedding colors). You don't often see them mixed together, and tt would be interesting to see what Lella Foster could come up with!
Since I was a little girl I loved sitting on my mother's bed with her and looking through her jewelry boxes. Most of what she owned had a story and a past and once belonged to an older relative. Every now and then my mother would let me choose a small piece of jewelry - pieces that are so precious to me today. I absolutely adore antique style jewelry - intricate, feminine and timeless. My engagement ring embodies this completely - it is a family heirloom and originally belonged to my great-grandmother. It's an antique round solitaire in a delicate platinum setting with tiny bead-set diamonds. Very romantic, timeless and understated. I love the idea of having jewelry that I can one day pass down to my daughters and granddaughters. My wedding dress is classic all-lace with a scalloped neckline and small antique buttons down the back. In honor of my mother who passed away four years ago, I will be wearing a single strand of her pearls with a vintage diamond clasp. The stems of my bouquet will also be wrapped in lace from my mother's wedding dress. I think it would be really special to also make an embellished sash or bow out of my mother's lace to wear with my dress. I also picture myself with something pretty and vintage-y in my hair. My bridesmaids dresses are long, flowy, chiffon in dark navy and I would love to give them something pretty in yellow gold, maybe delicate long crystal drop necklaces that they could all wear - and keep wearing! They really deserve to be thanked with something special as they have each fully been there for me not only in planning my wedding but by being truly wonderful friends.
My wedding jewelry will be unique...just like me. The items will have a vintage-feel with a whimsical twist.
I have always loved the art deco jewelry style. 1920s and 1930s vintage pieces characterize my style to a tee. Its a little bit of detail with timeless materials and unique design. While I can appreciate modern jewelry, art deco stole my heart!
I have always imagined wedding jewelry that has a pop of color. While white on the big day is beautiful, I would love to add a touch of personality to my outfit to make it really mine. Something blue perhaps?
I love love love the Lella Foster collection and would be so happy to get their professional help for my big day!
What an amazing contest! I haven't picked my dress yet, but I am already thinking that I would like statement earrings, something beautiful and perhaps a pink gemstone. I'd also love a beautiful cuff for one wrist that would be really stunning, but not take away from the mehndi that I will have in honor of my future husband's heritage! Most of all, I want to have pieces I can wear again and again to always remind me of our big day!
How Amazing. I love love love their jewelry. I have been looking HIGH and LOW for something to perfectly compliment my dress but not take away the beauty. The items on Lella Fosters website could no be any better! I want to wear some earrings and a bracelet to add a bang to my look!
I would like to wear art deco inspired jewelry on my wedding day. A modern approach on something you would find in an estate sale, all worn in a unique and fresh way. A necklace wrapped around my wrist as a bracelet and a large brooch in my hair. I have always loved the feeling of pieces being passed on through generations. I would love to create something that looked like it was passed on in my family from generation to generation. My family is so complex (brothers who don't talk to each other, parents at odds, grandparents passed away) that none of those family heirloom pieces are assessable, to be honest I don't even think they exist. The next best thing would be to create them myself and start a new line of a family heirloom that could be passed on to my children and my children's children.
Thanks for this amazing giveaway!!
I'd like my wedding jewelry to be edgy and dare I say, a little rock and roll? I actually JUST purchased my wedding gown 3 days ago and the gown itself is non-traditional, so I'd like a non-traditional statement necklace to wear with it. I'm imagining a large statement necklace. Chunky. Metal.
The theme of our wedding is "modern vintage," and my Fiance and I have already agreed - NO ruffles, NO huge florals, NO script on the invites, NO chair covers. I've never been overly girly, so finding the right piece of jewelry will be a little difficult. Having professional consults would certainly help!
I envision sparkling, delicate jewelry to match a beautiful outdoor setting. Our wedding will be at the top of a mountain overlooking a glittering city. Here's something a little different: I want to wear earrings, but I don't have pierced ears. I would love a pair of clip-on earrings that are dangly yet light so that it doesn't weigh down my earlobes. A matching necklace would sparkle in the morning sun and not compete with the romantic lace gown that I will be wearing.
Thank you for offering this wonderful giveaway!
Their jewelry is beautiful! I would like to wear something simple and classy as I'm in the process of looking for a similar style dress. My vision for my wedding is to honor our guests so I prefer something not too flashy. I also would like to pass down the jewelry to my children so something classy would be perfect for that desire. Thank you for the opportunity to potentially win beautiful jewelry!
Well, I would love to wear pearls for my wedding day (this August!). My wonderful fiancée has already helped with this vision by purchasing earrings for me on my last birthday, but I would love to have a custom piece by Lella to help tie the whole outfit together.
I have a very Audrey Hepburn style & dress, and I would absolutely adore being able to make the rest of it come to be! If I were able to make a broach for my mother (or earrings), I think she'd just about die of happiness (mainly because she's not a flower kind of lady).
Such an amazing opportunity! Thanks SMP & Lella Foster!
I just ordered my dress, and I would love, love, love to wear little flowers in my hair that are similar to the flowers on the front of my dress. Maybe some simple earrings and a gorgeous, romantic bracelet to go with. Something that I will be able to wear again and brag that I wore it on our wedding day! :)
I would also really like to get my mom, and my future mother in law something. Some pretty dangly earrings or a statement necklace would be awesome. They have been so helpful and supportive through this process, we really wouldn't have been able to make this work without them. Can't wait til the big day!
I am definitely a traditionalist. I am going to wear my mother's pearl strand, but would love to accompany that with some beautiful earrings. Additionally, I would love to be add some flair to my classic dress with a pretty broach.
The gown I want to wear is a very simple, soft and light, cream-colored dress. Because it is so simple, but will have a higher neckline I would love to wear a pair of beautiful pearl cluster earrings along with a matching hair piece (I'm a sans veil kinda girl). It would be nice also to have little jeweled clips to add to my shoes as well... pretty little details!
So far, the one piece of jewelry I know I will be wearing is a beautiful silver, diamond and sapphire ring that belonged to my Great-Grandmother. It's a family good luck charm of sorts. I would love to find a necklace or bracelet and earrings that reflect the same vintage style.
An underlying theme of our wedding is keeping it organic - upcycling and recycling where we can. I purchased a pre-owned Priscilla of Boston Vineyard Collection gown for our outdoor August 2010 wedding. It has a great sweetheart neckline that just begs for a necklace to showcase!
I'd like my wedding day get-up to hearken back to the good ol' days, when cherry red lipstick, pearls and breathless cooing were all the rage. This will (hopefully) be the most romantic day of my life, and although I am certainly grateful for all of the gender equality advancements we've made since, I long for a time when men laid down their coats for women at risk of damaging their shoes in a puddle. I'm lucky in this respect, as my fiance definitely has a gentleman's streak in him, and I'd love to reflect this part of our dynamic on the big day. I think some inspired jewelry would definitely help me pull this off, whether it be a Chantilly lace veil, classic pearls or feathery headdress - whatever speaks to simple glamour, femininity and a romantic time gone by. Thanks!
I am going for an early 1950s vintage meets modern city girl look with my entire wedding. I would love some simple, sophisticated jewelry that has a classic, vintage look with a slightly modern flair.
I love elegant and timeless jewelry for the big day! I am a fan of a bare neck (allowing the dress to grab all the attention), while incorporating stunning earrings and a matching bracelet to finish off the look. The timeless element would allow me to wear the jewelry on special occassions and anniversaries forever.
This a great giveaway - thanks for offering!!!
We are going for a kind of understated and relaxed elegance for our wedding and I would love my jewelery to be all about elegant sparkle. I am a sparkley kind of girl and have been searching for something that looks just right (sparkley but not over the top) with my strapless cream dress. Did I mention the sparkle?
Richard and I will be getting married in late May. My grandmother, who passed away this past August (the day before my birthday) left me a beautiful and simple light blue ring that I will be wearing, fulfilling my need for something old and blue (not to mention very special). I have found it rather difficult to find jewelry that works well around this piece, and in truth, would rather do without than to give up wearing this ring.
I think the best option would be to have just earrings, nothing too much, so that perhaps I could also provide my three bridesmaids, mother and mother-in-law with similar pieces. This also proves difficult since tastes are so varying. I know it would be so very special to my mother, who misses her mother very much, if I could find something reminiscent of this ring and our Mamaw for everyone to wear. One can see my dilemma...I would like this day to be special for everyone involved, even those only there in spirit.
I will be wearing a pair of silver cuff bracelets that belonged to my grandmother, so I'd love to wear other jewelery to complement them. Maybe a multi-strand necklace with some sparkle? Or an amazing hairpiece? I would definitely be open to whatever the amazing designers at Lella Foster thought would look good. And I'd love to be able to give custom jewelery to my bridal party.
I would love to have a set of jewerly to match my beautiful Aquamarine engagement ring. I have spent many a day drooling over goregous earings and necklaces that I would love to have. I choose an Aquamarine e-ring because both myself and my FI are March birthday birds and we met on his birthday. Aquas are our birthstone! :)
I would like to wear something small and delicate, but very feminine around the neck, with longer hanging earrings.
I would also like my bridesmaids to have a necklace, earrings and bracelet unique to their style and personality.
As far back as I can remember, I always loved pearls. As a little girl, I remember playing dress-up from my mother's jewelery, and always went for the pearls. I think they are timeless and beautiful, no matter the occasion. My wedding theme is very natural and soft and I think that pearls would be a perfect choice and if I win this prize, they will be my "something new".
I would like to wear something that possibly integrates my celtic and english heritage. I'm for traditional gold and not white gold. I would like to have something that echos lace frills and of course would like to give my bridesmaids a set that matches with each other also in gold with pearl accents.
I am planning on wearing special jewelry that I have received as gifts throughout my life... my sweet sixteen ring from my dad, my college graduation watch (yes, I have to wear a watch on my wedding day) and my diamond earrings that were a gift from my grandfather on my 21st birthday.
i would like to wear something classic and feminine - be that pearls, diamonds or anything else! o, and definitely with a lot of bling somehow. =]
This jewelry is amazing! I am looking for elegant, timeless jewelry - jewelry that I can easily pass on to my children someday, or perhaps loan to my other friends when they get married (I am the first of the crew - so I'm having a hard time finding something borrowed to wear - I can help them!). I just chose my dress, and bought an accompanying sash that has some small faux pearls on it. I would love to have jewelry that complements the sash. And, I have a sweetheart top, so perhaps a bit of a longer necklace? I am so unsure right now of what I should wear that I DEFINITELY need some help! Thanks for the opportunity to have someone help me figure this all out!
My vision is to incorporate my fiances' spanish heritage by wearing large spanish style earrings. I have the buttons from my mom's wedding dress and a rhinestone brooch from my grandmother that I would love to use somehow either on the dress as a brooch or bracelet.
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My wedding dress has a soft scoop strapless neckline that is made of oyster colored duchess satin draped with an asymmetrical bow in the back. It's very romantic, simple yet elegant.
I would want to incorporate this elegant dress with some timeless and classic pearls. I would love some chandelier pearl earrings with some dangling diamonds that would accentuate my collarbones and the very pretty scoop neckline of the dress.
Since a necklace might look too busy with the chandelier earrings, I would love to have a few strands of pearl made into a cuff clasped with a floral embellishment to balance out the look.
As for hair accessories, I would also like a feather hair fascinator with some pearls and crystal details. I mean when else do you get to wear a pretty hair fascinator ;)
Hopefully I get picked as the luckiest winner! *fingers crossed*
I love jewelry--it is completely essential to my personal sense of daily style. I consider myself to be a fun, whimsical person, so I wear a lot of big, chunky jewelry that makes a statement. At the same time, I like to think that I'm pretty classy, so I tend to stick to nicer materials--right now all I can really afford is sterling silver, so I wear a lot of big pieces with interesting geometry.
I love, love, LOVE pearls, so I would love to have a real showpiece pearl necklace as part of my wedding ensemble, probably something with several strands or a beautiful asymmetrical accent. I admit I haven't picked a dress yet, but I'm looking for something strapless and fairly simple, so my jewelry will really stand out. It's so important to me that my accessories fit my personality! (Oddly enough, I'm terrified of earrings--I didn't get my ears pierced until college--so I would probably want really simple earrings and much more emphasis on a necklace.)
I would also love to give a smaller pearl accent piece or necklace to each of my bridesmaids to help tie together the style for the whole bridal party. I think it would be really great to show them how much I appreciate all they've done for me throughout my life with a classy, special, and unique piece of jewelry.
I want pieces that will become and look like heirlooms. I love the nostalgic feel that a strand of pearls and a pair of darling earrings that look like they came out of your grandmother's jewelery box makes you have. I want my whole wedding to have this feeling, and I think that if all of the wonderful women in my family had a piece of this, it would be a dream!
As a newly engaged bride to be, I have just finished creating my wedding priority list and have listed jewelry and shoes as an integral part of my budget. I have found that many times brides do not think of jewelry as an important part of their day. I, however, (and other stylemepretty enthusiasts) know that accessories are of the utmost importance. I believe that all accessories must work together-- just as the menus must complement the centerpieces; a bride’s jewelry must complement the dress.
My ideal jewelry will add beauty and harmony to my champagne colored, strapless dress, while also balancing the natural setting. There is something to be said for the elegance that beautiful jewelry brings to nature. Because I want the focus to be on my face, I will use diamond/pearl chandelier earrings paired with a bangle bracelet to match. Since the earrings will be so stunning, there will be no need for a necklace. Two diamond and pearl broaches will also be made to pin onto the tops of my vintage silk pumps. Each bridesmaid will also wear multiple strands of pearls, all of equal length, to complement my accents. The accessories incorporated into my wedding will showcase a sense of classic beauty.
The theme of my August wedding is whimsical elegance: it's in a beautiful, yet nontraditional garden space. There are cannonballs from the Revolutionary War in the lawn! My dress is similarly a mix of traditional and fun elements; it's lace with cap sleeves and a completely open back. Pearls would go perfectly, but worn in a similarly surprising way. Maybe it's a multi-strand necklace or bracelet with an crazy floral detail; maybe it's a huge floral hairpiece incorporating lace & pearl details.
I am having the hardest time with choosing the jewelry for my big day...all of the other decisions have been made for months, but for whatever reason I just can't pin down this last detail. I think the problem is that I prefer gold jewelry and my engagment ring is in gold...but I want bling for my hair and a brooch for my very simple dress. Those don't often come in gold and when I find them they don't look as pretty as their silver counterparts....
I guess I could just go with pearl since it doesn't have to be gold or silver...but I am was sort of excited about the bling...
Mostly I would love to have help figuring this last detail out and I'd love to have jewelry that will make my simple dress go from simple to wow.
My wedding is preppy and fun. I would want the jewelry to match our fun theme, but be elegant and timeless as well, perhaps even something I could wear again or pass down to my daughter or granddaughter some day.
We're getting married in a traditional church ceremony with kilts and long trains, but celebrating with a vintage-kitsch reception on my parents' farm. My jewellery would reflect that mix of traditional elegance and a sense of humor - for instance, with delicate drop earrings in a surprising topaz instead of diamond. My necklace wouldn't overpower me, but would sparkle!
What an amazing offer! My dress is one-of-a-kind, made by a designer in Seattle and my ring is one-of-a-kind make by a designer in Napa. Each unique piece reflects my personality, blending in vintage elements and clean lines. I would love to have some accessory pieces designed that can seamlessly integrate and bring all of the different elements together. My wedding is a very personalized DIY vintage meets rustic. I would love some vintage looking pieces with an element of drama and a natural flair. I would probably stick with a great pair of dramatic sparkly earrings, a bracelet incorporating pearls and some bling and perhaps a broach to tie the accessories in to the dress.
Oh this is very excitiing! I am have to be shameless and say I am all over any kind of contest, especially the kind that involves beautiful jewelry. My fiance and I are working with a small budget as the economy has effortllessly effected the two of us and our families. But this hasnt stopped me from continuing to plan (a cheaper version of) my dream wedding!
I would love to pick out a special piece for my maid of honor (my sister, Val) and my Mom (Charlie). My sister has timeless and easy style - I'd love to find a necklace that fits her perfectly. My Mom is more simple and I would love nothing more than to doll her up beautifully for the big day!
As for me - I may need help in this category. I am going with simple timeless beauty. I've always been a very simple dresser but love surprising jewelry - I'll definitely need Della's inspiration and ideas! Thank YOU for the consideration!
My name is Laura and unlike most girls I have not had dreams of my wedding since I was a little girl. I actually didn't even think I would get married. As a young adult I had very low self-esteem and didn't think I would ever find someone who could love me in my entirety. I was wrong. I met him and he is amazing and I have never known a love like this until him. We are getting married October 9th of this year and the easiest way to describe our wedding (which I can see clearer than anything) is classic. Our colors our ivory and a rich truffle chocolate. My gown is elegant and simple at the same time. I absolutely feel stunning in it and would love to win this custom made jewelry. I am huge into holding on to memories and it would be wonderful to have something for years to come that was made to represent our love. I envision a necklace with the fishing line look where the pearls seem as if they are floating on my skin. I feel this is super elegant and I would love to experiment with the designers to find the perfect pieces to match my perfect dress.
I would love to wear something elegant and classic to my outdoor summer wedding. Jewelry that is unique and simple but that sparkles and shines.
Wow. :) I would like to wear jewelry that is timeless and elegant. Years from now, I want to look back on my day and say, I loved what I wore. I would also like it to be jewelry that might be worn by a daughter or grandaughter someday because it is just that timeless. I have a single pearl necklace that my fiance gave me on our first year anniversery and so far, I know I'm wearing it.
I am envisioning pearls - I want to feel really classic, even a bit vintage - with a touch of romance. I see really sophisticated pieces that don't make much of a statement but just fit with my dress and personality. I am not a flashy dresser, so I am thinking black and whites, pearls, that sort of thing! I really would like my jewlery to mean something to me and really be exactly what I wanted. And perhaps it could be something that I could wear again on anniversaries!
since my dress is strapless with a beading pattern made of very light blue and clear beads and a few darker blue small beads, I would love to have a necklace that helps bring out the beading -- something substantial, but not overpowering. pairing it with simple earrings would be fantastic. I also would love to create necklaces for my bridesmaids that echo the style of my necklace.
Something bold. I want to wear a statement piece that complements and enhances my dress. Something interesting, intriguing, could include pearls, gold, some color... something to make my guests end the anticipated statement of, "her dress is gorgeous” with “and jewelry is phenomenal!!!"
I want something feminine and delicate that captures the beauty of the lace of my dress and fits within the vintage garden party theme that my wedding is holding. It would be lovely to have something that reflects that importance of the day being that it was my late great grandparents wedding anniversary and yet is something that will remain timeless enough for me to pass on to my children someday for their wedding.
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My photographer found this posting and generously passed it along to me in hopes of "one of her brides winning!" So sweet!! I know a lot of times the old adage "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" comes into play in wedding day jewelery but I would love to add "something ours" to that. I would love to be able to work with you to design a piece of jewelery that not only I could wear on the big day, but something that would compliment a piece for both my mother and my soon to be mother in law to also wear. I am my parents' only child and my mom and I are hopelessly close. My fiancee is the oldest of 3 brothers and I am as close to a "daughter" that my mother-in-law has even known. I think it would be a nice way to show how we are all connected on my wedding day and how we will continue to be in the future. It would always be our "something ours" together with the "moms" in my life.
i'd love to own a collection that's classy and sophisticated enough for my wedding day - but that i could also use in my day to day rotation!
This jewelry is AMAZING! I've always been jealous of the families that have family heirlooms that get passed on from generation to generation. My future hubby and I are taking our wedding as an opportunity to start traditions for our own little family. We have already decided that my engagement ring will be something that we will pass down to our future son/daughter when they are blessed with finding the love of their lives. I think this jewelry would be an amazing addition and definitely something I would want to pass down to generations to come.
For my wedding I'm wearing an ivory strapless gown with a crumb-catcher neckline and softly gathered skirt. The gown has some great beading detail that adorns the empire waist and the train of the gown. I would like to wear some jewelry that complements this detail. I'm planning on wearing my hair up and so some fantastic chandelier earrings with a lot of movement (for when we are tearing it up on the dance floor!) would be perfect. I would also love to wear a beautiful crystal bracelet and maybe some sort of hair comb that mirrors the dress' details.
Jason and I are having a nature-inspired outdoor ceremony. I'm envisioning diamond stud earrings and a simple locket for the ceremony. But for the reception, I'll change into a 1930s inspired glam gown. I'd love a sparkly hair clip and a bracelet that is inspired by the era!
Man, I have been looking for jewelry and just not finding any!
Our wedding is simple and small. My dress is vintage-looking and is ivory and champagne with scallops along the edge. Silver jewelry is the wrong shade, gold jewelry looks way to yellow. My engagement ring and wedding band are filled with sapphires from my home state of Montana and the gold is rose gold (gold with copper). I would love to find a pair of earrings and a nice bracelet that are in rose gold. My dress has beading and pearls so maybe if the jewelry had some pearls to match, that would be nice too.
This jewelry is gorgeous!
My jewelry vision for my wedding day is classic and elegant. I'd love a gorgeous set of earrings, a real statement piece, and then a big brooch for my bouquet. I'd also love some bracelets I can wear again .... maybe pearls, or faux-pearls, maybe some bling.... I'm not too certain, but I do know that my neck will probably be bare, or have something very very simple around it. Oh! And a hair piece.... I'd love a jeweled hair piece.
I'm off to drool over the Lella Foster site!
My fiance and I are having a Mexican inspired (SUPER COLORFUL) wedding. My dress is off-white with a sweetheart neckline, and I knew I wanted a bold colorful necklace. My mother is still hoping I'll go for something more sparkly like rhinestones (or Diamonds... if i could afford them). I'd love to design a custom necklace that could incorporate both colorful & sparkly!
And if there was any money left over... a beautiful hairpiece. I have curly hair... there isn't MUCH i can do with it other than put it up and put a headband or hairpiece in.
I would absolutely love some sort transitional brooches for my girls and myself, letting them choose to wear them on their shoes or as jewelry, but regardless, after kicking the shoes off to dance, they can move them to wear all can still see (on dress, as a bracelet, on a pashmina, etc.)
I would personally love some sparkle for my wrist, something fun that catches the sunlight during the day and the reception DJ lights at night, a perfect pizazz piece to pass on as a "something borrowed" to my sisters on their wedding days!
I would like a mix of green & yellow jewels. Emerald is my birthstone which I love. I also love peridot & cintrine. I didn't start wearing jewelry until a few years ago, so my collection is definately lacking. I would love something that is classic & makes a statement, something I could wear anywhere to make myself feel amazing & sexy.
Dear Lella,
Thanks to your fabulous giveaway I feel a bit like Cinderella with you as my fairy godmother...
Ever since I have chosen my dress (a Delphine Manivet, an incredible French designer) I have been looking for some jewel to "perfect" it. I have not found anything "suitable" except for the little earrings my darling grandmother offered me for my fourth birthday. They are delicate golden flowers with rubies in the middle. I love them so much that I promised myself, after losing one at the age of 9 (and luckily finding it again ! ) that I would never wear them again except for my wedding day...
A promise that I have kept and that means all the more so much to me that I lost my granny three years ago...
I am sure you are the one she sent me to create a beautiful, sweet and delicate bracelet to complement them. I imagine it with a kind of vintage "art nouveau" touch which would remind of the year my granny was born in. I would be so proud to pass it to my future daughter or daughter -in-law on her wedding day...
If I am fortunate enough to win your heart I would as well share this present with my mom and my two bridesmaids who are such marvellous women.
Thank you very much for making us dream...
I'm having a Fiesta themed wedding in honor of my culture. I'd love to incorporate a mix of old and new into my wedding day jewelry. I have a lovely collection of Virgin of Guadalupe pieces that I'd love to pic either earrings or necklace from for my bridesmaids while I get some new bright and bold pieces for myself. I have some very special medallions and charms given to me by my fiance and other important people from my life so I'd like to take those off their chains and make them into an eclectic charm bracelet to wear with my new pieces so that I can have all those memories with me on my special day. Because we are getting married near Dia De Los Muertos- a time to honor and remember those who are no loger with us, the makeshift charm bracelet would be even closer to my heart as I take time to blend those who have left and those that will continue to be a part of my fiance and my lives.
I have never been a fan of pearls until I got engaged...hmmm I wonder why?lol...My perfect wedding day jewelry would have to be eye catching...ultimately gorgeous and totally unique.I love the Vintage look.I'm looking for jewelry that makes a statement.Jewelry that becomes the main topic of discussion.I love attention.I want people to ask me where I got it from.My wedding is going to be one of the most important days of my life.I want to look back at my photographs from my big day and see how my beautiful jewelry reflected the beauty inside of me.I want it to compliment my personality and most definately be a head turner. I'm looking for anything silver.I would love to have earrings,necklace and a bracelet to match.I would love a beautiful brooch for my 71 yr old mother who is dear to my heart.For my girls I would love jewelry that compliments their personalities.I also would not leave my 2 beautiful flower girls out. I might add they are the cutest lol.My daughter and my fiance's cousin.
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I would love love this price. I am getting married in my home country of Sweden, and I would like something classic and old+worldish, my dress has a cream, palest yellow sash on it, so I am thinking yellow gold and pearls or diamond earrings, a fantastic bracelet and a beautiful hair piece to complement it all! I would love to maybe also be able to give my 7 bridesmaid a delicate simple but beautiful yellow gold necklace with a tiny pearl and their first name initial to show them how much it means for me that they share that special day with us and that I have them in my life.. I am a student so I cannot really afford much in jewelry so this package would be so wonderful to win!
Our wedding will be held at an Ancient Monastery, so we would like to continue a "romantic, antique, vintage" feel. My dress is from Paris and is very unique. Although I would be honored to wear one of your beautiful pieces, in all honesty, it is my mother who deserves this wonderful gift. She is the most wonderful mother, mentor, and friend. I would love for her to wear a piece of jewelry as special as she is. After all, I would never be where I am today if it weren't for her undying, unconditional love.
my wedding will be vintage and elegant. my dress will be lace and in a classic v-neck. i would love to wear jewelry that epitomizes this classic feel - with pearls and maybe an antique style brooch or pendant. i've always had a very classic style, and would love to have real, beautiful jewelry to complement my style :)
I'm pretty sure I've been driving my fiance absolutely insane trying to figure out what jewelry I will wear! I don't have pierced ears -- so that's the easy part. The rest is just getting complicated. My dress is simple, so I'm looking for a statement piece. Vintage, layers, crystal and pearls. Mixed media.
I'd love to do something whimsical and flirty with a bit of elegance. My dress reminds me of a Greek goddess and has a touch of crystal beading on the bodice, so I would like my jewelry to act as a subtle accent to the dress. I'd love earrings and something to wear in my hair. I'd also like to spoil my two wonderful bridemaids with a gorgeous brooch or bracelet. Our look is modern and fun.
I'm looking for sparkly and modern! I'd love if I could wear the pieces again for a night out. My dress has some sparkles on it, but not too much decoration so I can go a little more crazy than I normally would with my jewelry.
The vision for our wedding is organic, green, and fun. I would love for my jewelry to be simple and something I can wear forever then pass down to my children one day. This giveaway is a great idea and want to thank you for doing it!
tell us about the type of jewelry you would like to wear on your wedding day and why. Just tell us about your vision in the comments below and we’ll announce the winner this Friday, February 12th.
I would like to wear pears on my wedding day and be able to incorporate my grandmother's and great aunt's costume pearls with real pearls to create jewelry pieces that will not only be beautiful for the wedding but could eventually be passed down to my child, as my families 'pearls' have been passed on to me. My vision for my wedding is to embrace my family and my new family. Pearls are also perfect since I am a good Northern Girl marrying into a traditional southern family- I feel like pearls represent both families well.
I would like to wear pears on my wedding day and be able to incorporate my grandmother's and great aunt's costume pearls with real pearls to create jewelry pieces that will not only be beautiful for the wedding but could eventually be passed down to my child, as my families 'pearls' have been passed on to me. My vision for my wedding is to embrace my family and my new family. Pearls are also perfect since I am a good Northern Girl marrying into a traditional southern family- I feel like pearls represent both families well.
Wow! What a contest!
I'm incredibly fortunate to have purchased a beautiful Claire Pettibone gown from her 2009 Rock and Roll Collection. The thing is, it's a bit complicated and this description is going to sound nuts--believe me it's gorgeous. The dress is called Chakra and is off-white ecru netting over silk charmeuse. The netting is embroidered with peach and pale pink poppies, very art-nouveau. The back of the dress is the show stopper--deep, deep v of sheer netting with studs, yes studs, in gold, silver and rose gold.
I can't really wear a necklace because of more illusion netting at the neck, but I would looooove some gorgeous earrings. I picture rose gold, organic chandelier earrings, maybe with rough cut pink and green stones. My fiance's mother in law is letting me wear her grandmother's silver and sapphire bracelet, but I thought it would be pretty to add a few delicate bangles in silver, gold and rose gold with it to incorporate the details on the back of the dress.
I plan on having 6 girls in my wedding party and it would be wonderful to be able to give them a delicate precious stone on a slim chain.
To have the perfect jewelry would really be a dream come true! Thank you for your generosity!
It would be so exciting to wear such beautiful jewelry for our wedding! When I walk down the aisle, I want to look as beautiful as possible for my husband-to-be. He is the most amazing man, and I truly want him to remember the way that I look on our wedding day. My dress is a simple one shoulder gown, and I would like to personalize my dress with something unique and memorable.
We're still in the early planning stages of our outdoor wedding and reception but when I think of our day the following comes to mind: Ethereal, intimate, organic, vintage and whimsical. My dress is "Sydney" by Modern Trousseau and the photographs online do not do it justice. The intricate lace work is so delicate and soft I don't want my jewelery to be too overbearing. I'd love a hair flower or fascinator made with any combination of pearls, lace, tulle or feathers. Maybe earrings with a little bit of sparkle to catch the light and a simple silver or white gold necklace. All in all, Della is a fabulous designer and I trust her aesthetic to make pieces that reflect my personality.
Since my wedding is going to be at City Hall in Manhattan, my dress is simple yet chic.... and it's above the knee. I would love for the jewelry to *complete the look* and add punctuation to my non-traditional celebration! I am still on the hunt for something blue, so I would love an exquisite look with a blue accent. At any rate, your jewelry is stunning! Thanks for the chance to be adorned in Lella Foster!
This is an incredible giveaway! For my wedding day, I want to look traditional - with a twist. I'd love to have a multi-strand twisted pearl necklace (or with a rhinestone brooch?), and some vintage looking earrings with a fantastic bracelet. I love the idea of wearing both diamonds and pearls.. the combination is stunning! My wedding has a vintage feel, and I'm having the hardest time finding something that is timeless but still modern enough for my tastes.
My fiance and I have a stormy relationship. It started as a summer whirlwind, and when I went back to school for my senior year, as much as it hurt, we thought it would end as quickly as it began. However Hurricane Katrina brought me back with him (his French grandmother scolded him, "you didn't have to ruin a city just to get Whitney back!") and we have been inseperable since. Our wedding is going to be at St. Simon's Island, Georgia in the middle of hurricane season (October), which we chose because of the live oaks and spanish moss. I would love for you to design jewelry that reflects the site of our wedding and our relationship that I can share with family and friends for years to come and through all of the storms in our lives.
I got married to the love of my life in September. My husband serves in the military and is stationed in Germany. We had a ceremony in Germany with just the two of us. None of our family was able to be there, so we are having another ceremony and reception in Monterey, CA in July. We are so excited to include all of our loved ones in this happy time. Our wedding is going to whimsical and fun, but still elegant. I would love to wear jewelry that reflects this style. My husband's mom passed away when he was 15, and he has a diamond pendant necklace of hers that he wants me to wear to honor her. I would love to wear chandelier earrings and maybe a fun sparkly hairpiece. I would also love to be able to afford a beautiful pair of earrings for each bridesmaid.
This would be an awesome gift to help make our celebration even better!
Thanks!
WOW! Lella Foster and SMP, you guys are awesome!
Every day, I head to work as a (proud!) Naval Officer in a bland, khaki uniform designed by someone whose priorities obviously did not include feeling feminine! My amazing fiance (also a Naval Officer) and I are getting married on a mountain farm and it would be incredible to be spoiled by you guys! I'm dreaming of feeling pretty and like the feminine girl I am with a unique statement necklace and delicate earrings. I'm all about the girly details!
My engagement ring and wedding ring are sapphires and diamonds. I am getting married in May and I would love to have something with great sapphires or at least sapphire blue colored jewelry. It would look so great accenting my white wedding dress!
My engagement ring - as well as the better part of my tiny jewelry collection - is all vintage or vintage-inspired. I would love have a pair of delicate earrings, or a beautiful vintagey necklace.
Thank you so much for the gorgeous giveaway!!!
Abby
I would love something classic, simple, and a little sparkly. It would be great if I could wear the pieces again over and over. Something that could go with a beautiful wedding dress but also with a simple summer sun dress.
I would love to wear jewelry on my wedding day that is going to be fresh and chic (going with the style of the wedding that we have planned) and of course incorporate green and our mountain wedding theme.
But most of all it would be a dream to give custom jewerly to my bridesmaids & mother. :)
My dress is a strapless satin gown. Rather than a straight across top, there is a gentle ruffle of fabric that continues around to the back of my dress and down to the floor. There is a vintage-inspired brooch on the front left near the ruffle. While the dress is simple, it allows me to feel long, lean, and naturally beautiful. However, the only accessory I have found so far that fits is my smile! I'm hoping to find a vintage hairpiece that won't overwhelm the brooch. Our wedding theme is "Two love birds." The colors I'm hoping to use are inspired by a peacock feather- deep greens, blue, and purples. My birth-month is May, so another dream would be to purchase my first real emeralds as a pair of earrings to wear with the dress. The reason I envision the jewelry that I do, is I want to wear the vintage family heirlooms I've never had to chance to inherit. The giveaway you offer is even sweeter because it would give me the opportunity to pass on the pieces to our children one day!
All of these pieces shown are BEAUTIFUL! Our wedding has a Romantic theme. The colors are pale pink, champagne and ivory - it is going to be like a fairytale. I would love to wear diamonds and/or pearls. My dress is very detailed so, beautiful drop earrings or a dramatic necklace would be nice. I've never been good with putting jewelry together so this would be a dream come true. I work at a place where everyone is so put together and knows everything about jewelry (if you pick me I will tell you where!). This would my time to shine! No pun intended. I would also love to give my bridesmaids and mother a piece so they will always have something beautiful to look at and remember the wedding!
Oh how lovely Lella Foster's work is! Every woman wants to feel gorgeous & I have always believed that jewelry is the perfect way to make a woman sparkle. This giveaway is so wonderful because although I adore jewelry, it is a luxury I am not able to afford right now. So, thank you for this opportunity!
Our wedding is anything but traditional- it will be held on a farm on a gorgeous fall day. My fiance & I imagine our day as vintage-chic. We don't want anything over the top, but we def. want details of subtle elegance. More than anything I would love the jewelry to be a fresh spin on a vintage piece. I have never been a pearl type of girl, but I adore chandelier & pendant style jewelry. Since we are looking for a day that is laid back and fun, but also romantic & elegant, I would love for the jewelry to represent an understated elegance. I really like hair pieces too- so I would love to have fun with a hair piece! Purple is the main color in the flowers (and my favorite color), so it might be fun to add some amethyst to the jewelry to add some color! And of course, it would be such a treat to give back to the beautiful women in my life who have been there for the happy & sad times for me- I would LOVE to give something to my bridesmaids & Mom.
Thanks again!
I am the jeans and a t-shirt girl through and through. Our baseball themed wedding will be a very laid back affair and tons of fun. Nothing says unexpected with denim like a great pearl necklace. I love pearls because they are elegant without trying. They would add class to my understated dress. Mostly though I would like to utilize some of the budget to take an opportunity to thank both of our mothers for their support and guidance throughout the entire process!
My ideal jewelry would be something in a vintage, art deco style made up of oval sapphires and diamonds, just like my engagement ring. My mother's birthstone is sapphire so I have always loved that stone and my favorite color is blue so of course I am having a "colors of the ocean" vintage themed wedding!
Simplicity and color. Those are the two things I am looking for in my wedding jewelry. Those are the two things that describe my personal style. My dress is very unique but simple. I definitely want to make an understated statement with my jewelry. Is that possible? I'd love long earrings and a bracelet for me and complementary necklaces for my 7 amazing maids.
I have a fairly simple dress, so I am hoping to have at least one piece of dramatic jewelry (with a hint of garnet, to accent my pomegranate motif). It would be nice to afford to do it in style!
I studied opera during my undergrad years so I am no stranger to a beautiful dress and fantastic. glamorous jewelry. However, in the last few years I have been racing mountain bikes professionally and working towards a PhD in biology, so the excuse to dress up and be that lovely diva has come far less frequently.
My fiance and I are jokingly saying the theme of our wedding is Musetta meets Tom Waits. We're imagining something elegant and decadent but a little bohemian and eclectic. We aren't choosing colors, but rather thinking about an array of gorgeous dark jewel-tones mixed with pewter and aged gold.
My dress is a simple, but beautiful Nicole Miller gown in the metal taffeta series so I need a fantastic necklace and some amazing earrings to truly bring my vision to life. I have all of my grandmother's old costume jewelry (which I love to wear) and for my wedding day I imagine something with lots of sparkle, layers and a little bit of a vintage feel. I love to wear unique pieces and hope I can find something that is as important to the whole picture as my lovely dress (and shoes!)
Thanks for the amazing site and fabulous opportunities!
I adore the color kelly green and look forward to incorporating it throughout my wedding. I really admired the enormous emerald drop earrings worn by Angelina Jolie to last year's Oscars. They were jaw-dropping with her simple look. I am hoping to emulate this look on my wedding day.
I would love to find the perfect statement necklace to compliment a vintage inspired gown. Something that really stands out and is totally unique.
I think some multi-strand pearls would be right up my alley!!!!
I am wearing a strapless gown that is just begging for some gorgeous jewelry to show off! I would love to wear something timeless and elegant. But most importantly, I want to wear something that can be passed down to my daughter on day. I am placing my grandmother's cameo on my bouquet, and it is so special to have a treasured piece of her with me on my wedding day. I want to create a piece (well, have Della create a piece) that can one day become an heirloom.
We're getting married in a hotel on Galveston Island that is over 100 years old, so I am going for a vintage look. We fell in love with the history of the hotel and how its weathered through hurricane after hurricane - especially when it came through Hurricane Ike with little damage.
How exciting! Some woman out there will be very lucky! What gorgeous jewelry!
My fiance and I are having a wedding on a budget (who isn't, right?). He's a fiction writer and just finished his MFA in creative writing. I'm getting my PhD in psychology. We're currently living in Minneapolis, Mn while I finish school, but in our previous lives we lived in New York, which is where we met. Almost all of our friends are from this time in our life and many, like us, have moved out of the city--we feel so lucky that our friends are willing to travel from so far to be with us on our wedding day. The thing that makes me so excited about the wedding is being reunited with all of our favorite people in the world--people I love and respect and admire--and asking for their support as we embark on our life together.
We're getting married on the property where my dad grew up in coastal Massachusetts--a little old seaside village. The house is a small funky English cottage (a hundred years ago the main part of the house was a stone garden shed) surrounded by stonewalls and tall hedges. The ceremony will be outside, followed by a cocktail hour in one of the little gardens (think garlands of flowers and industrial light fixtures, all inside a sweet garden), and the reception will be under a tent. We're going for starlit English garden meets hip vintage. We're pulling the christmas tree lights out of storage, bringing out the mason jars, and pairing the gorgeous natural beauty with a hip DJ and a modern feel.
My dress is a Melissa Sweet romantic chiffon dress with a little structure and Greek-like draping. Apart from a couple of chiffon flowers, there is no embellishment on the dress, so I really want the jewelry to stand out. I am hoping to wear a wide cuff bracelet with some interesting texture (maybe pearls of different sizes, crystals, even fabric? not sure!) and some really fabulous dangly earrings (I have no idea what they should look like! something delicate, but also not too tiny--I want them to show!). And I'm interested in having something in my hair. I'd be incredibly interested in your advice and ideas. I'm open to experimentation. My feeling is this is like my one night at the oscars--I want to feel glamorous and myself.
I love the idea of wearing something special and custom. We are having ties made from a fabric we love for the guys. And we're making rosettes out of the same fabric to embellish the bridesmaids' dresses (they're wearing a knee-length dress of their choice in white).
Thanks for the opportunity! Good luck choosing among these amazing stories!
My vision reminds me of that one Prince song, "Diamonds and Pearls." Okay, I can settle for cubic zirconia or rhinestones, too. I just love the look of multi-strand pearls with the bling of diamonds! I would love to have this look for my necklace and bracelet, with a matching brooch for my bouquet. I love the look of chandelier earrings.The reason why I like this look is that pearls are such a classy and timeless piece of jewelry and what girl doesn't love BLING?!
What a great giveaway! Wow!
My wedding dress is all lace without the bling bling, which means that I really want to make a statement by choosing jewelry that will blow everyone away ;-)
I'm thinking about a chunky multi strand necklace - maybe even in a funky color like turquoise or amethyst - why not be a little ballsy? Doesn't always have to be white. A wide bracelet and some small matching diamond earrings would be perfect.
I want everyone, from my little brother over my best friend to my 87 year old granny to stare with their mouth open when I enter wearing that gorgeous jewelry!
It took me four months to find the perfect dress, and my sweet fiance bought it for me. I can't wait to put it on and finally show it to him! I have never worn something so breathtaking. It would truly be the "icing" on my cake to have some beautiful jewelry to compliment it! It has delicate silver embroidery on antique lace, and a romantic organza skirt. I would love to have something simple, antique and feminine, with delicate details to wow my groom!
I am Canadian, and my Fiance is American, and is proudly serving in the US army. We are both quite young at 22 and 23, and I am the first of any of my friends or siblings to get married, this August in Toronto Ontario. After the wedding I will be leaving home and moving across the continent to start our new life together, leaving behind all that I know! My Bridesmaids being my very best friends in the world mean so much to me and it would be such an amazing honor to be able to design a gift to give to each of them, as we will not be able to afford much of anything. We will all be moving on next year to various parts of the world and to be able to have something that connects us like a beautiful piece of jewelery designed just for us, would be so incredible! I'm thinking either a ring or a bracelet, in silver or pearls, although I would be open to lots of design ideas! I hope I get this opportunity! what a Great contest!!!
we are having a vintage romantic wedding where everything is soft. I would like jewelry to compliment the theme. i would design jewelry that my mother would wear, i would love nothing more than to wear pieces of her jewelry, but as it turns out, the three rings that she passed on to me and my sisters were really the only pieces of true jewelry she had. I am so lucky that the diamond from the ring I was given now sits beautifully in the center of my engagement ring, but how lovely would it be to wear jewelry that reminded me of her? I think it would be the next best thing to having an heirloom piece.
My dream wedding jewelry is all about pearls. I've always loved pearls and they've also been a tradition in my family. My grandmother, mother, and sister all wore pearls on their wedding day so I plan to continue the tradition. My dress is lace from top to bottom, so I can't imagine a better way to complement my old-fashioned dress than with some old-fashioned pearls. Did I use the word "pearl" enough in this post? I just love them!
Serendipitous, free-spirited, timeless, modern Victorian elegance and charm. This describes our vision for our wedding day; an intimate and light-hearted affair, our wedding day is about giving thanks for all that fills our lives, big and small, and for honoring the amazing people in it. My wish is for all those important to us to glow and shine as much as my husband and I do on our special day, and it would be amazing to make them shine with elegant custom jewelry. Our reception will be in a beautiful Victorian ballroom situated within a small historic park filled with fountains, flowers and naturally flowing mineral springs. Many glamorous yet innocent images fill my thoughts when creating our event, but when it comes to the jewelry that fit this picture, my mind is an open, blank page.
1. I would love to find something as fabulous and uniquely fitting as my ivory couture Junko Yoshioka wedding gown with its lightness and beauty. The dress somehow incorporates both simplicity and extravagance, formality and fun. I stumbled upon the dress (the very last one I tried on!) just as unexpectedly as I stumbled upon my future husband. It would be a dream to have a piece crafted - such as a glamorous necklace and subtlety unique earrings - that could do this dress justice.
2. I imagine a gorgeous pocket watch for my husband to be absolutely fitting for his three piece suit, and make him feel like he has something extra special; something for good luck.
3. I have so many lovely, wonderful ladies in my life -- it would be amazing to have a necklace or ring designed for my mother that embodies her unique vintage and romantic style; perhaps something individual yet unifying for each of my bridesmaids that complement their adorable Lela Rose dresses. A bracelet or simple earrings would be perfect as chiffon rosettes circle the neckline.
I have yet to pick jewelery for the big day! I would love possibly some silver/platinum or pearl necklace. I'm wearing a trumpet style sweetheart dress with ruffles... sort of like the 1st row of pics you have posted. I think her necklace is amazing! Would love to have bracelets designed for my bridesmaids to wear as well!
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There is a necklace that I wear all the time that is a crystal drop with tiny leaves. I want to recreate the piece in pink tourmaline or amethyst (two of my wedding colors) for each of my bridesmaids, so that they will always think of me and the wedding when they wear it. For myself I would love earrings of the same color. My fiance and I are both students up to our ears in debt, and so I would love the opportunity to give each of my wonderful bridesmaids the fancy gift they deserve for being my best friends--and not be restricted by a tight budget that won't allow that.
The colors for my wedding are turquoise and gunmetal. I would love to wear a turquoise necklace that is Mexican inspired because I am having a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony with the lasso and coins in honor of my Mexican heritage. I also plan on wearing my grandmother's pearl necklace that both my grandmother and my mother wore on their wedding day. I would also need lots of help finding a bracelet and earrings that would compliment both necklaces.
i would love to wear a beautiful sparkly bracelet that would complement my ring. I love bling so anything eye catching. I love sparkle.
Please help! I am getting married in August in a beautiful Priscilla of Boston gown to which I have no idea how to accessorize! The gown is sleeveless (not strapless) and the majority of detailing of the gown is centered around the v-neckline, so I'm really lost in what to pair with the gown. Additionally, I have short hair and trying to find something to adorn my head has been challenging. I think more than the actual jewelry (which is ah-mazing), I would just like to spend some time with someone who knows how to accessorize! I need the help!
This would be the shocker of them all...to really wow people with the accessories for my wedding! I have a simple but absolutely GORGEOUS Pronovias gown...more girly than I would ever be in my normal life, talk about going out of the comfort zone! Our wedding will be gorgeous but simple...very clean with out to much frou-frou if you will...that is except for me! For once I want to be the stand-out...the one wearing the accessories everyone else is talking about, my dress is very simple but I am still searching for the perfect brooch to wear on the dress to really spice it up! Depending on the expert opinions..I would like to either wear great earrings or a great bracelet, unless of course the necklace could be nothing like I have ever seen before, then sign me up! The other jewelry wish would be for my mom & sister (MOH), my sister received the "Accessorize" gene, so I would LOVE anything we could dream up to help her really stand apart from the other BM's...and my mom, as much as she would never admit it, loves a little glitz and glam in her life, this being the perfect chance for her to have a piece she will always remember the big day with...since she has given and done more than I ever thought possible for this wedding! Consider this me begging for your help!!! Thank You!
According to my fiance our wedding theme is "beach and whatever you want that is in our budget". I have started the process of thinking about and looking for jewlery to go with my modern Audrey Hepburn dress that I designed myself. Your pieces are so beautiful. I would love to wear one on my wedding day and incorporate some heirloom jewlery from my aunt and grandmother as well. I would love some long earrings with pearls that are chunky and beachy. But really any time spent with someone with great accessories advice would be a dream.
I would the chance to wear simple diamond jewelry. I'm wearing a very simple dress and I think it would compliment my dress while adding some lovely sparkle.
wow, this is an amazing giveaway!! Well I am having two dresses for my vintage chic themed wedding - a wedding gown and an evening dress. The wedding gown has a mermaid cut and a long train (think 2 metres with "white leaves motifs" sewn on the entire bottom part of the gown. The evening dress will be a romantic/modern dress in silk with a low-cut back (think the great gatsby look). As I dont want to spend too much time changing, I would like my jewellery to complement both looks. I love pearls - the lustre and soft glow and how it transcends time. I also want my jewellery to be everyday pieces that I can wear to work and events. Therefore I have, in my mind, an image of long pearls of differing lengths with an antique stone to be set as a clasp. I am also playing around the idea of layering jewellery - another piece of gold necklace - wispy thin in varying lengths that I can wear together with the pearls to give it that extra oomph for the evening dress. I would also be wearing my necklaces "the other way around" for my evening dress - such that the necklace will be draped on my back instead of falling on my chest.
Gold gold and then a little more gold. My wedding is outdoors and I love how gold looks outdoors and in the sunshine. My wedding colors are white, gold and accents of blush. I would be honored to wear your jewelery.
Thank you!
I would like to wear statement earrings...something colorful to represent our bright future ahead :) I'd also like my maids to wear necklaces that match my jewelery and their personalities...a special gift to my favorite ladies. Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity!
What a cool contest! If I were to win, I'd love a bold statement necklace. My dress (strapless ballgown) is incredibly simple and unadorned, and I'm looking for something unique to complete the ensemble. My wedding look is modern chic meets vintage airplanes, and I'd love interesting jewelry to match. Giving my bridesmaids a little something would be fantastic, too! Thanks for the opportunity!
These pieces are so lovely! So, I would do something a little different if I won - I'd ask for her to help me design my wedding and engagement ring! My fiance and I are very mathematical people and want to custom design mobius strip rings. We know it's something unusual, and haven't found anyone who makes what we have in mind, so to work with someone with her talent to have it custom made would not only make me ecstatic and feel beautiful on my wedding day, but on every day for the rest of my life!
Hi! I am newly engaged and currently have an almost blank slate when it comes to my wedding. I am going to wear a strapless lace dress, and I will be wearing my hair up. I like silver jewelry, and I also like turquoise, although I am not sure if that is "proper" wedding jewelry. My wedding will be classic, as I am getting married in an old church, the same church my parents were married in, and my great-grandparents helped to found. My engagement ring is a new, but vintage looking yellow diamond surrounded by a band of small diamonds. I really enjoy the modern yet vintage look, and would hope to find jewelry to flow with that style. Thanks for the opportunity, it's a great one!
I would love to have something that is reminiscent of the union between my family and my fiance's family--a combination of my Chinese and his Italian roots. Something simple and elegant that will match with my quiet outdoor wedding.
More importantly, I would love to custom design something for my wonderful bridesmaids, MOH, and mom. They have helped me so so much in all the planning and I want to give them something beautiful, fun, and unique to their amazing personalities.
Thanks for considering me!
What an amazing opportunity! I have been thinking a lot about the jewelry I will be wearing on my wedding day. My dress is lace and I have really been wondering what kind of piece would suit it best? I would love to wear something that looks like it could be an heirloom passed down from my grandmother. Whether that be earrings or a necklace or a brooch, a piece of jewelry that looks like it has a story to tell. Please pick me, I would be forever greatful:)
I got my wedding dress pretty early. It is a gorgeous ivory strapless Aline wedding dress. It has gorgeous bead work on the bodice and on the cathedral train. I got these gorgeous vintage gold earrings and matching bracelet on etsy. The minute I saw them I knew it would look great with my dress. I have been searching and searching for a perfect necklace to go with them with no luck. The necklaces are either too fancy or don't match. I would love something simple that had the same feel. Thanks
I am marrying my college sweetheart after 13 years of dating - yes 13 years! We're finally tieing the knot. I can't wait for the big day and this give-a-way would be the icing on the cake. I love simple yet elegant jewelry -nothing too fancy. My gown is a lace v-neck gown with straps and I think pearl/diamond earrings and a nice bracelet/cuff would make me shine on my big day. Thank you so much for considering me :). Cheers!
Forgot to add to my entry that I'd also love to find a matching broach to attach to a sash around my waist :)
WOW! I am beyond excited to pick out my jewelry as well as my bridesmaids for my big day in June! We are getting married in a botanical garden and I am wearing a one shoulder dress. I encouraged my girls to find dresses that they felt just as beautiful as I feel in my dress! I also wanted to pick out individual jewelry that suits them- one a hairpiece, one a big bangle..you get the picture- show off my friend's beautiful personalities! This incredible giveaway would allow me to keep the unique, special, one of a kind wedding that I dream of!! It would be amazing for Lella Foster Designs to design our jewelry. Thank you for this opportunity!
I am OPEN to any jewelry for my big day- that has been my state of mind and so far letting the experts help me put my vision into real life is perfect!!! Hopefully the LFD can assist me with my jewelry as well. So, if you pick me...there are no limits! :)
For my big day in July, I'm hoping to wear jewelry that's classic but also makes a statement. The same goes for my bridesmaids - maybe an extra long strand of pearls we can tie in the back or a fun headpiece - I'm open to Della's ideas! I would also want to create a gorgeous pair of earrings for both my mother and mother-in-law to say thank you and show them how thankful I am to have them both supporting us on our wedding day!
What a fantastic giveaway! On my wedding day, I want to wear a fabulous pair of vintage looking chandelier earrings that complement a brooch that I'd like to put on the sash on my dress. I think they would really complement the romantic look I'm going for.
This is the best giveaway I've EVER. I'm getting married in May, and I have everything about my done with look and my bridesmaids' look except for the jewelry. I desperately need help by someone who knows how to accessorize a bride, which Della clearly does. I'm looking for something dramatic yet romantic, preferably with some pearls. For the bridemaids? Well, I'm at a total loss. Della, help!
I would love something simple, elegant, and timeless. I am going to be wearing my great great grandmother's wedding dress, and it is 187 years old. I would love something that would not only complement the wonderful history and beauty of the dress but also allow me to add something to the legacy. Maybe down the line someone would wear it and feel honored to carry the history, love, and commitment that was a part of the most wonderful day of my life.
I have been contemplating jewelry for awhile now and this is a fantastic giveaway. I am looking for something classic and elegant...pearls, perhaps! What a wonderful opportunity!
This is the perfect giveaway for me, because I have no idea what kind of jewelry i want to wear! A consultation with the sweet woman named della would be absolutely amazing! I love the combination of pearls and diamonds and would love to have something so special to give to my mother and sister. This is an amazing giveaway and whoever wins is one lucky girl! Thanks so much!
I would love to design jewelry to complement my dress, which is reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour. I also love the idea of including something classic like pearls or diamonds with a touch of color. This would be an amazing experience!
I would like to wear a pair of earrings that is simply "me". My dress is simple and already has a embellished brooch at the center bust line. To find a pair of earrings that makes the statement and not tacky has been a somewhat difficult task (as I don't think I would need a necklace). To be able to design my own earrings to complet the whole wedding look would be really somethng I look forward to!!
Our wedding will be extremely small (only 5 people!) so I would love a piece of jewelry that is so beautiful it could be representative of the day to all of the people who were not there to see me wear it. My family has no traditions or things passed down from generation to generation, however I've always wanted that sort of thing to start with me. A custom piece of jewelry with a wonderful story behind it would be a wonderful object to start that tradition with.
I would love something that felt organic (like vines or ivy or peacock feathers) but with a vintage/ Art Nouveau feel. As others have said, I want something that will seem "timeless" & could possibly be passed down. My engagement ring is my fiance's great grandmothers ring (standard diamond in yellow gold) I'm hoping to incorporate both yellow gold to tie it in & a white metal into my wedding band as I am more of a silver/white jewelry girl than yellow.
Something in peridot or lapis (two stones I love & among my wedding colors) or pearls (white or even gray?) would be so wonderful.
I'm planning to wear a birdcage veil so a clever clip/comb would be awesome, perhaps with earrings or a necklace to compliment it? I am hoping to have all my girls in their own styles in shades of blue or black & would love to have something pretty to tie their looks together.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to dream (& possibly win?)!
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Mine and my Fiancé’s vision is charming, classic and natural, for our September 2011 wedding at a vineyard in Connecticut. The jewelry would have to be timeless, unique pieces (probably some color...) that are noticeable but that don't overwhelm. ....Ideally, I would love to have pieces that could be worn again, so I can wear my wedding jewelry out to a nice dinner and be reminded of how I felt on my wedding day any day of the year.
For my wedding day, coming up in April I would love to wear vintage inspired chandelier earrings and have my gorgeous girls wear something similar. My wedding date is coming up and I was actually supposed to wear a friend's lela foster earrings but they were stolen on her honeymoon in Costa Rica (she is pictured on this give away, the first beAutiful bride!) I haven't found the perfect earring since and think this would be AWESOME!!!! PLEASE PICK ME
Oops! I just realized I said March or May 2010......I meant March or May 2011!! Next year, not this year. :)
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I like clean, modern jewelry. I would love to wear a simple drop pendant: a gold chain with a large, beautiful, red stone at the end. Since that would be dramatic, I would match it with small simple earrings. I am getting married in spring 2010...in the bay area in May (where I live) or in Costa Rica in March (where my grandparents live). We plan to have a small ceremony that is casually elegant -- beautiful but imperfect so that we can relax and have fun!
I would also love something for my mother. She is amazingly supportive -- she is paying for our wedding and she helped us buy a teeny tiny house. My father passed away when I was a child so my mother has no one to spoil her with jewelry and things. I would love to create an elegant necklace or ring for my mother that represents my (and my little sister's) love for her. I am a graduate student (as is my fiancé) so I don't have much money right now to buy my mother a gift. Fingers crossed!
I would love to wear something delicate on my wedding day. Wait, let me clarify.. Something delicate but strong. Something retro/vintage but modern. Something dainty yet substantial. My engagement ring has my future mother-in-law's engagement diamond in the center, then a sapphire on either side of that, then two smaller diamonds from my mother's original engagement set on either side of those. I love that I have an heirloom for my future children to inherit. If I were to win this contest, I would love to wear another piece of unique jewelry as well as perhaps have something to give to my mother and mother-in-law to thank them for an engagement ring that is filled with so much love. Thank you.
What perfect timing for this contest! With less than 40 days until the 'Big Day' I am having the hardest time finding the perfect jewelry to go with our Rock and Roll themed wedding. I would describe the look I am going for as 'Bold and Beautiful'! I imagine different textures and colors of chains, jewels, pearls and ribbons intertwined to form a great statement necklace and bracelet to go with my polka dot tea length wedding dress!!!
I would love to wear something feminine and delicate and, if it looks vintage, even better! I'm looking to wear a simple dress so gorgeous jewelry that pops would be fantastic!
How fabulous! I am getting married in September and was going to borrow jewelry from my best friend. My dress is all lace and I am a very girly girl. I would love to have some gorgeous, ornate chandelier earrings and a beautiful piece of hair jewelry. I think it would be great to have a bracelet for my mom to wear, as I want her to feel special on my big day and it would not be something she would indulge in. Thanks for the chance!
My man and I are both biologists by trade - he studies animals, and I study plants! Since I will be donating my dress to a nonprofit where I volunteer (http://www.thebridesproject.com/ ), I would love to have some truly special jewelry that I can pass on to my children someday! I'd like to wear jewelry that reflects our love of nature - pieces inspired by leaves, flowers, hummingbirds, trees - so many possibilities! Whimsical, but graceful and sophisticated with an organic feel. We're also hoping to custom-design my fiance's wedding ring, too, so that would be the first project!
My wedding is at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon this coming September. The garden is one of only 5 Classical Chinese gardens in the United States. My dress is an ethereal, cream colored chiffon dress by Vera Wang. The decor at our wedding will be simple so as not to detract from the garden. I would like to wear jewelry that references the culture and botany of our wedding location; maybe something with pearls and leaves.
I would love the chance to wear something that makes a statement, something completely and utterly timless! I'm a bit all over the place with my details but I truly believe whether they portray vintage, modern, or rustic themes it's me....ALLLL MEEEE :)
I would love to create a necklace or earrings using the glass pearl beads from my grandmothers wedding dress. She was married in Germany in 1953 after the war. My Oma (grandma) is the kindest most giving woman I have ever known, her marriage to my Opa is one that I look up to and aspire my future marriage to be modeled after.
My grandmother's dress is spectacular with the most amazing glass pearls and vintage hand sewed lace, I always dreamed of wearing it since I was a child. Unfortunately the dress was not preserved so it is very damaged and it is not wearable. I need help from someone like Lella, who could take these treasured items and turn them into something new and vintage modern! It would mean the world to me to create and wear a new heirloom from my Oma.
The process would be so much more meaningful if my Oma could be a part of the designing process, and we could also create something for her to wear to the wedding as well.
This may sound like a far fetched story but her home was robbed last week and her heirloom jewelry was stolen, it would bring my family to tears if we could replace those jewels with something new and just as meaningful! I would love to make something from her dress for my sister and my mother so that all my grandmother's children and grandchildren could have a special keepsake!
Besides marrying the man of my dreams this summer, this would be the icing on the cake! My "something old" would also be "something new"! A complete dream come true!!
I want to go with a simple, sophisticated look with a pair of earrings and possibly a necklace, too. I've never been a fussy girl, and this totally comes into play for my wedding. My dress is super simple (but totally elegant,) and I want to add some pop to my attire with some accessories.
I will like to wear a dress that can complete me in my wedding day. I dress that can stand out and make me feel beautiful a dress were i don't have to wear to many accessories. I will be having a fall wedding so a lace dress will be beautiful.
Thank you for this opportunity.
This jewelry looks incredible and I'd love to have a hand in the creation of my own pieces for my wedding day. My fiance worked with a local jeweler to design my engagement ring, so I'd probably ask him to help contribute to the design of my necklace, earrings and bracelet for our big day, too! I would describe my dress as romantic, girly and understated, so I'd like to wear a gem-studded pin or broach that would complement the dress. We're planning a summertime waterfront wedding in New England, so nautical inspiration is also a definite possibility.
I honestly believe that true beauty shines from within. My dearest and most meaningful friend is getting married this year. Her one and only wish is to have beautiful jewelry for her wedding day. She is the a true hero and the living proof that strength and love and a contagiously positive attitude will help to get you through not only the first but also the second of seemingly "impossible to overcome" situations. Her father will not be walking her down the aisle in spirit and I think having stunning jewels to accentuate her stunningly perfect personality would be what her father would have wanted for her. A wedding should be about feeling that for one day your internal beauty and excitement is gorgeously displayed for the world to see and feel!
I will be walking myself down the aisle alone on my wedding day, so I have been thinking about what perfect piece of jewelry to wear to give me comfort and confidence since the day I became engaged. I am wearing a simple, strapless ivory dress, and I am envisioning something on my ears and neck that is delicate with a surprising spark that will give me that extra boost as I take my final walk alone to be with my special valentine for always.
I'd love simple vintage jeweries. Im on the quality side than quantity - necklaceor bracelet and earrings. Less is more for me. I love unique pieces that catch the eye in a glimpse.
I would love to wear something to compliment my beautiful dress that my mother bought for me, maybe with crystal and pearls! Who knew that finding the perfect pieces of jewlery would be so hard to find. I would also love for my two best friends and my mother to have something beautiful that they could wear the day of my wedding, but that they would also have forever :) These three women are very important in my life and they all truley deserve such a wonderful piece of art to own and cherish forever and always. I have been trying to find that perfect something to give to them, because they all have given so much to me, and Lela has the most amazing pieces that are timeless.
I would love to wear jewelry that is simple, classic, and timeless. Pearl studs or diamond studs would be perfect. Even more than this, however, I would love to adorn my mom in the beautiful jewelry that she deserves. She has been selfless for as long as I can remember, and my wedding is no different. She has been working so hard at her job to be able to contribute financially to my wedding so that it is a truly special day for me. What she might not realize is that I want the day to be a very special day for her as well. I want her to feel beautiful, special, loved, and appreciated. I would like to share a surprise with her that she will not expect! Your gorgeous jewelry would certainly do the trick!
I have a hard time accessorizing and would love the help of a professional to inspire me and complete my look. Custom jewelry from Lela Foster would be amazing. I'm getting married in San Francisco this May. I am planning to add a brooch to the sash on my wedding dress, to wear some kind of drop earrings and a bracelet. My vision for the day is too look classic and elegant and to just enjoy every moment!
We're having a destination wedding in Pensacola, FL this summer and our ceremony is held in a lovely, historic church. It is a place of many memories, and is the very spot where my fiances' parents were married 50 years ago this July. It's truly a family celebration as we're having a very intimate wedding (50 guests or less) and will celebrate our reception at a bayfront, open-air verandah. Our style is easy southern elegance and our colors are of the sunset and palms: pinks, corals, and greens and we hope to make loving memories of the weekend for our closest friends and relatives.
Family is very important to my fiance and I, and we're so happy to be sharing this special weekend wedding with his parents too. However, this is also a bittersweet time for me now, as my grandparents, who practically raised my sister and I are very ill. My grandma is on hospice, and they've been married 70 years . We want so very much to have them still be a part of our day and we're going to incorporate her cupcake recipe into the reception also (cocal cola cupcakes)!
When my grandparents were dating, she would sign her love letters to my grandpa with a dot inside of a heart (her name is Dot Hart). I'd love to own a forever keepsake of her and have that secret message (the dot and the heart) incorporated into a beautiful necklace so she could be with me as I walk down the aisle. In her day, my grandma was gorgeous, reminiscent of Rita Hayworth and had stunning, wavy auburn hair. I'd like something that would remind me of her at the age of when she married my grandpa. I have the most beautiful portraits of her and in them she is glamorous and yet timeless. Maybe a pearl necklace with a gem brooch, 1940's Hollywood style? They've had an amazing life together, 70 years married and I hope to follow in their footsteps~we've had great role models.
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It would also be so special to have a gold bracelet to give to my new mother in law to commemorate their 50th anniversary and I'd also love to have another "Dot Hart" keepsake to give to my sister, who also loves my grandparents very much and is my matron of honor.
I have a vintage lace gown. I would love to add a brooch (a cameo maybe?) to the empire bodice. And to get matching brooches for each of my bridesmaids gowns (which I am making myself). I would also love to wear some simple drop earrings, and a really fabulous bracelet. I'm making my own birdcage veil, and would like a hairpin or two to match my earrings and hold the veil in place. I also have a serious addiction to shoe clips...so shoe clips that match the brooch to bring the whole look together would be so much fun!
I visit flea markets every chance I get...I've been searching for that perfect piece as well as one of a kind brooches for my bridesmaids - pieces that will tie in the rustic vintage atmosphere of our vineyard wedding...I have yet to find anything like I have envisioned. I would love the opportunity to be able to help contribute to an amazing piece that I will have in my family and my bridal party for generations to come..
I would love to design a set of jewelry around two pieces - the single white flower on my wedding dress (at waist level) and my great-grandmother's diamond drop earrings that I'm borrowing from my grandmother for the wedding. Both are very simple, but beautiful. It would be great to replicate these elements for my bridesmaids and mom. I've been admiring all the headbands on etsy that have flowers on them - this would be a great way to incorporate the flower in my bridesmaids' outfits. I'd want them all to be similar but not exactly the same, varying to reflect my bridesmaids different personalities.
Woo Hoo, what a great giveaway! Our wedding is funky, eclectic, earthy, vintage. It suits my fiance and I perfectly. We are trying to keep everything romantic and beautiful, but with a little twist of fun and excitement. I love the idea of mixing chunky classic pearls with sparkly crystals and vintage looking brooches. The simple dress with beautiful unique jewelry is always fun. I also love that my lovely ladies and mothers could have something special to wear in their hair or around their neck. They deserve the world, but unfortunately I can't afford that, so a beautiful piece of jewelry they can keep forever would be PERFECT!
OHHHH wow. This is almost more than I can handle this late at night--so exciting!
My style is eclectic, and I envision my wedding as the seamless juxtaposition of modern chic elements and romantic and girly color and texture. My dress has a sweetheart neckline, with lots of gorgeous textured silk organza on the skirt. I would love to wear big chandelier earrings and a stack of different bracelets on one arm. I'm thinking several different sizes and shapes, all sparkley, maybe one or two with a deco look.
My bridesmaids are all wearing different blush colored chiffon long dresses. To be perfectly honest...I have the BEST friends a girl could ever ask for, and I would love to honor them with something fabulous for being in my wedding (and being in my life for that matter!). I'm thinking long necklaces...perhaps with pink elements (if your mind went to the pink ice of the 80's, stop yourself! I'm envisioning an elegant tonal affect;).
And finally...my mom...she has terrible arthritis in her hands, and can not really wear any of her rings. I would love to give her something blingy to wear on my big day...maybe a cocktail ring in a size that will fit her little swollen fingers:) Or a bracelet? She's precious, and she deserves it;)
Thanks for reading my entry!
I'm torn right now between going vintagey for my jewelry or just classic simple diamonds. My dress is pretty simple, yet still elegant. :)
I love the idea of creating an heirloom, something beautiful and tangible that can be worn by my sisters and nieces and maybe someday a daughter. There's something so wonderful about looking at my grandmother's photograph and holding in my hand the very cameo she is wearing. It's as if her jewelry has transcended time, and history has come alive. I found my wedding dress at a local thrift store. It was handmade and on the bodice someone took the time to hand stitch lovely, delicate little seed pearls. I can imagine a necklace of intertwined pearls and strands of graceful gold. A touch of color, perhaps blue chalcedony, could add a modern and joyful element and would be reflective of our vibrant love and marriage in the Oregon woods. I would love the opportunity to work with Lella Foster to create a piece of family history.
I'm looking for a statement necklace! I have a simple dress and diamond stud earrings, and I'm looking for the right necklace to spice things up! Something with some sparkle and maybe a splash of hot pink (to match my shoes!). Would love a chance to work with Della :)
I'm looking for a short silver necklace that has some sparkle in it from emeralds (my engagement ring has 2 emeralds in it) or the classic diamond. My theme is garden type, so if I could find a necklace that gives a feeling of leaves, I would be thrilled.
Oh my gosh, these designs are gorgeous!
Our wedding is in July, five months from tomorrow, and since I'm graduating from college this May, we don't have a lot of room in the budget for my dream jewelry. The ceremony will be sweet and simple, with lots of clean, elegant lines and colors to match the Oregon vineyard we chose. My dress is in keeping with this theme, simple and classic with fabric rosebuds as the only embellishment, and it is an antique ivory color with a sweetheart neckline I'm wearing it with bright blue shoes, and a birdcage veil to give it a more exciting, fashion-forward look that is a mix between antique romance and modern chic.
The jewelry I envision goes along with that look - long pearls, possibly multiple strands, or one strand doubled, that compliment the neckline of the dress. The earrings would be small and simple, matching the necklace. The only other jewelry I picture is a a fascinator for my veil that combines the rose motif and the ivory color of the dress and pearls with something SPARKLY! This will complete the modernized 1930's glamour of the look.
I would also love to be able to honor my four bridesmaids with their jewelry - they will be wearing chunky pearls on a shorter strand that match their funky blue dresses with eyelet lace embellishment. Like I said, we're on a budget, so my plan B is to make the necklaces myself, with fake pearls from my favorite bead store. Still, I think it would be amazing to give my girls something that they could treasure for years to come.
Thank you! This is an awesome idea for a giveaway!
I want to wear Grace Kelly-style jewelry because I'm re-vamping my mother's 1950's white prom dress to wear on my wedding day. I'm shortening the skirt to a tea length, so one of the pieces I'd like to wear would include an ankle bracelet. Also, the waistline on my dress is in the out-dated, just-above-the-belly-button area, so I'd love to have a piece decorating a sash or belt for that area. I think a good mix of pearls and metals will pay homage to Princess Grace, and help modernize the dress for my personality.
It is hard to say what 'style' of jewelry would be best as I am not really an expert on such things. (That's where the consultation with Lella Foster would really come in handy!) My wedding is in June at a Victorian hotel in Yosemite National Park. The style of the wedding overall is a vague vintage theme, ranging from Victorian lace all the way to 50's Hepburn a-la Roman Holiday.
I have NO jewelry planned at the moment for myself or my bridesmaids. My 'engagement' ring is also my wedding ring, something my groom and I picked up in a shop in Scotland. See, we all ready had a 'wedding' of sorts in a forest next to Loch Ness. We said vows, danced to the rhythm of the sounds of nature, and consider ourselves husband and wife. Of course, none of that was legally binding, so we are having a proper wedding in California, where we will re-use the rings from our Scotland 'ceremony'. While I've become unemployed and therefore can't afford extras like jewels or DJs, I admit that there's a part of me that really would love something with a sapphire.
Thank you for the chance to dream about such things for a moment, and to read everyone else's equally deserving entries!
~Rachel E.
Our wedding will be semi casual, vintage modern with a touch of southern elegance and charm!
In my everyday life I tend to choose classic pieces mixed with one or two statement or "trendy" pieces, so my wedding day style wont be much different! On our wedding day I envision myself wearing pieces which will compliment the simple clean lines of my dress and veil. Perhaps an elegant drop earring, and statement bracelet for the ceremony. Once the ceremony is complete, I plan on removing my veil, and adding adding a fun multi strand statement necklace for the reception. I love the combination of crystals, and pearls and would love my jewelry to incorporate both of these. Last but not least I want pieces that are special enough for my wedding day, but can easily translate into my everday or special occasion wardrobe! Perhaps the earrings for a special night out post wedding, and the necklace paired w/ a great pair of jeans and white tee for a day out shopping!
The "wedding" is actually a Vow Renewal/30th Wedding Anniversary Party. The "bride" is my mother. My sister and I are planning a vow renewal and party as a Surprise for our parents. The 30th Anniversary is the pearl anniversary. I"d love to create something vintage inspired with an elegant simplicity. On Lella's site the homepage has a beautiful 3 strand pearl bracelet. I love that look. I'd like to see a bracelet and necklace for my mother an her special day. thank you for this opportunity!!!!
I am usually a no jewelry girl, so my plan for my wedding day is something amazing and classic. Maybe something vintage looking or possibly pearls or vintagy pearls.
Wow, what an beyond amazing giveaway! I'll be wearing a grecan style dress with lots of flowy silk chiffon and I would love love a head piece of some sort. The dress is very similar to this by Elie Saab: http://fashionbride.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/pisces.jpg (I'm thinking if having my hair down (it's pretty long) with waves)
I'm über excited about the whole thing, and again, what an AMAZING giveaway!! I really really really want to win!!!
I'm getting married half a world a way, on a gorgeous beach overlooking turquoise blue waters and beneath me will be the whitest powdery sand one could ever. It's going to have a classic modern feel--everyone will be wearing casual white beach attire to keep with the theme and add to the airy, bright, and refreshing vibe. I'll be in a very simple yet stunning strapless Nicole Miller gown in antique white color. As such, I envision myself wearing a bold necklace, in layers of turquoise color, to complement the waters, and an understated pair of diamond studs which will be the perfect pair to a show stopping necklace. It will not only be my necklace, but my something blue as well!
Our wedding is on a lavender farm in November, just outside of Austin Texas. It's going to be French rustic and relaxed! I really am having trouble finding the perfect dress. All i know is that it won't be big, poofy or bedazzled. I want it to be a knockout while still being lowkey.
I'm sure I'll be wearing my mom's diamonds. i want to keep it very simple in hopes to keep true to who I am.
I've always wanted to wear pearls at my wedding. They're just so classic and beautiful. I know they'll never look dated and will complement the vintage style of my wedding perfectly.
I'm obsessed because this is my dress!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Mike (Modern Trousseau) - help me style it up! I'm lost on what to do because the dress has so much going on at the bottom ... I wasn't going to do much but now I'm stumped!
The one thing I've been wanting to do is replace my family's signet ring that was stolen my first year in college. It displayed my grandmother's (Belgian) family crest on a 20K gold ring. It would be so lovely to give my grandmother back "her" ring completely remade before my wedding! We still have the crest stamp used to make the ring, so the actual design wouldn't need to be remade. It would also be wonderful to design a wedding ring that would stand up to repeated washings and wear and tear! I'm a nurse on a complex care unit at a hospital, and I'm afraid to wear any ring that isn't sturdy. My engagement ring is 18K gold with an aquamarine (too delicate to wear to work), so having a platinum ring (maybe with a few small diamonds) would be ideal for me!
I like simple, elegant jewelry but I also like when the jewelry has something unexpected about it that makes it interesting. I would love to have jewelry that is timeless, something that can be passed down to my children and their children. I love the look of pearls and pearls would go beautifully with my dress.
Something simple like a pendant necklace so it does not distract from the dress but can be a keepsake in the decades to come.
I would love to wear something feminine but simple - something I could keep and pass on to my daughters in the future (if I have any!). I would also love to be able to gift each of my bridesmaids with a piece of jewelry, to thank them for being in my life and for being the wonderful people that they are!
Like everyone else, thank you for this opportunity jewelry can really make or break an outfit.
my fiance just joined the Navy and will be leaving for bootcamp in July. We are getting married on May Day 2010, so i am really trying to give him a day of just love and support, something he can think of during our 9 weeks of seperation. :(
my dress is ralph lauren chic, classic, simple with a vneck. i love interesting pieces, something that you wont find in every jewelry store in town.
again, thank you for this opportunity.
I have always had a vision for something simple and vintage inspired that makes me feel special on such an important day in our lives. The opportunity to also give my sister something amazing to wear is even more important than myself. We are planning such a low key wedding that having something like a stunning piece of jewelry can help us remember the day.
Thanks so much, LC
I have never been a girl that gave a lot of thought about my wedding as I was growing up. I didn't fantasize about my dress or the church it would be in; I didn't imagine my jewelry or hair or the flowers. I just didn't think about it much at all until the love of my life proposed marriage to me! Now, I'm making up for lost time, spending every moment thinking about the future and dreaming of our upcoming ceremony. I have never been so excited for anything in my life. And when I first started to think about what I would wear and how I would style myself for our big day, One vision came into my head.
My personal style is very simple, and I am not drawn to overly stylistic gowns or heavily ornamental accessories. My dress (which I have already found!) is a simple, ivory, a-line, strapless gown that fit perfectly the very first time I tried it on. I have very short hair, which will host a very simple veil. And for my jewelry, I will borrow from my own home; A pair of pearl earrings that was given to me by a close friend, and a pearl necklace that belongs to my Mother, with whom I live. Though my choice in jewelry is certainly nothing new, nothing avant-garde, it is simple, like my personal style; classic, like my love affair with my wonderful fiance; and special, like the people who gave the pieces to me. Wearing the pearls is a beautiful way that I can take my special people down the aisle with me, and into my new life.
I would like my wedding jewelry to coordinate with a broach that I will be wearing that belonged to my grandmother. She passed away suddenly two years ago and it is hard to think about my wedding day without her. I am looking for simple pieces that will complement and not upstage the broach.
I would also love to be able to give my bridesmaids pieces that reflect their individual styles!
I always wear jewelry but with my strapless the gown my beautiful colorful lovebird tattoos on my chest I am not sure what will work. I had imagined something vintage in tone but with a modern twist and maybe a nod to nature as I am being married barefoot.
I am wearing a strapless lace & tulle wedding dress, very unique. My dress sparkles from top to bottom and I would like my jewelry to do the same. I hope to have timeless, heirloom quality pieces that I am someday able to pass down to my son's bride. Thank you for a great giveaway, chance of a lifetime!
The wedding accesories are a big dilema for me and I would love some help! I want to find the perfect headband to wear on my wedding day. Either silk with some beaded accents or all beaded. My dress has lace and jewels at the bust and i would love to have my jewelry inspiration come from my dress. I want it to be understated but beautiful. I am also contemplating putting a brooch on my dress near the hips. Basically I need all the help I can get! I think the vision in my head is much larger than my budget! I also love the idea of getting jewelry for bridesmaids but I would like the pieces to be different and unique to each girl.
This is a great opportunity - thank you so much!
Our wedding is going to be small but perfect. We are planning a vintage, garden theme, and my jewelry will be romantic with a bit of "zing." My dress has an organza overlay on top of chantilly lace that meets in a cluster of organza flowers at one shoulder. I plan to wear delicate jewelry to complement the dress, perhaps something with a hint of color. I am thinking pearl drop earrings with a touch of pink in them, or perhaps crystal drops in pale yellow. My hair will be in an updo and I would love to find vintage-style hairpins to dress it up.
Our wedding day is going to be held at an old hotel ballroom and foyer. It was built in the 1920's and I'm so inspired by the space. I love things old mixed with things new. So on my big day I'll be using crisp colors (baby blue, tan and white) and will be scattering classics all over the place (white roses, old hotel skeleton keys, vintage vases etc.) This day will be be bitter sweet, as I'm marrying the man of my dreams and I'll be surrounded by family, but a very important person will be missing. My mother. She passed away in June from cancer. I'm heart broken that she won't be there. To mend my broken heart a bit I'm trying to surround myself with little reminders of her. I'll be wearing her dress (which will be lovingly altered by my new sister in law to fit my tastes and shape), and I'll be wearing her veil. I've dreamt of wearing this veil since I was oh so little. It's a floor length beauty lined in thick gorgeous lace.
Now that I've set the scene here comes my vision for jewelry! Ready? I need a beautiful hair piece that I can wear after the ceremony (so I don't have to carry around the veil but still have a WOW factor to the hair). I imagine something with hints of white lace and splashes of my colors, barely there blue and tan in sparkly gems. My dress is a queen anne neckline, so no need for a necklace, BUT I will need a jaw dropper on my wrist, hopefully something that goes with my hair piece. I'd love it to have color and have a vintage feel. And of course there are my fellow ladies who need their bling. I'd love to adorn them in simple, long drop earrings. I've always thought drop earrings accentuate an overlooked sexy body part, the neck!
Good luck everyone! What fun! Thank you Lella Foster & Style Me Pretty!
My Great Grandmother and her husband never had a lot of money, but my Great Grandfather loved his wife so much that he saved for years to buy her a pearl necklace. She was proud of that necklace, and said it made her feel like the upper crust every time she wore. What she didn't realize is that he love and generosity and her fervor in keeping the family together during the holidays make her more amazing to us than money ever could. When she passed away several years ago the pearls were passed down to my aunt, who passed them down to me after I got engaged. The pearls are not perfect, they have certainly suffered some dings along the way, but I intend to wear them at my wedding to honor her and her beautiful life.
Because I am so stuck on wearing those pearls that limits what else I wear, but I know I want it to be simple and fabulous. Simple pearl earrings, and a fabulous headpiece to take the place of a veil. Nothing to crazy, and nothing that takes away from the celebration of love that day!
I don't have a great vision for my wedding jewelry yet, as won't be shopping for my dress for a couple of weeks, but as we're having a fairly traditional wedding, I think something classic and timeless would be most to my liking.
First of all, wow... I'm completely speechless, this must be the greatest giveaway ever!!! Hopefully you'll pick me =) but believe me when I tell you that you will be making someone the happiest bride ever!
To be honest, I hadn't given too much thought to the jewellery I will be wearing on my wedding day (it's on December), but I definitely know that I will be going for a strapless gown and my hair half way up, so it would definitely have to be earrings and a bracelet (if you rush me I would say it should resemble those antique charm bracelets but like if you were wearing a lot of them at the same time). I think a piece of that sort would be in line with the vintage feel I'm looking for.
It would really mean the world to me... being a couple of graduate students, we were only thinking about buying the wedding bands, timeless, sophisticated jewellery for the bride was not even on the list!!!! Besides, I would get the chance of being a part of the creative process at least in one aspect of my wedding day (I'm sort of relying on my mom and sister for the rest of the things in order to get my thesis done)!!
Thank you so much Style Me Pretty and, of course, Lella Foster!!!!
I dont even know where to start when it comes to the jewelery for my wedding. These pieces are beautiful and I would love some help and advice. This is the perfect opportunity for me. My wedding has a vintage southern feel to it. The ceremony is outside and the reception will be held in an old mansion. Aqua mason jars will be everywhere! My dress is ivory with lace.
I'm a total pearl girl, but I would love to incorporate a few touches of turquoise in my jewelry as well. I'm already incorporating a strand of heirloom pearls that were my grandmothers. We are planning an outdoor ceremony, likely in a park, with a fun, funky carnival themed reception, and working with teal, turquoise, lime and citrus as our colors. My ring is non-traditional (black titanium with a tension mounted diamond). I would love to have a bracelet that keeps in step with the more traditional pearls but maybe with some modern twists, and I would love to be able to give my bridesmaids pearl & turquoise jewelry to wear on the day.
I am in love with jewelry with a history or with a historical feel to it. My wedding is inspired by all the Jane Austen novels I have read, so I can imagine a necklace with a few swags of pearls and drop stones at intervals and some simple, but exquisite drop earrings. I just had my ears pierced after 8 years of them being closed up, so I can't wait to find earrings that I love! I would also love something to make my mother feel elegant- she has beautiful shoulders, so I would love to find her a necklace that would flatter her. My sister is my maid of honor and she has a funky style, so very fresh, but still refined would be great for her. She loves green, so maybe an emerald pendant.
I grew up near the ocean, go engaged on the cliffs overlooking the ocean and am getting married by the ocean as well. Needless to say, it has played an important role in my life. My ring incorporates subtle elements of the ocean, in a vintage influenced design. I would love to have jewelry designed that similarly has hints of the ocean and has a vintage feel with a contemporary twist. This would really complete my look for the day and reflect my personality. Your jewelry is gorgeous and would be the perfect touch!
My engagement ring is my inspiration for myjewelry; it is truly a vintage piece that I adore. The minute my fiancee proposed I knew I would pass the ring down to a daughter or granddaugher in the future. I want my wedding jewelry to reflect the same sentiment, vintage style pieces that will last generations. I will definitely wearing sapphire earrings on my wedding day. Sapphire is my birthstone what I hope to be my something blue. I envision bright blue sapphires surrounded by diamonds, preferably drop-style, very similar to the cut of my engagement ring. I was also hoping to find a vintage style cuff bracelet either with diamonds or crystals to add that final touch.
More importantly and what I think is the best part about this giveaway is the chance to give custom pieces to family and/or bridesmaids. While I would love sapphire earrings I would love even more to give my mother and mother-in-law necklaces. My mother has a large scar across her neck from thyroid cancer surgery over fifteen years ago but only recently started wearing necklaces (and stopped wearing turtlenecks) as she was embarassed by the scar. It took her a long time to be comfortable with the scar and I would love to show off her beautiful, graceful neck--scar and all--with a necklace that represents how much she means to me and her courage throughout the years. I would also love to give my mother-in-law a necklace for a similar reason. She is a breast cancer survivor (over 20 years!) and missing her left breast. She never had reconstruction surgery and everyday is a reminder of the fight she went through at the age of 35. I want both of them to know how much they mean to my fiancee and I. They both are the ones that deserve a special gift that shows off their tremendous courage and resilience throughout the years
I've just returned from 18 months living in India where I was inspired and awed by the extravagant, regal and gorgeous jewels women of all classes and backgrounds don for their weddings and other formal affairs. The resplendent patterns of diamonds, gold and gemstones ( I particularly love tourmaline) used in wedding necklaces and jewelry reminded me how special and important a woman's wedding day is for herself and for her family (saving for wedding jewelry often begins when a girl is born!). While admiring the aesthetic, I would certainly want a more parred down version of wedding jewelry for myself, my mother, my future mother-in-law and my bridesmaids. My dress is a mermaid cut, V neck, with six/seven inch wide transparent lace bands/straps that at first glance look like a delicate wrap. Since it is not strapless, there is less area exposed in the neck and clavicle area which I think would work well with a fairly understated necklace. I'd also like there to be a common thread through the jewelry worn by all the women I've mentioned (MOB, MOG, MOH etc) including me, as I'd like it to represent the coming-together of two people, two families and close friends; that common thread could be a certain type of jewel or stone used or the type of setting. Overall, I envision the style being understated elegance - with a little bit of Indian masala thrown in! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter this contest!
I would love to wear jewelry that is simple, elegant, and classic. I don't want to wear anything to trendy or gimmicky-I don't want to look back at my wedding photos and say "What in God's name was I thinking?!" Lol! I want to wear jewelry that will withstand the test of time. I want my jewelry to be beautiful. Hopefully, one day I will have a daughter and I would love be able to pass a beautiful piece of jewelry down to her.
My fiance proposed to me with a vintage 1920's art deco engagement ring, so I am hoping to continue that theme with my wedding jewelery. My wedding will be a garden wedding, and I am going with the theme of "vintage garden." I would love to have jewelery that could incorporate a whimsy vintage feel, while also being light enough for a garden setting. I love pearls, so that would be a wonderful touch!
I am getting married on the beach on Martha's Vineyard in September. The sun will be setting on the water behind us, so I envision using a lot of gold colors to play up that beautiful site. I love how gold looks on everyones skin tone- it is so flattering and glamorous! Of course I love diamonds, but I think it would be fun to incorporate more color into the pieces we use. I love sapphires and emeralds and those colors would look incredible on the beach next to the water. I am wearing a very vintage looking lace dress from Amy Kuschel, and I really want to play up that timeless vintage look. The jewelry should look like it came with the entire outfit- just perfectly complimenting the entire look. I am hoping to wear a birdcage veil with some sort of beautiful vintage piece in my hair (up but very loose, natural and romantic). My bridesmaids will be wearing these beautiful Vera Wang dresses with a scooped neckline, so they really need some spectacular earrings to show off their bare necks and shoulders. I am having the hardest time finding something perfect for them, and it is so important to me to really spoil them- they have already done so much! Lella Fosters jewelry is so timeless and beautiful but done with a slight twist that makes it just so unique and special. I love when I find things with a vintage style that also make you stop and look again.
I want something simple, yet equisite; or maybe simply equisite. Let me explain: my dress is very Jackie Kennedy. It has simple lines and exquisite detail, but it is also fun and full of personality. The wedding is outdoor and somewhat simple and rustic. So I want a bit of jewelery that marries both the exquisiteness and the simplicity. Plus, I want it to be fun!
My wedding theme carries over into my dress: elegant but outgoing. I have a very simple A-line strapless wedding gown but with a crazy twist to it! I want that to be reflected into my jewlery. Something classic and timless but at the same time modern. Simple and elegant, but lots of bling! I am also looking for gifts for my bridesmaids and for our mothers. I want them to have the similar timelesss yet gorgeous and modern piece as well.
As i read through these other comments, I see elegant, simple, vintage, and pearls. When it come to me, I am none of the above. Our wedding has a theme of Halloween Spooktacular! We have chosen to accent our orange and black wedding with purple and silver. We are not having a typical wedding as you can probably tell by our theme. And so, without a typical wedding, we are also without typical wedding jewelry. I envision purples, black, and silvers. My dress is a cafe` ivory colored A-line with a sweetheart neckline. It has a lace overlay from the lower stomach area to just below the chest. Like everything in my life, I have to personalize my wedding gown. I have chosen to lift the lace overlay and put passion purple fabric, which will make the lace "POP" more! In order to balance out the "POP" factor, I would like to get purple shoes and a purple necklace. My bridal party will be in the same style of dress minus the lace. I would like to accent their beauty with some unique jewelry. The biggest thing to keep in mind when selecting jewelry for my wedding....we are fun and we show it!
I would love to wear something that doesn't overpower me or stand out too much. Understated elegance is the look I am going for. I would love for my jewelry to highlight me and not me highlight the jewelry. I love a classic look and would love for it to match and pair well with a brooch I am wearing on my bouquet to honor my late grandmother.
Who is the designer of the dress worn by the lady with the bidcage veil?
My fiancé and I are both history buffs, so when we found a nineteenth century bank building with original features, we knew it was perfect for our reception site. The diamond in my engagement ring has been in my fiancé’s family since the 1860s, but it’s been reset several times. I picked a new setting that honored the antique stone and celebrated my future married life. Now, as I think about wedding jewelry, I hope to have something that can be an heirloom to pass down to future generations; a piece that is at once contemporary and antique, shining with timeless beauty and elegance. I see drop pearl earrings and a multi-stand pearl necklace that will make my simple gown remarkable. For my bridesmaids, I would love to create a unique brooch that will hold together the blue sash on each their grey gowns, and give them a beautiful piece of jewelry that they can cherish for years to come. For the mothers, I would love something colorful that represents their importance in our lives as well as their distinctive personalities. I hope that Lella Foster Designs can help me make my already special day even more spectacular!
Even though I don't have a dress yet, I know I want it to be simple and elegant so I can make a statement with bold jewelry pieces. I love color, and would like colored gemstones in my bridal jewelry. I'd love to wear a hair piece to match. It'd be so special if I were also able to share this with my mom, grandma and sister as well and have us all wear similar jewelry on the wedding day, but also classic enough that we could all wear the pieces time and time again.
What an exciting contest!!! Beautiful.
Vintage Glam, and Timeless!! That's how I would love me and my bridal party to feel on my wedding day!! My dress is fitted, with a sweetheart neckline, and flares right below the hip...totally old Hollywood!!! I would love a necklace that WOWS! I am not sure what that is, but something that gives just the right about of sparkle. I am looking into a birdcage veil and doing a glamorous wavy up-do. There is also a perfect spot on the dress for a beautiful vintage looking broach.
I would love to give my bridesmaids (5) a beautiful, fun piece of jewelry. They are all wearing different black taffeta dresses, and a gorgeous bracelet or necklace of pearls and diamonds would fit perfectly. I had always wished I was able to afford something like that for them to wear.
My mother, never given a beautiful piece of jewelry before, would just die to wear anything pictured above. I see her in some really fantastic chandelier sparklers, maybe something with some soft color, on her ears. I love anything that has a hint of that champagne color to it.
I would just love when we have children someday, for them to look back at our wedding album and say, "Wow, mommy! You all looked so beautiful!!" My husband too. :)
Thank you for giving one lucky lady an opportunity to wear pieces on their special day that they may have never dreamed of wearing!! Good luck ladies!!
Wow wow, so gorgeous! I would love a crystal hair comb as a hair accessory or a classic triple strand pearl bracelet with a crystal brooch. This would be so perfect for my vintage-modern wedding!
I am going very non-traditional with my wedding. Probably one of the most unique elements is my dress. It's a gorgeous cream and black print, strapless, mermaid dress...straight out of the 30s! I would love a lariat and matching hair comb to continue the vintage feel and pull together "the look."
I would absolutely love to gift the girls with simple, yet gorgeous earrings. I'm sure everyone can say the same, but my bridesmaids are the coolest, sweetest, most deserving gals around! I adore them and would love to leave them with something beautiful (other than the memories).
The pieces on the Lella Foster website are to die for! I can't even imagine owning something that beautiful.
Pearls, pearls, pearls!! I would love to wear a pearl necklace, earrings, and headpiece accented with some glam. I am wearing an Ian Stuart gown that is fit for a princess and would love and appreciate a view gorgeous pieces to match the glam of the dress! Nothing would make me feel more beautiful and glamorous than a custom design by Lella Foster! My big day would be complete!!
Throughout my planning, I have focused on the belief that our wedding is more than a single day, that our wedding is the start of our marriage together. After our wedding day is done, all we will have to look back on are our pictures and those memories in our hearts, and maybe a dress I’ll leave in a closet to admire at some time in the future. Traditional “bridal” jewelry of pearls and diamonds while magical and lovely, are often regulated to the dark corners of one’s jewelry box after the wedding, because they are too special and too “bridal” to wear any other day besides a wedding. Yes they may make an appearance for a christening or as a “something borrowed” for someone else, but truthfully they often remain hidden and looked at longingly with happy memories, but rarely worn again. That is not how I wish the jewelry I wear on our wedding day to be. I long for something so special and magical, yet me, in a preppy chic meets small town girl kind of way, that it is statement to the world around me that everyday I wear it, it is our wedding day and a symbol of our marriage. With pearls and splashes of lemon citrine and rainbow moonstones entwined together to form the perfect trio of effortless beauty and happiness, representing our past (pearls for tradition and knowing where we’ve come from), present (lemon citrine for sunshine and happiness on the day we began our marriage), and future (rainbow moonstone for the unknowing facet of color and excitement that life has in store for us). Because our wedding is about us, and everyday after that, and I would love a necklace that represents my beliefs that I can wear beyond our wedding day and touch lovingly every time someone asks me about it, and smile as I tell them how I came to have such a beautiful and unique necklace, all the while reliving every moment of our marriage that began on our wedding day.
I just received my gown last week, and am still in need of gorgeous jewelry to pair with it, so I am thrilled about this giveaway!
I am in love with my gown... sigh.. It's a strapless mermaid dress, made of silk mikado, with lace and organza detailing along the bodice, and a full circle skirt. It's very form fitting with a train.
I feel like I need a statement earring and some sort of cuff to add the right amount of sparkle to my ensemble. Something with a glamourous feel to it... I'll let the creative geniuses take it from here.
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!
I'm getting married in 2010. We are having a small(ish) gathering of approximately 70 close friends and family, and will have the ceremony overlooking the water in Provincetown, MA, where most of his friends and family live!
We both love the water...I would love to have some sort of jewelry which would convey that feeling. Beautiful hues of blues and greens. Possibly something with seaglass in it?
Thanks for the opportunity!
I am getting married on New Year's Eve 2010. The night is going to be magical and so therefore I am in need of accessories to make me sparkle.
I will be wearing a dress with a very open neckline, so a necklace that WOW's is a must. A bracelet is something else I am look to accesorize to add some color to my attire. The colors for my event are black, white and silver and my dress has a sash of black that will really add a nice backdrop of color for the jewelry.
I am looking to my jewelry to help me to sparkle all night as my day will be a night of memories and fun, but one that will be hard for me as I lost my father to cancer, multiple myeloma. So what better way to keep me smiling as I walk myself down the aisle is looking down at my amazing jewels.
A final piece of jewelry that I really am looking to have on my big day is a great piece for my hair. Cancer also struck me and so I am just so thrilled to have had my hair grow back and long enough that I can pull it back for my day. All my guests know the journey I went to beating Leukemia, accenting my new hair with gorgeous jewelry is a must!!!
Thanks for providing one lucky bride with a wonderful opportunity to sparkle and dazzle on her New Year's Eve wedding!
The kind of jewelry I want for my wedding days is timeless yet whimsical. I want something that I can look at ten years from now and still have it make my breath hitch as it brings back memories of my special day. Also, my family has nothing to pass down for my wedding day. No dress, no veil, no string of pearls: So I want a piece that I could pass down to my own daughter or future daughter-in-law one day years from now and start a new tradition.
Also I would like the piece to be whimsical. Our theme is a subtle play between The Mad Hatter and a garden tea party. I'd like to incorporate the whimsical nature of the Mad Hatter but enjoy the simplicity and sophistication of a tea party. As for the jewelry, I imagine a freshwater pearl necklace, with different sizes and shapes clustered together in shades of lustrous white to soft shades of pink. The illusion of the pearl clusters would lend to it looking almost feathery. And the clasp being a filigree flower - kind of a homage to the fact that my wedding is going to be in a garden. And to complete the ensemble, a matching headpiece and pendant pieces for the bridal party, my mother, and future mother in law.
I found the perfect man, perfect venue, perfect date (7-3-10) and perfect dress...now I need the perfect jewels to complement my style!
My "something borrowed" is the gorgeous but simple pearl necklace that my mother wore on her wedding day 29 years ago!! Now, I would LOVE to compliment my necklace, dress and style with fabulous pearl and diamond bracelets! I absolutely love pearls/diamonds and can't think of anything else I would rather wear on my wedding day.
Thanks for this awesome opportunity!
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Jewelry is the one area I think I will need the most help with, as far as my day-of look, coordinating what looks best with my dress and compliments my Bridesmaids dresses. I'm not sure that a necklace would work well with my dress as it features one left shoulder strap with small flowers cascading across an empire waist that is very detailed. That puts quite a bit of pressure on my earring and possible hair pin selections! The Bridesmaids dresses will most likely be a deep, rich purple, still deciding. I would love for the jewelry to tie in our dresses and my style; Classic, romantic, sweet, modern, elegance.
This giveaway would enable me to find the perfect compliment to my dress and give my 6 amazing Bridesmaids a pair of stunning earrings to express how important they are to me, how grateful I am that they will be a part of this special day, and to make them look even more beautiful then they already do!
I am getting married in October of 2010.
Thank you so much for the opportunity!
What an amazing opportunity for the bride with big dreams without the means! My fiancé and I are planning an intimate Victorian-inspired affair with a modern flair.
We are in need of:
• A stunning bridal sash encrusted with multi-shaped rose quartz, pearls and diamond jewels with matching drop earrings.
• Simple rose quartz, pearl and diamond cluster studs for my lovely bridesmaids.
• Handsome and individually unique tie pins for my groom-to-be and his merry men.
• 2 Beautiful brooches for our mothers: one rose quartz and diamonds; the other diamonds and pearls.
• A lovely silk ribbon bouquet wrap for my peony bouquet with sprinkles of our wedding stones at both ends.
WOW.........Ladies, I am stunned and humbled at the responses that have been left. You are all full of amazing stories and visions. I can not wait to work with you soon!!! I want you all to win!!
I'm wearing a lacy dress and cowboy boots on my wedding day. I'd like to embellish it with jewelry that looks like it could have been my great-grandmother's... if my family had ever been wealthy enough for heirlooms. Probably something dainty, a mixture of pearls and subtle sparkle. In short, something that I would be able to cherish until I pass it down to my granddaughter and finally create an heirloom :-)
I would love to wear a really fantastic pair of earrings. I saw some beautiful blue tear-drop stunners and would love to find something classic yet still bold! Crossing my fingers!
I am getting married in the South of France in July with only 4 people attending. My dress is very simple in that it's strapless with a corset bodice & short, which was the 1 thing that I knew I would want my wedding dress to be. I love bright colors (my shoes are bright red) and I have always loved big, bright unique jewelry. I envision a large colorful necklace with something matching to wear in my hair, which is long & black but I'm still not sure how I'm going to wear it...
We don't actually know where we are getting married until we get there 2 days before we hope to have the ceremony so some bright & beautiful jewelry to go with my simple hair & make-up would be amazing!!
I am getting married over labor day weekend on Mackiniac island, Michigan in a simple but classically elegant ceremony. My wedding is all about the amazing details! I would love some amazing vintage inspired (my ring is a micro pave ring from Debeers inspired by jewelry from the 1920's) I am also planning on wearing an estate ring (a petite white gold and bright pink ruby band) from my great grandmother who was married in 1927. I want my hair and other jewelry to work with fun gemstones, sapphires (blue pink yellow) and other great stones to give little pops of color and bring out the smallest details. I think this would be perfect for my simple, classic, getaway to Mackiniac island were I will marry the man of my dreams!
Thank you so much for your generosity and the chance to own some of your one of a kind works of art!
Brittney
My Nan passed away just over 10 years ago. While she won't be at my wedding, I will think of her while I wear a pair of vintage Swarovski crystal earrings that she gave to my Aunt in the 1960's. I am going for an old Hollywood glam look for my wedding day, with a fresh modern twist. I would love to have a beautiful hair clip and birdcage veil made, as well as a large rose gold cocktail ring - with a coloured stone.
I'm going for an earthy and relaxed back yard wedding. Intimate and beautiful. Our wedding day is a celebration with the support and witness of our family and close friends. I'm not looking for bling or glamour. I would love an earthy drop necklace with some color to contrast the ivory dress and to complement the garden greens and other vibrant colors. Some sort of similar earring set would be fantastic. Thanks for this opoprtunity!!! Your work is gorgeous.
I am getting married in a vintage hollywood style gown. It is very simple and i would love a funky braclet cuff to add a little more sparkle and personality to the look. My mothers wedding ring is actually an art deco cocktail ring and i would love something that used her ring as inspiration. It would be very special to include such a special symbol from my parents marriage into my own.
Oh! What an opportunity! I'm only planning on big earrings and a big bracelet since I have a high-neck dress, so whatever isn't used from the $4,500 pot I'll give to charity.
I want my dress to be simple and beautiful, but I am not very traditional so I would want my jewelry to be a little bit funky to punch up the rest of the outfit! I don't think I want a veil, so I can go a little crazy! :)
I love sparkles! My dress has a lot of ruffles but does not have much sparkle. I think having some sparkle in the jewelry will balance the look!
I'd love some really elegant pearl earrings and a pearl necklace to go with my Enzoani dress. I can't find anything that just "fits" yet and it's really stressing me out! I'd also love to give some gorgeous jewelry to my amazing bridesmaids since I know they wouldn't splurge on themselves, and something for my mom and future mother-in-law for all their love and support.
I'd really love something vintage looking with gold chains. I'm getting married in the fall, so the gold would be gorgeous! Other than that, I'd let them work their magic!
How wonderful! I've been looking for a gorgeous vintage sparkly cuff and diamond studded earrings to compliment my gown. My idea? A simple gown with awesome accessories! Can't forget my girls. Pendant necklaces all around!
When my grandmother passed away, all the grandchildren were able to divide her jewelry amongst each other. I chose all her pieces of jewelry that had pearls. They were gorgeous, timeless, classy pieces. I would love to incorporate her pearls into my attire for the day, but most of her pieces have discolored some. My dream jewelry would be pearls for that elegant classy look with a splash of vintage or edgy style to it. My bridesmaids are all so different from each other. I would really like to get them pieces that bring out their personalities :)
A truly quirky, organic looking brooch to be wore as a hair piece and a pair of matching earring!
Peter and I both study East Asia, and thus would love to work with Lella to create modern pieces, incorporating ancient Japanese and Chinese motifs that we love for their dialectical minimalism and playfulness.
I fell in love with a Paloma Blanca dress - except I can't get over the satin bow that ties just below the bust. It's just not my style. I would love to replace it with an eye-catching and elegant brooch that complements the lace on the bodice. If I could get earrings or a bracelet to match, I would be on cloud nine. More than anything, I would love the opportunity to learn from a designer and wear a few truly personal pieces that I can keep (and wear!) throughout our marriage.
Diamonds would be beautiful! I have a star theme, and star shaped diamond jewelry is so hard to find in stores! I would love a necklace and matching earrings. A bracelet would be nice too as I have never owned one. Stars light up my day, and what's better than lighting up your wedding day :)
Well, I already have the jewelry for my wedding day. It is an antique necklace and earrings set that has been worn by my great-great grandmother, my great grandmother, my grandmother, my mom and my older sister (every girl on my mom's side of the family for 5 generations!) on their wedding days. However, I would love the chance to design a beautiful set of jewelry for my mother who has been so great through the planning process, and give it to her as a thank you for all she is doing (especially paying for the whole wedding!). She loves different jewelry with bright colors so it would be something unique and fun! I would love to give it to her on my wedding day as a gift she could wear right away! If there's any left over I would like to design simple pieces for my maid of honor and 4 brides maids, and maybe even my 3 little nieces who will be in it! Thanks so much for the generous giveaway! Whoever wins I'm sure will have stunning pieces they can have for a lifetime, and pass on maybe in the way that I received my wedding day jewelry!
What a wonderful giveaway!
I am going for a more vintage look with pearls and diamonds. My dress is a wonderful Maggie Sottero that seems to require a more simple look. However, I would really love to bless my mom with jewelry for the wedding too. She would be ecstatic.
Aquamarine, smoky quartz, coral and crystal. I am getting married on a remote windswept beach, overlooking the sound of Jura, in Scotland in August. I have been searching for jewellery which is as dramatic as my surroundings-a turbulent sea, heather clad hills, lichen, rock, mist and stormy skies - earth, air and water immortalised -jewellery which is understated and simple, yet also wild and ethereal. Jewellery which is in harmony with nature yet is not of this world. jewellery that is awe inspiringly breathtakingly beautiful. In short- a miracle!
And why ( I forgot this bit) Because I am studying for a degree, a mother and a dinner lady at a school, so for everyday I wear my jewellery and for every day that follows my wedding I would like my husband to look at me and see beyond the polyester uniform with the pinny and the cap, see past the chewed nails and the ink stained fingers and overlook the flustered face and baby sick and remember the awe inspiring breathtakingly beautiful goddess he married.
You know those things you loved as a child? The way your grandmother's cheek was so soft and how she smelled so good.....the way a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich tasted best when Mom made it.....the way you felt when you jumped off of a swingset and, for a moment, felt that you could fly? I want my wedding to reflect all of that childlike wonder. The sweet, tender things, the delicious indulgences that were actually quite simple, and the feeling that anything -- yes, anything -- is possible.
I would like my wedding day jewelry to reflect all of this. I would hope to incoporate a touch of whimsy, a touch of tradition, a touch of comfort and, since it IS my wedding day, a touch of elegance. I am open to the design expertise of Lella Foster Designs to create something unique, something lovely and, above all, something truly special for my day.
My dress is v-neck, so I would like to wear a dramatic necklace and long earrings. I'd love to wear something that would embody a vintage feel, that is classic and that I will be excited to look at every time I see the photos, and that would encourage me to find any excuse to wear the jewelry again (and be reminded of my wedding!).
My vision for my wedding jewelry and the whole wedding is vintage heirloom. My engagement ring is a beautiful ring that belonged to his great-aunt. She was a very important and treasured part of his family and I feel honored to have recieved her ring. The ring is white gold with a center diamond surrounded by triangle saphires in the four corners set upon a gallery. I would like to wear earrings and a bracelet that compliment yet contrast the ring. I want everything to look unique and be something I can pass down along with (I am sure) the engagement ring. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
My dress has a lot of beading especially on the bodice so instead of a necklace I want multiple braclets on each wrist consisting of diamonds, pearls, and crystals. I plan on wearing a birdcage veil with a dramatic flower so my earrings will simply be diamonds. Thank you for the giveaway!
The theme for our wedding is "Come Fly With Me"... my fiance's passion is aviation and mine is travelling so we wanted our weding to reflect that as well as symbolize how our relationship is taking flight in this new direction. We have incorportated so many intricate details throughout the day... even the flowergirl dresses are being adorned with feathers that dance in the wind. Finding the perfect jewelery has been difficult... afterall a wedding that focuses on the details can't overlook the jewelery. I would love to wear jewelery that somehow reflects "flight", and it has been a challenge finding something that is beautiful and elegant that goes in that direction.
What a generous giveaway! I am touched and impressed to see that Lella Foster Designs is a not for profit working to support children with developmental delays and autism. I work with many children affected by these conditions and would be delighted and honored to wear a work of art designed by an organization that creates art that they are passionate about, AND serves the greater good. It would be a very meaningful aspect of my day.
I would LOVE some playful, whimsical jewelry to make me sparkle on my wedding day! I draw inspiration from a blue opal vintage ring that belonged to my Great Aunt, and would be THRILLED to work with Lella Foster Designs to create complementary pieces, like a simple necklace and dangly earrings. Equally fun, whimsical necklaces or bracelets would make the ideal gift for my bridesmaids…I would definitely have to share the love!
Timeless elegance, tradition, and a spark of the unique - these are some of the ingredients that can create a truly breathtaking look that can transcend generations. I am a firm believer that weddings should not only be about the love two people share together, but they should also honor those who have shaped you, guided you, and helped you get to where you are today.
My fiance and I are very blessed to have a wonderful group of family and friends who have supported us throughout many difficult times as well as joyous ones. I would love to be able to give our mothers and bridesmaids their own pieces of jewelry that can become future heirlooms for daughters to dream of wearing on their own wedding days. Mt grandmother, who passed away recently, has been saving the family heirloom jewelry for me to wear on my wedding day. I will be incorporating pieces from her veil and lace from her own wedding gown into a flower fascinator for my hair and a beautiful cameo that was my great great grandmother's will accent my bouquet.
Thank you so much for the generous giveaway! You will make one bride incredibly happy!
I'm in love with the stone, garnet. I am looking to have a rich purple-red stone necklace that has emerald cut stones intergrated with round cut stones; the earrings should coordinate, not match. The metal should be antique bronze with intricate details. I love the vintage look and vibe. I am a jewelery fanatic and I believe that wearing the red stone brings out the passion and free spirit in myself.
I am very lucky that I was able to design my engagement ring and would be thrilled to be able to design my bridal jewelry. It is so exciting to see something on paper turn into something you can touch, feel, and wear and know you helped design it. I am very detailed oriented and I love to see beauty come to life.
Oh! and I also love sparkle! We will be getting married outdoors, so when the sun shines, let the fireworks begin!
I thank you for this opportunity and thank you for the offer.
I LOVE, with an unabashed passion, JEWELRY. I am an accountant and we have to look "conservative" but the one thing that I am always playing up is my jewelry in subtle yet fun ways. For my wedding, I dream of something humble and sweet but has that little quirkiness about it that you can't put your finger on but you know you like - maybe pearls and a few feathers done in a subtle way or sparkle meets vintage chic with rhinestones and pearls.
What a wonderful and splendous opportunity and I could go on and on! I hope some lucky girl gets the jewelry of her dreams!
I love vintage pieces mixed with some simple styles to add depth to the different styles. I love old brooch or jeweled belt looks. So I'd like to wear a mixture of old and new styles. My engagment ring is new vintage, so i like the little details and intricacies in pieces. I can very much appreciate a piece that is elegant, timeless, but original.
Thanks for the great opportunity!
SILVER. I love classy silver. On my wedding day I want to be adorned in silver, or pearls. I want my day to be timeless and classy. I want my jewelry to stand out, and catch eyes, but be simple enough to blend with the rest of my attire.
I will cross my fingers!
I would like to wear jewelry with a 1950s feel to it (and of course give some to my bridesmaids!) - I'm thinking unique chokers, old fashioned brooches and maybe individualised 1950s style charm bracelets all featuring the colors I've chosen (green with a touch of pink). I love the way Lella Foster Designs draws on vintage ideas and makes beautiful pieces for today. It's exactly what I'm looking for.
I will be wearing an ivory silk gown with beautiful pearl beading at the V at top of the dress and some incredible 'something blue' shoes, which have some stunning crystals on them. Please help me tie it all together with your amazing jewellry, creating an utterly sophisticated look for my wedding day... which gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling every time I think about it!
I want to wear very classic jewelry with a modern twist. I want the feel of Jackie O. but with something modern. And I could extend that to my entire bridal party as a unifying theme, which would be amazing. I want to acknowledge the blessing that all of these women are in my life. What a generous gift of talent and time from Leila Foster Designs
I have a gorgeous mermaid gown - slightly modern, slightly art-deco and totally me. However, I need some help in the accessories department! I have always known that I need to find the perfect chandelier earrings for my wedding because I love them so much, but now that I have my gown I would also love to create jeweled hair pins that match the beading. The Lella Foster work is perfect! Perhaps most critically, though, I would love to create unique hair pieces for my bridesmaids....I am lucky enough to have not only two fabulous sisters and a soon-to-be sister-in-law, but also an unwaveringly strong group of college girlfriends (we will have our tenth "anniversary" next year!), which means my bridal party is huge. fabulous, but huge. I have told them all to wear any black dress that makes them feel beautiful, but I would love to give them something unique to wear that day that makes them stand out!
I don't wear much jewelry besides my engagement band on a daily basis, but when I go out I love to really dress things up and usually wear some type of statement necklace or earrings, typically usually just some nice beads or something though. I'd love something similar, but fancier than what I normally wear, as it is not just your typical day.
Sparkly, but delicate, maybe vintage... Just something elegant.
I have always had a difficult time accessorizing, and have been searching for the right wedding jewelry for a year now, to no avail. I am looking for something simple and elegant. I envision something vintage and timeless. Antique metals with pearls and muted sparkle. I have two family heirloom pearls that I would like to incorporate into earrings. I am having a harder time putting together the bridal party look, but know I would love to continue the look with a bit more playfulness for my bridesmaids. I would absolutely love to have the opportunity to give such a gift to my bridesmaids and my mother to show them how much they mean to me!
I am usually one of those people who feels less is more when it comes to accessorizing. That being said, I want to feel especially glamorous on my wedding day and I'm considering "taking it up a notch". We are getting married in a grand cathedral so beautiful jewelry is a must. I plan on finding fabulous earrings and a cuff bracelet with lots of sparkle and vintage style. I'd also love to give my bridesmaids a beautiful piece!
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