How did your passion for jewelry grow into dejarnette new orleans?

dejarnette new orleans is the name of my company (dejarnette is my middle name). I design and create handmade jewelry. I’ve been designing jewelry for myself and close friends for many years. I began selling my pieces at local boutiques in 2004. I then decided to launch a website and offer my jewelry to those outside of the New Orleans area in May 2006.

What kinds of pieces do you just love?

I love super girly pieces with a little bit of quirky. I get so excited when I find unusual vintage bits or things that I can transform into a necklace -everything from vintage mardi gras doubloons to antique hardware to delicate lace. I love being able to throw on some jeans and a t-shirt and add a statement piece of jewelry to make my outfit special.

What is your favorite part of a wedding?

For my wedding it was the ceremony. I walked up the aisle with my Mom and Dad and the aisle was lined with candlelit lanterns. To see all of my family and friends as I walked down the aisle and then see my handsome groom was a magical moment. When I’m a guest at a wedding, I appreciate all of the little details. I know first hand the time and effort that is involved in each and every aspect of the planning process.

Does the city of New Orleans every influence your work ?

Absolutely! Mardi Gras is just around the corner, which is my favorite time of the year in New Orleans. The costumes, floats, themes – it is unbelievable the intricate details involved in every aspect of this holiday.

What advice to you have for brides & grooms to be?

To relax, have fun, and enjoy your special day-it goes by so quickly!

How about any advice for our readers with Valentines day just around the corner?

I’ve never met a woman who doesn’t like jewelry!

Jewelry: dejarnette new orleans / Photography: Jennifer Zdon, Twirl Photography + Elizabeth Ray Photography + dejarnette new orleans

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One look at these babies and you may be wondering just how Glam House Bridal Couture injects so much sparkle into these pretty-as-can-be pieces. Instead of flat back rhinestones that give off a mirror look, these fashionistas only use crystals that have a pointed back and are set in a silver setting so they sparkle like a million tiny little diamonds.  And shining like a diamond on your big day sounds just divine, doesn’t it? So hurry on over to Glam House Bridal Couture’s Look Book where the pretty parade marches on with sashes and jewels galore for you to feast your eyes upon.

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From the runways of Romona Keveza, Reem Acra, Watters, Rivini, Christos, Kenneth Pool, Amsale, Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo, Anne Barge and Claire Pettibone to uber fun studio meet-ups with Badgley Mischka, Jenny Packham, Modern Trousseau and Lela Rose, this was a trip not to be forgotten and one that has our inner style-obsessed hearts all a flutter. Let us just say, the sleeved gown is making quite the gorgeous comeback.

We’re breaking it down piece by fabulous piece Backstage so be sure to head over and catch up on the weekend happenings.  And all throughout the week we’ll be showcasing every single stunning Designer Collection we laid our adoring eyes on over on the SMP Facebook page. Stop by and catch a sneak-peek of all the amazingness being offered up in the new collections. It’s a full on fashion party and you never know, your future aisle style may just be waiting in the mix.

xoxo The SMP Ladies

1. A gorgeous lace number from the newest Claire Pettibone Collection / 2. Heart-palpitating dress mania from Lela Rose / 3. The view from our breath-taking balcony at the fabulous NY hotel French Quarters / 4. Sheer Sleeves and bedazzled frocks from Jenny Packham / 5. Hated to see this Monique Lhuillier number leave but lovvvveeed to watch her go

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Unique in style and technique, each Elsa Corsi piece is handmade with attention to quality and longevity so that your sparkly number will be both original and made to last the test of time. And with a little bit of everything from chandelier earrings and pearl bracelets to broaches, hair combs and luxurious necklaces, you’ll definitely want to check in and browse through Elsa Corsi’s Look Book for a while to see more of the showstopping bling for yourself.

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Getting the party started for us today is Shine Wedding Invitations. If you’re looking to both wow your invitees and make things super duper easy for your busy self, then you’re going to be thanking your lucky stars that you have found Shine Wedding Invitations. Shine offers wedding suites to brand your day from start to finish and all invitation designs have a full line of matching accessories, from save the dates to programs, place cards and more! Shine invitations are all printed on thick, luxurious white shimmer cardstock and have stunning designs that come in both traditional and modern styles:

Shine also has a guest addressing service for your invitation envelopes which is an enormous time and stress saver, plus it gives the invitation suite a finished, professional look. One quick glance at Shine Wedding Invitations designs and you’re sure to see why we’re so smitten.  Boutique level service and quality + the speed and ease of ordering online? Yes, please!

Next up is ANGEE W., who has not one, but two Giveaways and a Promotion! Catch your breath for this one! ANGEE W.’s clutch bags are the perfect pretty little mementos for brides and their besties that can be personalized to coordinate with your wedding colors and fluffed up with all sorts of fancy-pants goodies such as thai silk, millinery ribbons and veils, feathers crystals and freshwater pearls! And, if you really are going for gold, you can even have a photo added or embroider messages into the lining of the bag.

One look, you’re hooked and totally need an ANGEE W. clutch of your own, right? Well 1 Lucky SMP Reader will receive a set of FIVE L’Heritage White Bridal Lace Clutches (perfect for bridesmaids) in her choice of fuchsia, navy blue, cobalt blue, olive green, silvery grey or black. (Check out the middle photo for an example).  To enter, simply comment below with the base color you’d choose for your clutches and what your wedding color palette is. One winner will be chosen at random and announced in Friday’s Wrap Up Post. A 2^nd winner will be chosen to win a $50 Gift Certificate to ANGEE W., plus a custom photo lining option (pictured above, top left) and free shipping! And from 10/8-10/14, all SMP Readers can enjoy Free Shipping on their Etsy Store with the Coupon Code: SMPLOVE. Full Giveaway Terms can be read here.

Upper Left Photo provided by: Sharon Litchfield Photography - www.sharonlitchfield.com

Middle Photo provided by: Melissa Brandman Photography -  www.melissabrandman.com

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times…everyone tells you that your wedding will go by like a blur. And in that blur of fun, friends and family, you don’t want to miss out on moments like your friends singing your sorority cheer at the bar, or forget what was said while you were primping with your maids or during those moments waiting with your dad in the back of the church. And with Storymix Media as a part of your wedding experience, they won’t be lost forever!

Storymix Media is a fun, affordable wedding video alternative that with popular packages starting at $299, won’t leave you worrying about how to fit a video into your budget. Storymix sends you cameras that your friends and family use to capture all of the fun and touching moments through out the day. After the wedding, you get to help choose which scenes should be included, and then Storymix takes care of all the hard stuff by creating a custom edited video. You also get the raw footage with bloopers! And, to make things even better, Storymix is hosting a giveaway just for SMP Readers! Just go to the Storymix SMP Contest Page, enter a few bits of info and you’ll be entered to win a FREE Video Save the Date or Slideshow. Plus, everyone who enters will be sent a coupon for 20% off a Storymix wedding video! Contest ends October 19^th!

Don’t you just love customizing every little thing you can get your hands on? If you share our love of customization, monograms, and anything that is uniquely yours…then Advantage Bridal may just be your own personal happy place. Each and every item, all of which are top quality with careful attention to every detail, is custom made for every order, so when you order from Advantage Bridal you truly are receiving custom work. Don’t you just love it?

To say that  Advantage Bridal has a large selection would be a vast understatement. We’re talking a Huge, Gigantic, Enormous, Monumental, Monster-sized selection. Yeah, that big. On the garment side of things, everything is fashion-forward with the latest trends and colors and lots of options for crystal colors. Besides tees, tanks, hoodies and robes, they are also chock-full of tote bags, bathing suits, favors and just about anything else you can think of. Plus, with their uber-friendly customer service, they are always excited to help brides design apparel to be uniquely their own and welcome more ideas. It’s custom-tastic!

And now, for a big, big hit of Fashion on this Saturday morning, we have Portobello to share with you. Designer Susan Yin, armed with a passion and flair for design since she was a child, decided to follow in the foot steps of her uncle as an artist, and boy, are we glad she did. With Portobello (named after the world famous street markets at Portobello Road, Notting Hill) she was able to realize her dream of becoming a bridal designer and create accessories for both weddings and special occasions that are sure to bring a smile to your face as well as a rapid pulse rate.

With Hair adornments, and diamante encrusted headpieces of both vintage and ethereal themes, Portobello will totally blow you away with the beauty and creativity that are oozing from each and every piece. These designs are free form and inspired by nature and beautifully blend both vintage and modern elements to produce chic, graceful and elegant styles that are anything but tame. And since you are destined to love these beauties as much as we do, Portobello is offering SMP Readers a Promo Code! Simply use the Discount Code SMP15 before October 15^th and you’ll get 15% off all designs! It’s your lucky day!

Photos provided by: Stefani Chung Photography

Now that you’ve met all of our new Advertisers, make sure to stop by their websites so you can see even more of their great offerings and offer them a big, warm, SMP Welcome!

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1. Glamour starts with your groom in a classic, black tux and J.Crew has quite the affordable collection for this most special of occasions.

2. The flowers from today’s affair played center stage. To get the look, try pairing bunches of one type of flower per vase (think ranunculus, hydrangea, roses and other textured blooms) then group the vases together for a really striking albeit insanely beautiful look.

3. Sparkling candlelight will set the mood for a romantic evening indeed. We love these mercury glass votives from West Elm. They are a classic that never goes out of style and the sparkle factor? Through the freaking roof.

4. A gorgeous, ruffled wedding gown. Can you really imagine the Bride wearing anything else to this fête? Come one, come all and join us as we say YES, PLEASE to this ruffled beauty from J.Crew

5. Aside from the Bride and Groom, the only other necessity at a classic wedding like this is flutes of bubbly. No need for fancy signature drinks, just pop open a bottle of Champy and your guests will be happy, happy clams

6. We love a good monogram around these parts and can’t think of a better accessory for all your wedding paper goods. These letterpress monogram tags from Paper Source are just the thing for favor boxes. (Add their peacock colored ribbon to complete the look) Another favorite? Betsy White who has a plethora of fabulous monogram designs to choose from.

7. Your favorite ladies will look beyond stunning in this floor length number from Dessy

8. Looking to add a little bling to your ears? These Pear Drop Earrings from Nadri are both sophisticated and timeless and the price tag? Not too shabby my friends.

9. To keep all eyes on those pretty petals making up your centerpiece, go for a clear glass vase. These square vases from Ikea will do just the trick and at $2.49 a pop you can sprinkle them all over the place

Tux: J.Crew /  Flowers: Fifty Flowers / Votives: West Elm / Wedding Gown: J.Crew / Moet & Chandon: K&L Wines /  Letterpress Monogram Tag: Paper Source / Bridesmaid Dress: Alfred Sung #D511 for Dessy / Earrings: Nadri via Nordstrom / Square Vase: Ikea

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Blue Nile is a must-stop if you’re ready for that engagement ring and are looking for some hint-droppers. Naturally. But they’ve also got a ga-zillion other sparkly, shiny, to-die-for pretties, from diamond and pearl earrings and anniversary rings to watches, necklaces, bracelets, and even cufflinks. And as you can see, each piece is more purty than the last! Now take a second, and once you recover from the shortness of breath and swooning that all that sparkle and shine brought on, stop by Blue Nile’s Look Book for a little more glamtastic browsing. And then take a page out of our book and start making up that wish-list. Christmas will be here before you know it!

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What makes Gemvara so unique is that the beautiful designs you see on their site are just a jumping off point. They make each one-of-a-kind piece to order in your choice of gems and precious metals so that your creation is truly exactly what you’ve dreamed of. Their stackables come in just about ever gem you’d  ever find in the rainbow and are a perfect way to mark your wedding, anniversary or other special occasion with its own unique band. And if you’re still on the hunt for a something blue, you won’t believe some of the beauties that could be yours. Gemvara’s Look Book is filled to the brim with stunning bling that you’re going to go bananas over, so make sure to check it out, and while you’re at it, send it over to that special someone too. You may be end up with a pleasant little surprise one day!

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