Something Old, Something New,

-Something Taxidermied, and Something Blue!  Perhaps the Blue Quail Fascinator, below?

If you’re in Philly and planning your wedding, perhaps you already have leafed through the pages this most recent issue of Philadelphia Wedding Magazine with a mug under your face to catch the inevitable drool.  There are some gorgeous pieces in there.  Diamond Tooth had the honor of being featured as an Editor’s Pick and they included my treasured Blue Quail Puff Fascinator in their bridal shoot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really do have a mega soft spot for weddings sometimes I fantasize about having mine over and over again just so I could wear every type of dress that struck my fancy.  Seeing as that plays out much better in my fantasies where logic need not apply, I’m just as thrilled to work with brides-to-be on their head adornment fantasy.  Just knowing that a piece which I have poured so much love into can be an integral part of someone’s very important day makes my heart swell.

 

In fact, this Blue Quail Puff made an appearance at a real life wedding in Philadelphia recently:

 

Such a handsome couple!

So ladies, if you’re floating down the aisle any tim esoon, please peruse the Diamond Tooth Bridal page for ready-to-wear pieces as well as inspiration for any custom head piece you can dream up.

Thanks to Meredith Communications for bringing the right people to the right place for this shoot!

Twinkle, twinkle, little bat. I wonder what you’re at.

Remember when I mentioned a few months back that somebody was getting married?

Yes, yes…while the nuptials haven’t quite taken place, the party has been presented their headwear for the big day so I am free to share them with you, my little doormice (all 8 of you!)

Birthday?  My dear child, this is NOT a birthday party.

Is this getting curiouser and curiouser?  My apologies, but “Alice through the Looking Glass” is such an irresistibly quotable story.  It’s also the theme of this bride’s wedding.  Without knowing this, I suggested using a petit lapin as the taxidermic element to her fascinator:

This is a detail shot to show just how delicate this little guy is.  I used an antique hand-made glass eye to give the face more expression, depth, and dolliness.  This ain’t your mamma’s March Hare.

For the 5 bridesmaids I made a collection of combs with similar elements/color, but each unique in its own fashion, just like the girls themselves!  Each one is based on a pheasant wing, with a bird (mostly pheasant) talon and then embellished with vintage findings:

Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction…

It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change.

Off with their heads!

And here is the bridal piece, in its full glory.  I’m very proud of this one; the tatted lace base was provided by the bride and blends with the rabbit perfectly.  I am eager to see photos of all the beautiful girls wearing these on the Big Day!

While looking for a fun little video to insert into this post, I found a gem series called “Alice on the Wall.”  Oh boy.

Somebody’s Getting Married!

I met with a client last night who has commissioned me to create  her bridal headpiece to wear in her upcoming nuptials.  We hashed out the details over a cocktail and snacks, and as we talked about the wedding, her relationship, etc, we marveled over how much we had in common.  It truly is remarkable that we hadn’t crossed paths really, up until recently.

Anyway, all the talk got me feeling nostalgic about my own wedding day, and how much I enjoyed the process of preparing for it.  I created the corsages and boutenniers fo the wedding party as well as my own veil and bouquet.

I made a special hair piece for my maid of honor to wear:

As well as one for my flower girl:

Aren’t they handsome?  That’s my husband to the left, our officient (and dear, dear friend) in the middle, with the best man to the right.

A close-up of one of the brooches I made for the family members.  This one is pinned to my mother.

It’s my dream come true to create pieces for brides.  Perhaps because it is that one day where a girl really can go bananas and express her most extravagant fantasies through attire, and that’s the niche my work seems to fall into.  Not every woman wants to stop traffic or look like an exotic creature of fashion every day.  Some of us thrive on the attention generated by dressing unusually, but many of us don’t.  The wedding day, however, seems to be the one occasion where it is socially acceptable for all women to truly let their light shine, and I find tremendous joy in being able to help facilitate that illumination.