70 Victoria Charles Headpieces Half Halo, £125 www.victoriacharlesheadpieces.com Victoria Charles Headpieces Vogue, £255 www.victoriacharlesheadpieces.com Victoria Charles Headpieces Signature, £280 www.victoriacharlesheadpieces.com SPOTLIGHT ON… DRESS CODE NINE Dress Code Nine is based in Kelvedon, Essex and has been established since 2017. “We specialise in bridal, bridesmaid, flower girls and evening wear,” says Dress Code Nine’s Carla Lynch. “We also have stunning hair accessories available, from our suppliers Richard Designs and Twilight Designs, including hair clips, hair vines, head jewellery and tiaras. Then there are our exceptional wedding veils! Available in many different lengths, styles and colours, veils are the ultimate bridal accessory. You can choose from lace, crystal scatters, Italian tulle, horsehair, glitter tulle, floral or pearl trains, and you can also have your own initials on your veil to make it even more bespoke. “And don’t forget about your footwear! We stock Rainbow Club designs, which are made to feel like you’re ‘walking on air’! There are over 40 classic and timeless designs to choose from, which range from trainers to stiletto heels. The majority of these styles can be dyed in a single colour of your choice, and they also have styles exclusively designed for youngsters.” https://dresscodenine.co.uk https://dresscodenine.co.uk ON YOUR HEAD Need bridal headwear help? Victoria Carson from Margaretting’s Victoria Charles Headpieces has some advice… 1 Choose your wedding dress before considering your headwear. The style, colour and silhouette of your gown will help determine the perfect headpiece. 2 At your dress fitting take pictures of yourself along with all small, intricate details. These can then be used to match the perfect accessories. Also, request a colour swatch so you can achieve the perfect match. 3 Consider your hairstyle before choosing your headpiece. Crown, tiaras and veils work well with any hair style. Headbands and larger headpieces often look better with simplified styles. 4 A hair trial is a must, to be sure you’re comfortable with your headpiece and how it will sit. 5 Be yourself! There are no rules – it’s your day so consider your own style and image and choose whatever makes you happy. Victoria offers a consultation service where she can attend your wedding dress fitting and advise upon the perfect headwear to complement you and your gown – visit www.victoriacharlesheadpieces.com for more information. THE HISTORY OF THE WEDDING RING “Wedding rings are considered the most romantic jewellery of our lifetime,” says Laura Cole from Witham’s Primrose Hill Jewellery. “They have been around for longer than you may think – in fact the first wedding rings date back to the Ancient Egyptians around 6,000 years ago. They exchanged rings made from braided reeds and hemp and wore them on the fourth finger of the left hand, believing there was a ‘vein of love’ that ran from this finger directly to your heart. This is where the tradition of the ring finger originates. It wasn’t until the Romans that the use of silver and gold was first seen in wedding bands, followed by the idea of adding engravings and personal messages. From there came the elaboration of multi band rings (to signify engagement, marriage and anniversaries) as well as more intricate designs with stones.” www.primrosehilljewellery.com Looking for your perfect ring? Chances are you’ve just found it! Primrose Hill Diamonfire Solitaire Ring with Pave Set Shoulders, £59 www.primrosehilljewellery.com Affinity Fine Jewellers Diamond Set Band, from £1,400 www.affinityjewellers.co.uk Primrose Hill 9ct White Gold Solitaire Ring with Lab-Created Diamond, from £380 www.primrosehilljewellery.com Affinity Fine Jewellers Peridot and Diamond Ring, from £1,200 www.affinityjewellers.co.uk Niche Jewellery Twist Band Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring, from £2,995 www.nichejewellery.co.uk Affinity Fine Jewellers Bespoke Tiara Shaped Ring, from £1,400 www.affinityjewellers.co.uk Brown & Newirth Cordelia Pear Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring, from £3,116 www.nichejewellery.co.uk
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