ACCESSORIES 65 THE WEDDING DRESS COMPANY www.theweddingdresscompany.co.uk Head to Corbridge to see The Wedding Dress Company’s dresses, as well as their large range of accessories. “As well as our gowns we stock jewellery, tiaras, veils, hair accessories, garters, bridal gloves and capes,” says Sarah Stokoe. “Luxurious chandelier and drop-style earrings are big in bridal, and teamed with a more minimalist dress these really make a statement. The gloves are also on, with this trend coming through, whether it be pearl, lace, sparkle, plain or fingerless. Oversized hairbands and bow veils are also two bold trends we are starting to see.” MARK LLOYD JEWELLERY www.marklloydjewellery.co.uk Located in Hartlepool, Mark is a master goldsmith and bespoke jeweller. “We stock wedding rings, eternity rings and engagement rings, as well as a whole range of other jewellery that’s often chosen for the rest of the bridal party,” says Michelle Lloyd. “The advantage we have over many high street jewellers is that because we are a working jeweller, if we don’t have what you want in stock, we can make it! Mark is wellknown for his high quality craftsmanship, innovative style and creativity; and the fact that when any other jeweller says it can’t be done, he can more than often find a way!” DYTHAM JEWELLERY DESIGNERS LTD www.dythamjewellery.co.uk This Whitley Bay jeweller specialises in creating bespoke engagement and wedding rings. “At the moment there’s a clear sense of tradition,” says Jemma McFarlane. “The warmth of yellow gold is back in the playing field and increasing in popularity; while emeralds are on trend, with them symbolising harmony, growth, royalty and refinement. Oval cut diamonds are taking over brilliant cut diamonds as the desired shape; and there’s a huge shift in the popularity of lab grown diamonds over natural. Last, but not least, are cluster-style rings; with the many different combinations and styles endless.”
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