Merry Christmas!

Well as another year draws to a close I would just like to shout out a huge Thank You to everyone who has supported Lizzie Jayne this year. It has been an absolute whirlwind from photo shoots to wedding fairs with lots of fabulous and very beautiful brides in between. Thank you to everyone who has supported Lizzie Jayne up to this point.

Earlier this year my dreams started to become a reality and I finally started working on Lizzie Jayne on a part time basis rather than squeezing it into my holidays, weekends and evenings. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity as it gives me time to get creative and take on more bridal orders. My Mum also came on board with her button bouquets, which have been a hit. Many of next years dresses have been ordered with button bouquets to match.

Later in the year I had the most exciting personal news - I'm having a baby! Come March i'll be a a working mother of one and taking on a whole new challenge. I've found all of my 2012 brides so supportive and I'm so excited about all of their weddings. The first couple of months next year (which are usually my quiet months) are going to be full of Spring and early Summer brides, I can't wait to see you all in your beautiful dresses!

So, here's a quick recap of some of 2011's highlights, may next years collage be twice as long and full of even more beautiful smiling faces! Happy Christmas!

Holly with Aubergine Sash

I have quite a few dresses that i'm working on at the moment, and half of them are the Holly design. So if you love the classic Audrey Hepburn silhouette then you're in for a treat over the next few months. So to start you off, here's the beautiful Holly design with a 3 layer ivory ribbon trimmed petticoat and a very deep Aubergine sash. Lovely combination.

I particularly love ribbon trimmed petticoat with the Holly style as it compliments the smooth neckline and silk satin perfectly. Ribbon trim can be added to any petticoat in pretty much any colour, just make sure you ask for this to be added when you order.

I can't wait to see this dress on the gorgeous bride when she comes for her fitting in February. We met at the Alternative Wedding Fair and the style is just perfect for her.

Burgundy and Black Maternity Dress

This dress has been a long time in the making and the result was absolutely worth the wait! As soon as this blooming bride has sent me the photos I'll fill you in on the full story, but for now let's have a peek at some gorgeousness!

I've never made a maternity dress before, so when the bride informed me that she would be almost 6 months pregnant on the big day I jumped at the chance of a challenge. Being pregnant myself made me feel even more confident that I could make this work.

The main difference in the dress is that the skirt is cut from the underbust with a very narrow 'waist band' rather than being cut from the waist. The front is slightly longer than the back (which is why I haven't finished the hem in these photos, a bump fitting was essential to get this right) and the petticoat sits at the underbust instead of the waist. We've also fitted the dress just a couple of weeks before the wedding to ensure it's perfect on the big day. Other than that, the dress is identical to the original design. Except the colour... did I forget to mention the colour?

When the bride said 'Burgundy' I became so excited. This fabric is simply gorgeous. It is a red shot with black and the texture is just incredible. It's been all about the shot silks this week with the cornflower sash, and now this beautiful burgundy. The black sash and ribbon trimmed petticoat work so perfectly with it and when the bride came to pick up the dress today it was just absolutely perfect for her. Maternity fishnets were mentioned, and wait till you see the head dress that she's had made with some of the left over fabric.

I almost can't wait for Christmas to be over just so I can see some photos of this beautiful blooming bride, she really is going to be the show stopper on the big day.

Apologies for the unfinished hem in these photos.

Grace with Cornflower Sash

I've been eyeing up the Cornflower silk dupion for a while, hoping for an opportunity to work with it. I was right to be excited, it is a truly beautiful colour. The bride who ordered this dress chose the pale ivory silk satin. It is just off white, with a very very slight ivory tone to it, I always think it looks like snow. It's the perfect colour if you want to wear white, as pure white tends to wash out skin tone.

The cornflower blue works so well with the pale ivory satin. It's been a while since I made Grace without a halterneck, so it was lovely to work with this design again. This lucky dress is jetting off toVegas straight after Christmas. Do you think I could squeeze into the suitcase?

Congratulations Gwen!

Gwen contacted me looking for a dress that would match her fiances kilt. I absolutely loved the idea, so together we chose the correct tartan and I used this to make the sash for the dress. I love the way this has turned out, she looks so gorgeous stood next to her new husband. This lucky bride flew out to California, where her family live, for her wedding (my dresses get to travel to some amazing places).

Congratulations Gwen, you look so beautiful in these photographs.

Gwen wore June made from Ivory silk satin with a tartan sash and a 2 layer petticoat.

Wedding Centerpieces Candles | Wedding Centerpieces Candles Ideas 2011 | Wedding Centerpieces Candles Pictures 2011

Wedding Centerpieces Candles Branch

There are many nice gift ideas and wedding ideas when it comes to candles. Candles are a win situation. Virtually no one to say no to wash. The reason for this, although many people like scented candles, many allergies can prevent the making or buying candles. Many people do not understand, is unscented and hypoallergenic was not worth allergies so they can enjoy the beauty and tranquility candles, without any loss. But to make scented candles in the home, office and event or the delicious smell really good. Do the town is easy to make candles. Get fit or vases of various shapes and glasses. Place the wedding colors with flowers and greenery. Add oil and water (use food coloring to water the color you want to be creative) kinds of colorful flowers Lilly (or flowers may float by cutting the stem) and artfully decorated with rocks and stones. Ensure that floating candles for sale for swimming and sinking.

Wedding Centerpieces Candles Lanterns

For the essence of the wedding table, scented candles a buy perfume smells to tickle the senses and warm up. Use your creativity flowers and shiny foil stars, hearts or doves coordinate to sprinkle over the candle. Many will be coordinated wedding centerpieces wedding theme you seasonally adjust, as the marriage of May, in the early spring flowers to decorate mistresses. A fall wedding can be a little yellow sunflowers and yellow and orange mother decorate the place, as the bridal bouquet of flowers too. If marriage is more than two colors, use colors that reflect less than the bridal chamber, the color of the marriage to improve as they get to color centers.

Wedding Centerpieces Candles Simple

The wedding candles to think for themselves. Creating a center for some great Christmas present so exciting for the couple and can be prepared by the beauty and beauty is just amazing. Unity candles scented pillar two axes in the central pillar of the ceremony and add a little creativity and beauty of flowers at the bottom of the plate crystal silver or gold, the center holds.

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Congratulations Rachel and Dan

Rachel was such a lovely bride to work with. She knew exactly what she wanted but was relaxed throughout the entire process. I absolutely love the setting for this wedding, it is such a stunning setting which shows off the British countryside at its very best. I love a good haystack at a wedding, they are just the perfect photo opportunity.

Rachel wore the June style made from ivory silk satin and a custom coloured purple sash to match her bridesmaids. She looked absolutely gorgeous, Dan you're a very lucky man.

Huge congratulations to both of you!