What does the bespoke ordering process look like? How do you come up with a design? The client in question in this weeks post is a regular past client and a joy to work with. She is a confident successful lady, very stylish, fashionable and young at heart. She is petite in stature.
Read MoreIf you are at the start of this hunt and feel the” overwhelm” don’t worry, you aren’t alone. There’s such a vast array of options and suppliers out there it’s natural to wonder where on earth to begin.
Read MoreIn this new series of blog posts I’m going to take a dress and make styling suggestions. This first post I’ve selected a beautiful gown by the uber talented (and very lovely) British Designer, Sassi Holford.
Read MoreWeddings are much changed today from the traditional affairs of just 10, 20 or 30 years ago. Then it was very simple and fairly formulaic. The bride wore a gown, veil and tiara, and the mother of the bride wore a dress and jacket with matching hat.
Read MoreAre you an older bride agonising over what hair accessories to wear for your wedding? Don’t worry, help is at hand!
Read MoreI’m writing this post as 2018 is drawing to a close, it’s that weird time of year when we often stop (amidst the Christmas chaos) and look back and assess the highs and lows of the past year.
Read More“I can’t do anything with my hair, it’s too short”, “I’m growing my hair". I’ve lost count of the number of brides I meet who say things like this. What is it with people thinking brides should have long hair?
Read MoreIn this first "Real Brides" post I'll talk about my wedding but I'd love to hear about yours for further posts!
Read MoreI'd like to introduce a long overdue strand to this blog. I'd like to ask former By Harriet brides to share a little about their special day with you all, and offer a few words of wisdom along the way.
Read MoreHaving anxiety overload about your make up for your wedding day? Picking the right make up artist is key to allaying these fears, so that you can sit and relax with a cheeky glass of bubbles on your wedding morning and let the professional take the strain.
Read MoreDid you read my last blog post? It's conclusion has been somewhat prophetic.
Read MoreI was lying in bed this morning, procrastinating, putting off getting up to write this blog post because I just wasn't in the mood for the subject I'd scheduled for myself.
Read MoreBoho style, relaxed, pretty and whimsical, this was the vibe I wanted when I designed these pieces.
Read More“I don’t want a headband”,“Headbands hurt” Sounds familiar? This week I’d like to offer some good sensible advice and I hope, help you make the right choice for your wedding day.
Read MoreWell, this time I’m handing over the reins to the really rather knowledgeable Helen Davies. She is the resident weddings and events expert at the prestigious Rise Hall
Read MoreEvery now and then we creatives are lucky enough to hit gold and create a much loved and enduring design.
Read MoreI've another new strand to introduce to my blog.
As the name would suggest it will be a series of posts that focus on some of my best loved and favorite pieces.
Read MoreMy aim in this blog post is to get to grips with the nitty gritty surrounding your all important headwear.
Read MoreThis timeless collection seeks inspiration from the romantic Grecian style, and is given a contemporary spin.
Read MoreWell if Leonardo Da Vinci, Coco Chanel and Don Draper can all agree on the virtues of simplicity, what more do I need to say?
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