FUN NEWS FROM VERONICA

I received some fun news from Veronica over at Petites Bouchees. You may have read the last post that I did about Veronica here. I had the pleasure of creating a jeweled peony cake topper for her. Well she used that very same peony topper on a cupcake wedding tower for Richmond Bride magazine and was kind enough to send me the scanned page from the magazine. She is so talented and it is wonderful to be a tiny component of her design. Thank you Victoria!

These cupcake wedding cakes are a cost effective and fabulously fun alternative to the traditional wedding cake. You can read more about these delights and more at Veronica's blog here. Don't forget to take a peek at her macaron wedding favors!

BOLD COLOR

Here is an dramatic set that I was recently able to do for a customer. This ring pillow is normally done in an ivory silk dupioni but can be special ordered in any color.

I also created this coordinating flower girl pouch per her request.

ART

This first picture gets very mixed reactions. Some people don't like how the eyes were painted. I adore it and either get a sense that this is a very exuberant young woman who sees the world through a happy sunny day. Or she has been deluded in some way and has a blinding haze over her eyes. I am not sure which but I like the painting because it makes me think about it.

This second piece was found by me in a thrift shop and was drawn with a ballpoint pen. I don't know who did it but it was 8x10 and in a little frame. I think it cost me a whopping $3.00. I inspected this very closely and could not believe that somebody could actually do this! I was wondering is this traced or really drawn by someone? I have since sold it but I wanted to take a picture of it for reference. It is amazing to me no matter what.

This last one is also a thrift shop find. Of course this little fish that was hand molded by some tiny hands tore at my heart strings. His off center bug eyes made me fall in love. How did he come to be donated? What is his story? So I snapped him up and took him home for a photo session. I still have him tucked away somewhere...

BIG MEMORIAL DAY SALE

Emici Bridal is having a sale from Friday May 22nd to Monday May 25th for Memorial Day. Click here to look at the sale section of my shop, you don't want to miss these deals!

A peek at some new styles!

Just wanted to write a post about some new items that have been recently produced.

This flower girl basket was a custom order and also had a matching ring pillow. It was constructed out of off white dupioni silk, mint green silk sashes, green roses and aubergine hydrangea.

This silk flower girl basket is very unique and playful. It has hand carved mother of pearl pieces that depict birds. You can learn more about this basket here.

This is not your usual flower girl basket for sure!

Featured in Seattle Style!

Kimberly at Seattle Style has featured Emici Bridal in the Seattle Style Lounge. This is just fantastic for me to be introduced to their readers. Seattle is always close to my heart and I hope to be able to work with many brides there to create their perfect wedding accessory. Below is one of the picture layouts used on the blog. It intrigues me to no end to see the pieces that are grouped by others and the endless combinations it can make.

Thank you Kimberly and Seattle Style!

Thank you Sherria!

I was just sent these wonderful photos by a fabulous customer of mine. I had the pleasure of designing some custom pieces for her wedding. Anytime that a client sends me wedding pictures I really treasure them. There is just something magical about seeing the entire vision and how all these details are gathered together to create one unique event.

Sherria, I enjoyed working with you very much. You are such a nice person and you can even see your warmth in these pictures. Thank you for sharing!

Sherria and Brock - Married April 9th 2009

Just gorgeous!

Sherria asked me to create a set for her using silver satin with magenta accents. We worked together to come up with her own custom ring pillow and flower girl basket set. I also had the privilege of making the flower for her hair.



Here is the flower girl and she is so elegant and poised. The magenta dress with the light silver accent sash just pops and brings the whole look together. She even has a coordinating bracelet!

The design concept photo of the flower girl basket.

Oh he is BEAMING! What a handsome little gentleman. Could this picture be any cuter? I submit that it can not. His smile is truly contagious and wonderful!

Here we have the rings.

The flower that graced the top of the ring pillow.

So for the finale I present this last image. I am in love with this photo. The festive energy and composition just intrigues me. You can imagine the event and the laughter. I think it is a beautiful snapshot of a moment in life that goes by in a flash but is planned for so extensively. Sherria thank you again for allowing this little peek into such an intimate event. -Marie

Why buy a designer ring pillow?

Why buy a designer ring pillow? I like this question. The ring bearer pillow is a small item that is easily stored away as a future heirloom. If you choose your pillow carefully it will become part of your history and remind you of the little details that made your wedding day special. I have seen some of the most gorgeous little works of art for weddings in the form of pillows and I am happy to be able to participate in this tradition.

Each piece that Emici Bridal produces is the highest quality. When you purchase from me you are making an investment in a keepsake. Many of the designs take hours and hours to assemble and sew by hand. Some lay around in different stages for weeks before they can be completed.

This pillow features hand sewn rhinestone and pearl trim. This is exclusive to Emici Bridal. If you are interested in learning more about this pillow click here.

A New Bridal Sash

I like the versatility of these two items. One is a hand cut and assembled silk petal flower with a large length of supple satin ribbon. This can be special ordered in other colors and I think it is especially eye catching. The second is a bit more adventurous with peacock feathers and glitz.



You can special order this sash in other colors or you can order this one by clicking here.


Here the peacock feather pin is shown as a necklace but it can be so much more... It can be a belt, hair accessory or even a wrap bracelet. You can view more here.

Artful and Bold

Lately I have felt like I want to create something like I never have before. I don't know how long it will take or what direction it will go. I do know that it will be decadent. I have ordered various supplies to go toward quenching this urge. You would think that with what I do the longing to create would somehow be satisfied. You would think...

Perhaps in myself I have created a monster. When I look at my studio it is packed like a candy store and I am the kid. My various projects in different stages stare back at me. I deem this one worthy and that one not. The ideas in my head flow too fast to remember but that is the way that it has always been. When I settle on a design concept I have to ask myself how to execute it properly and of course it must be perfect.

I have come to want to represent something special in the bridal business. When you hold a piece of art in your hands and you know that it is unique. That is what this new creation will be. An heirloom that can be kept forever as a remembrance. Artful and bold.