Locket Love

Lockets are something that have made a huge come back recently. They are elegant and timeless and so romantic to keep a photo of your loved ones so close to your heart.

I love this rose gold locket by jewellery designer Astley Clarke.  Engraving your new initials on the front, as shown in the image above, makes it the perfect Wedding gift as well as something that can then be handed down through generations.

There is also a mini silver version that would be perfect for your bridesmaids. You could always engrave your wedding date on the back as a momento of the day.

Design Your Own Star Necklace

I have always had a soft spot for anything with a star design... be it clothing, jewellery, baby items, you name it! Which is why when I saw this 'design your own star necklace' it first caught my eye.  Then 'how perfect' I thought as a present for your bridesmaids... who are your stars, there to support you on your Wedding day!

The large outline star comes as standard with the chain, then you can personalise the necklace by choosing the star letter and charm in a variety of different plates and sizes.

Available on Not On The High Street, priced from £18.

Kirstin Ash - Personalised Jewellery

Welcome to the wonderful world of Kirsten Ash jewellery, as featured in our recent 'Bridesmaid Present' video. I absolutely love the flexibility and level of personalisation that their beautiful charm necklaces offer.

You can choose from hundreds of charms to create something unique and sentimental... including letters, charms and gem stones. And mix your metals (silver, gold and rose gold) to create something really special.

I love the family focus of Kirsten Ash, based in Sydney, Kirsty is the lead designer alongside her brother and business partner, Nick, and her father, Bruce, oversees the production.

 Kirsten Ash has a fantastic selection of friendship bracelets too...

Claudia Bradby Pearls (Plus Giveaway!)

At the moment I am absolutely loving pearls... you can't beat a classic pearl necklace that goes with almost anything and for any occasion.  So when I came across Claudia Bradby, I was hooked.  I absolutely love her classic but modern designs that add a touch of style and sophistication.  And as pearls make the perfect Wedding accessory, whether for the bride, bridesmaids or even mother of the bride, I thought I would share some of my favourites with you...

From top: Eva Necklace £131, Genevieve pink necklace £120, Lucy Necklace £84, Weekend Pearl Necklace £79.50, Kitty Necklace £64.50

We liked these gorgeous pearl and rose quartz heart necklaces so much, we are giving you all the chance to win one of three Claudia Bradby Thalia Pendants... 

All you need to do to enter is:

1. Be a follower of our blog

2. Enter a comment on this post

3. Don't forget to include your email address OR Twitter username so that we can get in touch if you win. 

Only one entry, per person, per day please. Any more will NOT be counted.

This giveaway is open internationally and will be open for one week, closing at midnight GMT 28th April 2013. The three winners will be announced via twitter.

**Claudia Bradby are also offering a 15% discount to all of our readers... just add the code BRIDE15 when you check out (until 6th May 2013)**

THIS GIVE AWAY IS NOW CLOSED - THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ENTRIES 

Bridesmaid Present Idea - Initial Charm Necklace

Looking for a personal present for each of your bridesmaids? I absolutely love these silver initial necklaces, delicate enough to wear on the day with most dresses and can be treasured forever as a memory of your Wedding day.

Available from Tiffany these are the higher budget option and are priced at £120 for both the charm and chain (watch out, the charm and chain are sold separately on line).  However, if you are looking for something a little less expensive there are some really pretty alternatives available on Not On The High Street.

These Stirling silver initial necklaces are priced from £39 for one charm and the chain. There is an option to add additional charms too. Charms available include a diamante stone, a star (for all your wishes to come true), wings (to protect you and those you love), a butterfly (for freedom and belief in yourself), a heart (for love to be with you always) and a horseshoe (for luck to be with you always).  So you can tailor your message/wish for each bridesmaid or even perhaps choose something in line with your Wedding theme.

Daniella Draper Jewellery

British jewellery designer Daniella Draper offers an amazing, unique range of silver jewellery – all designed and hand made by Daniella herself in the UK.   The collection allows you to build up your own individual assortment (the more the better!) with the option to add silver charms and personalise each piece with stamped quotes to represent your dreams, hopes, feelings, loves and friendships.

My personal favourite are her ‘stack bangles’... they just look amazing en-mass.  I have just one of her ‘stack midi charm bangles’, stacked with other silver bracelets that I have collected over the years, and I absolutely love it.  It is also made more special to me as it has my son’s name and birth date stamped onto it with a star charm attached.   Glancing at it this morning, I thought what a perfect place to find really special bridesmaids presents. Stamped with either a personal message from the bride, the date of your wedding, their name and yours... it would be something for them to treasure from your wedding day.

The men’s jewellery is also fantastic, quirky enough for guys to wear every day and special enough for them to keep forever!  I love this ‘mens signature bangle’. It would work so well stamped with a personal wedding message to your husband-to-be.

With prices starting from £20 it is definitely worth a peek!