Friday, October 25, 2013

Complete Look: Oscar de la Renta


Everyone knows that Oscar de la Renta creates some of the most beautiful gowns.  We have chosen some of our most unique wedding accessories to compliment with this breathtaking dress.  We have styled this bride with an Emily Blusher veil, vintage inspired Scroll Drop Earrings, and one of our best selling and most comfortable wedding shoe, the Angela Nuran Astoria shoe.


*All wedding accessories and Angela Nuran wedding shoes available at www.LeftBankBridal.com


Monday, August 19, 2013

The Complete Look: Vera Wang Lindsey Gown

We adore Vera Wang wedding gowns and love styling them with beautiful wedding accessories.  We paired the ethereal Vera Wang Lindsey Gown with the Wendy Veil from Sara Gabriel, Francaise Earring from Regina B. Designs and the Ambrosia Bracelet from our exclusive La Reine Du Jour designs.



*All wedding accessories available at www.LeftBankBridal.com

Monday, July 29, 2013

Complete Look: Tara Keely gown

We love giving great wedding styling advice to our brides here at The Left Bank Jewelry and Bridal Finery and this is what we would love to see with this beautiful Tara Keely gown! Paired with this gown are wedding accessory designer, Meg Lammers hand creations; the Penny Earrings  along with this stunning earring is the matching Penny Wedding Cuff


*All wedding accessories available at www.LeftBankJewelry.com




  

Friday, July 26, 2013

How to choose your wedding veil length

Shopping for wedding veils can often be a bit daunting as many brides become uncertain about what wedding veil length would be perfect.  We've created this wedding veil illustration which will help any bride decide on the perfect veil! At the Left Bank Jewelry and Bridal Finery our wedding veils are all hand crafted and custom made to your exact specifications. What color tulle to choose? 90% of all the veils we hand make are made in pale ivory. You can choose from an array of different wedding tulles, all super soft and elegant. Not certain you want to wear a wedding veil? It's the only time in your life you get to wear one and they photography beautifully!



Friday, June 21, 2013

Remy & Rosie (Real Chicago Wedding)

We have a real wedding for you today from our bride Rosie. Her MEG Penny Cuff and MEG Kim Earrings look divine and the whole event is glamorous. Congratulations Remy & Rosie!
Many thanks from www.LeftBankBridal.comThe Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery

Thank you to So Many Moments for the beautiful photos.















Photography: So Many Moments   (click here to see Rémy + Rosie’s album)
Chapel: St. James Chapel with Father Ramill
Reception Venue: Whiskey Sky at the W Hotel Lakeshore, Chicago IL
Floral: Marc from Bunches, A Flower Shop
DJ + Drummer:  Noah + Vance from Style Matters 
Cake: Mindy from Bittersweet
Dress: Designed by Pronovias, from Dimitra’s Bridal
Jewelry & Veil: The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery Chicago
Transportation: M&M Limousine Service

Monday, June 10, 2013

Pinterest Contest - Gatsby Style



Click the photo above to go to the Edible Style Pin.

Directions:


1) Follow Edible Style by Elaina Vazquez.

2) Create a board entitled Edible Style Vintage Couture.

3) Pin images that embody the vintage couture style, including this pin.

4) Leave a comment with the url to your board for your chance to win this amazing headpiece from The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery

It's always fun to see photos of our brides dressed in their gowns and wedding accessories with jewelry and headpieces from our Chicago wedding boutique. We created our own wedding day with a gorgeous model and make-up and beauty services, as well as photography services from our friend, Sonia Roselli. The day was beautiful, the accessories were glamorous... here are a few sneak peek images:



How Fabulous is this Stunning Wedding Cuff?

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Amy + Nick's Wedding Highlight Trailer

NightOwl Media kindly sent us this great wedding video of our gorgeous bride Amy's wedding at Belvedere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, IL and St. Alexander's Church in Villa Park, IL.  Amy wore a stunning diamond white silk gown and a soft drapy mirage tulle veil by Laura Jayne Bridal of Toronto.  She sparkled in her wedding earrings, headpiece and cuff bracelet  from our Chicago boutique, The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery.

Congratulations Amy & Nick!
 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Gatsby Style Wedding Fashion

Be a trend setting bride this wedding season!

Every bride is beautiful, but with these statement pieces from The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery, brides will do more than just stand out when they make that infamous walk down the aisle. This model is wearing a beautiful headpiece by Mystique and elegant teardrop earrings by Paradis. The Mystique headpiece makes a bold statement, while the Paradis earrings give the bride that traditional and timeless look. Considering the headpiece is such a breathtaking accessory, the simple but sophisticated earrings compliment it effortlessly.

Not only are these pieces trending today, they were also popular in the 1920’s. Considering the motion picture The Great Gatsby is all the rage now, these pieces cannot have more perfect timing. The movie, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Toby Maguire, and Carey Mulligan, displays the iconic styles of the Roaring 20’s. In the past, major motion pictures have had a big influence on what popular trends are to come. With this beautiful, Gatsby inspired jewelry set, the bride will not only look chic and sophisticated, but also stylish and show stopping.





Photography: Dennis Lee Photography
Venue: Blackstone Hotel
Hair/Make up: The Bridal Team
Accessories: The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery
Model: Factor

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Our Amazing Wedding Jewelry Photoshoot!

We had a lovely photo shoot for our gems, jewels and headpieces last month with the fabulous Sonia Roselli. Here are a few of the great photos that were taken of our sparkling beauties from The Left Bank Jewelry and Bridal Finery.

You can find many of these wedding day jewelry pieces and hair accessories in our online shop or in our Chicago boutique. Yet some of these pieces are one-of-a-kind and are not listed on our site yet!  Merci beaucoup! If you see a piece here photographed that you do not see on our website, please email: Bonjour@LeftBankBridal.com