Baby it's cold outside!

What can keep me and my attendants warm for my winter wedding while we take photos outside?  Take a look at these new styles of  glam faux fur wedding cover ups and shrugs.  New this season is a blush toned bolero jacket and shrug.  We've had many clients get the blush toned faux furs for their bridesmaids who are wearing grey, blush and champagne tones.  They'll look glam, keep you warm and you'll be sure to get some beautiful photos outside! All of our faux fur wedding jackets sold at The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery are high quality pieces made in the USA. Choose from winter white, champagne, blush and more!
All available at www.LeftBankBridal.com

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

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

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

  

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!

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

Chairs: The Chair Couture 

Transportation: M&M Limousine Service

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

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?

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!
 

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

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

Zedeana Convertible Sash & Headpiece By Sara Gabriel

This piece from Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces transforms in seconds from an elegant ceremony sash to a party-ready reception headpiece! The feather section clips on and off of a hidden pocket in the satin ribbon. How fun is that?!

This pieces is available in diamond white, pale ivory, or black from The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery online or in our Chicago wedding accessory boutique. www.LeftBankBridal.com

Tips for Short Wedding Hair

A great inspirational video from The Knot TV featuring many fabulous looks for brides with bobs, pixie-cuts, or any other shorter hair style. Accessories featured in the video can be found at The Left Bank Jewelry & Bridal Finery. Feel free to browse our headpieces online or come into our Chicago wedding boutique location for a more personalized experience; meet one of our stylists and actually try on the different accessory looks to find your perfect match!

Angela Nuran Tribeca Shoe

This comfortable platform wedding shoe by Angela Nuran is glamour in it's highest form. We are thrilled to tell you that each and every bride that has stepped into this shoe has the same reaction of "I feel like I'm walking on a pillow!" This indeed is a dream wedding shoe! We are the flagship Angela Nuran shoe boutique and can answer any questions you may have! Merci beaucoup from www.LeftBankBridal.com



This luxe Italian silk shoe has a total heel height of 4.5" with a perfectly proportionate 1" platform. The front strap is completely detachable too, so you can change out the look or add more support. As with all Angela Nuran shoes, the interior is kid leather and crafted with sueded leather soles....perfect if you love to dance!



Angela Nuran designed this shoe with custom options in mind, so it can be dyed to any color and crystallized with thousands of Swarovski crystals which are all hand set in the studios of Angela Nuran. You can all interchange the buckle option too. The jet black silk shoe she custom made for a very special client sings "wow, I wish those were mine!"

April in Paris ~ Our Annual Event!

We adore April In Paris and our annual soiree was tres magnifique with La Rosette cocktails from St-Germain, strolling music by Neil Dixon Smith, Reenie Rose painting in the window and sweet treats from Fancy Candies. The beautiful blooms were from Zen Botanical Designs. All photographed by Chris Ocken of Ocken Photography.