Bespoke Rangoli Hairwire

I just love sharing some of my client's weddings with you. It's really rewarding to receive photos along with kind words of appreciation - I am continually reminded of why I love my job so much! So thanks to each and every one of you who have shared your weddings with me.

Rachel came to me with an idea for a beaded hairwire. She wanted it to incorporate a variety of different sized pearls along with a little bit of sparkle. The classic hairstyle that she chose is so elegant and I think the hairwire complements it perfectly!

Rachel's family surprised her on the morning of her wedding with a gift of this Rangoli pearl and rhinestone necklace along with a matching bracelet, (which can be seen on my website).

I also designed a beaded headpiece for Rachel's Mum Rose, seen below, along with a delicate 9ct gold beaded pendant. Rachel's two sisters wore a bespoke comb and hairpins to match their gorgeous black and gold Monsoon dresses. Here are a few words from Rachel -

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Aisling in Rangoli Jewellery. I had heard of her work through WeddingsOnline. I purchased my hair vine and bridesmaids head pieces from Rangoli. Aisling is so easy to work with. It was a pleasure to visit her studio where she showed my sister and I various pieces she had made and allowed us to try them on. I showed her a picture of a hair vine that I liked and she made me exactly what I wanted.

On the morning of our wedding to my surprise I received a beautiful gift from my sister and mother of a pearl necklace and matching bracelet which Aisling made and complimented my dress beautifully. I will definitely be recommending Rangoli to as many people as possible as Aisling made the process very easy. I hope to buy some more products from her in the future.

Thanks so much Rachel - I really appreciate your kind words and wish you both all the best!

You can read more about my recent bespoke commissions or get in touch if you'd like to talk about a having jewellery or accessories designed for your wedding or special occasion. I also have a Rangoli Brides portfolio on my Facebook page which is great for inspiration!

Rachel's wedding was photographed by Paddy Burke.

Sometimes when it rains, it pours!

Here's a post about letting go! I came across these photos by Irish photographer David Mc Clelland and they really made me smile. So much so, that I wanted to share them with you.

It made me realise how important having a sense of humour is on your wedding day...when things don't go *exactly* as you planned them! No matter what month you choose to get married in Ireland, there is no guarantee that the sun will shine. So, make the most of your day of celebration and have fun, regardless of any mini or major blips.

Congratulations to John and Amy were married in Ballmagarvey Village, (on a very rainy day!) Outdoor shots just weren't an option so Dave got creative with a colourful bookshelf, along with some carefully selected books, to create some fun group shots, (click on the images so you can read the book titles.) I bet they won't even remember the weather when they look back on their album!

This is just a sneak preview as Dave hasn't finished editing the wedding. You can see Dave's post on his blog or have a look at his website for more information.

Rangoli Art Deco Hair-wire

Thanks to everyone who came along to Flower Boutique in Killiney last night. It was a chance for me to meet some new wedding professionals as well as chat to some great brides to be. I also got to showcase my latest hair-wire design which is inspired by Art Deco style.

I forgot how much I enjoy seeing the bride or models look coming together and we were lucky enough to have two gorgeous girls to model for us. Hair-stylist Sian Sharkey was on hand with her rollers and GHD tongs and fine mists of Elnett spray and make-up artist Ellie Balfe worked from an enviable collection of Channel foundations, vast displays of eye shadows and applied amazing lashes for the girls to flutter!

This camera pic is just a quick peek! Derek from Memento Weddings was on hand for the evening a took lots of photos which I will be sharing soon! Thanks to the Flower Boutique for hosting the evening.

New Rangoli Hair-wire design

I hope you can make it to the Flower Boutique Wedding Fair this evening in Killiney - I'll be showcasing this new Art Deco inspired hair-wire! The models will be wearing some gorgeous pre-loved designer dresses from Discount Designer.

Do say hello if you come along - if not I'll be posting some photos of the event in the coming days. All the details of the event are in the post below.

Rangoli treasure box of ideas

Rangoli designs are inspired by all sorts of things. I love ornamentation and decorative floral patterns in particular. In between my commission work, I set aside time to experiment and create new forms and sometimes the smallest discovery can be the most rewarding!

I have a few 'treasure boxes' where I keep these mini-experiments. I open these boxes whenever I am working on a new design. I can pick out a small beaded element and know that it will work perfectly in combination with other elements of this new design!

The commission above was a variation on one of my existing designs. The client wanted a more solid or structured design, so I added in some beaded leaf motifs and worked with a combination of pale gold and silver to complement some antique gold beading on the bodice of the dress. The delicate beaded flowers below were another bespoke design. In both cases, the clients really enjoyed being part of the design process and choosing the elements that were incorporated into their unique designs.

I get brilliant ideas from my clients and love hearing about unusual ideas for accessory designs! Do get in touch if you'd like to arrange a visit to my showroom. You can also read about my other recent bespoke commissions or have a look at the Rangoli Brides album on my website.