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BridalBoxBlogHave you ever wondered what you should have on hand on your wedding day in case of emergency? What if Aunt Lori gets a little tipsy and spills wine on your sister’s dress? Or what if your groom tears part of his tux just before your long-rehearsed first dance? Of course we hope these things don’t happen, but after almost twenty years of wedding planning, we’ve seen our fair share of  day-of accidents and now we know to come prepared. Just for you, we’ve pulled together a list of everything we keep in our “Brides Box” and have links to everything on Amazon so you can add it all to your cart and call it a day. Fingers crossed you won’t need any of these items, but better safe than sorry!

1. Smooth Trip Unisex Compact Travel Sewing Kit, 2. Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages, 3. Dex4 Glucose Tablets, 4. Johnson’s Baby Powder, 5. Evian Spray, 6. Kleenex Pocket Pack Facial Tissue, 7. Downy Wrinkle Releaser, 8. Hollywood Fashion Tape Wedding Apparel Tape, 9. Rosallini Metal Fingernail Clipper, 10. Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover, 11. Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 12. Big Sexy Spray And Play Hair Spray, 13. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, 14. Safety Pins, 15. Fiskars 8 Inch Softgrip Scissors, 16. Advil Tablets, 17. Listerine PocketPaks Breath Strips, 18. Red Wine Stain Remover – “WINE OUT”, Travel Pocket Spray, 19. Conair Bobby Pins, 20. Classic Solemates High Heel Protectors, 21. Tums Regular Strength Assorted Fruit

7.09.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Events, Weddings | 1 Comment
Jul 01, 2014

We might have gone down a small Pinterest rabbit hole this weekend (it happens to the best of us!), and we were so inspired by some of the amazing wedding hairstyles that we found. It makes all the difference to have your hair properly done on your big day, so we’re sharing some of our favorite styles with you here that will surely please any type of bride.

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For starters how fab is this half up hairstyle? I generally end up wearing my hair in a simpler version of this each day. So classic!

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A low ponytail always looks chic, and we especially love that this look could even be worn for a night on the town. Wear it to the side with a few more curls for an especially glam style.

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For a more formal style, this curled updo feels soft and romantic. Bonus… it will keep your hair out of your face and off your neck during especially hot Southern summers.

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And finally we love the idea of this low chignon finished off with a beautiful jeweled comb. You could even use a family heirloom here such as your grandmother’s brooch as your “something old.”

7.01.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Our friend Jane Pope Cooper knows a thing or two about jewelry, having started her own eponymous jewelry line right here in South Carolina in 2001 and since been featured in magazines such as Vogue and Marie Claire. Don’t you love this photo of her that Chassity Evans of Look Linger Love took on a recent visit to her studio in Spartanburg? Gorgeous! We took a few minutes to chat with her about the bridal side of her business and are excited to share her answers with you here.

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Another shot by Chassity of some of Jane’s beautiful rings. “I am a big fan of mixing modern and heirloom jewelry,” Jane tells us. “For my own wedding, I wore a ring and earring set that was over 150 years old with my Jane Pope Jewelry BRANCH bangles. I love the intricate details of heirloom pieces with the organic lines and textures of Jane Pope Jewelry.”

What are some of your best selling pieces for weddings?

It is all across the board. I have done necklaces, earrings, bracelets… and engagement rings. I am working on an eternity band collection that I am super excited about. I love mixing some more polished sparkle with my organic rings. I am a big proponent of lots of stacking with rings!

What kind of jewelry do you think is best for a bridesmaids gift?

I have had several brides who have given each bridesmaids something different, but all in the same theme. The thinner rings like the arrow, knot and XO rings are all great for bridesmaids gifts. Anything from the LOVE collection feels sweet and special for a wedding.

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Thanks for the tips Jane! Here are some of our favorite bridal ready pieces from her collection: 1. textured MAR cuff, $725; 2. lemon chrysoprase DROP earrings in 14kt yellow gold setting and hook with champagne diamonds, $814; 3. 12mm x 12mm rainbow hickoryite CABOCHON stud earrings in 14kt yellow gold setting, $614; 4. LONG BAR necklace, $238; 5. heavy BRANCH bangle, $698; 14kt yellow gold SEEDLING necklace with white diamond on 18″ chain, $440

6.25.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Fashion, Jewelry | 1 Comment