NEW ARRIVALS

Today was really a great day. Spent it with beloved family, went sledding and cooked up a storm. Hoping all of you are also with loved ones, happy and healthy this holiday season. I am working on a pretty piece for New Years but I also wanted to share some of the newest additions to the Emici Bridal family with you now. Also, if you are in the market for a one of a kind piece you should really check out the sample sale going on right now in my Etsy store. Now to the new designs!

 Pretty little floral halo number that is one of a kind. Features dyed silk chiffon petals that cradle little pearl and rhinestone centers. I placed each flower on a double face velvet ribbon in the most gorgeous moss green color that is allowed by federal law. You can check it out here.

This antique chantilly lace bow headband, what can I say. I adore it. Side story to tell you about this lace. I often show things that I am creating to my mother because she loves to create just as much as I do. When I showed her this lace she began to get teary eyed and said it reminded her of the family. It was familiar to her in some way. This has never happened before. Of all the things that I have created. Just thought that was special enough to share with you here. 

These lace bows are layered with antique silk net and attached to a silk grosgrain ribbon. You can find them here.

 

Silk organza open peony flower. Simple but just enough to draw longing glances. A pretty take on a classic bridal favorite. Centered with a stunning rhinestone button for a little sparkle.

Another one of a kind piece. I am a girl that finds creating pretty pieces out of gorgeous materials I have collected along the way is a must do. Even though I don't have enough to create multiples of a piece doesn't stop me. The lure of the possibility is too much to bear. Ha, I regret nothing! This is created with dyed silk chiffon petals, rhinestone buttons and a hand dyed silk velvet leaf that is hand cut and pressed. No two leaves are exactly the same. Oh and don't forget about the double face velvet ribbon. Gorgeous and available here. For now that is. If you love it, please grab it!

ANTIQUE LACE BOWS

When I saw this antique lace trim I knew it was for me. Didn't know what I was going to make but it was obvious that it should come live in the Emici Bridal studio. So I paid the adoption fee and brought it to its new home. We have been very happy.

If feathers are not for you but you love the bow... fear not! The hair comb is also available sans feathers just for you.

Lace bow cuff with a jeweled band over double face velvet ribbon. This velvet ribbon is so yummy it will induce purring. Which is crazy right? I know you're not a cat because you are reading this right now but this bracelet will have you making cat sounds.

The cutest pair of shoe clips that ever was.

One of a kind lace bow headband with golden trim and feathers. The chiffon ribbon used for the band is silk and angel whisper soft both in color and feel.

Beaded band is sewn by hand onto the silk chiffon ribbon and then accented with gold rhinestones. This was a very fun piece to create.

Last on this lacey list is this ultra simple cuff on a very special grosgrain ribbon that has genuine silver threads woven into it providing little winks of light. It compliments the sparkle of the rhinestones so well. They belong together don't you think? Very limited supply on these antique lace bows. If you want to check them out please visit my website here or my Etsy store.

Don't forget to leave a comment below! Which piece is your favorite?

GIVEAWAY TIME!

I am super excited about this new giveaway! First of all because it is for the new Hera flower that I love and because I have a wonderful partner in giveaway goodness to share this with. Emici Bridal is teaming up with LuxeFinds for this one. LuxeFinds is a highly curated luxury search engine for women. There are so many fabulous finds there. Talk about inspiration, you can get lost there.

These flowers start out as light ivory silk chiffon fabric that is hand cut and pressed into petals. Once that is finished the petals are painted to fade slowly to a center of pink, champagne or lavender (if you prefer you can also get classic all ivory).

The centers are beaded with genuine crystal quartz and white topaz gemstones along with rhinestones to finish off the sparkle.

Perfectly soft in every way.

Flower measures about 4 inches in diameter or about 10 cm not including the feathers and is attached to a comb.

Please note that these are custom made and require a two week lead time.

To enter the giveaway,

1. Like LuxeFinds on Facebook

2. Like Emici Bridal on Facebook

3. Leave a comment on the LuxeFinds blog post here as to why you would like to win this!

Winner will be randomly drawn by LuxeFinds on October 15, 2011! Good Luck!

ALL BLUSH LULY BOUQUET

Wanted to take a moment to share with you the latest bouquet to leave the studio. This is the Luly Bouquet in all blush silk fabrics. These bouquets are made entirely out of silk fabric that is cut and formed by hand. Flowers are then embellished with various rhinestones and pearls to add more dimension and sparkle. Each silk wrapped stem is its own piece that you can mold in any direction.

EMICI BRIDAL NAMED A FINALIST IN THE MARTHA STEWART WEDDING CONTEST!

I am so honored and excited to say that Emici Bridal was chosen as one of the finalists in the Martha Stewart DIY Wedding Contest partnered with Etsy! When I received the email that I was a finalist my heart was like a hummingbird. Above is the ring bearer pillow that is now being featured on marthastewart.com along with the other winners. Thank you so much to Etsy and Martha Stewart Weddings for choosing one of my creations.

Here are the thumbnails of all the winners but you can click here to scroll through the exclusive online slideshow on marthastewart.com. There are so many talented entries I dare you to try not to oooh and aaah.

I also could not resist adding this beautiful gallery of some other designs from the winning sellers that was created by Etsy Admin.

ETSY FRONT PAGE

My sea urchin ring pillow made it the front page of Etsy! This was a fun one to make and it's so great to see it there. That little pillow found a nice new home in Florida, by the ocean like it probably always wanted. I am sure that it's settling in just fine.

Speaking of front pages on Etsy I wanted to share this treasury that I made last year before Valentine's Day, hence the red/heart theme. I did not include an item of mine because I wanted to do my best to showcase other artists. It was early in the morning when I first saw this on the front page. I was so thrilled when it was chosen that I didn't need any caffeine at all that morning and that really says a lot.

IN MODERN BRIDE

I am very excited to say that Emici Bridal has been featured again in Modern Bride magazine for the August/September 2009 issue. This is a great thrill for me to see one of my designs in this wonderful publication. Thank you to Amber Furst at Modern Bride for helping me get the word out about Emici Bridal's products. It was a great pleasure to be able to work with you!


Emici Bridal appears under the feature "100 things we love" that starts on page 266 of the magazine. There are so many adorable offerings that you are sure to have something catch your eye. I love the work of the photographer Dasha Wright, such talent indeed! This is just the sort of layout of beautifully photographed products that launches your wedding design visions into high gear. Emici Bridal's yellow pomander consisting of yellow roses and peonies with an ombre wired ribbon handle and bows. Many wedding venues no longer allow petals to be dropped on the floor. A pomander solves that problem while still giving the flower girl something pretty and feminine to carry. You can also use these are decorations on pews or doors. They are so versatile and sweet! This pomander is a limited edition and already sold out but you can order your own custom pomander in your colors for between $30-$45. Or you can see the sister pomander to this in peach here for $14. Please don't hesitate to contact me at marieconrad@emicibridal.com with any questions at all.

You can never have enough sparkle.

Recently I had the pleasure of making two of these gorgeous baskets for what I am sure will be a fabulous wedding. These are white silk taffeta baskets wrapped with the rhinestone design on the front and back. Pictures never do rhinestones justice and this is no exception. The sparkle on these is unbelievable. This had been one of my favorite custom orders that I have done.



Just a close up detail shot of the rhinestones design. When you hold this in person you let the light dance off the crystals and shoot rainbows everywhere. As the title of this post says, "You can never have enough sparkle."

Early Christmas for Emici Bridal!

Christmas came a few days early because Emici Bridal has been featured in Modern Bride magazine for the Feb/March issue. It is on sale now and here is the magazine. I can't wait to frame this and put it on my studio wall. Thank you Jennifer for placing Emici Bridal in Modern Bride magazine!

This color scheme is so pretty. It is amazing how a grouping of accessories can lay the foundation of a gorgeous wedding. This magazine really is a feast for the eyes and generates so much inspiration for me.

The pillow featured is available in my Etsy shop. I only have one left so please don't hesitate if you want it. Here is the link to purchase it http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10917278 Emici Bridal also has so many other styles and items that will fit your wedding theme. Please don't hesitate to contact me for special orders or requests.