Accessory Wednesday: It's All Twisted

When I got married a few years ago I knew I wanted a little bling for my bouquet, but I didn't find any that I liked. So, I made them myself. I created bouquet jewelry for myself and my bridesmaids. I then took the swarovski crystals and pearls and made earrings out of them for each of the girls and a pair for myself to not only have a memory of my wedding day but to be a little green and repurpose something from the wedding.

The bouquet jewelry can be stems with a single jewel on the end or then can be clusters. I wanted a name that seemed fitting and since I twist so much wire to make these, I chose the name It's All Twisted. Top 2 photos taken by VCS Photo of a bouquet by The Enchanted Florist.

I can also make cake jewelry like this flower here (Cake by A Sweet Design), or any shape or letter you're looking for.

Bouquet by J L Designs. Photo by Jasmine Star.

Then, after the wedding, i can reuse the jewels and create a bracelet like the one you see here, or...

...perhaps a pair of earrings...

Every items is custom made and I would love to create something for your special day.

It's All Twisted (Before & After)

As some of you know I create bouquet and cake jewelry. I just wanted to share some of the creations I've made after the cake has been eaten and the bouquet has dried up and all that's left are the memories and the bouquet jewelry or cake jewelry. To help those memories live on I reuse the beads from the jewelry to create wearable jewelry like the bracelet or earrings you see below.

Each piece is CUSTOM MADE to order. I don't even purchase the beads until you tell me what you're looking for. Please let me know if you are interested in getting some bouquet jewelry or cake jewelry. I'd love to create a one of a kind creation for you.

You can also check out my website at http://www.itsalltwisted.tk/. You can also email me at heatherham@mac.com.

(Below is a bracelet and 2 pairs of earings, all made from the dragonfly cake jewelry I made for a friend and bride of mine).

SPECIAL DEAL: BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!! Please send me an email and I'll send you a coupon for yourself or for someone you know.

To see photos of the REAL WEDDING, click here!

Closeup Photo of Cake Jewelry taken by Patrick Holland of David Michael Photography.

Vendor Pick: Nancy Kay's Confections

Nancy Kay was kind enough to ask me to create custom pieces of cake jewelry (seen above) for A Soolip Wedding, an elite bridal show she was a part of this year which was held at the beautiful Vibiana. I created 3 flowers out of silver wire with swarovski crystals and swarovski pearls.

When I met with her to discuss the show, she gave me several cake samples to taste...who doesn't love free cake? My favorite flavors had to be "summer berry", dulce de leche", and "red velvet". She uses fondant for her beautiful and chic creations.

The first cake you see is from Brandon "Superman" Routh's wedding. The second with crystals wrapped around each tear was seen on Snoop Dog's Fatherhood's Vow Renewal Ceremony.

She's a very nice person, a master baker and an artist. You'd be priviledged to have her do your wedding cake.

This cake was adorned with flowers by Carissa of JLDesigns, who did the floral for the August Wedding I coordinated at Hummingbird Nest Ranch.

Vendor Pick: A Stunning Affair

My dear friend Lina Wallace of A Stunning Affair is a friend of mine who is a fantastic coordinator. She's become one of my right hand gals when it comes to needing assistance on the weddings I coordinate. She is not only very organized and knowledgeable, she is also very creative and friendly. She designed and coordinated the grand opening of the new shop for Joleen of A Sweet Design, who creates some amazing cakes and cookies and all things sweet that not only taste amazing but look too good to eat. This event also featured floral design by Jackie Combs and photography by Michael of Forever True Photography. You will also notice a picture you may recognized of the cake jewelry on a beautiful cake Joleen created. I was commissioned by Lina to create the pink flower especially for this event.

It's All Twisted Has a New Look

My jewelry company, AKA It's All Twisted, has a fresh new face on the web. Check out my updated site to see for yourself.
The holidays are coming up, and what better gift to give than a custom piece of jewelry, earrings, necklace, bracelet, or hair jewelry can be custom designed for your best friend, your sister, or for yourself.

Send me an email to put in your orders as the holidays are fast approaching.

And if you order before December 1, 2008 you will get $10 off your order of $40 or more.

Real Wedding: Tessa & Steven

My dear friend Tessa got married to her soulmate Steven on October 11, 2008. I had the privilege of being her wedding coordinator and helping in the planning from start to finish. I am so excited for Tessa & Steven and can't wait to one day help plan the baby shower. Please enjoy these photos of the big day from photographer Patrick Holland. For a slideshow please click here.

Yes, those are blue burkenstock's the bride wore on her wedding day.

With a color palette of blue and orange, the bride had Gary Leonard (tofr@pacbell.net) use dahlias, calla lilies, roses, and gerber daisies in the orange hue. All the ribbon for was bought by the bride and I at Moskatels at 738 Wall St Los Angeles, CA .

And for an added touch, she had her bouquet adorned with photos of family member's who have passed on so they would be with her in spirit.

The bride's mother, who is an amazing seamstress, made 8 dresses for this event (the bride, 4 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls, and her own dress). I'm sure this dress will be passed down for years to come.

The bride and her girls got ready at the beutiful Langham Hotel & Spa in San Marino, formerly the Ritz Carlton Huntington.

It was very important to Tessa to be able to spend time with her guests. To allow that to happen I suggested they do a "First Look". It's not the traditional meeting when the groom sees his bride for the first time walking down the aisle, but he gets to experience that twice. We placed the groom and brought the bride from the opposite side and when they got closer we had the groom turn around to have a "First Look" at his beautiful bride. This allows that there is plenty of time for photos as well as plenty of time to spend with guests. Instead of spending the cocktail hour in front of the camera they were able to do all the romantics, bridal party, and family portraits before the ceremony. It's also a great thing for any bride or grooms who get anxious and nervous, they seem to calm each other down before the ceremony begins.

So happy together!
The too cute flower girls are the neice of the bride and groom and the daughter of bridesmaid and longtime friend of the bride.

The neice and nephew of the bride and groom. I'm sure this ones going in a frame on the mantle.

Ceremony begins...more ribbon from Moskatels adorning the candles down the aisle.

Your's truly in action straightening out the train and veil before the bride walks down the aisle.

The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all took place at the church that the bride grew up at, All Saints of Pasadena. And it's also the church my husband works at as the youth minister for jr. high & high school. That's how I met the bride.

Another suggestion was to get a group photo of EVERYONE at the wedding. The guest count was close to 60 which makes it duable. We walked across the street to the steps of City Hall in Pasadena for this photo.

Instead of paying extra money for decorations for the bride and groom's table, we just used the bouquets of the bridesmaids and the bride to adorn the top of the sweetheart table. I also added a gold charger at each of their place settings.

The bride has a love for dragonflies and infused it throughout her event, from these Kate Spade toasting flutes to the matching cake knife and server...

to the dragonflies which adorned the top of the cake which I created specially for the bride and groom through my jewelry design company It's All Twisted.

and even the favors...plantable paper dragonflies...planted in the soil and wildflowers will bloom. Who wants another organza bag of chocolate.

The centerpieces were simple and chic. Three glass cylinders of different heights. One with rocks, one with a submerged flower, and one with just water. Then a candle floats in each one to add a glow to the room. All rentals and linens were provided by Dolphin Rentals in Pasadena.

To give the hall at the church a more outdoorsy and elegant look ficus trees and ferns were rented from Armstrong Garden Center in Pasadena. This isn't something all Armstrong's do, but talk to the manager at the one in Pasadena. They initially charge you full price but you get back 80% once the items are returned and you are not charged sales tax.

Sunset Photos...

And they're off through a sea of bubbles for a relaxing night at the Langham. Tessa & Steven, thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. It's an honor to call you friends.