So brides-to-be, I have a little secret to share with you on the perfect gift for the groom. Luckily one of my brides introduced me to Peter & Field, located in Chicago. This fab little shop custom makes ties & so much more for the groom. I was so impressed with the whole concept of customizing your groom, that I needed to give these trendsetters a call after I saw the amazing tie they made for my brides fiancé. Included in my blog is a beautiful picture with one of my blush bridal gowns along with the coordinating tie. What a unique way to bring together a complete custom look for the bride & groom. Some other great ideas that they shared with me is customizing the lining in the tie, and custom handkerchiefs & bow ties. I just love this!!! And one of my all time favorite things about Peter & Field is that they have all their products made in Chicago, just like my bridal collection.
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Did you know that you can enjoy your Bridal Jewelry beyond your Wedding Day?? I've been accessorizing Chicago Brides for over 7 years now & one of their favorite things about the Victoria Sdoukos Couture Jewelry is the versatility the collection offers them. My jewelry was created with the intention to be worn more than once & pieces of art that tell a story. Many girls love wearing a piece of their wedding day for other occasions & enjoy telling others on how they have their wedding jewelry on once again. All my jewelry is handmade in Chicago & is made with Swarovski rhinestones, crystals & crystal pearls. What makes my collection unique & special is the ability to customize every little detail with your jewelry & using Swarovski elements to create each piece. Is your favorite color pink? No problem, I can a create a unique pink creation just for you! Do you have 10 bridesmaid & 10 unique personalities with different jewelry needs. No problem, I can create jewelry for everyone & each girl can have their own unique jewelry piece. Let me know what your thinking & upon your consultation I will let you know what I can create for you! Our Chicago location offers brides a very large selection of hair jewelry, earrings, bracelets, necklaces & our signature Glam Lariat that can be worn multiple ways. The jewelry collection is enjoyed by brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the wedding & anyone looking for a special gift or for themselves. So whatever the occasion, creating your own jewelry is easy & fun! The collection begins at $55 for earrings, $125 for bracelets & $250 for necklaces.
Photo features the Victoria Glam Lariat
Bridal sashes have been on high demand these past couple of years, but finding that perfect sash can sometimes be a challenge. Not to worry Chicago brides bc you can have your very own custom made sash from the Victoria Sdoukos Couture Collection. Many brides love our sashes bc of the quality & allowing the bride to add their very own personal touches to their Wedding Day look. The steps on ordering a custom sash are easy.. 1st starting with the color, which we offer over 50 beautiful shades, 2nd the details... Do you want silk flowers, Swarovski Rhinestones, Pearls, Lace or a little bit of everything? Let us know & we can create your dream sash! Many times brides will tell me they love lace & glamour. One way to have both looks is simply changing your sash. So in the morning, you can wear an ivory or white sash with delicate lace details & then at night, a glamorous one full of Swarovski rhinestone bling! Sometimes brides will have the 2nd sash in a black, eggplant, navy, charcoal, red or even blush to make a statement. So whatever your dream sash may be, let us know & we will create your vision. Most custom sashes begin at $350 & usually 2 months to complete order.
Lace has been very popular for the past couple of years & many of us can see why... There is nothing more romantic then wearing a Lace Wedding Gown on your Big Day! In this post I have one of my beautiful Chicago Brides wearing her custom made wedding gown from the Victoria Sdoukos Couture Collection.. This particular gown is the Angelina Gown & is featured in white Alencon lace. One of my favorite elements on this gown are the hand stitched silk flowers that I added to the bottom of the gown & sash, which are highlighted with my favorite... Swarovski Rhinestones!!! What makes this trumpet cut lace gown so special, is the unique combination of romance, glamour & classic all wrapped up in one!
So excited to be featured in Debi Lilly's latest magazine... As I work on gowns in my Chicago Boutique, I always snap pics of the work in progress as a fun way to showcase the dress/jewelry making process. I had no idea that Debi Lilly had pulled a couple of them to create this beautiful spread. I was so excited when I saw this bc it really showcases who I am as a designer. I love creating bridal gowns, veils and jewelry but the fun part is the process of creating these pieces. So while I'm working away, I'm snapping away... Hope you enjoy these fun behind the seams bridal inspirations!
Congratulations to my beautiful Chicago bride Jenny!!! She is wearing a custom made gown from the Victoria Sdoukos Couture Collection & is simply stunning... I really love simple & clean lines when it comes to design. Having a clean look allows you to have your true beauty highlighted. Jenny is wearing a ivory double faced duchess silk satin trumpet cut wedding gown. The sweetheart neckline completes this classic Hollywood glam look which suits Jenny perfectly! This is just another example, how less is more & being a Classic is always Glamorous!!
So many Chicago Brides ask about veils & many are not sure if they even want to wear them anymore. I always tell the bride that their wedding day should be captured as moments. Wearing a veil is a moment that is truly gorgeous, you're a bride!!! It also captures so many beautiful pictures before the ceremony, that will be photos to treasure for years to come. The images I've included are 3 of my gorgeous brides wearing cathedral veils. As you can see these pictures are absolutely beautiful & definitely a piece of art. Wearing a veil is a tradition in my book that never goes out of style. I love the simplicity of these veils which highlight the brides silhouette & gown details while they create a softness around the bride. I highly recommend wearing a cathedral veil if you are looking for a stunning bridal look! <3 <3 <3
So excited to be a part of Bridal Fete Chicago this February!!! Come join the fun and meet 10 amazing bakeries from Chicago, that will be showcasing coordinating cakes alongside my bridal creations. Each bakery will be creating a matching cake to each one of my bridal gowns. Such a fun event, that is full of bridal inspirations! Debi Lilly, from A Perfect Event will be dressing the event, with her unforgettable touches that we all adore along with yummy bites from Pure Kitchen Catering. Our friends at Carasco will be capturing this fab event!! So many talented vendors that you won't want to miss, looking forward to seeing you there!
I'm excited to get started on writing my first blog. I have so many great ideas and inspirations for brides-to-be. On my blog posts, I'm going to start sharing my Behind the Scenes. What does that mean? Well, it could be anything from what new bridal jewelry designs I'm working on, to the process of sewing a bridal gown, to a snapshot of my excited brides as they come in for a fitting. I love what I do and enjoy sharing this special moment with so many wonderful Chicago brides. Stay tuned!
