GO BESPOKE To achieve a perfectly matched set of engagement and wedding rings, you may decide to go down the bespoke route. Costs are often comparable, and you’ll be able to ensure the same profile and perfect shape fitted around your engagement ring, allowing the two to sit in perfect harmony. “Plan ahead,” is Jackie’s top tip on this front. “Especially if a bespoke service is being used.” You can also opt for elements of personalisation, perhaps with precious stones that mean something to you both. Even if you don’t decide to go fully bespoke there are still special twists you can add. “Personalisation is key for couples,” Lee says, “with options like engraved fingerprints or voiceprints of special messages adding a meaningful touch.” LAB GROWN VS NATURAL DIAMONDS “Lab grown diamonds have increased in demand due to their affordability, ethical sourcing and sustainability,” Lee explains. “They offer the same brilliance and durability as natural diamonds but at a significantly lower price, allowing buyers to afford larger stones for the engagement and wedding rings. Unlike mined diamonds, they have minimal environmental impact.” Henry D Johnstone Henry D Johnstone Henry D Johnstone Accessorise and shine ASSEMBLE THE SQUAD “Our luxury jewellery showroom in Altrincham is a bridal specialist and can host your bridal party at our Champagne bar while you select your special wedding day jewellery,” Jackie from David M Robinson says. “Choose from exclusive diamond set pendants or diamond line necklaces and our stunning diamond initial pendants for bridesmaids.” David M Robinson also has showrooms in Liverpool. David M Robinson CONSIDER COMFORT “To keep your look photo-ready all day long and well into the night, you’ll want your hair accessory to be comfortable as well as eyecatching,” Heidi from Glorious by Heidi (www.gloriousbyheidi.com) says. “You’ll find that my full headpieces, crowns and halos are designed on light, flexible base bands that are pinned into place, rather than being set on fixed metal headbands that often squeeze on the sensitive spot behind your ears to stay securely in place, causing low level pain across the course of a few hours. If you’re prone to pressure or stress headaches, it’s important to research how your wedding hair accessories are fixed into position and where you can, avoid metal headbands.” To ensure comfort, Ian from Now That’s Pretty (www.facebook.com/ NowThatsPretty) recommends: “Test them during your hair trial to make sure they feel secure and won’t cause discomfort.” Harlow Crown, Glorious by Heidi Zara Crown, Glorious by Heidi Now That’s Pretty 46
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