Having been an admirer for quite some time now, I thought it was about time I featured the lovely Yarwood White on the Love My Dress Wedding Blog.
Clare Yarwood-White is the designer and owner of Yarwood-White, wedding jewellery specialists…
"We design for confident, modern women who have a strong sense of personal style and want an individual approach to accessorizing their wedding dress. They want to look and feel special, but still be recognizable as themselves; just a more polished, glamorous version.
We have a wide range of designs within our collections but they are designed with popular dresses and styles in mind. For example, our delicate vintage style jewellery works beautifully with the slim fitting, lace dresses that are so fashionable at the moment, and our bolder, diamante designs are fabulous with glamorous, red-carpet style gowns…"
Love My Dress Wedding Blog ~ Imagery Copyright (c) 2010, Yarwood White
Above left, the Starlet Chandelier Earrings, £125. Top right, the Modern Heirloom Broach, £150 and bottom right, the Modern Heirloom Cuff, £150…
I spoke with Clare recently and asked her about her gorgeous brand of designer wedding jewellery…
What inspires you when designing?…
"My main inspiration is the women I design for. Everything flows from a love of the female, and a celebration of feeling beautiful. I don’t design to shock or make a statement; I want the woman to ultimately feel feminine and beautiful, so she will shine brighter than the jewellery…"
What materials do you use?…
"Most of our designs feature pearls. We use freshwater pearls in organic and natural designs, and Swarovski crystal pearls when a more consistent colour and shape is needed. Pearls are eternally popular for weddings because they are so flattering, they reflect light and create a glowing complexion. Fashions change, but the desire to be beautiful never wanes…"
Can you provide a price guide?…
"Typically our earrings range from around £35-£100, necklaces from £60-£200, Headdresses from £95-£250"
Below – the Divinity Broach, £120, by Yarwood White…
Where can readers purchase your products?…
"Online through our website at www.yarwood-white.com, or through our network of bridal stores throughout the UK, there is a stockist list on our site here…"
Below left, the Yarwood White Modern Hierloom Set of 5 Diamante Pins, £40, and below right, the Yarwood-White, Divinity Headband, £190…
What do you love about what you do?…
What you wear on your wedding day matters more than any other single day of your life. I am thrilled to be part of that. My job is creative and happy. Every bride and every day is different, so it never gets boring.
What is the best piece of advice you could give to Brides looking for the ideal/perfect accessories to enhance their wedding day look?…
"Use the experts! For best results there is no substitute for talking about your wedding and your style to an experienced bridal retailer or jewellery designer. We all have to make compromises on our wedding day, but don’t compromise on what you look like, because the photos will last a lifetime…"
And to see you out, a little video of Clare talking about her latest collection and providing some excellent advice on how various designs can be worn on your wedding day…
Wise words indeed, and because Clare is so kind, she has agreed to offer any Love My Dress reader a free Yarwod White 4-step Bespoke Jewellery telephone consultation plus designs, worth £35 – valid for consultations taken before the end of October 2010. Click here to find out more about the Yarwood-White Bespoke service or call Charlotte on 08445 616862 to book.
Thanks Clare for your generosity and for sharing your expert knowledge with Love My Dress today 🙂
Much love,
Annabel xXx
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
