Designer Notes
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We love all our designs (and hope you do too!!) but sometimes a piece will stand out in a season, like our French inspired Jeanette lace headband. With embroidered and embellished outer detail, on a French net beaded inner lace flexible headband. Ooh la la!
The Jeanette is available in silver, gold or rose gold metal/silver stones.
Shown with Jeanette bracelet. The Jeanette is available for special order only.
With its oval filigree metal encrusted with Swarovski navette, round rhinestones and pearls, the Fleur de Mer earrings by Justine M Couture, frame the face beautifully and make a bold statement on any occasion.
Finished on small oval filigree studs is available in: Silver metal, silver rhinestones, cream rose pearls.
Showstopping on any occasion, the Isabella Choker with its large oval filigree metal is a bold statement piece for drama loving brides. Decorated with Swarovski round, baguette and pear drop rhinestones, this versatile piece doubles as a headband.
Color options: silver or gold filigree, silver stones.
The Ocean Confetti Crown offers a truly classic and Royal dramatic headpiece for any bride who wants to feel special on her wedding day. With soft gold leaf and rhinestoned flower filigree interspersed with clear crystal bicones on soft gold halo. You'll be sure to hear "You look beautiful your majesty!" all day long.
Color options: soft gold with clear crystals.
The word fairytale is thrown around a lot when it comes to weddings, but sometimes dreams really do come true. Photographer Cassandra Castaneda brings us and absolutely breathtaking wedding from - yes you heard right - a castle in Germany! Sophie and Jason held their beautiful wedding at the Burg Rheinstein Castle and the results are truly magical.
Love love love!!
Congratulations Sophie and Jason, we wish you all the love and happiness in the world!
'Bella' means beauty and with its hint of French Chantilly lace, three tier silver embroidered and beaded appliqués the Bella Sash embodies bridal beauty.
The Bella Sash is available in silver only as shown. Ciao Bella!!
Soft leafy vines encrusted with delicate Swarovski silver rhinestones and rhinestone chain, finished on a full metal circlet or available as a flexible vine. The Edith Circlet is a favorite.
The Edith Circlet as envisioned by SanDiegoWedding.com
Color option: silver or gold metal, silver rhinestones, off white enamel roses.
If you're down by Houston way make sure you stop in and meet the lovely people that run one Texas' finest: the Fiancée Bridal Boutique on Main Street in the town of Spring, Texas.
Fiancée Bridal Boutique carries new, pre-loved, designer, sample and couture wedding gowns, anywhere from 30-75% off retail prices. Now that's a lot to love!
You know we love it when great publications like Ceremony Magazine publish beautiful styled shoots like this Balinese dream styled by the very talented Brilliant Event Design! Here are a few of our favorite images but be sure to view the entire wedding styled shoot here.
Amazing photographs by Whimsie Photography Studios taken at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California.
If you love sparkle - and you know we do- you will love this Justine M Couture veil that lights up any bride's face with beautiful, twinkly genuine Swarovski crystals. The Clarissa Veil in our Signature [customizable] Collection has tons of options and a whole lot of sparkle!
Kleinfeld Canada is hosting an Accessories Week for awesome deals on accessories like the amazing Badgley Mischka and Justine M Couture items you want! But only April 17 though 19!
The right raw materials. That's the only way we work and always has been. The Justine M Couture Collection is crafted from the absolute finest elements available in the world: Sterling Silver, precious gold fill, luxurious fabrics, delicate illusion tulle, raw silks, authentic Swarovski crystals and unique vintage elements culled from many shores and the finest components all brought together to be designed and fashioned by hand in America to create our sought after Bridal Veil and Accessory lines available to discerning brides everywhere.
While other accessories companies are are producing goods off shore with factory workers, our Lead Designer Justine works (personally) with our crafters to make sure every piece we ship is perfect and up to our exhausting standards.
Our veils are created from the finest Illusion tulles, satins and ribbons, quality metal combs, authentic hand loomed Lace imported from France and genuine Swarovski beadwork are engaged for our heirloom veils. Embroidery is meticulously hand crafted by trained artisans and hand finished at our studio in San Diego.
Our accessories and jewelry are constructed using the finest materials with metals including Sterling silver, Gold fill, vintage filigrees, the finest silks, organzas, satins and materials and genuine Swarovski Crystallized Elements.
We take what we do, and how we craft our collections, very seriously and respect that the finest Bridal Salons in the world deserve a product they can stand behind for years.
After searching for her own wedding gown, Anaheim's Mariposa Bridal Boutique owner Kacey Elkins realized that she had found her own true calling; assisting brides in selecting the perfect wedding gown!
Even the most calm and organized bride can become overwhelmed by all of the decisions she must make. Kacey has created an experience that eliminates the stress a bride often experiences when selecting her gown. Each bride is assigned a bridal stylist when she arrives who will guide her through our selection to find a gown that fits her style and price range.
Mariposa carries sought after designs by Allure Couture and many more of the top bridal designers
Whatever styles that you are looking for, Mariposa Boutique has a special dress for every new bride. And of course it goes without saying, Mariposa Bridal Boutique in Anaheim, California carries Justine M Couture veils, jewelry and accessories along with everything a bride needs to pull together her big day like undergarments by Merry Modes, Bridesmaids gowns by Belsoie, Bari Jay, Mori Lee and more and even Mother of the Bride fashions.
Rose Gold. You will be seeing a lot of this sweet vintage metal shade in the next 12 months since this, the year of Pantone's Rose Quartz, just calls for this blush gold color!
Rose Petal Tea bracelets in rose gold (and silver) are shown here with the Basilica Multi Purpose piece worn as a necklace.
Rose Gold works with every skin tone from olive to pale and adds a hint of blush which is always extra flattering on a wedding day!
The Basilica Multi Purpose piece worn as a belt.
The bold and beautiful Amalie Headpiece in rose gold
Sweetheart necklines have been around for a long time and regularly make a resurgence in fashion [think 1950's style] but a sweetheart neckline tends to skew rather young and what with with the plethora of gorgeous new necklines and illusion décolletages coming out in 2016 it's time to jazz up this old standard! Designer Justine M Couture has created 'gown adornments' that lift this classic style to a new level of elegance! And they're not just for bridal gowns...think of what you can do with all the sweetheart necklines in your closet
These sparkly accessories attach at the front and back of any strapless dress. This style works especially well for the mature bride who wants more depth of style than a sweetheart neckline can offer or for the curvy gal to create interest and balance [and a little extra support] up top.
Justine M Couture is proud to be showcased at Acqua Grazie Bridal Salons in Tokyo, Japan.
This gorgeous salon for discerning brides carries the finest gown designer dresses like: Marchesa, Naeem Khan, Alexander McQueen, Jenny Lee, Anteprima, Vitoria Nicole [to name just a few] and of course... Justine M Couture accessories and veils!
Acqua Grazie is a beautiful and stylish place to find the perfect dress and accessories for your wedding!
With its delicate spray of sparkle and nature inspired accents, the Ocean Confetti piece is a bold yet feminine accent to a bride's wedding day style. This piece can be used in a variety of ways to give very different looks and pair with many different gown styles plus it has a versatility that can allow it to be worn for years to come.
The Ocean Confetti piece worn as a dramatic choker style necklace that pairs perfectly with an open neckline.
The Ocean Confetti piece worn around the waist as a belt or sash.
The Ocean Confetti piece worn as a dazzling and fresh (and very on trend ) head band.
What is it about a southern bride and a southern wedding? The old-school style charm, the rich landscape, the historic beauty of the cities and buildings?
Maybe it's all those manners since justine and COUTURE's lead designer is from England we have a particular appreciation for a land of people who love old fashioned pastimes and good manners!
Of course it helps when the South has such an amazing magazine and blog as Southern bride!
Southern bride magazine has been kind enough to showcase just going into tour pieces more than once over the years these images showcase a beautiful shoot by the seashore.
Delicate, feminine and with a hint of drama, The Chelsea earrings by Justine M Couture are crafted from Sterling silver filigree metal and show off gorgeous Swarovski encrusted pear drops and pear chandelier droplets, finished with Sterling silver Swarovski rhinestone stud.
Offering a timeless elegance, The Chelsea Earrings can easily be worn for numerous festive occasions post wedding!
In the heart of Point Loma, one of San Diego, California's most unique neighborhoods, nestled amongst fabulous restaurants and yachts large and small, lives Dahlia Bridal. This charming boutique run by owner Cassandra Barlin features a unique and beautiful collection of designer bridal gowns and accessories for the discerning yet creative bride.
Now it's time to name drop....find gowns from Romona Keveza, Amsale, Casablanca, Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Lazaro, Watters, WTOO, Tara Keely, and Justina McCaffrey; Just to name a few!
A gorgeous Catherine Deane bridal gown at Dahlia Bridal
The surprise is that Dahlia Bridal offers resale * yes resale! * gowns at 40%-70% off retail price. But don't worry; these aren't your grandma's gowns. Each of of their glorious gowns is hand-picked by their super stylish buyers, working hard to find the perfect gown for your special day. Dahlia Bridal boutique is filled with current styles and our inventory is constantly changing; so there's always something new.
An enchanting Christian Soriano (Project Runway alum!!) gown at Dahlia Bridal
A charming bridal gown by Theia at Dahlia Bridal Salon
And Dahlia Bridal carries a great selection of vintage and one of a kind Justine M Couture accessories so if you're ever in Point Loma be sure to stop in and say hello to the staff at this friendly and unique salon!
Gorgeous bridal veils, accessories and jewelry. The Justine M Couture Collection of bridal jewelry, accoutrements and veils, is crafted from the absolute finest elements available in the world: Sterling Silver, precious gold fill, luxurious fabrics, authentic Swarovski crystals and unique vintage elements culled from many shores all brought together to be designed and fashioned by hand in America to create the finest Bridal Accessory line available.
