If you are a beach bride, there are many ways to carry your oceanside setting into your hair accessories. Using seashells, starfish, and sea glass, you can design something unique and elegant to reflect your sandy fashion vibes. You just have to find the right person to create your bridal accessories so they don’t look like they were made in craft class.
“My favorite gem and bead store in Martha’s Vineyard supplied me with some beautiful seashells and rare freshwater pearls over the years. Sadly, they are no longer there, but I still have a few gems left to design some beautiful pieces for brides. The rarer the component, the more it adds to the value of my work.”
Images by Erin Usawicz photographed at the Harborview Hotel in Martha’s Vineyard.
Mini seashells, Mother of Pearl starfish, pastel crystals, and freshwater pearls created a beautiful hue of sandy tones for these custom bridal accessories.
Recently, I collaborated with the talented master stylist Elena Usyk, owner of Elena Usyk Styles. Elena has perfected 3-dimensional hairstyles and risen to the top among her peers. She has received international recognition for her work and now teaches others the tedious art of dimensional hair design.
“I am very happy to have discovered Marie’s work. The bridal accessories she creates are masterpieces. This was my first time working with such unique beach accessories for brides. They have such a personal feel and style. I love all of her work, but my favorites are the starfish and sea shells because they are different and stand out.”
Beachy Freshwater PEarl and WHite Opal Accessories
Photos by Fox and Hare Photography
GOWN / Pronovias VENUE / El Dorado Resorts HEADPIECE / Headpiece.com BEAUTY / Sara Tamargo
Family and friends joined Chloe and Jacob for their destination wedding at El Dorado Seaside Suites in Mexico.
“I like things to be simple yet elegant. I envisioned a very relaxed wedding day; sunny skies, sandy toes, and a saltwater breeze.”
“My headpiece was truly gorgeous! The freshwater pearls were the perfect accessory to wear to the beach. I loved the hints of gold and the tiny blue pearls. They incorporated my “something blue” in a beautiful and unique way.”
“My headpiece was perfect with my half-up hairstyle. It was lightweight and flexible, so the hairstylist could make it wavy.”
The nice thing about an accessory like Chloe’s is you never have to pack it away. It can be worn again. Chloe has an upcoming beach wedding where she plans to wear it again.
Sea Glass Bridal Hair Accessories
Photography by Magda and Simon
WEDDING DRESS / Love Shack Fancy VENUE / Tim McLoone’s Supper Club BRIDAL ACCESSORIES / Headpiece.com BEAUTY / Infinity Beauty Bar FLOWERS / Wild Flowers Florist WEDDING DECOR / Allison Ec Designs CAKE / Chocolate Carousel
Jenna and RJ were looking for the perfect balance between a relaxed, casual atmosphere and a formal and meaningful celebration on their wedding day. A beach ceremony was a must!
“Our vision was to create a destination-like party that wasn’t too far from home. The Jersey Shore seemed like the perfect spot as it reminded us of the summers we spent at the store with our families. Tim McLoone’s Supper Club turned out to be the perfect choice!”
“As soon as we secured our dream beach venue and set a date for our wedding, I knew that a sea glass theme would be the perfect choice having so many memories of collecting sea glass on the beach while growing up.”
“Whether my bride comes for an in-store consultation or a virtual one, I always ask about the venue and vibe for their wedding day. This often inspires me to tailor an accessory design within their vision.”
I always wanted to create a collection from sea glass. Jenna was not a crystal kind of bride; this was the perfect opportunity. My challenge was to find sea glass in the right hue and size. I found the ideal tiny glass pieces in Bulgaria!
“When Marie proposed the idea of a sea glass headpiece, she took my breath away. I never imagined something so uniquely beach-inspired, yet bridal could exist. I searched the web for similar ideas to bring to my consultation, but to my surprise, nothing like it could be found online crafted with genuine sea glass. I couldn’t wait to see what Marie could design!”
“Marie suggested incorporating cracked shells, crushed glass, and freshwater pearls into my headpiece and earrings during the design process. I was so excited about this added touch of beachy elegance. When I saw the finished product, I was blown away by how these additions made it so unique and special.”
Mother Nature surprised Jenn and RJ with a coastal storm on their wedding day.
“I had my heart set on a beautiful beach ceremony with wedding photos on the sand and jetty. As the wedding week approached, the forecast predicted rain. I tried to stay as positive as possible. My coworkers joined me in sun dances at work, hoping to keep the rain away with laughter. On the morning of the wedding, the most calmful peace came over me. I realized the weather didn’t even matter; what truly mattered was being surrounded by everyone I loved, embracing the breathtaking ocean views, and having fun. Rain at the Jersey Shore is better than rain in North Jersey any day!”
When I received Jenna’s beautiful wedding gallery, I told her that maybe rain provided a little gift. She and RJ had the entire boardwalk to themselves on a summer day down the shore, and that is not easy to come by!
“We would love to renew our vows one day on the beach since we never had our beach ceremony, and I absolutely will be wearing my wedding day accessories!”
See you next month on the Fourteenth
