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Diamonds or pearls?
This is often a big decision for brides – to go for the princess look using diamonds, daimante or Swarovski crystals or to go with the classic, vintage look that pearls can achieve. The trend sways from one to the other – currently lots of lace on dresses is popular,...
Colour scheme inspiration from the Springtime sunshine!
We are feeling particularly upbeat today at Arabella Bridal given the blue sky and sunshine outside – it has definitely put a spring in our step! We want to share with you some new colours for brides who may be looking for inspiration for their colour schemes. How...
Why are fascinators called fascinators?
As many of you know we have been exhibiting at various wedding fairs recently and quite a few times now I have been asked a question which I haven’t known the answer to – being “why are fascinators called fascinators..?” So I decided I should really know the answer...
Two sleeps to go until Thee Wedding Show!
It's come around quickly and only 2 more sleeps until the big day! Thee Wedding Show at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh takes places this weekend the 12th and 13th March 2011 from 10 - 4 on both days. With loads of great exhibitors, freebies, catwalk shows and tons of...
Kate Middleton inspired fascinator frenzy!!
Seems that Kate Middleton has once again opted to accessorise with a lovely peacock feather fascinator. She is well known for her love of headpieces and this one she has added to her collection is stunning....
New photos on the website!
I am sure that if you are reading this, you have already seen the fab new photos on our website, but I needed to write about them anyway! You'll remember from my blog last week that we had a great photoshoot with Copper Mango photography and some gorgeous models who...
Only a week to go until Thee Wedding Show!!
Full steam ahead! Can't believe it's March already, which means that we're only a week away from Thee Wedding Show at Murrayfield. It's going to be an amazing weekend with loads of great exhibitors, freebies, inspiration, catwalk shows (where the models will be...
Great veil photo shoot!
We spent yesterday with Copper Mango photography doing a photoshoot for some new photos for our website. It was a great day and Copper Mango did an awesome job of taking some beautiful shots of our bridal birdcage veils and fascinators. The models looked great in...
Wedding fair photos
Met some lovely brides-to-be yesterday at the wedding fair and thought we'd share some photos of our little stand with you all! Hope to see you all at the next one! x
Wedding Fayre prep underway!
Very excited about our wedding fair at Lundin Links Hotel in Fife tomorrow afternoon. We are going to be displaying quite a few of our lovely bridal birdcage veils for all you brides to be out there, as well as a range of our colourful fascinators for all you friends...
Kate Middleton – vintage birdcage veil for her wedding…?
The next Royal Princess, and ohhh what style she has. Kate Middleton has become something of a fashion icon with her classic and vintage style looks. This extends not just to her dresses but also, very much so, her accessories. We've all seen her on many occasions,...
Another Wedding Show lined up!
Yay! Just booked our stall at "Thee Wedding Show" at none other than the iconic Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh on the 12th and 13th March 2011. The wedding fair is going to be HUGE and exciting with loads of great exhibitors. All you brides-to-be will be in heaven...
Sun dance for February brides!
Just wanted to let all those brides-to-be out there in Scotland who are getting ready for their big day this weekend that the Arabella Bridal team are all doing a sun dance for you (between making veils of course) - fingers crossed for you all (although, if it doesn't...
And today we’re all about…pink 🙂
Just wanted to share some pinkness with you all - look at these gorgeous beads we've just gotten our hands on. Going to have lots of fun making some gorgeous spring and summer pink wedding fascinators and birdcage veils with these. If any of you brides-to-be have...
Arabella Bridal’s birdcage veils go on show!
Exciting news - we've just reserved our place at the lovely Lundin Links Hotel wedding fayre on Sunday 20th February 2011. We'll be exhibiting a range of our bridal birdcage veils as well as some of our non-bridal birdcage veils suitable for bridesmaids, wedding...
Colourful bridesmaid birdcage veils for the spring
With spring fast approaching (or so my positive side keeps on assuring me...!) we decided to start ordering in more colourful materials for some bridesmaid, wedding guest and mother of the bride birdcage veils. With vibrant pinks, purples, blues, reds, greens,...
How to choose your bridal birdcage veil
As more and more brides-to-be look for something a little bit different, perhaps the vintage look, perhaps just something a little different from the traditional long veil, many are turning to the latest trend - the bridal birdcage veil. Birdcage veils are a classy,...
New Website Launch!
Exciting times - our new bridal accessories website is finally live! Our site currently shows a selection of our gorgeous, hand-made bridal birdcage veils, birdcage veils for bridesmaids and guests, traditional wedding veils as well some fab preloved bargains! All you...