This RT07 is one of the newest additions to the Reflections range – which combines NIEVE flair and quality with fantastic prices.

NT189 combines fabric and crystals to produce a quirky, yet commercial, headpiece.

Come and visit M28 for a refreshing look at bridal accessories, Richard Allen will be on hand to guide you through our new collection and match accessories to your new gowns!

We start with the best of British accessories collections, Richard Designs, which can be found as ever in Hall M on stand M33. This year we have a truly breathtaking display for you, just see last week’s blog for a hint of what surprises we have in store.

Tear down those veil rails! We truly believe we have the best veils in the business, the finest tulle (exclusively manufactured for us in the UK), the broadest range of styles, the most delicate detailing; so it is about time we showed them to be the best…come and see our brand new innovative veil display to see veils at their finest…no more ‘wall of veils’ here!

Beautiful silver detailing takes centre stage in our Indian-summer inspired tiara collection:

Those seeking accessories tailored to the destination bride will be spoiled for choice with lighter veils and beautiful flower headpieces.

We also have a beautiful 25th anniversary veil which will be yours for free if you buy 6 or more veils.

What can we expect to see in the new collection?
This collection has a very different feel to anything we’ve done before, much more innovative. I now have a team of four designers working along side me, so there is much more time to work through new ideas and techniques.

What kind of ‘innovations’ have you included?
It’s lovely to see more colour coming back into the gown designs, so we have incorporated antique silver filigrees and stones and even a few pieces with antique copper, muted tones such as nude, beige and fawn work really well with many of the new styles.

The veils look amazing, with many details taken directly from the new tiaras, we’ve also taken direction from some of our top customers to create some really light floaty veils for your destination weddings.

Magnetic clasps have been really popular, so you will see many more on this seasons necklaces and bracelets, again matching details with tiaras there are cuff bracelets and statement earrings alongside charm style necklaces.

Any last words for us?
I really can’t wait to get everything on display at Harrogate!

This is the first in the series of BBEH special blogs, look out for more in the run up to the show, including Richard Designs at Harrogate through history later this week.

The NIEVE Designer Collection of accessories for Spring, Summer 2011, is inspired by two enchanting stories that illustrate the mood for the approaching season: Oriental Garden and Romantic Vintage. See the inspiration here.

Don’t forget to check out the ‘shop window’ featuring current styles of veils, tiaras and jewellery while you are there!

Choosing bridesmaid accessories is notoriously difficult, but our made-to-order approach makes the whole process as easy as possible. All of our bridesmaid designs are available in a rainbow of colours and can be enlarged or reduced in size as necessary. You can find out more about what services we offer for bridesmaid accessories on our ‘bridesmaid accessory advice page‘. If you need any further information then please call or email our fantastic customer service team.

If you would like a glimpse of our most popular designs, then take a look at the ‘bridesmaid accessories shop window‘ where you will find a wonderful selection of images which shows how diverse our collection is; tiaras with wonderful combinations of feathers, crystal and silk and jewellery made from the finest Swarovski crystals.

If you are a bride or bridesmaid and you would like to see more of our bridesmaid accessories, then please visit your local stockist. If you are unsure who this is you can contact us and we will happily point you in their direction.

If you are a trade customer and you would like to find our more about our bridesmaid accessories then please contact Vicki our Sales Co-ordinator, to arrange a no-obligation visit by one of our charming sales representatives.

You can now view our jewellery picture gallery to catch a glimpse of these sparkling creations. Every item of jewellery is hand-made to order, meaning you can customise them to suit your needs. This P497 in silver and raspberry is a great example of how a little colour can add that personal touch.

Every necklace has a matching set of earrings too so if you see the perfect necklace the earrings should not be to far behind!

As always, the gallery is just a snapshot of our jewellery collection; if you are a bride and you would like to see more we would suggest visiting your local stockist, if you are not sure who this is you can call us on 0845 456 8662 or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk and we will happily point you in the right direction. You can also ask us questions regarding jewellery if you need some guidance, unfortunately we do not sell directly to the public though so we will always point you in the direction of a stockist to purchase.

If you are a bridal shop and you would like to see a fuller collection of jewellery we would be happy to send one of our dedicated representatives. Shaun Walker covers the north of the UK (including Northern Ireland and Eire) and Ben Allen covers the south. Both have excellent knowledge of the products and industry and would be happy to show you our beautiful bridal wear accessories at no obligation. Please call our sales co-ordinator, Vicki on (01353) 661600 or email vicki@richarddesigns.co.uk if you would like to discuss an appointment.

At this September’s Harrogate show we will have on offer the styles that are designed to complement gowns that you will have purchased in March, so be ready to see many key trend influences within the designs.  Dominant trends include a green-fingered influence with bountiful blooms adorning gowns across the board.  Delicate repeat appliqués were sewn with larger coiled silk rose corsage details.  Not a bust line or side gather was left without some kind of lace lily or crystal chrysanthemum!

Indian Summer

The sizzling summer theme continues with designs that complement the style influences of next year’s gown collections.  With the intense popularity of Eastern culture through fashion and cinema, I have been inspired to create ‘Indian Summer’ for my second story.  The British Empire and its involvement with India, during a period where climbing the social ladder was paramount has been illustrated through films like ‘Vanity Fair’.  It is the Indian design influence on the classes, through trade and importing goods, that has inspired this theme of refined, luxurious design.

Taking inspiration from Indian textile patterns and ceremonial dress, I have found a wealth of original patterns and forms that are inspiring truly unique veil and headdress designs for the new collection. Indulgent use of jewels and precious metals in paisley and floral forms, symbolic of their culture, has seen a progressive link with bridal fashion, which when diluted provides beautiful appliqué designs.  Influence from ceremonial jewellery and the hues of Indian summer are evident in our new designs, with Eastern-inspired headdresses answering a voiced demand from customers who desire this more exotic style-sensation!

- Kelly

The event started with a bang as the design team showed off their latest sparkling tiara creations. Inspired by the 1920s and ‘30s art deco revival that is currently so popular with dress designers, there were some beautiful new shapes. Plenty of set-stones and darker, vintage styles were prevalent, like the TR1138A tiara below. There were nearly 60 new tiara designs, so we’re sure you’ll find something you like! You can see more of our tiaras here.

The sparkles continued as we moved onto the jewellery, which continues to dazzle. With so much choice – over 30 new designs in this collection alone – it is nice to know that our tiaras and jewellery are designed to match each other. So if you find a tiara you love, the jewellery wont be far away! This P480 necklace was a real favourite…

…and with earrings to match…we’re sure you’ll find the perfect set for you. Even more of our stunning wedding jewellery can be seen here.

Next we moved onto the elegant new veil collection, which was truly stunning. Once again, designed with tiaras and jewellery in mind, many little features and details you’ll see on our tiaras and jewellery are mirrored onto the veils. The C320B veil below caused quite a stir, with it’s silver back diamante, pearls and Swarovski silver crystal detail, it really creates a standout look. New techniques have been developed to bring totally new veil designs to the market place, you can see more pictures of our beautiful veils here.

By the end of the evening, there was a real excitement in the air and the anticipation is really building as we look forward to showing off all our new veils, tiaras and jewellery to you at Harrogate. The only time to see this beautiful collection all in one place is on stand M33, Hall M at the Harrogate International Centre 14^th – 16^th March.

The British Bridal Exhibition Harrogate is trade only; if you aren’t a trade customer but you love our veils, tiaras and jewellery, then we’d love to hear from you; give us a call or an email and we can direct you to your nearest stockist.

On Friday we will be showing off even more new tiara designs right here…so watch this space…