Wedding designs

can anyone guide me to online patterns for simple beaded wedding jewelry designs?

Hi Chris!

I don't think there's a specific place that you'll find everything you need regarding these designs.  I find ideas everywhere.  My first creation I actually (I swear this is true!) found by looking at tree branches.  That, of course, was the most difficult thing ever, since I had no experience with wire.  But the princess who wore it was a goddess all day, and well deservedly so.  

Looking through catalogs & magazines helps.  It's very rare that I'm asked to re-create something a bride-to-be has seen in a magazine, although that's what I'm doing right now.  It's so much easier, and certainly more interesting, to design something specifically for the bride and/or her bridesmaids.  Generic jewelry is easily duplicated.  A personalized design always means much more, and makes the lady feel even more special on her day.

I hope this helps you somewhat.

Heidi
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[Polly]

I would suggest looking through some Bridal magazines, and some Beading Magazines to see what direction you want to go in.

Wire and pearl flowers?
Seed bead fringed designs?
And then do searches on the types of items you like the best.

For a more generic list, I did a google.com search on
+beaded +wedding +jewelry +patterns
and found some possibilities.  I don't have any personal knowledge of any of these sites, so can't recommend one over another though.

--Polly

[Luann Udell]

Try www.beadandbutton.com, a comprehensive site run by Bead & Button magazine.  It has projects, and also forums where you could get more specific feedback about your search.  

To get ideas on the latest trends, try magazines like Lucky (the ultimate magazine on shopping!) or Accessories, the trade magazine for the accessories industry.  
hope this helps,
Luann

[Luann Udell]

P.S.  Here's the url for an on-line newsletter called "The Bead Bugle."  The current issue (4/28/05) has an article on designing wedding jewelry.  The focus of the newsletter is on more trendy jewelry (mine is more art jewelry), but it's fun and free, and you might find it helpful.
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[LynnK]

Thanks LuAnn...just what I needed...another distraction from beading!! '>

Chris, not sure if you are looking for wedding designs for the bride or potential bridesmaid's gifts.  I have done some bracelets with the sterling message beads, Swarovski pearls and crystal rondelles that are great for brides to give to their bridesmaids.  They can be personalized, look very classy, and are such a nice quality that they will last for years.

Lynn