Sabrina’s hair pins were inspired by one of my vines - see how we took details from the vine to create her bridesmaids’ floral hair pins in today’s article.
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Some things off the shelf that are mass produced will cost less, as you’d expect, but the truth is that most accessory designers who create ready-made pieces may not charge much more for a bespoke piece.
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Today I'm answering those unspoken questions I see on brides lips when I talk to them about designing their hair accessories.
Let's face it, there are so many details to think about when planning your wedding and chances are, if you haven't got a venue, photographer or dress yet, the finishing touches probably aren't your priority right now, but it always pays to be prepared right?
So let's break it all down, starting with the word "bespoke" itself. Bespoke means custom-made. So when someone talks to you about a bespoke service or product, it means they are tailoring their service or product specifically to you. It means no one-size-fits-all approach and your ideas are valued, heard and incorporated into the finished piece.
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Back in 2014, I started out with a few random hair pieces and would say to potential clients that I would create whatever they wanted. This was an epic fail for two reasons: one, I didn't have enough work to show what I was capable of and two, people don't always know what they want.
I've learnt a lot through my journey to getting where I am (it wasn't pretty in the beginning!) and one of the biggest lessons I've learnt is you need to have ideas to inspire and you need to have a style that people can relate to. And if people have no idea what they want, you need to be able to build a relationship with them to figure it out.
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