A Walk in NoDa, Bank of America Stadium and More

I can’t tell you enough how awesome Laura of Blue Wheel Photography is!  Seriously my last couple of blog posts all seem to mention her at some point.  Well, its all for good reason, not only is she a great friend but she is super, super talented.  This past Saturday Jarrid and I had more (yes more!) engagement pictures taken.  We love the pictures that Jayme Trainor took of us in Longview, but we were looking for some pictures that captured some of our greatest memories as a couple.  Talk a walk down memory lane with us at Blue Wheel’s Blog, here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what to expect.

Jarrid and I first met in NoDa at the Evening Muse and since then we have been hooked on the arts district of Charlotte.  All of the beautiful colors of the leaves and the buildings will help you to understand why!  Thanks again Laura! You went well above expectations!

Yup you guessed it we were acting like Lebron!

Fun in Front of the Muse

This was where we first met and 2 months later we went on our first date!

Fun times at the Stadium

Did you know that our first date was on 3/3/08 and now our wedding will be 7/3/10.  The number 3 is very lucky to us!

A Cape Cod Bride in Designs By Krissy

So happy to let you all know that the wonderfully talented blogger, Morgan from A Cape Cod Bride will be wearing a Designs By Krissy bracelet. Thanks to the wonderful invention of Google Alerts I was able to connect with Morgan when I found the blogpost that she graciously wrote about my jewelry.  She then contacted me on my Etsy page about a bracelet that she was interested in wearing for her very own December nuptials, see the bracelet below.  I can’t wait to see how her wedding comes together.  In the short time that I have been following her blog I always agree with the design choices she highlights and also the Vendors that she loves.  Best of luck to your Morgan and thanks so much for your support!

A Cape Cod Bride Bracelet

New Necklaces for Charlotte Jewelry Show

For everyone that is coming to the Krissy and Meghan Very Blingy Christmas here is a sneak peak at some of the necklaces I recently made.  There will be over a hundred pairs of earrings to choose from and lots of necklaces.  Plus lots of holiday cheer of course!  Can’t wait for Saturday!  See everyone soon!  

Have Yourself a Very Blingy Christmas

Meghan and Krissy are hosting a Jewelry and Blingmark party in Charlotte.  Be sure to mark it on your calendars, December 6th, 2008 from 1-4 pm.  Can’t wait to see you in the Garden District, Uptown. 

Are you in Pittsburgh over Thanksgiving???

If you are then mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Designs by Krissy Holiday Jewelry Bash.  My momma and I will be hosting the party on Saturday, November 29th from 9:30 am to 2 pm at my house in Canonsburg.  If you want more details feel free to email me.  I look forward to seeing everyone there.  Until then, I will be jeweling and beading away! 

The Latest in Bridal Jewelry Designs By Me (Who else?)

Check out my latest bridal jewelry designs for my new bride, Miki.  Always love to hear your comments…
     

Two More Weddings, Just Around the Corner

As September sneaks upon us most people would tend to believe that wedding season is coming to an end…NOT SO!  I have two weddings that I am designing for one in September and one in December to keep me busy.  Sarah Beggs is getting married on September 20th to Jon Wilson in Pembroke, Virginia.  With fall being my favorite time of the year (mainly because my red hair matches the color of the changing leaves) I really am looking forward to this wedding.  Sarah has chosen a strapless sweatheart dress in a beautiful shade of Merlot for her bridal party.  I am designing the earrings for her 4 bridesmaids and one flower girl.  Just like I did for Carolyn’s wedding all of the earrings will be different.  Sarah already picked the designs that she liked and decided who will get each pair.  But because I have friends in the bridal party who may be checking this site I can’t post pictures just yet.  When we get closer to the wedding I will share though.The other wedding I am designing for is Erin Dunne to her fiance Jimmy.  Erin was referred to my site through Jessica Claire’s photography site.  She saw the earrings that I designed for Carolyn’s wedding and contacted me to make 8 pairs for her bridal party.  Erin sounds like such a sweet girl and I can’t wait to send her all the jewelry I create for her party.  When Erin and I emailed she voiced her frustration over trying to find classy, elegant jewelry to match the beautiful gowns she chose for her bridesmaids.  I am so happy to help her design the look that she wanted.  I will be working on her earrings as soon as my supplies arrive, so stayed tuned for those!If anyone else is interested in having me design earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. for your wedding party feel free to email me at krissy@designsbykrissy.com.   

Carolyn and Chad Got Hitched!!!

Look at the beautiful bride! My friend Carolyn just got married on August 23, 2008 in Wilmington, NC. I had the honor of being a bridesmaid in the wedding as well as making the jewelry for us girls (see the jewels below). If you are wondering who the photographer of the beautiful picture of Carolyn was her name is Jessica Claire. Make sure you check out her website because she does some absolutely stunning work. I sent the link to her site to my mom and she said I need to book her for my big day (whenever that may be). When the rest of Carolyn’s photo’s are posted I will update the blog to let everyone know.

Next wedding is Sarah and Jon in Virginia. I am also doing the jewelry for that event. I will post some pictures of what I am doing when it gets closer to the big day. I don’t want to spoil the jewelry surprise for the girls in the wedding.

Carolyn Donnee’s Bridesmaid Jewelry

 I am happy to show off the earrings and charm bracelets that were designed for Carolyn Donnee’s wedding to Chad McIntyre.  The wedding is next weekend, August 23rd and will be located in Wilmington, NC.  I just so happen to be one of the lucky bridesmaids! Carolyn chose to have different earrings for each bridesmaid and a charm bracelet that ties the whole look together.  She is keeping the earrings a surprise for her bridesmaids, but since I designed them I was in on the secret.  The thing that I don’t know is which earrings I will be wearing.  Please let me know what you think about the designs and if you or someone you know is getting married have you considered custom jewelry for those most important to you on you wedding day? 

New Designs on the Way…

Over the past couple of weeks a heat wave has taken Charlotte by storm and what better way to beat the heat then by wearing jewelry that is even hotter.  I made this red coral teardrop necklace for a friend’s belated Mother’s Day gift.  There is no better time that now to be designing jewelry because the colors are so vibrant and beautiful.  I also made another necklace that looks similar to this in purple.  So wedding season is really getting under way now.  I am almost done with the jewelry for my friend Carolyn’s wedding, but I can’t post it here yet, but soon because the wedding is only 2 months away.  But I will also be designing  the jewelry for my cousin Rachel’s bridal party.  Her wedding is very soon, August 1.  Then I will also be doing the jewelry for Sarah Beggs wedding, which is in September.   I will be posting more frequently now that I have a great new camera.  Now it is easy to photograph my designs, so get on my case if I don’t post more often.