Head piece of my dreams- A Wedding Crown Tutorial

 My new sister-in-law, Ruth, said that I looked like a Gypsy Princess as she pinned my headpiece on.  She knew that I would find that to be the highest compliment.

 I looked for months for the perfect head piece for our wedding. I scoured ETSY and Couture shops but I just didn't find it!   I wanted a head piece that screamed from the rooftops... "ooh la la" while exuding the most romantical whimsy possible. It had to be
 Jennie-esque. 

 To get this piece that I could so clearly see in my head... I decided to make it myself. I create all of the facinators and vintage hats for my art dolls so, FAMOUS LAST WORDS.. how hard could it be?? 

I'd love to share with you just how I made this head piece!

I knew the basic element that had to be included...a hint of feather to honor that which is between Heaven and Earth, a vintage sparkle, old lace and the most luscious french vanilla rose that I have ever laid eyes on.

First I bought two headbands and crossed them. I played with the two until I got the right angle and then I stitched them together.

I covered them with satin, and then lace.  I kept positioning it on my head and adding embellishments.  I was going for a whimsical style and I used the vintage jewels to balance the piece across my face.  The large flower is vintage and the feathers were part of our table decor!  I used clips from the beauty supply shop to hold it firmly to my head.  Email me if you have any questions!

Words of advise: If you plan on making your own head piece, start early. Collect all of the elements you love and let them inspire the feel of the piece.  Pay attention to color, with so many shades of white and off white you want the head piece to be just right.  If you use vintage lace, wash it with mild dish soap to remove dirt.   I found that just by washing the lace, the color lightened at least by one shade... that sounds like a teeth whitening ad!