Baby, it was always you

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

Basel and Zeena knew each other “since forever “. But on one summer night in Lebanon and one single rose later, the two became inseparable.

When i asked Zeena about her wedding theme, she just smiled and said “Fun” and it was exactly that ! Their first dance was like something from the movies, the dance floor was full all night long and everyone had a great time especially the newly weds!

6 months before her wedding day, the bride contacted me about making a custom headpiece, she was hesitant at first to work with me because my designs were more floral and boho while she was looking for a statement piece to match her pretty ball gown. I thank Zeena everyday for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Together, we created one of the most beautiful pieces ever and on that special day, i had a very happy bride

“I really think the headpiece made such a big statement on the overall look, i’m so glad i made it with you” …. Zeena, i feel the same way

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Love is a breeze … when it’s true

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

When this Bride approached me with her wedding style vision, she described it as a mix of my two personal favorite styles – chic and charming. With her full confidence in our designs we created a custom version of the {MELIA} headpiece from our Spring/Summer 2017 collection. This original Belles By Raquel concept is made of 100’s of floral charms, beads and pearls. Hand wired individually to have a natural finish form , this lovely style can be worn as a headband, a crown, a back crown or a semi-halo. It is also the perfect match for a veil. We loved how Christelle styled it with her long locks and beautiful lace ESPOSA dress and we’ve got the pretty photos to share with you right here.

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xo Raquel

Business of Love

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

Yara and Nabeeh, co-workers in life and now in love.

With views like these, an intimate ceremony and people who love them, the wedding of Yara and Nabeeh was simply beautiful. The bride couldn’t but distract from the stunning setting of Santorini in a lovely lace gown, long soft locks adorned with a custom Belles By Raquel headpiece. Inspired by the island itself, the piece featured white gold plated leaves hand wired with endless rhinestones giving her look just enough sparkle to make her shine under the weakest light.

Here are some of my personal favorite pictures from Yara’s big day

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xo Raquel

Oh Darling

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

She is sunshine on rainy days. He keeps the clouds away.

Tinia looked like a classic beauty on her wedding day, wearing a beautiful strapless lace dress , her hair styled in a loose up do adorned by our {Zinya} headpiece customized with sparkling rhinestones.

Here are some of my personal favorite pictures from #HatiniaMatata , the wedding of Tinia and her Hanna

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xoxo Raquel

Bridal Dreams Are Made Of These

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

When Haya MBC magazine, Stuart Robertson, Esposa ,Tina Patni and Belles By Raquel came together, ethereal magic was made and it took my breath away!

Our spring and summer 2017 floral headpieces were chosen to be featured and styled across this gorgeous photo shoot. The cherry blossom inspired designs matched perfectly wit the stunning designs by Lazaro, Monique Lhuillier and Isabel Sanchis.

Here are my favorite picks from this collaboration

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xoxo Raquel

So into them

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

A couple beautiful inside and out, a bride in full bloom. We are so into them!

In an intimate setting, gathered by 50 guests, Tala said I Do to her soulmate surrounded by wild flowers, wearing a floral Lazaro wedding dress , adorned by a Belles By Raquel flower crown …. And it was perfect

We made Tala a simple tiara and a flower headpiece made of individually hand stitched velvet petals. The colors matching beautifully with her dress

Here are our favorite moments from Tala’s wedding day

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xoxo Raquel

Timeless is spelled Danah

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

And then you come across one of the most beautiful brides and you have no words to express her timeless style.

I love the way she made an understated statement, a classic veil paired with our twin Titania crowns in silver with white rhinestone and pearl accents.

Here is Danah

xo Raquel

She’s Got That Vibe

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Raquel of BellesByRaquel

Real bride Rawan wore a pearl hair vine with flower details across her natural long locks, i loved how she stayed true to her style, she looked just as pretty and laid back as she did the first time i met her.

Here are a few pictures from her wedding day in Dubai