Custom Jewelry by Lani

Vision of Beauty!

2010-08-07T15:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Vision Yard Studios Photography for providing this beautiful photo of one of my brides! Great work!

Working with Dawn & her Mother was my pleasure!

Peace in Love.

Your Very Welcome! Part 2

2010-07-17T17:51:00.001-07:00

TA DAA! This is the amazing photo Sarah was kind enough to send to me!

Hair, Make up, Jewelry, Wedding Gown, and the Flowers all of it just perfect!

Great Look, you wore it all Beautifully Sarah!

Your Very Welcome! Part 1

2010-07-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

I just received this great Thank-you card from one of my Brides! What a wonderful photo, I really enjoy the shoes, BOTH of their shoes. Hummm...Green shoes, does that qualify as "Eco Friendly"? I say YES!

Thanks for the Thank-you Sarah!

Next post will be the Amazing photo she sent INSiDE the card!!!

Born Again to Shine on!

2010-06-30T16:07:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things to use in my Custom Jewelry Designs are Vintage rhinestone pieces, sometimes they are brooches and sometimes they are earrings...It is always a hard decision to use an earring for the simple reason that I am splitting up "a pair". Nobody likes to do that! :)

Although the one GOOD thing about that is, If the necklace turns out AmaZIng then I have the ability to make another piece just like it! That has happened on more than one occasion!

Shine on my beautiful Vintage Rhinestones, Shine on!

Peace, Love & Happiness Always!

Summer Time Beauty

2010-06-27T16:02:00.000-07:00

LoVe this photo my bride, Nicole.

Nicole ordered a custom 5 strand freshwater pearl bracelet, she wore it beautifully!

Cristi Owen of was kind enough to send this picture to me!

See more of Cristie's work @ http://cristiowen.com/

I think Cristi really captured Nicole's playfulness in this photo! Great Job!

I'm sure her entire wedding day was full of these moments!

Peace, Love & Happiness Always!

Big & Beautiful from my VB Collection!

2010-01-29T21:29:00.000-08:00

Here is my newest piece from my VB Collection. I am LOvE, LoVE, LoVing it!

I have collected Vintage Brooches for many years, each time I go out of town ( Reno, Lake Taho, Oregon, California, North Carolina, Missouri) I always make a special trip to the Antique stores to find wonderful & pristine pieces to add to my jewelry designs.

I take pride in being able to tell my Brides that each of my brooches are vintage and in most cases one of a kind...sometimes you come along the same one twice, but not usually.

That's what makes each piece of jewelry from my VB Collection so very special and perfect for a Wedding celebration!

One of My Favorite Bracelets!

2010-01-18T21:50:00.000-08:00

Thank-you Rebecca for sending me this wonderful photo..This is one of my favorite bracelets & the beautiful flowers make me lOvE it even more!

Photo Shout Out's go to:

Thank you Ryan Miller Pro @ http://www.ryanmillerpro.com

Thank you to Michael Rueter Photography @ http://www.michaelrueter.com

Thanks For Noticing!

2010-01-12T20:11:00.000-08:00

Marriott Photography sent me this photo awhile back, with a note that said.."I was proofing some wedding photo's and thought I recognized your work!" She was right, this is one of my brides! I LOvE that she noticed!

Beautiful Bride! LOVE This hair piece!

2010-01-07T18:37:00.000-08:00

I just received these photo's from my bride, I really had such a great time working with her and I love what she commisioned me to design for her!

She had her heart set on a picture in a magazine of Fergie"s hair on her wedding day!

This hair piece also turns into a necklace so she will be able to wear it so may ways!

I couldn't have been happier how it turned out! She does make it look pretty amazing!

What a great couple! Love his converse tennies..they match her buttons & sash!

Nice job!

Happy New Year to you!

Watch This Wed. Nov. 18th 6 & 8pm on E!

2009-11-17T16:24:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure to work with Jennifer Walcott & I am so excited for her...She and Adam will be on a special E! Bio. They are great together!

The E! True Hollywood Story: Football Wives. THS explores the ups & downs of some of the NFL's hottest-and most diverse wives!

http//www.eonline.com/videos/v47534_ths-short-football-wives.html

Check your local listing.
I checked the Direct TV listing for this and it shows at 6pm & 11pm. (Az. time)

I hope you will check it out. I may have an apperance...we'll see!

New Chandelier Earrings!

2009-10-05T02:04:00.000-07:00

I Just finished these amazing Chandelier Earrings and thought they should be shown off immediately!

These will be added to my 3N Collection of Chandelier Earrings.

The 3 N stands for No Necklace Needed.

If you go with a big earring you wouldn't necessarily need a necklace, just add a great bracelet or two and you are ready to go! Beautiful!

A Little Something Special for Your Hair!

2009-09-23T18:36:00.000-07:00

New Flower & Feather designs for

the brides hair.

Putting a little twist on a couple of these pieces was a lot of fun.

Something old* A Vintage Brooch in the center is a great unique touch.

Something Blue* Adding a baby blue freshwater

pearl in the center, very subtle.

I also made one of these very small...for a bride that just wants a hint of this fun & flirty look!

Any flowergirl would love this too!

Custom designing each piece I am able to accommodate each bride with her personal style, shape, color or any other creative ideas she would like to incorporate into her flower.

So Happy Together!

2009-09-21T23:39:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share this photo that my bride Nicole sent to me! What a great looking couple they are & Nicole is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside!

She wore my favorite combination of jewelry...An amazing pair of chandelier earrings as well as a big beautiful bracelet to match. Both pieces complimented her gorgeous wedding gown which she found at Destiny's Bride.

The 2nd photo here is the envelope her photo arrived in, I LOvE this! Look at the stamp, a picture of them right on the stamp!

Very creative Nicole!

Pure. Eco Friendly Wedding Gowns

2009-08-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

This Beautiful wedding gown is from the new Eco Friendly line called Pure, from Justin Alexander. You can find it exclusively @ Suzannes Bridal Boutique

We were doing a promotional photo shoot and I wanted to design a pair of earrings that would match the theme & style of the gown. I chose to use a wooden carved bead as well as the Mother of Pearl petals at the bottom. Love this look for the gown!

We decided the Flower feather hair peice was the perfect last touch to get the photo just right!

Thank-you for a great shot!

Suzanne's Beautiful, Beautiful Girls!

2009-08-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo taken at TreBella in Old Town Mesa during a Fox 10 T.V promotion for

The East Valley Bridal Show.

All the wedding gowns are from Suzanne's Bridal Boutique as well as all of the beautiful models!

I had the privilege of providing all of the jewelry

for both of the Fashion Shows this past Sunday.

I really enjoyed myself and was very pleased at how everything turned out.

Thank-you again Ladies for making my jewelry shine!

Published in Southern Weddings Magazine!

2009-08-15T00:19:00.000-07:00

Below is an an e-mail I received from one of my amazing brides!

Thank -you Kelley for sending me this link! Your so thoughtful & I am thrilled I was fortunate enough to meet & work with you! You defiantly leave a lasting and endearing impression on those who meet you!

Oh and tell your Mom I said "hi" too! :)

8/10/2009 email.

Hi Lani,I thought you would appreciate the below link to an article that was just published in Southern Wedding magazine on our wedding especially since there are some nice shots of your jewelry and we gave you some well deserved plugs. I hope you enjoy and thanks again for everything!!!! Your jewelry is amazing!!!! Oh yeah, my mom says hi :)http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/7/14/details-kelly-john.html

Warm Regards,Kelley

Careful Where You Put Your Flowers!

2009-08-03T23:43:00.000-07:00

A quick Fun Fact I came across today and wanted to share, I didn't know this.

In Hawaii, pinning a flower behind your left ear indicates you are taken!

So, even if your not getting married in Hawaii be sure to pass this information on to your single bridesmaids! Right.

Just Take A Moment

2009-08-01T22:45:00.000-07:00

It only takes a moment to slip away from it all when you see this amazing photo from one of my beautiful brides!

If you close your eyes and stay very still I think you can hear the ocean!

Thank-you for sharing Evelyn!

Le' ale 'a..it means "Pleasure" in Hawaii

2009-07-22T22:24:00.000-07:00

It was truly a pleasure "Le' ale 'a" to meet Michelle, she called me looking for some amazing layers of pearls... for a "pre" wedding photo shoot!
I was in Reno visiting my sister when I got her call and just happened to be in an antique store and was happy to find some great old vintage pearls that were all different shapes and sizes..perfect for what Michelle wanted!

When I returned to Arizona I meet with her to drop the pearls off and it was then that Michelle showed me a picture of the necklace she wanted to have made for her Wedding Day! As you can see in the picture I was able to design layers of freshwater pearls just exactly the way she wanted...and I was thrilled to do it!!

When Michelle sent me her wedding photo's I knew I had to have a few for my website so I e-mail Kym Ventola from Ventola Photography. What a Rock Star she is..I had this photo as well as 2 others AND a pleasant little note in about an hour, that is my kind of vendor! Thank-you very much Kym, I really appreciate it very much.

Looking through Jim & Michelle's wedding photo's it was so easy to see how in love they are and how happy they make each other. I know they will cherish their amazing photo's for a lifetime!

Have a wonderful time in Hawaii Michelle & Jim!

Aloha.

Fireworks & Sparklers for me!

2009-07-06T23:22:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July with family and friends! It is actually one of my favorite holidays! Colored lights decorating the night sky!

With that said I want to share another type of sparkler/firework!

I had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot for Kim Horne of Arizona Bridal Source with Leanna from Photography by Leanna behind the lens! Here is one of the photo's. I will be posting more soon as well as adding them to a slide show on my website Custom Jewelry by Lani.

The hair & make-up was beautifully done by Shawn at Az lash lady & Lisa of Hair by Lisa. It is always such a treat for me to work on a project and have amazing professional photo's to show off my jewelry!

A successful Trunk Show with a touch of Vintage Glam!

2009-06-30T00:27:00.000-07:00

I was at a Brides by Demetrios Trunk Show this week-end with all of my jewelry on display, it was a great success! I meet many new Brides and made some new friends.
I had the pleasure to meet Melanie, a make-up artist. Her work is amazing. She has a beautiful portfolio as well as I sat in her chair and she actually did a bit of a make over on me! The name of her company is M is for Make-up. Check her out!
I also had quite a few Brides interested in my vintage brooches! They make for a great accent to any wedding gown. I collect all of my brooches from antique stores when ever I go out of town. The newest ones are from Reno, Nv. Shopping for brooches is my kind of work!

Feathers & Flowers for Everyone!

2009-06-28T00:39:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce that I have added Feathers & Flowers to my line of Custom work!

I really enjoy creating each piece and would like to be able to just sit and design them all day! I am going to be adding them to my website as quickly as I can get them done!

I just had a Bride order her bridesmaids bright Fuschia & orange flowers & feather hair pieces, I can't wait to see how they turn out! She said one of my favorite things to hear.."The Funkier the Better" LOve it! I will keep you posted on those too.

The Nicest Thing Anyone Ever Said About Me!

2009-06-22T21:38:00.000-07:00

I had a wonderful e-mail sent to me from Sherri Lucero of Planned to Perfection. http://www.lovetoplan.com. We worked together to get her bride her wedding earrings. This is what she had to say!Monday, May 18, 2009

Vendor Spotlight - Custom Jewelry by Lani
I thought that I would share one of my most recent experiences with a very fabulous custom jewelry designer, Lani McEvers, owner of Custom Jewelry by Lani. Lani found her passion when she started beading back in April of 2000 and has been creating custom jewelry ever since. She uses the finest materials, with Swarovski Austrian Crystals being the cornerstone of her designs adding a rainbow of color with faceted gemstones, pearls or other unique materials.Now besides all that, this is why Lani is in the spotlight, one of my brides recently told me that she absolutely hated the earrings that she had chosen from an upscale department store. Now this was only 4 days before her wedding, so in an attempt to reassure her that her selection was in fact just fine, I asked to see the earrings along with her gown. I have to admit, it was not at all a flattering match up.So, the following day I went in search of earrings for her, remember this is now only 3 days before her wedding and finding something in stock might not be a possibility, but the first place I checked was Brides by Demetrios in Scottsdale, where I knew that Lani had some items displayed. I walked in, asked the ladies where Lani's display was set, they informed me that there were only a couple of chandelier earrings available, but I asked to see them anyway. Sure enough there was the set that I thought would go perfectly with her gown. I quickly snapped a photo, with permission of course, remember when you are dealing with anything custom whether it be a gown, jewelry, floral, whatever, you want to make sure that you have permission, anyway, I snapped the photo, called my bride but unfortunately she was unavailable. Not knowing whether she would like them or not I left the bridal salon and e-mailed her the photo. She absolutely loved the earrings and wanted to know if we could put a hold on them. It was rather late in the evening, so I e-mailed Lani and she responded immediately, told me that she would call the salon in the morning and have them put on hold for my bride. When I called the next morning to Brides by Demetrios, I explained who I was and the nature of my call, I was asked to hold on for a moment and when someone came back on the line, it was none other than Lani herself. She made a point to make a special trip into the salon first thing in the morning, pack up the earrings in pretty wrapping and put a card personally addressed to my bride. WOW, talk about customer service!!!So needless to say, my bride was ecstatic, she must have told me at least 3 times on her wedding day, how happy she was with the earrings, how perfect they were with her gown and how happy she was that we were able to get her something she loved on such short notice.Thanks Lani, you are the best!!!All the best & 'til next time,
Posted by Sherri Lucero - owner Planned to Perfection

Spotlight on Weddings!

2009-01-15T10:23:00.000-08:00

A wonderful start to a New Year! Let's do some T.V!

I had the wonderful opportunity to provide the Custom Wedding Jewelry for Ch. 12, Ch. 15/Sonoran Living & Ch. 3. During T.V. promotion's for the Bridal Fashion Debut Wedding show. Featuring Wedding Planner Kim Horn. I always enjoy any opportunity to work with Kim, she is amazing!
I have to admit there is a certain Thrill you get when you go to the stations do do these "spots" The amount of work & time that goes into a 1 min. "spot" is just crazy when you think about how fast it is over, but I LOVE to go to the station! At least it is my Custom Wedding Jewelry on camera and NOT me..I would FREEZE like a snowcone!
I take my daughter with me when I can, of course for her she like the part where we go out to Breakfast afterwards the best. Go figure! :)

A Gift of Jewelry!

2008-12-17T20:50:00.000-08:00

Nothing say's "Thank-you Friends, for supporting me & being happy for me & listening to me & letting me be the center of attention most of the time & wearing the dress I like best & letting me pick the color & MOST, MOST, MOST of all, being there right by my side for the most important day of my life!" Like a Beautiful peice of Custom Bridesmaids Jewelry made just for each of your Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride & of course your Mom!

I will make them a peice of Custom Jewelry they will want to wear again & again!

Gift boxes included!

The Merry Faces of Inspiration

2008-12-05T23:46:00.000-08:00

I had a show this past Wednesday @ Inspirador in Old Town Chandler, Let me just state for the record WOW! what an incredible place it is, I was so inspired by all that surrounded me. The people, the art, the artist's, the pretty little lights all along the streets! It was truly a delightful evening.
I will be sure to post any up coming events that I will be attending at Inspirador so you can come see my custom jewelry and enjoy it for yourself!

We also got our Christmas tree today! Yes, it is real.
I am an Oregon girl what can I say! :) Can you smell it!

Lucy Goosie!

2008-11-28T01:46:00.000-08:00

Check out this Hair comb, I started with the comb and the rhinestones...added in all of the Pearls & Goose Feathers and made this beautiful hair comb.

My Bride is very happy with it like this, she is going to be tickled pink once I add more feathers! (upon her request of course. :)

I look forward to adding this design to my Hair Collection.

Start Early on Your Thankful's

2008-11-25T15:09:00.000-08:00

Years & Years ago we started a tradition at bedtime..as I would tuck my kids in bed we would each say 3 things that we were Thankful for. These are now known as our good night "Thankful's" I still love to hear what my kids are Thankful for every night!

Dear God I am Thankful for Sam, my wonderful husband who ALWAYS cooks our Thanksgiving Dinner & this year he will be teaching my daughter all of his secrets!

That is sweeter than pumpkin pie! :)

A Trunk Full of Sparkling Jewels!

2008-11-23T20:56:00.000-08:00

This Was the Bride by Demetrios Spring 2009 Trunk show!
I was there with all of my jewels to meet & greet all of the new brides that were lucky enough to purchase one of the amazing new gowns! They really are incredible wedding gowns. I feel very fortunate to work with so many of Demetrios brides over the past 7 years.
Congrats to all of the Brides I meet this week-end and I will be seeing you at your fittings to design your custom jewelry!

Funny Running into you Here!

2008-11-21T21:22:00.000-08:00

I have met my Brides in all sorts of place's to drop off their wedding jewelry. Today was a convenient parking lot! :) It is all about making every moment count. Life should always be like that! :)

Today My Bride was B. T.

What a wonderful young lady. Today I learned that she carries a large "pen" I mean very large!

She and her Mom are very close and she is a marketing major and loves to offer good advice! :)

B.T is also a believer of making every moment count, she is having her Wedding Photo's taken a few week early so she will not have to leave her guests on her wedding day.

Very thoughtful!

This is her jewelry, she fell in LOVE with the Vintage brooch, from there I made it into a 7 strand Freshwater Pearl bracelet and designed her a pair of Chandelier earring to compliment the shape of the brooch! She was Happy, Happy, Happy and so was I.

Today I will Make a Change for the Better!

2008-11-19T21:40:00.000-08:00

Designing jewelry for my Brides, That's what they come to me for. Something they can't find in a store, something nobody else has seen or worn..one of a kind, just for her wedding day!

Here I can share some of those custom designs and a bit of their stories.

Let's See Who Is First. (I will use initials for privacy)

My Bride: C.G.

She only wanted earrings-Chandelier earrings, BIG chandelier earrings!

(One of my personal favorite things to design.)

She choose elements from 3 different styles and this is what I designed for her. She LOVED them. They really are amazing, but so is she! :)