Custom and Bespoke. Two words very popular in wedding planning these days. Â Couples (mostly millennials) are looking to enhance tradition with their personal twist. Signature details that are carried through their entire wedding process, from engagement day selfies to their adventuremoons.
One luxe and personal element we love is provided by Jo Malone London – Â where you can make an appointment to create a signature scent for your wedding day. Very popular with the upscale London bride, a signature Wedding fragrance can be crafted for you here at the Jo Malone counter at Nordstrom South Park.
Why not complete the portfolio of your day by adding a personal and memorable scent to the sensory beauty that you’ve meticulously planned for your wedding day…the flowers, the gown, the cake, the wedding party, the decor and more.
Cristina Elkins is the fragrance stylist for Jo Malone London, who has scented hundreds of Charlotte women and dozens of brides in the last year with signature layers of Jo to match their personalities and their events.
To get you thinking, we asked Cristina for some thoughts Signature Scents for the Spring & Summer Weddings:
For Traditional Brides:
♥ Peony& Blush Suede with a splash of BlackBerry & Bay.
Peonies are exquisitely fragile, luxurious & soft ~ this scent has TOP notes of: red apple & bergamot, HEART notes of peony & jasmine and BASE notes of suede & amberwood. Add to that just a touch of Blackberry & Bay, which is tart, juicy, verdant. TOP notes of blackberry & grapfruit, HEART notes of bay leaves & Lily of the valley and BASE notes of cedarwood & vetiver.
♥ Tuberose Angelica with a splash of English Pear & Freesia.
Tuberose is the queen of white florals, intoxicating…& voluptuous. Tuberose Angelica has TOP notes of angelica & mandarin, HEART notes of tuberose & gardenia and BASE notes of sandalwood & cedarwood. Combined with cool & golden English Pear & Freesia, with TOP notes of King William pear & orange blossom, HEART notes of freesia & quince and BASE notes of patchouli & woods.
For the Non Traditional Brides:
♥ Mimosa & Cardamom with a splash of WoodSage & Sea Salt.
Mimosa & Cardamom is smooth, bohemian, & mesmerizing…TOP notes of Cardamon & nymphaea, HEART notes of mimosa & heliotrope, BASE notes of tonka bean & white musk.  Add to that Woodsage & Sea Salt with its spirited & sea salt fresh voice… TOP notes of ambrette seeds & buchu seeds,  HEART notes of sea salt & dried fruit and BASE notes of sage & driftwood.
From carefully layered cremes & colognes for the Bride herself, to complementary scents for her groom and her bridesmaids, to candles sprinkled throughout the reception and the honeymoon suite, to travel sized gifts for the wedding party… Cristina and Jo Malone London have it all. Â 26 colognes in 6 categories to make the perfect combination for every wedding.
Email Cristina here to schedule your personal, private appointment to select your Wedding Day Signature Scent. Or schedule her for a group Bridal Party event at the Nordstrom Jo counter or at your bridal shower.  Even better, picking your Wedding Scent is one of the least stressful things the couple can do together, and you can schedule your personal appointment fairly close to the day. It’s a great couples project for the “month of” ~ pick something for both of you, and your signature scent(s) will make great future Valentine’s and Anniversary gifts. Check plus.
Visit Cristina for a Bridal Consultation and let her inspire you with ideas for every scented detail of this very special day.
Be sure to tell her scoop sent you, as she always has special treats with purchase for any scoop girls! ♥♥♥
