Afternoon peeps
Check out these fabulous comments that our lovely brides wrote about us in The 2013 Wedding Industry Awards...
“From the moment I placed my order with Jo it was very clear that she treats her customers as individuals. Jo was very attentive and quickly responded to any queries that I had. The product itself was amazing! The quality and attention to detail was outstanding.”
“I came across jo's website through a magazine and as soon as I looked I was hooked and knew I had to have one of her amazing pieces for my wedding! It was difficult to choose as I loved them all! Amazing talent!!! Beautifully presented and boxed something for me to cherish forever! Thank you jo x”
“Jo Barnes has a wide range of accessories and was very accomadating when I was choosing mine. I wanted one that was unique and different and at my wedding and everyone commented saying how they had never seen a headdress like that before and how beautiful it was.”
“Once I had discovered Jo Barnes's website, the service, attention to detail, item selection, delivery and receiving my item were all impeccable. The original antique headdress I had chosen was exceptional. ,Thelma' was the perfect accompaniment to my wedding outfit and I couldn't have been more pleased.”
“Jo provides a beautiful range of vintage inspired bridal headwear. I purchased my bridal headband from Jo, and as soon as I purchased it I received an email confirming how long the product would take. The headband was beautifully packaged and presented. Jo is just lovely!”
“I was thrilled with my hairpiece - it was beautifully made and really completed my look. It stayed in all day without me having to refit it - even with crazy dancing! I will treasure the peice forever. Jo was lovely to deal with and I received the peice very quickly.”
“Exceptionally happy with the vintage headband I purchased from Jo. Jo takes a personal approach to her customer service, rather than using automated emails she contacts you personally and takes a genuine interest in your special day. The headband was exactly as shown, amazing quality & craftsmanship”
“Jo was amazing to deal with, from the word go she was incredibly helpful and asked to see pictures of my dress to help her understand my vision for my Big Day. I wore Frankie and she was just beautiful and truly perfect! I can't Thank Jo enough!”
“I purchased the vintage inspired headband "Gracie" and had it sent all the way downunder to Australia, which says a lot in itself! The headband was absolutely stunning and I received numerous compliments all night on my wedding day! I felt like a princess wearing it!”
“Jo Barnes was extremely helpful from start to finish. The purchasing process was easy and the items available lovely. I had so many compliments on the day about my headress and it really finished off my outfit!”
“Jo Barnes accessory was make me happy.It is so beautiful.”
“Jo's headresses are absolutely beautiful.I looked around a lot but kept coming back to Jo as nothing else compared.I placed my order very late & just a few days before she went on holiday but she saw how desperate I was & found time to make me the most exquisite piece.I could not have asked for more”
“Beautiful, quality head pieces with that individual feel”
“My mum ordered my tiara from Jo as a present for me. Jo was very helpful and resassuring which was important to my mum as she wanted everything to be perfect! My tiara was beautifully packaged and is absolutely stunning, everyone commented on it on our big day!”
“Jo made me feel, as a customer, valued, special and prioritised. Her communication is clear, concise, prompt and with a real personal feel. I was so impressed with her service and her honesty. She was also able to give me her advice when I asked for it on a particular product. Fantastic!”
“Jo Barnes is a friendly pleasant wedding supplier who is one of few who has remembered the importance of the day in question! This is a special day not simply business. Jo is a warm hearted helpful person who deserves wide recognition.”
“I found Jo online and loved her products. What made Jo so special was the personal touch and interest she paid in me and my day. She made me feel important to her and the headpiece was stunning. The best customer experience I have ever had!”
“Jo's pieces are beautifully crafted, comfortable to wear and ate the perfect accessory for any vintage look wedding. I searched the Internet for something that wasn't too bling, that didn't look like everybody else's and that wasn't too expensive. Jo's head bands are such good value and I could have chosen a number of them the designs were so pretty. I spoke to her over the phOne a couple of times and she was lovely helpful and seemed to totally get what I was trying to achieve with my look. When the head band arrived in a beautifully presented box i knew I had made the right choice!!!”
“Jo Barnes Vintage Headresses gave me fantastic unique friendly helpful individual quick service. Everyone commented more on my headress than my dress-I didn't mind it was truely stunning :)”
“Jo's customer service was fantastic - really friendly and helpful and she made my hairband in super speedy time. The quality and design was spot on and I was really pleased with my decision to buy from her. I'd recommend to other brides in a shot.”
“Jo is absolutely adorable. so friendly in email exchanges - her hair pieces are divine (even if fairly expensive). she advised me brilliantly on the 2 pieces i bought taking into account my dress even when it meant choosing items less expensive. she is fantastic as are the 2 pieces i bought from her”
“Beautiful head pieces. Very friendly and helpful service.”
“I ordered a Vintage Head Piece from Jo and from start to finish I found Jo very helpful with excelant customer service. My order arrived promptly and i was over the moon with my beautiful purchase. Everone commented on my head piece on my wedding day. Overall I was very please with the service”
“Jo was friendly and professional, gave guidance and made suggestions. The product was stunning and of exceptional quality and work. I looked at many different suppliers during my search and chose Jo because the quality looked high and the information and pictures of real brides on her website”
“I never give 10 out of 10 but Jo deserves every point. Her flair for style, design and what suits the individual is outstanding and the quality of her product far outweighs the many I have seen from my search for my bridal accessorises. It would be a great disservice if she did not win this award.”
“Everything on the Jo Barnes website looks beautiful, vintage & high quality. When I contacted Jo Barnes to place my order, she was responsive, enthusiastic & I could tell I was in good hands. When I received the headband I was absolutely amazed, it was even better than it appeared online...stunning!”
“Jo was an absolutely pleasure to deal with - so friendly and offered me valuable advice when deciding on the headpiece to go with my dress. I was undecided by 2 of our breathtaking pieces, so she very kindly sent me both so I could try on. I could have kept both they were that breathtaking!”
“Jo's selection of vintage style headdresses are amazing, it made it very hard for me to choose my one called 'Zelda', a beautiful 1920's style headdress. Jo was very kind and helpful and you can see how proud she is of her designs. Everyone commented on my headdress on the day, it made my outfit!”
“Jo was wonderful, I was increadably happy with the service I received. She was really helpful when it came to choosing my headress and necklace. I particulary liked that Jo was willing to send me a few sample peices so I could choose between them. The products themselves were really beatiful.”
“Jo Barnes deserves to win this title for a second year running. I asked Jo to make a bespoke head comb for me back in November 2011. The item was completed by February and was absoulutely stunning. She has a great talent and her customer service skills are second to none. She must win!”
“Jo provided excellent customer service when I placed my order, and when I received it the order, it was breathtaking. She was by far the best of the wedding suppliers that I used.”
“My Essie headband is amazing and Jo is so nice and completed the product ahead of schedule. Delivered in a beautiful box and made to feel really special.”
“My Zelda headpiece from Jo Barnes was exactly what I was looking for. It is beautiful and very well made. I had a lot of fantastic comments on the uniqueness of the headpiece and I'm so glad I saw the advertisement for Jo Barnes, who was very helpful when purchasing the item.”
“I recieved my headress from Jo Barnes. It was very quick and the item is perfect. Jo as very easy to contact.”
“Jo Barnes couldn't have been more helpful, responded very quickly to all correspondences.”
“I struggled with deciding what to put in my hair and stumbled accross Jo Barnes' website. I contacted Jo for some advice and she was fantastic. She advised me on what she thought would go with my dress, regularly contacted me, delievered on time and the quality was fabulous.”
“Buying from the Internet can be problematic and worrying, we sent a number of emails with questions which were answered swiftly. As for the headband itself, it was simply stunning and will be kept for our children in the future. I can't thank Jo Barnes enough for creating something so beautiful!”
“I cannot recommend Jo Barnes highly enough. I received such wonderful service and Jo made the whole experience simply pleasurable and nothing was too much trouble for her…even my indecision. The hair slide I chose was exquisite.”
“Unlike other suppliers, Jo Barnes realises the importance of the personal touch. The product that I purchased was very unique and of superior quality. When I needed it in a short space of time, she priortised my order without compromising on quality. As a bride, this kind of service is is invaluable”
“Working with Jo was wonderful! She offers personalized service and is quick to respond to questions.”
“Havingcamden contact via email I took the step to place my order. On arrival the presentation of my head piece was a welcomed surprise and when I saw it that's when my pending wedding became real and my outfit complete. It was beautiful and i remember just starring at it for ages it was perfect!”
“I loved my Jo Barnes Hair accessory, Grace. It looked fab, i got so many compliments, but the whole experience from looking at the website to being able to borrow a couple of peices to try on, to the excellent customer service made it a very special piece of jewellry that I will treasure. Thank you”
“The headpiece Jo Barnes made - 'Gracie' completed my wedding outfit. It would not have been the same without it. The headpiece is more stunning than i ever imagined and so exceeded all expectations. Jo Barnes is a credit to her industry and complete professional.”
“I spent weeks looking at all the choices and options there were so many. She emailed me pictures and other options that were similar if the one I wanted had been sold. She maintained email communication, sent me 3 sample headdresses from her shop to keep for a few days to decide fully.”
“I was thrilled with my Gracie headress, it came beautifully packaged and the attention to detail in the design including a little blue bead for your "something blue" makes it a true keepsake item. It was the nod to vintage that I had wanted from a headress. Jo was so helpful and service efficient.”
“Jo turned my grandmothers necklace into a beautiful headband that was truly stunning! She understood perfectly what I wanted and turned my emailed vision into a beautiful piece that means so much to me. Abx such a friendly helpful person too.”
“Beautiful item - loved it loads. It was stunning”
“I was arranging my wedding from Singapore where I am currently based and searching for a vintage piece to compliment my wedding outfit. Jo was fantastic at responding to my (many) questions and providing me with advice and guidance. She helped me find the perfect headpiece”
“Jo's unique designs made a dramatic yet subtle impact on my wedding outfit.”
“Jo was a pleasure to deal with. The ease of transaction, the advice and professionalism were first class. The quality of the goods. The head dresses were comfortable to wear and were well admired. I felt I was dealing with a friend and not a company. I would highly recommend Jo.”
“The head pieces on Jo's website are absolutely lovely, it was difficult to make a choice. They are all so beautiful. There isn't another company out there supplying such an amazing collection of vintage style, intricately designed pieces. I I looked allot!I Great customer service as well!”
“The quality and range of head dresses is truly amazing, very glamorous and true vintage styling. Jo showed a real interest in ensuring that the head dress was right for the dress. Great delivery on time, excellent packaging and follow up to ensure I was happy. Wonderful service which is rare!”
“Jo went above and beyond what was expected. She was really interested in my dress and style I was going for on the day - she then accesorised an head piece to match. She even sent me her sample first to see if I liked it and then she made me a new one. Thanks x”
“Jo Barnes was amazing - her customer service, professionalism, quality of product, and friendliness is second to none. She made a real vintage head dress for me and it was beautiful. I felt like an absolute princess on my wedding day - thank you so much Jo! x”
“I purchased an original vintage headband from Jo for my wedding. The service I received was second to none from start to finish. I requested changes to the design and these were done with no problems at all. My headband was beautiful and Jo very helpful. I would recommend her to anyone.”
“It was a delight to purchase from Jo Barnes, whose communication and service were exemplary. The item purchased was delivered promptly, beautifully and carefully packaged, and included a personally handwritten note. Such attention to detail made the transaction especially worthwhile.”
“I bought a beautiful vintage based comb for my hair. The picture was accurate, the correspondence personal and overall service was wonderful. a perfect touch for my special day”
“Since our wedding was in the style of the twenties, I soon found the website of Jo Barnes with beautiful vintage and bespoke jewelry. Jo advised me on the different headsets and I chose Frankie. Personal service, the package arrived with a nice personal note. I adore Frankie and quality of piece.”
“All I can say is ' beautiful, classic & chic'”
“Such excellent customer service”
“Jo was very helpful and contacted me personally. She made the item and had it delivered to me very quickly. It is a beautiful quality product.”
“Jo's pieces were amazing.The quality is second to none.I particularly love the attention to detail re small blue bead hidden behind the comb in my piece for my 'something blue' Jo was extremely helpful, friendly & prompt with email reply in the proceans of choosing my piece.A complete professional”
“Beautiful unique wedding pieces, extremely pleased with mine and lots of complements on the day. Fantastic personal customer service.”
“Jo went above and beyond with service. I bought the head band and it was too tight on my head. She was more than happy to have it sent back and change to my requirements at no extra cost. The head band was/is beautiful and I found nothing else like it on the market. She always replied quickly.”
“Great quality product and excellent customer service. Jo personally contacted me about my order and delivery date and I thought this was great given it was an Internet order.”
“Please see my comments in the "Why did you book Jo Barnes" section”
“Jo Barnes is truly fantastic. Her ability to understand and interpret ideas is second to none. The service she provides is exceptional and her customer contact is fantastic. My finished product was phenomenal and the comments i received on my bid day said it all - my headdress was stunning!!”
“Jo was really welcoming and made myself and friend feel really at home with cups of tea as we were able to peruse and try on any of the pieces. She was able to guide my choice and discuss hair options. She was kind enough to photograph me wearing pieces which she promptly emailed to help my decision”
“Jo provides a personal service which makes you feel one in a million, as if something has been created with you and your day in mind.”
“I emailed Jo Barnes with an urgent request for a comb for my wedding. The level of communication was excellent - I received very quick responses via email! I also asked for guidance on the colours and Jo was so helpful. The comb was beautifully crafted when it arrived, I will keep it for years!”
“Jo has amazing items and it is such a personal experience. She regularly keeps in touch via email.”
“I had an idea of the headpiece I wanted but just couldnt find it! I even tried several places in New York! Then I discovered Jo Barnes- one word fabulous! The very personalised service and communication from Jo was outstanding, and the craftmanship of her work is like no other.”
“Beautiful & good quality headpiece. Absolutely excellent customer service - replied quickly to any e-mails or queries I had. Helped me process a discount code that I had found on a blog when it wouldn't work directly on the website. Would highly recommend Jo Barnes & but their products again.”
“excellent service and she designed just what i asked for. unique to me, fab”
“Jo couldn't have been more helpful and her designs more perfect. I went for an original vintage design and received so many compliments on the day. In fact a friend who got married in March loved it so much she has worn it too! A beautiful range and a lovely lady! Definitely money well spent!”
Why They Booked Jo Barnes
“Headpieces were a mark above the rest”
“Product was unique and very high quality”
“Fabulous website, real brides section and examples of amazing work!”
“I loved my headdress, it was beautiful. Jo was brilliant and sent me emails and gave great advice. The websitr looked amazing very professional and great photos of all her art.”
“Jo responded to my e-mail enquiry immediately. She was such a nice person to deal with at the time and took interest in my wedding dress, accessories and helped me select the piece I was after. She was more than happy to alter the gorgeous hair piece to suit my wedding dress. She was an absolute pleasure to deal with and apart from that her designs are stunning!”
“I saw the head piece which i order from Jo originally in a magazine and wanted one just the same.”
“Fell in love with the hairpiece online.”
“I loved her products and the hair band I chose WAA the same name as my married surname so it was fate!”
“You feel her products are made with love, care and devotion, and wearing them on the day you will remember Jo and her warm wishes of good luck and happiness.”
“Best selection of headdresses, opportunity to trial different ones via mail.”
“Great product, great website, great service.”
“Headdresses shown on her web page were the best I could find online!”
“I had searched long and hard for somebody who did unusual vintage headdresses. I had come across an idea i wanted to create a headdress for my big day based upon. I come across Jo Barnes website and immediately knew i had found the person to create what i was looking for in my headdress. Following a couple of emails i was convinced that Jo understood what it was i wanted and low and behold, my headdress was exceptional. I also had a brooch bespoke made, this too was truly gorgeous and everything had wished for! The product range Jo Barnes has to offer is exceptional and then the fact she also offers a bespoke service made her the person i knew i had to have make my headdress etc.”
“Jo makes beautiful individualized pieces that will compliment any bride's look for their wedding day. She had great reviews online and communicated back and forth quickly even though I live in the states.”
“'Thelma' was just what I was looking for”
“Jo Barnes' head-pieces are unique and classy and i've never seen such beautiful head-pieces anywhere else.”
“The website offered the types of items I was looking for and my initial dealings with Jo confirmed my desire to order.”
“I saw her exhibiting at the Vintage Wedding Fayre and I loved her designs and range of pieces. She was also offering 25% off which was very appealing! Although I didn't book at the Wedding Fayre she did off me the same discount at a later time which was greatly appreciated. Her pieces really stood out from the rest of the crowd.”
“Very unique head pieces. Couldn't find anything else that could compare.”
“Jo Barnes accessory match to my wedding dress.”
“I liked her style.”
“Personal service, beautiful and wide range of beautiful items to choose from, website and contact seemed very reliable, as I was ordering from the Netherlands. Very happy with the end result!”
“My friend had a Jo Barnes head dress, I saw her pictures and it was exactly what I was looking for and she directed me to Jo Barnes. I really appriciated Jo contacting me herself by phone, her customer service is second to none. Everyone commented on my head dress and how beautiful it is.”
“because she had the exact type of headdress I was looking for and was very helpful.”
“She emailed me whilst she was travelling to say she'd get back to me asap and she did! the piece i bought was stunning.”
“Beautiful hair accessories”
“Her products are beautiful and affordable.”
“After viewing her website, I was in no doubt that Jo coule create a head comb for my wedding.”
“After viewing her website, I exchanged a number of emails with Jo. Her customer service was great and as it was important to me to work with genuinely nice people I decided to go ahead and book an appointment. I loved how many of her pieces are made of reworked vintage brooches etc. I really liked the idea that my hair piece had meant something to someone before.”
“Because she had the best range of vintage inspired headdresses and I had done weeks of research and found the one I loved amongst her designs.”
“Jo's website really shows off her work well and the recommendations from other brides really reassures you that your getting a great product! The amazing service was an extra bonus!”
“Amazing, personalised service which consistently went above and beyound my expectations!”
“I saw her work on the Love My Dress blog and thought it was beautiful and very unusual.”
“Nothing else I saw compared to the quality, beauty and uniqueness of her headdresses.”
“beautiful items, great customer service”
“Because of the unique, stunning nature and quality of her products and services, plus I am always keen to support women in business.”
“The headpieces were beautiful and the range vast. I had struggled to find good quality headpieces in wedding shops - which Jo I spent weeks deciding which one to buy!”
“Her designs fitted the look and feel of my wedding the best and I found her advice and suggestions"
“Because she is amazing!”
“Range of head dresses, like vintage style. Heard good things.”
“Just loved the item”
“Excellent customer service and beautiful products!”
“I booked Jo because after I had seen her website I couldnt find anything else that came close to the elegance and style of her beatiful products.”
“See above”
“Good reviews, loved her designs”
“After seeing her work on the website I contacted her and found that she was brilliant to deal with. In stressful times of wedding planning, she made me feel reassured me and updated me about my head band. Jo, like 'Gracie' was simply outstanding! Would most definitely recommend.”
“Jo was friendly and professional, gave guidance and made suggestions. The product was stunning and of exceptional quality and work. I looked at many different suppliers during my search and chose Jo because the quality looked high and the information and pictures of real brides on her website”
“Initially it was because of her website and the blogs that I had read and of course because of the above and value for money. She totally understood what I wanted and was able to deliver. I would reccomend her to anyone and would certainly purchase items from her in the future, if the opportuinity arose.”
“Because a friend recommended her to me. She also got married last year and her head dress was also beautiful. My friend actually said I could borrow hers, but it was so beautiful I secretly wanted my own!!!”
“Because her range is reasonable and very good quality. She is one of the few people supplying a band which goes across the head reather than the design being exclusivly on one side.”
“I was attracted to the vintage look of the designs and they way that the website played upon this fact. I liked the fact that the headpieces looked to be better value for money. I found that pieces from many of her contemporaries looked very cheap for the prices they charged. I did most of my planning from Sydney (where I used to live) and there was a stockist there, allowing me to see the product in real, not just from a photo. It was also amazing to have a phone number and being able to speak to a person, even better that it was the designer herself. She listened to me and worked with me, so that I cold get what I was looking for.”
“The headband I purchased, 'Bessie', was paired with my wedding dress on the Jo Barnes website, so I knew it was going to be a perfect match (and it did not disappoint).”
“The uniqueness of her designs and the quality of the slides”
“I fell in love with her peices and her style. It's lovely to see a brand which is steadily growing and that isn't mass produced in a factory. Her personal expertise is cherished and important to the success of Jo Barnes”
“Because she had the right style of head pieces and replied quickly and efficiently. You could trust her.”
“The unique design of her products at a reasonable price point.”
“Jo's website had a selection of head dresses that I was looking for. I was unable to source these locally. The selection and price were excellent.”
“I couldn't leave her website until I brought my hair comb!! Loved it!!!! And can't Wait to wear it again!”
“I was impressed by her artistry. She really creates work that is classic and beautiful, and it is well-made.”
“Her pieces are just stunning. I didn't kind anything else that came close.... and I spent A LOT of time browsing the internet looking!!”
“One of my bridesmaids lives opposite and she came highly recommended!!”
“went with the style of my wedding understood what i wanted”
“I decided to book Jo Barnes based on her very good customer service and also nothing else actually compared to the piece I wanted.”
“Beautiful vintage style headband - I bought it before I found my dress!”
“Excellent choice of product - great website and brilliant customer service”
“I loved the items on her website, the range and type of products was exactly what i was looking for.”
“Jo has an excellent range of vintage inspired bridal accessories. The quality of her handmade products is outstanding. I can't recommend Jo enough. Even if you're not particularly thinking of having a vintage wedding, there are products in Jo's range to suite. I would love to see more jewellery from Jo!”
“I saw an advertisement in a magazine and then visited the website. I looked at similar websites but personally thought nothing else was comparable in terms of design. There were also such a wide range of products very different to each other. The vintage inspired pieces also look very authentic.”
“I saw a bride recommend her on a blog and emailed her a photo of my NAN necklace and loved how passionate she was about creating a headband for me”
“Repuation for excellence is why I booked and the headpiece I bought is exceptional.”
“Her jewellery and headpieces are far better than any others. You also get the personal touch from Jo which really helped me.”
“the item i bought was named after both of my great grand parents!”
“I just loved her pieces. They were far superior to any other head pieces I had seen on line or in retail/ wedding shops. I also thought the piece would last for years and I might then be able to pass it on to my children in the future :)”
“Her work is fabulous, her website is fabulous and her personal prompt communication is fabulous!”
“because her products are stunning and i didn't see anything as beautiful during all my web research. also as soon as i was in contact with her she was so helpful and friendly and there to satisfy, not just to make a quick buck. i'd love to meet her!!! (she puts kisses at the end of her emails - a lovely and personal touch :) And she refers to her pieces as "she" as they all have ladies names. excellent. i've even been passing her details to all the wedding shops i've been to in Paris to try and help her expand to France!”
“She had (by far) the best range of originial and vintage style wedding accessories and the quality and uniqueness of her pieces was excellent.”
“Jo Barnes had exactly the headpiece I was looking for and was very nice and helpful when purchasing my item. I would definitely recommend Jo Barnes to any bride to be.”
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Thank you so much to everyone that voted for us!!! Thanks to you we were the regional winner for best accessories for London and the South East.
Jo xxxx
