Me Collections Jewellery Australia - Intimate Body Jewellery & Horseshoe Charm Sets

ME Collections makes wedding keepsakes, also called bridal charms or good-luck tokens, from horseshoes and garters to hearts and guest books. It is a family-owned Melbourne business, and much of its range is handmade in Australia.

About ME Collections

ME Collections says it has been adding sparkle to weddings across Australia and New Zealand for more than 40 years. It is a family business based in Melbourne, run today with Kirsten Elliott signing its welcome to customers. The old maxelliott.com.au address now points to the ME Collections site.

The company sells mainly to shops, including newsagents, gift stores and florists, and says it supplies hundreds of retailers. It also sells guest books ready to display, complete with a pen. Many of its bridal charms are designed locally, and a large group carries the Australian Made label.

ME Collections lines

Two named collections sit above the everyday range. Both focus on handmade, Australian-made pieces.

Australian Made Collections

ME Collections marks a large share of its range as made in Australia. The line includes the Crystal Beaded Horseshoe and Satin Horseshoes in assorted designs. Deluxe Padded and Open Lace hearts, Crystal Hearts in blue, lavender and pink, and the Tree of Life in gold join them. Newer pieces include a Heart Locket with a chain of hearts and a Love Heart Chain. Porcelain Slippers and Deluxe Satin and Lace Garters also carry the Australian Made label.

Deluxe & Designer Collection

This is the brand's top tier, where each piece is made by hand and differs slightly from the next. The Horseshoe, Heart and Horseshoe "Love" Designer Collections are sold in units of three. ME Collections notes that every one is unique. Deluxe Open Lace hearts, Open Heart Frills and Padded Frill Hearts complete the tier. These suit a bride who wants a keepsake that no one else at the wedding will have.

ME Collections categories

The rest of the range follows the brand's own menu. Each group below names the main pieces inside it.

Traditional Horseshoes

Horseshoes are the heart of the range. A bride carries one on the day for good luck, then keeps it. ME Collections makes them in satin with lace, pearls, diamante, butterflies, tulle or satin flowers, in ivory, white and soft blue. The Pearl and Diamante Horseshoe comes in all three shades. Some designs, such as the Satin Horseshoe with Butterflies, are made in ivory only.

Traditional Garters

The garter carries the old something-blue custom. ME Collections makes single garters in satin, lace, organza and soft tulle, finished with bows, pearls or lace flowers. Double garter sets pair a keepsake band with a toss band, in white, light ivory or blue satin with diamante. A black organza garter suits a darker theme. The tulle designs are the softest of these garters against bare skin.

Traditional Hearts

Hearts work as bouquet ties, favours or small gifts for the bride. Padded satin hearts come with lace borders or frills in ivory or white. Metal hearts include filigree designs in gold and silver, wire hearts in silver and rose gold, and pressed silver hearts with diamante. Double Pearl Hearts and the Wooden Heart are listed among the brand's top ten sellers.

Contemporary Keepsakes

These are smaller, modern charms for the bride, bridesmaids or guests. The Tree of Life in gold, Wings of an Angel in silver or rose gold, and the Golden Feather Wish charm lead the group. Miniature slippers, a wishbone and heart set, and Love and Spirit mini charms add small tokens. There is even a set of miniature handcuff charms, a playful nod for a hens night gift bag.

Ring Cushions

Ring cushions hold the rings during the ceremony, often carried by a ring bearer. ME Collections makes them in ivory and white, with either a heart design or a pearl design on top. They are a small piece that ends up in many wedding photos. After the day, they often sit in a display box with the horseshoe and garter.

Wedding Accessories

This group covers the extras around the ceremony and reception. It includes a two-tier veil in silk white, deluxe wedding ribbon, and rice and rose petal confetti. Place cards come in ivory, white, metallic or embossed twin-heart designs. Cake bags and boxes let guests take home a piece of the cake. A Keepsake Starter Pack and counter stand are made for shops.

Guest Books

ME Collections' guest books come with a pen and ready-to-display packaging. Wedding and anniversary books sit alongside birthday books for 13th, 18th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, and milestones of 90 and 100 years. Baby shower, naming day, christening and First Holy Communion books round out the range. A rainbow love-heart design suits any couple. Many families keep the book with the photo album afterwards.

Religious Gifts

For church weddings and sacraments, ME Collections offers rosary beads in blue, pink, champagne and ivory pearl. A jewelled cross and a diamante cross with jewels sit beside them, along with the Angel Designer Collection, made by hand in Australia. First Holy Communion and christening guest books also live here. These make thoughtful gifts from godparents and grandparents, and sit well in a christening gift basket.

Party items

Party items cover cake bags and boxes, place cards and table extras for a reception. Cake bags come plain, in silver twin hearts, or in a new two-hearts design. Cake boxes are sold flat-packed. Cupcake boxes and metallic cupcake inserts are offered in bulk units. Paper and rose petal confetti finish the table, and cellophane holly bags cover Christmas. Most party items are packed in bulk units for shops.

Art & Craft and curling ribbons

The craft side of the range supports gift shops and florists. Hobby beads come singly or in one-kilogram bags. Poster hangers come in lengths from 300 mm to 1,010 mm. Holographic and metallic curling ribbons come on 91-metre rolls, in green, red and silver. Diamante cross charms are sold in units of 25 for craft work, such as handmade cards.

The traditions behind the pieces

Many of these pieces come from old wedding customs. The horseshoe is a good-luck charm, often carried by the bride or handed to her on the day. The garter carries the "something blue" from the rhyme about old, new, borrowed and blue. That is why so many ME Collections garters have a blue bow.

Hearts, angels and the Tree of Life are newer additions. They suit couples who want a keepsake without a strict tradition attached. Rosary beads, crosses and First Holy Communion books serve families who want a religious touch.

Every couple chooses their own mix. Our guide to planning an LGBTQ wedding shows how many of these customs adapt to any couple, from two garters to two horseshoes.

Choosing pieces for the day

Start with the bride's horseshoe and garter, since they are the most personal. Choose the shade first: ivory matches most modern gowns, white suits bright white fabric, and soft blue doubles as the something blue.

Next, match the smaller pieces. A heart for the bouquet, a ring cushion and a guest book in the same colour tie the day together. Cake bags and place cards finish the reception tables.

For the hens night, a miniature charm or a playful garter makes a light-hearted gift. Pair it with our hens night and party gifts for the night itself, or with bridal lingerie for the wedding night.

How the categories compare

Here is a quick guide to what each main category is made from and how it is used.

Materials and making

ME Collections works mostly in soft fabrics and small embellishments. Satin forms the base of most horseshoes, hearts and garters. Lace, organza and tulle add texture, while pearls and diamante add sparkle.

Metal keepsakes come in gold, silver, antique silver and rose gold finishes. Designer Collection pieces are made by hand, so small differences between them are part of the design. Several pieces are sold in units of three, which is how the company packs them for shops.

Gifts beyond the wedding

Not every ME Collections piece is for a bride. Guest books cover birthdays from 13 to 100, baby showers, naming days and christenings. Rosary beads and crosses suit First Holy Communion and confirmation gifts.

The Tree of Life, angel wings and heart lockets also work as anniversary or sympathy gifts. Because the pieces are small and come boxed or bagged, they are easy to post. A horseshoe or heart tucked into a card is a simple way to mark an engagement.

Keeping your keepsakes

After the wedding, most people store the horseshoe, garter and ring cushion together. A shadow box frame shows them off on a wall. A lidded box with acid-free tissue keeps fabric clean if you would rather pack them away.

Keep satin and lace out of direct sun, which can yellow ivory over time. Wrap metal charms separately, so they do not scratch each other. Check pearls and diamante now and then, and re-glue any loose stones with a clear craft glue.

Who ME Collections suits, and who should look elsewhere

ME Collections suits brides, grooms and families who want traditional keepsakes with a handmade touch. It also suits anyone buying a gift for a bride, a christening or a milestone birthday.

Look elsewhere if you want bold, modern bridal fashion or custom printed items. The range leans classic, with soft colours and traditional shapes.

Why buy ME Collections at Adultsmart

We send genuine ME Collections keepsakes from our Australian warehouse, in a plain box with no logos on the label. Each product page shows the size and colour, so you can match pieces before you order. Something Old, Something Blue, Something From Melbourne.