Archive for 'Tips and Trends'

Bridesmaid Dresses for Every Style

Pictures from weddings past show bridesmaids lined up and all dressed in matching coral tea length dresses. Thankfully, the days of the satin, big bows in the back styled gowns are over. Brides are choosing more flattering dresses for their bridesmaids. A big trend is choosing a fabric and allowing the bridesmaid to choose the [...]

The Language of Flowers

The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, was a Victorian-era means of communication in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to send coded messages, allowing individuals to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. This language was most commonly communicated through Tussie-Mussies, an art which has a following today. The nuances of [...]

Wedding Planning 101 – Choosing your wedding cake

It’s time to choose your wedding cake – the flavor, the design, the size and, of course, the budget!  How do you go about doing this, and what are some smart tips to remember? Read below for some helpful tips to get you started.  There are more points to ponder, of course, but these are [...]

Helpful Jewelry Care Tips

Whether you’re newly engaged, just married, or have been married for years, you have at the very least, a beautiful engagement ring that you want to take good care of.  Proper care and maintenance of your fine jewelry will give you peace of mind and ensure that your pieces will last you a lifetime. What [...]

Wedding Planning 101 – Choosing important bridal party gifts

You’re engaged.  The wedding date is set, vendors have been booked, and the Big Day is approaching.  You have everything well planned and now have time to turn your attention to some of the more enjoyable details. You need to decide on gifts for the people in your bridal party!  This includes bridesmaids, groomsmen, and [...]

How important is a jewelry warranty?

You have a breathtaking engagement ring on your hand – congratulations!  If your fiance’ is like most men, he surprised you with the ring already purchased.  There is, however, a growing trend among newly engaged couples to wait to purchase the engagement ring together.  Regardless of the approach, an important topic to discuss is the [...]

Wedding Planning 101 – Getting Started

It’s happened – he got down on bended knee with a ring box in hand and proposed.  You’re officially engaged!  You’ve told both families, called all your closest girlfriends to tell the happy news.  Congratulations! You’re super excited….and scared witless.  Right?  Maybe just a little? If you’re like most newly engaged women, you fall into [...]