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Forget the Veil: Hair Accessories to Wear on Your Big Day

Emily Williams |  May 18, 2016

Brides in the western world have been wearing white dresses ever since Queen Victoria popularized the trend back in 1840, but did you know we still follow wedding traditions that trace back to the Byzantine Empire?

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How to Pick Out the Perfect Engagement Ring

Jenna Nelson |  December 10, 2015

Few things make a man more nervous than shopping for an engagement ring. After all, it's not really something that you can get a lot of practice with.

Dress Diaries Pt 2: Glam Up Your Gown

Amanda Norell |  May 22, 2013

One dress. Multiple looks. Four super easy steps to take your wedding day style from ceremony to reception.

Accessorizing Magic: One Dress, Two Looks

WeddingDay |  April 15, 2013

A classic gown is never out of style. But you can take it to a whole new level by adding pearls, lace and a sparkly sash. Use your imagination and invent a romantic and soft look that reflects your personality and your vision (and does not make a huge dent in your budget).

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Vintage Weddings Part 2: The Way We Want

Ian Wilson |  November 8, 2012

The vintage obsession concludes with some tips and inspiration to achieve a modern-vintage wedding...

Fabulous & Functional Wedding Accessories

Cynthia Basker |  August 20, 2012

Have you ever heard the words practical or functional in association with tiara's, headpieces or jewelry when shopping for those finishing touches to your wedding day ensemble? Neither have I. If anything, it's the one time we seem to give ourselves permission to be impractical. 

Why Choose a Colored Gemstone Engagement Ring?

Ashley Boyer |  May 29, 2012

In search of the perfect engagement ring? Then you’ve probably looked at dozens of sparkling diamond rings. But if you’re having trouble finding that special ring to complement your unique personality and style, consider a ruby, sapphire, emerald, or other colored gemstone ring. 

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Your Bridal Style

Laura Lim |  February 6, 2012

It is all in the details!  Brides spend months (sometimes years) planning every detail of their perfect wedding day. The perfect dress...the perfect cake...the perfect party favor. They spend hours plotting and planning all the little details. Most brides want a wedding that is timeless and yet still reflects their personal style.  

Choosing the Perfect Band

Ashley Boyer |  August 29, 2011

Often wedding bands play second string to the flash of the engagement ring's center stone, but it is the wedding band that symbolizes a couple's lifelong commitment to one another. Shouldn't choosing a wedding band be as special and meaningful as picking the perfect engagement ring?

After the Ring: The Gift of Jewelry for All of Life's Events

Darin Sorg |  September 10, 2010

Her wedding ring… check. Your wedding ring… check. Gentlemen, just when you thought you were in the clear, right?  Then someone asks you, “What are you going to get her for the wedding gift?” After you pick your jaw up from the ground it’s time to get serious about it.