January 2015 Blog Posts (56)

By Laurel Critchfield

There are many different ways to display sparklers at your wedding. Some brides opt for simple and understated displays, maybe in metal buckets donning tags tied with twine. Other brides prefer extravagant displays, with sparkly decorations and gigantic signs.

An idea for displaying sparklers that may appeal to any type of bride is a sparkler bar. For this, you would need several different types of sparklers for guests to choose from for…

Black flower girl tutu dress



This stunning black flower girl tutu dress is perfect for weddings or any special occasion!



This flower girl tutu dress has has a black crochet top with two ribbon straps. This flower girl tutu dress has three beautiful black roses in the front with a ribbon in the front. This flower girl tutu dress also has two beautiful black roses on one of the shoulder straps.



This flower girl tutu dress is made from 200-300 yards of soft black…

champagne flower girl tutu dress



This champagne flower girl tutu is perfect for weddings, pageants, birthdays and photo shoots. Simply gorgeous and will WOW those who see it! 



This champagne flower girl tutu dress is absolutely stunning! 





This champagne flower girl tutu dress has a taupe crochet top accented with two champagne and two ivory handmade roses on it. The roses are accented with ivory lace and ivory bow at the bottom.



This champagne flower…

Traditionally at a wedding, the first dance is the presentation of the new couple as one. This dance is reserved for the bride and groom. Most of us know the basic formalities, but what most don’t know is the options they have.

While you can select any romantic/sentimental song you can think of to run in the background, that doesn’t have to be the case. There is a wide selection of songs available that focus specifically on the topic at hand. Here are some…

     The Spring season is such a nice time to have a wedding.  The weather is getting warmer, flowers are in bloom, and grass is getting greener.  Garden Weddings are becoming more and more popular and is a perfect theme for Spring Weddings.  If you are a Bride that has always dreamed of a banquet style wedding, but love the thought of a Garden Wedding it is easy to combine…

Looking for an engagement ring? Not really sure where to start? Let these tips on the 4 "C's", color, cut, carat, and clarity,  help make your decision a little easier! 

The Perfect Engagement Ring: Tips on Color

The color of the ring…

When it comes to dessert tables at weddings or any other social event, the most popular treats on display are: macaroons, candy jars, cupcakes, cake-pops, etc.  Have you thought of having cheesecake instead? (yes, you read…

By Laurel Critchfield

There are several different aspects that go into buying the perfect diamond for your engagement. The four most important qualities of a diamond are the four C's: cut, color, clarity, and carat. The cost of a diamond depends on each of these characteristics. The more ‘perfect' the diamond is according to the four C's the more rare it is. Rarer diamonds cost more, and can get very expensive.

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February is the month of love and it’s obvious that you might want to surprise your partner with some amazing gifts. Seeking gifts from you will unquestionably make your love feel uncommon. Here's a thought for a marvelously chic Valentine's Day present. Get her a chocolate bushel with a couple of Cocorose London's fold up shoes. Shoes are fun! A pair of shoes represents sheer identities simply holding up to be put on. Shoes can…

Handing out Wedding Favors at your Wedding has been a tradition that has been around for many years.  Brides and Grooms normally hand out the favor at the end of the affair, when they say their goodbyes.  But there is no rule on what and when to give a…

Find that magnificent perfect pair of earrings for your occasion, mood and style. iBraggiotti Fine Jewelry tenders a prestigious collection of remarkable pairs that surpasses the latest fashion. Whether you would like a diamond, stud earrings, gold, birthstones, gemstone, pearl, moissanite, mother of pearl, platinum or sterling silver earrings, our online shop caters to all sorts of queries. We host a wide variety of gemstones and designs to complete your set of spectacular body jewelry.…

What should be more romantic then to get married at Saint Valentine’s Day when all your love and commitment are concentrating all over your second half and million of couples are in love with each other. All the weddings on the February, 14th are always special and very colorful!

Here comes some of a few tips how to stage a…

Brides no longer have to rely on layaway and the sometimes rigid terms associated with layaway to purchase a wedding dress. I Do Lending is a consumer finance program, specializing in Bridal. This consumer finance program allows Brides to have more choices in gowns and accessories, up to $5000.00. Low monthly payments with short terms, allow brides to stay in budget, while obtaining the gown of their…

Coral reef modern watercolor wedding invitation suite. Click on the image below to see our wedding invites,bridal and couples shower, engagement party and rehearsal dinner invitations, Save the Dates, place and menu cards, wedding programs and more. Great design for a contemporary beach summer wedding.…

What's better than one gorgeous gown? How about 20! We're featuring some of our favorite and elegant simple wedding dresses of 2015 in one place! You'll fall in love with these dresses. They're simple yet sophisticated, and are perfect for accessorizing excessively. These simple wedding dresses allow you to go over the top with your wedding jewelry and accessories. Get ready to…

Your wedding is without a doubt one of the biggest, most exciting and memorable days of your life. So it is no surprise that it is also an occasion that most look forward to celebrating each year. And, like your wedding it should be a celebration of your love for one another. 

Whether or not you fondly follow traditions there are common wedding anniversary gifts for each year of marriage. However, you don’t need to take them too literal or even adhere to them if you can’t think of a…

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 Happy New Year! 2014 was a year worth celebrating - A year of friends, family, and love. As I reflect back on everything that made the year special, I think especially of the Dopp wedding. Alan Dopp and Megan Keyes are a beautiful couple with an even more beautiful story.…

   Gifts and Keepsakes for your Bridesmaids

     Bridesmaid's gifts are traditionally given at rehearsal dinner.  It is a way to say 'Thank You' for being a special…