Planning is a key ingredient for successful wedding jewelry shopping. That means you should choose and purchase the bridal and wedding party jewelry early enough to allow time for exchanges or alterations. You do not want to don your jewelry at the last minute and have the stress of finding the chain too long or …
Question 5 when shopping for mens wedding rings is: Which metal and style do I prefer? Many men like plain gold bands, with or without a design element, such as a braid, an inlay of a second metal, or engraving. But that is often because they don’t know how many choices there are in metals. …
If your gown is low cut in the back, or altogether backless, you may want to dress it up with back jewelry. Your back, after all, will be to your guests during most of the ceremony. Back-drape necklaces, with varying length chains or other back drapes can be stunning, but you do not have to …
There are several approaches to finding the least expensive shoes for your wedding. You can monitor local department and bridal store sales, but the largest selection — by far — is online. Shoe store Websites often permanently discount shoes or sell extremely cheap wedding shoes in special clearance “aisles.” It is also easier to find …
Question 4 when shopping for mens wedding rings is: Will this wedding band fit within my budget? Obviously, men’s wedding bands are going to vary dramatically in terms of price. Every element changes the cost — metals, materials, width, gemstones, style, design, and labor, to name just a few. You know what you or your …
Unique wedding cake designs are a continuing trend. We’ve seen cakes drenched in chocolate, covered in fresh flowers, and monogrammed with the couple’s initials. Some are more elaborate, with lighted fountains, multi-shaped tiers, or trimmed in lace or jewels. The single most enduring trend leading into 2008, based upon online searches, is the square wedding …
Brides’ headbands are simple, yet sophisticated and versatile, and work with any length hair. If you want to wear your hair in a flowing hairstyle, a headband will keep it off your face. It will accent your curly updo, set off your bangs, or accessorize your bun. The headband can anchor your veil. It can …
Question 3 to consider when purchasing a man’s wedding ring: Will it fit my personality? When women make choices about rings and other elements of their weddings, they consider their personalities. You should do that, as well. It’s important to find a match between this very important fashion accessory and who you are. Are you …
Question 2 to consider when purchasing a man’s wedding ring: Will it fit my lifestyle? How do you spend your time? Do you like the theatre or a ball game? Do you enjoy five-star restaurants or ordering in pizza? Do you run in the morning and pump iron or avoid exercise like the plague? There …
Vintage, Victorian-era jewelry was made during Queen Victoria’s reign, in the mid-1830’s through the end of the 19th century. Historians often break Victorian jewelry into three periods: – Early Romantic (mid 1830’s – 1850) – Mid Grand (1860’s – 1870’s) – Late Aesthetic (mid 1880’s – 1900) Many early-era Victorian rings featured elaborate settings. Opening …
There are several questions to consider when purchasing a man’s wedding ring. The first: Will it be comfortable? Most men rate the comfort factor high on their list of requirements for a wedding band. Since a man’s wedding ring is apt to be more streamlined than a woman’s, it is often easier to build in …