Soon after you begin shopping for wedding shoes, you find a wide range of styles — from simple to elaborate. How do you know which will look best for your wedding? The key is a balanced look. If your dress is simple, you can get more elaborate with the shoes (and vice versa). Another way …
The traditional Irish ring is called a Claddagh ring (and can be used as an engagement or commitment ring). It features two hands, a heart and a crown. The design is named for the fishing village where Richard Joyce — the craftsman who created the design — originated. The ring could be worn on the …
If you are looking to add a food-related twist to your wedding reception, consider finger food presentation. Go beyond plattered, tooth-picked tidbits. Bryan Young (owner of Bryan Young Catering Plus in Richmond Heights, Missouri), suggests serving hors d’oeuvres in barware (such as martini and shot glasses), on bamboo picks, or with edible spoons. Passed drinks …
When you say your vows, the words “till death do us part” have real meaning. For some couples, that means wearing rings that will never leave your finger. That is a tattooed wedding ring — an idea that is gaining in popularity. Some doctors, construction workers, mechanics, athletes, and others who can’t wear metal wedding …
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 …
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 …
If you like the tiara concept — how it encircles the hair — but it doesn’t create quite the look you want, consider a similar headpiece. Bun wraps, halos, and wreaths are all ring-shaped headpieces that encircle your head or hair. Wreaths are made of roses or other flowers, while bun wraps and halos consist …
Having your engagement or wedding ring custom-made is easier than you might think. The first step to making your dream ring a reality of to visualize the exact setting and stone of your dreams and sketch it or otherwise describe it on paper. The next step will depend on your situation. If you are purchasing …
Since the wedding is on Valentine’s Day AND a Saturday (February 14, 2009), venues will book up fast. So, we spent some time during the Christmas hub-bub getting a handle on reception venues. From the start we wanted to avoid downtown St. Louis, for a couple of reasons. First, many guests will not be familiar …