wedding jewelry & wedding etiquette
When you begin shopping for your bridal jewelry, give some thought to the rest of your wedding colors. Many couples will choose to use some shade of blue in their wedding décor, and if so, that would make a great color for your jewelry. If you are not already tied to any particular shade of [...]
Every bride knows that she is supposed to wear or carry “something blue” on her wedding day. You may be stumped, though, as to just what that lucky blue item should be. Here are some ideas on blue things for the bride.
One of the easiest places to incorporate something blue is in your accessories. Your [...]
Whether you are Irish, love the color green, or just want your wedding to be a great party, St. Patrick’s Day would be a terrific time to have a wedding. After all, it is a day known for being a fun time, and everyone loves a party on St. Patrick’s Day. Bring out some traditional [...]
Metallics have always been popular for weddings, but brides have always thought that it had to be either silver or gold, that they couldn’t be mixed. That old rule is out the window, sort of like the one that said that you can’t combine brown and black or red and pink. In fact, those are [...]
The classic escort card is a small rectangular tent card in heavy white or cream stock, with or without a border. The name of the guest or guests is written on the front of the card in black calligraphy with the appropriate table number. Married couples are done on one card.
This is the traditional form [...]
One of the most special types of weddings is an outdoor wedding held in the evening. There is nothing quite so romantic as saying your vows under the starlit sky with the moon shining above you. For couples looking to create an enchanted evening, consider a marriage by moonlight.
Of course, you will want to emphasize [...]
The best part of having your jewelry custom made for your wedding is that, well, it was made just for you. This means several things. For one thing, it means that your jewelry will be unique to you and your wedding. For many brides, the desire to have something distinctive to wear on their wedding [...]
It used to be that using black in your wedding design was strictly taboo. Black was considered to be too somber to incorporate into a festive occasion. Times have changed, however, and there are some very chic and elegant ways to use black in your wedding.
When you think about black, most young people associate [...]
The average age for an American bride is about 25 years old. For women who are a bit older than that (or even quite a bit older), they will want to take a few things into consideration when choosing their bridal jewelry. Instead of wearing the type of jewelry that a young ingenue would, an [...]
How to best care for your bridal jewelry will depend on what it is. Many brides have pieces of bridal jewelry that are handcrafted from precious materials like freshwater pearls, Swarovksi crystal, and sterling silver. Each of those types of elements is best cared for in a different way.
The number one tip for preserving your [...]
