A Glittering Tribute

Author: Laurie Snyder

As the mother of the groom, I was as excited as the mother of my future daughter-in-law when wedding plans were announced.  I also wanted to do something really special for the bride. I came up with the idea of a surprise rehearsal bouquet.  Not any ordinary floral bouquet, this one! The bouquet would pay homage to great family romances through the ages. The goal was to combine glitter, glamour, sentiment and style.  Everyone agreed it exceeded my expectations!

I started by soliciting brilliant brooches, elegant earrings, handsome hatpins and other vintage chic pieces of family jewelry.  The response was overwhelming!  As I received these heirloom pieces from grandparents, aunts, cousins, sisters and friends, I photographed each piece and had the donor pen a few lines documenting the history of the piece. How wonderful to know that the lustrous rhinestone starburst pin originated as a birthday gift to her grandmother from her beloved husband!  Most of the contributors also included a bit of advice for the bride-to-be. What fun! The advice ranged from wise and solemn to humorous and somewhat racy – definitely reflecting the personality of the giver! … Continue Reading

A Guide to Bridal Jewelry

Author: Shira B.

Now that your big day is around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what jewelry you’re going to wear when you rock your wedding dress.

Accessories, which include jewelry, hairpieces, and veils, are just as important as your dress and really add to your bridal style. The little touches go a long way. Consider how the costume jewelry you wear to the office enhances your outfit. Now imagine the impact that jewelry will have on your wedding dress. Here are some bridal jewelry basics:

Classic -Style Bridal Jewelry

Diamonds and pearls are the classic choice when it comes to bridal jewelry styles. A pearl necklace is a beautiful and timeless choice that will compliment your dress in a subtle, yet elegant way. Pearl necklaces are available in various lengths – from chokers to dangling strands – and come in various shades, including white, black, ivory and baby pink. To compliment a pearl necklace, many brides choose to wear pearl studs or pearl drop earrings. … Continue Reading

Romancing the Stone

Author: Laurie Snyder

Once you get past the cut, color, clarity and carat discussions, the real fun of personalizing your wedding bands begins. Whether you take a cue from Hollywood trendsetters and have your diamonds set in platinum, opt for the sophisticated elegance of a retro style, go with understated classic modern, or incorporate an unexpected spot of color, the rings you select will reflect your unique personalities as a couple.

Once considered solely the domain of the bride, diamonds are appearing embedded on groom’s rings as complimentary bands gain popularity. Other unifying options include inscribing the inside of the rings with your names, wedding date, a romantic quote or line from your favorite love ballad. … Continue Reading