Whether you think diamonds or shoes are a girl’s best friend, one thing is certain: the ring matters. Although it is not necessary to have a ring for the engagement to be official, most ladies prefer to have something sparkly to show for their new title of “fiance”. Many couples choose the bride''''''''s wedding…
Read moreRegistries: The Bridal Wish List
Bridal gift registries date back to 1902, when the clerk of a Minnesota china store began listing the names of brides and the china patterns they chose on index cards. Marshall Field, a Chicago department store, introduced the first official bridal registry in 1924. Jewelry stores picked up the trend in the 1930’s, and department stores…
Read moreThe Pursuit: Finding the Most Beautiful Dress You Will Ever Wear
Ever since the mid-1800’s when Queen Victoria first wore white for her wedding to Albert of Saxe-Coberg to incorporate some lace she owned, women have devoted months, even entire girlhoods to finding the dazzling gown they will wear for only one day. A wedding is a romantic affair, but also an action-filled event, one…
Read moreThe Art of the Thank-You Note
In today''''s age of e-mail, texting, and FaceBook, the personal touch of sending cards or letters is becoming more and more rare. While these modern ways of communication have their place, they must never be used in lieu of a traditional, hand-written thank-you note for the attendance and gift from the guests at your…
Read moreA Gift From Your Heart
The bride and groom give each other their hearts, wedding rings, trust, and lives, and often choose to offer each other a special wedding gift. A wedding gift for your beloved doesn’t need to be expensive, but it should be of value in a sentimental way and come from your heart, a unique or…
Read moreThe Art of Being a Bridesmaid
The role that the bridesmaids play in a wedding is often under-appreciated, but to be a fantastic bridesmaid takes much more than a plastered-on smile, wearing a pretty dress and dancing with the groomsmen. Being asked to be a bridesmaid is an honor. Being a bridesmaid is an art. Fulfilling the role of a…
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