Rings and Things

 

Unique Engagement Rings by EraGem

Let’s talk engagement rings! Shopping for an engagement ring, while fun and exciting, can be a little overwhelming for your future husband.  After all, your engagement ring is the most important pieces of jewelry you will own and wear everyday for the rest of your life. I still remember that for the first month of being engaged I couldn’t stop staring at my ring.  

So, if you want to help your sweetie to pick a ring that reflects who you are and your personal style EraGem Estate Jewelry is the perfect solution. They offer a great variety of truly unique antique engagement rings with spectacular Art Deco designs that are ready for another lifetime of enjoyment. 

But, my favorites are their sapphire engagement rings. This precious stone provides a lifetime of color and beauty. The blue hue is famous among royalty (Kate Middleton and Princess Diana) and celebrities (Penelope Cruz) alike. And it not only represents faithfulness, but it's known to bring health and happiness to whoever wears it.

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Buttonhole Inspiration

Wedding etiquette states that the groom, the best man, ushers, fathers of the bride and groom should wear a buttonhole as well as other important members of the wedding party such as grandparents and paige boys.

The choice is endless when deciding what flowers to use for buttonholes:

• Co-ordinating the flowers with the general theme of your wedding
• Complementing the colours used in your wedding
• Flowers that the groom likes
• Flowers that are in season and easily available or inexpensive
• Herbs such as lavender or even vegetable leaves/blossoms!
• Inclusion of feathers, lace, ribbons...
• Button buttonholes are all the rage too!

Wedding Style Guide searched their archives from Real Weddings to find images of the finest buttonhole inspiration.

Carrie Lynch and Benjamin Flanagan by Infinity Photography

Cate Rayner and David Regazzoli by GM Photographics

Rebecca Isgrove and Nathan Reck by Tealily Photography

Rora Furman and Brian Rom by Dekuji Photography

Sarah Allen and Benjamin Roe by Infinity Photography

Image by Simon Casson

Alice Thomas and Timothy Shepherd by Adrian Tuazon

Amanda Smith and David Esterly by Next Exit Photography

Cherise Angelle and Aaron Hurlbert by Elizabeth Messina

Monica Fiore and Joe Furfaro by Arlene Bax Photographer

Rebecca Gange and Andrew Crow by Elise Kapeller Photography

Roberta Moberg and Matthew Scudamore by Karen Buckle Photographer

Carey Parsons and Brian Provost by Aaron Delesie Photographer

These button buttonholes are available with matching bouquets from Nic's Button Buds www.nicsbuttonbuds.com

Love this one from Nic's Button Buds! You could put a picture of a family member such as grandparents who have passed over but you want them to be remembered on the day. So perfect to place them close to your heart on such a special day!

Please let us know what you think makes a great buttonhole by commenting below!

Wedding Day Jewelry

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Selecting your wedding day jewelry is just as important as choosing which dress you’ll wear. Depending on the neckline of your dress, you can choose a necklace (most brides prefer diamond or pearl), that complements your look. If the neckline is higher or already has some ornate detailing like beading or lace, you may want to focus on other jewelry pieces so you don’t take away from the beauty of the dress. Adding a diamond bracelet or pair of earrings is an easy way to compromise.

When it comes to choosing a Tennis Bracelet for your special day, try visiting Anjolee.com, the leading manufacturer of fine jewelry with the largest collection of Diamond Tennis Braceletdesigns to complete your wedding day look. One of the major benefits of buying from this online jeweler is that they allow you to take any jewelry design and customize it exactly as you wish! For brides on a budget, this is an easy way to create your wedding day jewelry while staying within budget.

A variety of these lovely bracelet styles are shown below. Imagine one of these sparkly items on your wrist in yellow gold, white or platinum, choice of diamond size and quality and any length.  A bracelet like this can be considered an investment piece you’ll have for years to come – as it can be worn time and time again and will remind you of your wedding day!

For Classic Brides:

SB854 ‘Diamond Dreams Tennis Bracelet’ –shown in White Gold

For Vintage Brides:



SB904 ‘Vintage Style Leaf Diamond Bracelet’ – shown in White Gold



For Whimsical Brides:

SB893-A ‘Elliptical Link Diamond Bracelet’ – shown in Yellow Gold

All purchases from Anjolee include the following customer service standards: 30-day returns, fast delivery, free gift packaging, and free sterling silver necklace gift. Visit the website today: http://www.anjolee.com.

Chic Wedding Accessories: Headpieces and Veils by Pronovias

All it takes to create a bridal look that will last for the ages is that one perfect accessory that will pull the whole ensemble together.  Well I'm telling you, I get all love-at-first sight over accessories, especially ones that make a Statement with a Capital S, which is why I just can’t tear my eyes away from Pronovias 2012 Bridal Accessories Collection. Their veils and headpieces are not only extremely chic, but they also have a feeling of unique elegance. I am digging the lace details, they are simply divine!  I am digging all the lace details...simply divine!  

Are you looking to add a little antique-chic to your wedding day style? Then stop by these posts to see more gorgeous bridal accessories:

• Unique Veils Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
• {Wedding Day Beauty} : Flower Power
• Stunning Headpieces
• Jenny Packham Headdress Collection

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