Friday: In Sync

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That Little Blue Box

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Charming

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Yes

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Those Quiet Moments

Feels like one of those days where you just want a quiet moment with him.

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A Ring Thing

 

 

Classic, vintage, modern, heirloom - here are just a few of the prettiest engagements rings I've seen!

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And this Christmas ...

... will be, a very special Christmas.

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Monday Morning

Staying inside this Monday morning and enjoying a few of the finer things in life.

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Photo Op

Starting the week off with a high flying, utterly charming photo. 

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Introducing the De Beers Bridal App!

De Beers Diamond Jewellers is proud to announce the launch of its new Bridal iPad and iPhone application complimenting the De Beers website www.debeers.com. The new application will be launched in April, and is available in five different languages worldwide.

This new digital expansion marks an important step for De Beers Diamond Jewellers. “It is a truly immersive experience that brings our engagement rings and bridal jewellery to light - with beautiful images and bespoke content from diamond jewellery experts. We see it as the definitive diamond wedding jewellery information resource, expressing our role as the diamond mentor for consumers,” said Francois Delage CEO De Beers Diamond Jewellers.

The new De Beers application is the ultimate, innovative mobile destination that helps you discover the perfect diamond jewellery for this important moment in your life. Through engaging and inspiring content, this application allows you to search for the perfect De Beers engagement ring, as well as matching wedding bands and complimentary wedding day jewellery.

With an exclusive selection of videos that include expert advice on how to choose the best ring for you, this application puts your dream wedding day jewellery at the touch of your fingertips.

The application also offers an insight into the design and craftsmanship of De Beers, as well as the functionality to find your nearest store location and arrange an appointment. The free application features beautiful images that let you play around with and are easy to share through email and social media.

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Proposal Dos

Do hire a photographer to capture the magical moment.  Trust me, it will be well worth it!

Holiday Romance

The first of December, ready for your whirlwind holiday romance? Don't forget the kiss under the mistletoe!


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Vera Wang LOVE + Zales

Zale Corporation and Vera Wang today announced a partnership to launch a new, exclusive collection of diamond bridal jewelry.

The new collection will be called “Vera Wang LOVE” and will offer a variety of diamond engagement rings, matching wedding bands and solitaire bridal jewelry to be available exclusively in Zale stores throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico beginning this fall.

The partnership builds on the strengths of both brands, as Vera Wang is one of the most recognized and acclaimed designers in the world, especially known for her exquisite designs of bridal gowns, and Zales, The Diamond Store, is one of the most recognized North American jewelry brands.

Each piece in the Vera Wang LOVE collection will come with a certificate of authenticity, verifying it as an original design by Vera Wang. Each ring will include the Vera Wang LOVE logo engraved on the inside of the ring and every engagement ring will include a unique blue sapphire.

“Creating a line of beautiful diamond engagement rings and bridal jewelry is a natural extension of my passion for designing bridal fashions for today’s contemporary woman,” Ms. Wang said. “I searched for a jewelry retail partner who met my exacting standards of quality and design and found Zale to be a perfect match.”

“There are two iconic names associated with bridal engagements and weddings, Vera Wang and Zale,” said Theo Killion, Zale Corporation Chief Executive Officer. “There simply isn’t another designer in the world who matches the Vera Wang name for bridal design. The exclusive Vera Wang LOVE collection will allow us to provide our customers with Vera Wang’s unmatched sense of design and the high quality our customers have grown to expect from Zale.”

The new Vera Wang LOVE bridal collection is scheduled to arrive exclusively in Zales retail stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico in October 2011, just in time for holiday engagements, and in Peoples retail stores in Canada in November 2011.

Images via Zales.

What the World Needs ...

"What the world needs is a return to sweetness and decency."

- Roman Holiday

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Fab Frocks Friday: Holiday Love Story

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'Tis the Season

With the holiday season officially here, 'tis the season to get engaged! Will it be with champagne, candlelight and roses? How about when you least expect it, when it's just you and him going about your daily routine?


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Michael C. Fina Diamond Dash!

Ladies, if you like diamonds {and I think that's all of us} the you will love Michael C. Fina's Diamond Dash. Michael C. Fina and TACORI, leaders in the jewelry and bridal industry, have partnered to host their second annual diamond scavenger hunt in Manhattan on September 25, 2010 at 12:00 noon entitled the “Diamond Dash: Dash for a Diamond & a Cure™.”

Only 500 couples will be able to enter so make sure you and your honey's name is on the list by register soon!

So here's how it works: after receiving clues sent to their cell phones, dashers will travel between various destinations in New York. At each location they will be asked to take a photograph of themselves in front of the dash signage and send a code via text message. Valuable information will then be triggered which will help them solve a puzzle. The first five teams to correctly solve the puzzle after visiting all the dash locations will be finalists. Then, these finalists will compete in one last challenge for the grand prize.

The winning couple wins a gorgeous handcrafted Tacori engagement ring setting, matched with a Tacori Diamond, valued at approximately $20,000, and a five-day honeymoon to the Aventura Spa Palace, in the heart of the Riviera Maya in the Mexican Caribbean. The dash will culminate with a once-in-a-lifetime live marriage proposal! All participants will also win prizes from other partners, such as Ron Ben-Israel Cakes and NewlyWish.

And ladies, even if you are not the lucky winner of the grand prize, there is still a ton of goodies to be had from industry heavy weights including Bridal Reflections, Mionetto, Once Upon a Bride, Matthew Robbins and more by purchasing raffle tickets. All proceeds will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Fab Frocks Friday: Weekend Getaway

Take a little vacation from all the wedding planning this weekend . . . perhaps somewhere far away and romantic? Don't forget to bring the LBD.

And for you readers taking a stay-cation . . .

• A local haunt that's just the thing for the quintessential American romance.
• Spruce up thee ol' happy home with these must haves from a literary icon.
• Must have color to give your wedding the right amount of sophistication.
• The prettiest rustic wedding!

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Vintage Inspiration for Your Engagement Session

Layered stockings, ankle socks and high heels, boho waves and braids, red lips, shorts and chiffon blouses, period pieces, and the sheer romanticism of the good ol' days. Aren't you utterly captivated by the softness of this vintage inspired fashion shoot that will be so fabulous for your engagement session.

I love how this shoot uses summer's favorite shorts in place of skirts to create a quirky tomboyish yet feminine look. And for the gents? Nothing but a rolled up shirt sleeves, fedora and dapper attitude will do.

Ah sweet love!

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Simply Love

I guarantee you will fall in love with this beautiful engagement shoot from Simply Bloom Photography! Incorporating vintage details and simple yet creative props, Vania and Christina of Simply Bloom Photography photographed one of the most beautiful sessions for Valentine's Day.

Check out the shoot below - from the to die for lighting to the delicate angel wings, it's love at first sight!

Images by Simply Bloom Photography via Green Wedding Shoes.