The Perfect Ring For Her

Marquise brings the big bang. Due to the shape, it will appear larger than a solitaire with the same carat weight.  This style was originally commissioned in the 18th century by King Louis XV to emulate the smile of his mistress the Marchioness Madame de Pompadour.

Choose the Marquise for her.

Erika

Honoring Those That Can't Be With You

Many of our couples have very special loved ones who have passed and they hold a very special place in their hearts.  More often than not, they want to make them apart of their special day. What is the best way to have them remembered as a part of the ceremony, while still keeping the mood light?

I too have had this scenario at my wedding.  My husband's father whom he adored, and my grandmother and son whom I adored was no longer with us. So we used candles to honor them:

Purchase candles and get a ribbon with your color scheme, wrap it around the candle and add the name tag with the honored person's name.  The candles can be lit prior to the ceremony or can be lit as a part of the ceremony.

For one of my brides who's mother passed, I used a picture of her mother and slid it into her bouquet.  That way, her mother was still able to symbolically walk down the aisle with her.

The passing of a loved one is a sensitive subject, but there are many ways to honor them.

Erika

Making Your Wedding Memorable

You've dreamt about your wedding for months.  You've been busy planning every detail.  When I consult with my couples, my question is, "What do you want from your wedding day?"  Some say an awesome band, great food and awesome decor . . . . But I want my guests to walk away from my wedding saying that there was something about my day that was different.  So I put my thinking cap and begin to think of making their day most memorable.  Here are some ideas:

1. Just Dance: You can put a song name on the back of the table number and when that son he plays, everyone from that table has to get up and dance.  How fun would that be? And it ensures that everybody gets up at least for one song.

2. Food Truck: After the guests have danced and parties, have a food truck outside as they leave to get a snack for the road.

3. Converse For the Groomsmen:  How cool? It would show up really nicely in a photo.

4. Greeters at the Door: Often times guest come and they do not know which direction to go.  Designate someone who is not in your wedding to be your greeter; have them make friendly conversation with your guests.  This will make them feel very comfortable.

Wedding or Event Favors

Flip Books - This is a new alternative to the traditional photo booth.  The process is simple and takes just a few minutes.  The vendor brings in a booth at your event and takes a short video - with or without props - of your guests making faces, dancing and just having plain 'ole fun.  The guests review the clip, approve it and a flip book is created on the spot.

Most vendors can make about 50 books per hour.  This is a wonderful keepsake that your guests will have.  The cover can be customized to fit your event.

Erika

Save the Date!

Wedding Ring Styles For Her

The Pear cut diamond resembles a tear drop and combines the Oval and Marquis diamond shapes.  This style was give to Elizabeth Taylor by husband Richard Burton.  This will definitely give you a wow-factor.

Erika

Bridal Shoes

My brides often ask what kind of shoes should they wear, "Should I wear white or off white?" Or, "Can I wear color?"  My thoughts are wear what fits your personality.  If it is the traditional white/off-white go for it...if color is what you need, then go for that too.  The sky is the limit; you can chose from sparkles to feathers.

These are some of my favorite wedding day shoes. Good luck with finding the perfect shoe for your day!

Erika

Wedding Ring Styles For Her - Asscher

The Asscher cut is often referred to as a square Emerald which has an art-deco feel from the 1920's and 30's.  This style was created at the turn of the 20th century.

Pick the perfect ring for her.

Erika