Antique diamond rings are now the coveted engagement rings of almost every woman who dreams of walking to the altar to wed her dream man, her soul mate. And you wonder why antique diamond rings are becoming more popular than contemporary designs?!

Antique diamond ring types

The best antique engagement ring is often made by hand, usually the handiwork of the best goldsmith or silversmith in town. Each curve and twist is intricately crafted and formed, each stone,...

Your wedding day can be a bittersweet celebration if you've lost a parent or other close family member. While on the one hand, you're thrilled to be proclaiming your love and commitment before your family and friends, you can't help but be saddened that it's not your father's arm upon which you'll be walking down the aisle or that the place of honor for the groom's mother is conspicuously vacant.

Whether your family member has recently passed away or it has been many years,...

ften referred to as the “most important day of your life,” your wedding day should be perfect and exactly what you imagined it to be. And what better way to insure that everything turns out precisely how you wanted it without breaking the bank than to have a DIY wedding? Becoming increasingly popular, the handmade wedding (also called a homemade wedding or do-it-yourself wedding) is a great way to save money, bond with your bridesmaids or spouse-to-be as you create all the...

Free Rehearsal Dinner Invitations for Your Special Event!

Rehearsal Dinner Invitations are the best way to make sure everyone knows when and where to go for the wedding rehearsal, as well as what to expect after all of their hard work. Because of the costs associated with the rest of the wedding, you'll want to choose Invitations Wedding Rehearsal Dinner that are inexpensive. Below are some other important points to remember when preparing your rehearsal dinner wedding...

When a full-figured bride goes shopping for her plus size wedding gown she must take into consideration her body type. She must learn which shape sheath will flatter her body the most. Every woman’s body is different. However, there are a few silhouettes that you will find will flatter most brides with that full-figure:

• Slim A-line – These type of dresses flatter the pear shape figure as they accentuate the top half of the bride’s body and camouflage...

Your wedding should be one of the most memorable days in your life. Before you even start planning the wedding there are many details you need to see too. The first thing you and your finance need to discuss is how much you are willing to spend on the whole wedding. Many couples try to make the perfect day by supplementing their wedding with credit cards. This can actually add a lot of stress to the day, and in the end disappoint you. It is more important for you to pick a style of...

You have already set a date for your wedding, and now you're ready to dive into the preparations for your big day. One of the first issues you have to tackle is choosing your bridesmaids. These women will be an important part of the event, and it's essential that you choose wisely.

Brides who choose their bridesmaids without giving the process some careful thought, often end up with a lineup who either don't get along well, who are not up to the task, or are not too...

Maid or Matron of Honor

A maid of honor is an unmarried woman; a matron of honor is married. Her main role is to help the bride with wedding planning. This might involve running errands, helping her select attire, addressing invitations, or making phone calls to vendors. Traditionally, she also hosts a shower or luncheon for the bride. On the wedding day, she helps th bride get dresses, adjust here veil and train before she starts down the aisle, holds her bouquet during the...

You can change the sequence of your reception as there is no special order. You can delete any custom that you don't wish to do. Every wedding is different, so make your own decision. However, I'm giving you a list of events that you can incorporate into your wedding reception if you want.

1. You and your husband arrive at the reception with your bridal party.

2. You might freshen up a bit or maybe have a drink and get into position for the receiving line and start receiving...

Every year around holidays, the famous TV show host Oprah Winfrey sparks a frenzy among loyal fans of the show with her list of top 20 of her favorite things of Holiday Gifts. Oprah’s 2007 list of favorite things has many gifts ranging in price from affordable to not so affordable for mere mortals.

However Holiday Shopping and Gift Giving need not break your budget if you shop smart and be sensible about giving gifts to loved ones.

Although it is hard to...