Hot Trends for Summer Weddings

Hot Trends for Summer Weddings

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With the temperature rising and Summer weddings right around the corner make your ceremony and reception as hot as your love. Celebrity event planner Brian Worley goes over the trends heating up for the season. “Go Bright!” says Brian, “Weddings that use these bright colors will be a bit more whimsical and have a playful, not-so-serious theme.” Bright floral colors will add a pop, when mixed with linens in contrasting colors and patterned linens. The “Restoration Hardware” trend is also making an entrance, unlike the pop of the brights this is a more rustic approach using browns, ivory, and grey. “It’s about taking something new that has a modern and eclectic twist” Brian says, mixing luxurious furniture pieces with thick and natural textures create a “sturdy, refined and stylized look.” Lastly the “Art Deco” motif is making a splash, a black and white color palette with pearl accents will be the staples of this Roaring Twenties style revival.

Source: Bridal Guide

Two Become One

Two Become One

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“I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I have loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.” — Nicholas Sparks The Notebook

Loving another infuses life with meaning and value. A common life becomes extraordinary when the right one comes along. Once you have found the one you want to share forever with, your commitment should be celebrated with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind engagement ring.

From the L’Amour collection by Natalie K, this stunning piece boasts two rows of white diamonds decorating the band. The center stone is surrounded by a row of delicate diamonds, adding to the sparkle. The diamond encrusted wedding band adds another row of glamorous shine, making this piece unforgettable.

A special promise should be marked by a brilliant ring. Choose an engagement and wedding band set with style and charm that you will treasure forever.

A Floral Halo to Match Your Ring

A Floral Halo to Match Your Ring

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To create an ethereal and angelic feel to match the halo around your new diamond ring consider donning a floral halo of your own. For a spring wedding consider a floral garland to crown your head and accompany your veil. Artsy Wedding Blog suggests “You can choose to head to a florist to have one made especially for you and/or your bridesmaids and flower girls to wear on your wedding day.” This gives you more time to focus on other details for your special day. However, If you are going for a DIY aesthetic, you also have the option of creating one yourself. “This allows you to select exactly the type of flower(s) you want and have them arranged in the exact way you’ve envisioned them to be.” You can arrange the perfect wreath with only a few tools: Floral wire, measuring tape, wire cutter, florist tape, fresh flowers, scissors, a spray bottle, water, and ribbon.

Learn to make your own here: Artsy Wedding Blog

A Halo to Crown Your Ring

A Halo to Crown Your Ring

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Love is eternal. Like a circle with no end, your love will continue on. As you’re searching for the perfect token of your undying affection, it’s important to consider the symbolic meaning behind the engagement piece. The Eternelle Collection by Natalie K offers exquisite designs with sentimental value.

This piece is a gorgeous reflection of your relationship that has proven true through trying times. The delicate band is encrusted with beautiful white diamonds, surrounding the center stone in a unique, hexagon design. This stone placement makes the diamond look marginally larger, giving that jaw-dropping effect.

Choose a ring that adequately showcases your tried and true love. An engagement ring will forever reflect your vows to the rest of the world. This angelic piece is sure to serve as a sweet reminder of your commitment for the rest of your life.

12 Tips for the Perfect Vows

12 Tips for the Perfect Vows

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Wedding Vows are the poetry and promises of your love. While your heart may sing loves praises your mouth may have a hard time catching up. The knot offers 12 practical tips for finding the perfect words:

  • Get clearance: Not every ceremony officiant allows for personalized vows, check first
  • Start early: Dedicate ample time to the writing and fine tuning, procrastination is not romantic.
  • Look to tradition: Seek inspiration in the traditions and words that may strike your heart.
  • Set the tone: Romantic and comical, Serious and heartfelt. Find something that suits YOU.
  • Figure out the logistics: Will the vows be a surprise the day of, or will they mirror one another?
  • Make a vow date: Take the time not only to figure out the logistics but to cherish the act with a romantic date night.
  • Schedule some alone time: Set time aside to muse on the words you will recite on your own.
  • Steal Ideas: Quotes that hold true to your relationship or meaningful songs may be the perfect addition.
  • Create an outline: Establish a structure to help organize your ideas.
  • Remember your audience: Your loved ones are there to share with you, don’t write in code.
  • Time it right: 1 minute is a good time limit, short, sweet and to the core of your heart.
  • Practice out loud:  SERIOUSLY!

Source: The Knot