Diamonds are a girls best friend.....At least for a week!

I recently had a bride in the store who was telling me about the jewelry she was getting from Bag, Borrow or Steal. Most of you, like me, probably remember the scene with Jennifer Hudson in Sex and the City the Movie where she is talking about her borrowed handbag. Well to my surprise they also have jewelry. Real DIAMOND Jewelry that you can borrow for a week, or a month! And it really is not all that expensive. So if you just have to have the real thing, check out this website. They have some beautiful pieces. Because sometimes nothing but the real thing will do!



You can also become a member of the site and then you get all sorts of benefits, including a rewards program. A one year membership is $59.95.....I am feeling an addiction coming on! Uh-Oh And many of the items have the option to purchase. So if you fall in love and just can't give up those Earrings or your Husband-to-Be wants to buy you that Necklace as a wedding gift he can!

Go and check it out....It is so fun just to look at all the items and dream about wearing them.

Michelle Obama Seals the Deal

After seeing what Michelle Obama wore last night at the inauguration, she has confirmed that the hottest gown trend is white and one shouldered.

Of course around here White, Ivory, and Champagne are our favorite colors but I am glad to see that Hollywood is also catching on to how beautiful a woman looks in a white gown. All you 2010 brides plan on seeing these looks turn into bridal gowns in the near future!

A Pre-Nup for your Bridesmaids?!

While surfing the web this morning I came across this article and thought I had to post this to see what you ladies thought.....

Bridesmaid Pre-Nuptial Agreement. Yes, you read that right. If having to squeeze into a puffy, unflattering horror of a dress wasn't bad enough, now bridesmaids have another indignity to contend with. Some brides are so worried about the way their wedding party will look, they have a lawyer draw up a pre-nup that can include things like requiring that a bridesmaid not gain more than 7 pounds before the wedding, not consume too much alcohol at the reception, vow to take extra care of her skin and hair, and not to make any inappropriate advances toward male guests at the reception. [For a peek at a sample agreement, go to the American Bar Association Website).
Although brides who've used pre-nups were reluctant to go on the record for this story, several of them explained that the agreements were necessary to ensure that their day was perfect.



Would any of you actually do this? Just curious to know your thoughts.

Meghan: What was your favorite part of your wedding?

As I try and think about my favorite part of my wedding, it is difficult to think about just one moment because the whole day was really amazing. As we signed our marriage license, it really put it all in perspective for me, that I am no longer one, but Travis and I are starting a brand new life together. We have known each other for 13 years, and to be able to share the majority of our lives together is truly wonderful! I have been happily married for over a year to my best friend, so I would have to say the best part of my wedding was knowing and anticipating our life together as a married couple after we said our vows.

What are you going to do with your hair?

Once the dress has been chosen and we start the task of picking out a veil or a head piece the question that daunts most brides is "How are you going to wear your hair?" I have a lot of brides who struggle with what to do with their hair. There are a few things to consider when choosing your hairstyle.

The style of your dress: Dresses with embellishments on the straps may be covered if you wear your hair down.

The Weather: Weddings that take place during the hottest time of the summer may not allow your hair to hold in a really loose soft curl. So you may want to consider something more simple and that will work with lots of hairspray. The last thing you want on your wedding day is flat, straight hair. Unless of course that's the look you're going for. The Groom: I know that our grooms don't usually have a lot of say in what goes on in the planning of a wedding but many of them love their fiancee's hair a certain way. So ask him, you might be surprised and he might say I love how you look most when your hair is down. Awww.

There are a few things you just don't want to do for example:

Don't over do it with the accessories

I love a single flower in the hair but again don't go overboard. A whole bouquet of flowers is not a good look.

And remember bigger is not always better

You want to look like yourself on your wedding day. Simple and classic is always a safe bet.

There are tons of examples of hairstyles on Brides.Com and TheKnot.com Be sure to get a trial run and bring photos to your hairdresser. Below are some of my favorite hairstyles.

I'm Back!

Hey Everyone! I am back from my much needed Vacation. I feel relaxed and rested and ready to start 2009 with lots of energy so watch out! :-) Here are a few photos from our trip. We stayed at Secrets Capri in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The weather was gorgeous everyday and the resort was beautiful. But to be honest I was ready to come home and get back to business. So happy 2009 everyone!

The is nothing like the beach

My sandy feet

I got to wear my party dress from my wedding again! This was taken on New Year's Eve.

Happy Anniversary to ME!

Trevor and I were married 1 year ago today. Wow does time fly! We are celebrating by spending some time on the beach and in the hot sun of Mexico! I know you all are jealous. I will post some photos when we get back. Here are few photos to remember our day.

I hope you all have a wonderful New Year and 2009 is full of Love and Laughter!

Jen and Brian are MARRIED!!!

Jen and Brian were married on December 20th. Jen wore a Casablanca Bridal gown and we had a custom jacket made to go along with her dress. Her photos were done by the wonderful Nicole Ladonne.

I picked this one because these are always my favorite photos. It is just sheer bliss on their faces.

Congratulations Jen and Brian! I can't wait to hear all of the details about your day. We wish you nothing but love and happiness in your new married life!

Sneak Peak at the New Dessy Bridesmaids!

The new Dessy and After Six bridesmaids dresses are too cute! This season they added some new prints, and lots of new colors. If you want to see the rest of the dresses you can check them out at http://www.dessy.com/ , let me know what you think!

These are the After Six Dresses (The one in the center we have in a print and it is ADORABLE!)

The Knot Magazine is out!

Woo Hoo Finally the magazine came out with our wedding in it. There is also another one of our brides in there (Alicia) so Gina's Bridal got a double shout out! So cool. Our wonderful Photographer Nicole Ladonne put it up on her page. Check it out!

http://nicoleladonnephotography.blogspot.com/2008/12/knot-michigan.html

Natalie; What was your favorite part of your wedding?

One of my favorite memories was the last moment with my father before walking down the aisle: that split second where everything is going so quickly, you hear the music start, and you're about to walk down to your husband-to-be. It is nearly indescribable but when thinking about the overwhelming happiness I felt walking towards Brent, I still cry!

Sarah; What was your favorite part of your wedding?

There were so many great moments but one that stands out and that I actually have a picture for is the first dance. During our first dance I didn't know that our wedding party and family had all gotten up and were standing linking arms next to the dance floor swaying along. I didn't even notice until the end when I smoothly dipped my new husband for their and our entertainment. :-)