In this article, I discuss the time honored artform of calligraphy including the types of pens and how to use them! I’ll also give you a recommendation for some of the best calligraphy pens for beginners to buy. I’ve always enjoyed receiving calligraphy stationery — whether as a birthday card, wedding invite, or thank you […]
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The Most Romantic Places in the World for Couples Who Hate Crowds A very real shift is happening in the way modern couples envision their honeymoon. According to recent travel industry reports, more couples want intimacy, privacy, and emotional space than ever before. After years of planning weddings and counseling couples on post-wedding travel, I […]
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Matching a wedding dress to an engagement ring may sound like a small detail, but most brides discover it makes an enormous difference. The neckline, silhouette, fabric, and even the mood of the ceremony influence how a ring looks on the hand. Today, with more brides choosing lab diamond engagement rings, the possibilities for coordination […]
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When choosing an engagement ring—something meant to be worn every single day—many couples find themselves comparing two of today’s most popular gemstones: lab-grown diamonds and moissanite. Both sparkle brilliantly, both are affordable alternatives to mined diamonds, and both appeal to modern buyers who value sustainability and ethics. If you want authenticity, long-term symbolic value, and […]
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Weddings often blend the past with the present. Something borrowed, something blue, family traditions, handwritten vows, or venues filled with personal history. It is no surprise that so many brides are drawn to vintage engagement rings, drawn to the charm and craftsmanship that recall a different era. These designs carry the spirit of stories already […]
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If you’ve been dress shopping and everything feels wrong, even the beautiful ones, you’re not broken. You’re just looking in the wrong places. I’ve spent 13 years in my California atelier watching brides try on dresses. Some cry happy tears. Others stand there, silent, feeling nothing. The difference isn’t the dress. It’s whether the dress […]
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Getting ready on your wedding morning can feel exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. How you spend these first few hours sets the tone for the entire celebration. Here’s a step-by-step timeline to help you stay calm and make the most of your time before you walk down the aisle. Wake up early and […]
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Your wedding day is probably the one day you’ll have more photos taken of you than any other day in your life. No pressure, right? Every bride wants to look amazing, but wedding planning is stressful enough without obsessing over every beauty detail. The good news is that you don’t need to reinvent yourself or […]
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Most everyone knows of the age-old practice (seriously, it dates back to the Middle Ages) of giving specific anniversary gifts based on the number of years you’ve been wed. The idea behind it? With each anniversary that passes, you strengthen your relationship. So, while these anniversary gifts may start out simple (paper for your first […]
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