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Unique Boutonniere Ideas for Your Wedding

  • Wedding Fashion
  • With 1 comment

Most of the groom’s outfit gets settled before anyone has an opinion about it. Navy or charcoal. A tie that matches the bridesmaids. The boutonniere is the one piece nobody has standardized, and it shows up in every photo taken of him from the waist up, which is why it’s worth some thought. (Scroll down […]

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Wedding Heels for Every Budget: 16 Designer Brands Seen on Real Brides

  • Wedding Shoes
  • With 9 comments

When it comes to designer bridal shoes for your wedding there are a handful of specific designers that we see brides wear over and over again. And clearly designers have kept winning designs around for many seasons with only minor tweaks – brides love them so much! Some of these designers have even carved out […]

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Wedding Guide: How to Word Wedding Thank You Cards

  • Wedding Stationery
  • With 12 comments

The wedding is finished and you can finally put your feet up and relax. Suddenly, you‘re reminded that you have one more major task to do before you can officially hang up your bridal veil – write wedding thank you cards! Taking time to write thank you cards is an important final step in the […]

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DIY Ribbon Wedding Ceremony Backdrop Tutorial

  • Wedding Decor
  • With 2 comments

Yesterday we received a request from a reader who was interested in finding out how to make a ribbon wedding ceremony backdrop, which L&L featured in a couple real weddings a few weeks ago. With the gratefulness of modern technology (and our Rolodex) we were able to find a beautiful and easy wedding ceremony backdrop […]

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How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring in 2026 [with Prices and Examples]

  • Rings
  • With 6 comments

So, how much money should you spend on a wedding ring? It’s a delicate topic, but one that I want to try to provide advice. I’ll never forget the time I drove with my best girlfriend and her new fiancé. He turned to me and asked my opinion on what was more important to spend […]

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Make an Impression with Tungsten World

  • Bridal Jewelry Sponsored
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When Tungsten World approached me to do this sponsored post, I had to said yes. I love the look of their wedding bands, and I love the idea of a personalized fingerprint on the ring. Here’s why: When my husband and I first met, I already had a #1 in my life. She had an […]

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Halo Ring Settings Explained: Styles, Pros & Inspiration

  • Rings Sponsored
  • With 0 comments

A classic halo ring setting is a ring that usually features a larger diamond or gemstone center encircled by a collection of round pave or micro pave (smaller) diamonds.  If you want more bang for your buck, I believe a halo ring setting is the way to go – it can give the illusion of […]

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A Quick Guide for How to Plan an Outdoor Wedding

  • Wedding Decor Wedding Planning
  • With 8 comments

Many brides opt out of a traditional indoor wedding and choose to get married in the great outdoors. Whether your marriage takes place in a field, backyard, mountain top, or on a beach, an outdoor wedding really captures an air of romance.  Use scenery and natural landscapes to your decorating advantage, and embrace a less-is-more approach. A primary concern when it comes to […]

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Wearing Cowboy Boots with a Dress for your Wedding in 2022!

  • Wedding Shoes
  • With 2 comments

We love a good rustic outdoor wedding ceremony. Yet one of the possible risks for an outdoor ceremony is the potential mud factor. Heels don’t go well together with either grass or mud. So another option is to wear a pair of cowboy or cowgirl boots! Let’s face it: heels are not always the best […]

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