What Blue Nile Reviews Are Saying
Blue Nile is not a river in Eastern Africa, nor it’s some special blue-tinted diamond sourced from the Nile river. It’s actually the name of one of the most famous companies that sell fine jewelry.
From wedding and engagement rings…
Diamond Ring: 4 C’s
You are likely familiar with what qualities make a diamond valuable. You don’t want your stone to be yellow unless you have a canary diamond. The whiter your diamond is, the better! Additionally, a sparkly diamond is more sought after than…
Why You’ll Love the Astor Cut Diamond
We hope you've read our 4 C's article, but if you haven't, we highly suggest checking it out as a primer for this guide on Astor cut diamonds. Don't worry; we're not going to get too technical or scientific!
However, it's essential…
What to Expect at a Blue Nile Showroom
Blue Nile revolutionized the diamond industry with an online presence that allows customers to browse and buy beautiful jewelry from the comfort of their own homes.
However, sometimes you can only commit after seeing that sparkler for yourself.…
11 Best Men’s Wedding Bands: Unique Styles, Colors, and Shapes
Wedding rings for women date back to ancient Egyptian times, but the same can't be said for wedding bands for men. In fact, male wedding bands are a relatively recent trend.
It wasn't until the early to mid-20th century that they indeed…
Engagement Ring Styles, Trends, and Ideas for 2023
When it comes to engagement rings, it feels like trends change annually. Which, I guess, is why they're called trends. However, if you're hoping to hear that all-important "Yes!" from your partner, changing styles can be a little disconcerting.…
12 Stunning Crystal Earrings for Every Occasion
A girl can never have too many earrings, especially of the crystal variety.
What's the first name that pops into your head when it comes to all things crystal? Swarovski, of course!
In this post, we'll show you some stunning…
13 Wedding Favor Stickers that We Love! (and You Will Too)
We have so much fun shopping for wedding favors for our posts! It's a good thing, too, because we've published a lot of wedding favor articles and that means a LOT of shopping.
Anyway, personalized wedding favor stickers are a great way…
10 Gorgeous Engagement Announcement Card Ideas to Spread the Happy News!
Your sweetheart proposed, you said yes. Now it's official -- you're engaged!
Time to send out engagement announcements to let everyone know the wedding's on.
In this post, we'll take a look at some engagement announcements you're gonna…
12 Beautiful Rehearsal Dinner Invitations — From Formal to Fun!
The wedding rehearsal dinner is the last major event in a long line leading up to your wedding day. The final stretch before the finish line, if you will.
Choosing your wedding rehearsal dinner invitations is just one part of planning…
We’ve Got Custom Wedding Sign Tips to Make Your Reception Pop!
Courtesy of our sponsor Minted.com, we'll look specifically at some different kinds of wedding signs to display at your reception that'll help pull your decor together and wow your guests.
Oh! And most of Minted's signs are part…
2022 Graduation Announcement Cards! What You Need to Know…
High school and college students everywhere had to think outside of the box (or the building, anyway) just to make it to the end of the 2022 school year, let alone get their graduation announcement cards in order!
We felt it was helpful…
The Ultimate Guide to Birth Announcement Etiquette & Wording
In today’s article we take a look at birth announcements! When it comes to the birth of a baby it really is a rite of passage. However, impending sleep deprivation means that tradition and etiquette might be the last thing on new parents'…
Why Collecting Wedding RSVPs Online is the Best Option!
In this article, I'll look at why many couples are opting to collect their wedding RSVPs online. I'll also take an in-depth look at withjoy.com, a wedding planning website with one of the most robust online RSVP systems available -- all for…
Wedding Guide: 7 Cute Junior Bridesmaid Dresses
In this article we’re going to take a look at a wedding role for the tweens in your family, as junior bridesmaids! We dig into all the pressing questions that often come up such as dress matching, age range, and what exactly a junior bridesmaid…
Guide to the Best Catholic Wedding Songs for your Ceremony
The gown, flowers, photographer, and reception -- each an exciting part of your overall wedding day. However, first and foremost is the service, especially if you are planning a Catholic wedding mass. One part of the service that everyone will…
Design your own Engagement Ring With Diamond Mansion
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Are you still traipsing from jewelry store to jewelry store, hunting for the ring? I know it's fun putting them on your finger at the store, but let's face it the selection…
Colorful Peel and Seal Envelopes From Basic Invite
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Colorful Peel and Seal Envelopes
Couples have a lot to think about when it comes to choosing wedding stationery: style, color palette, invitation design, matching or similar save-the-dates,…
Creative Toronto Wedding Photographer and Videographer
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When Toronto based wedding photographer and videographer Focus Photography approached me to do a sponsored post, I had to evaluate featuring our first wedding photographer as a sponsor. Love…
Make an Impression with Tungsten World
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,…
13 Exquisite Halo Engagement Ring Settings
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…
How to Straighten your Teeth at Home for the Perfect Wedding Day Smile!
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After getting engaged, I realize there are many photo opportunities during the wedding process - engagement selfies, an engagement party, a bachelorette party, showers or the wedding itself. In fact,…
Destination Honeymoon – Secrets The Vine Cancun
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My fiancé and I are still in the process of figuring out where to go on our Honeymoon. We are 80 days away from the wedding and I need to start figuring out a destination soon. When I think of a honeymoon…
Michaels.com Wedding Review
Everyone knows that Michaels is the place to go for all your craft needs---but did you know that they also are the place to go for your wedding needs? They have what you need for any style of wedding--seriously! Take a look at some of…
Sponsor: Fat Orange Cat Studio
Tomorrow is Love & Lavender's first birthday, and to celebrate, we decided to give our blog a little facelift! Our pretty new header (and all the other calligraphy you see in the sidebar) is the work of the fabulous Li Ward of Fat Orange…
