Engagement Rings Category

If you, or your partner, popped the question over the holidays, and you’re trying to find a fun way to spring the news on your friends and family, here are some novel ways to share the news with those you love! Start a Wedding Blog A great way to announce your upcoming nuptials is to [...]

In our daily lives, eco-conscious choices are more widely available than ever. From what we eat, to cleaning products, to home furnishings and clothing-  the same is true for honeymoon options. Many travelers now purchase carbon offsets to ease their conscience when flying, but here are some other ways to honeymoon that will create meaningful [...]

Spring has sprung (or is, at least, in the process of springing) and Easter is just around the corner. Traditionally a time of renewal and new beginnings, Spring is an egg-cellent time to pop the question, so get cracking! Here are some timely ideas for wedding proposals – let Easter inspire you to be a [...]

Independent Wedding Fairs independent [ɪndɪˈpɛndənt] adj Free from control Capable of acting for one’s self or on one’s own Here is Elvis singing ‘My Way’ as the soundtrack for this article all about independent weddings… In recent years the idea of an ‘independent’ wedding has become increasingly popular. Sometimes independent means that the couple is paying for [...]

Happy New Year! Here are some resolutions to consider if you are engaged in 2011: 1. Don’t Forget Why You Are Getting Married You’re not just getting married so that you can wear a pretty dress and have a big party. You’re getting married to the person you love and you’re going to build a [...]

December is a month that seems to be destined  for wonderful memories. Whether you gather around a Christmas tree, a nativity scene, a Menorah, or a Kinara – you’re hopefully spending time with family while you enjoy good times and good food. It is this focus on family that makes a December engagement so wonderful [...]

WaterFALL in love You can rent a waterfall to add some ambience to your reception, or you can go wild and rent a rock climbing wall with a waterfall obstacle from a company like the funones.com, based out of Chicago. This more subdued version of a waterfall for your wedding could include your initials or [...]

Many stores now hold Boxing Day sales for a week. Online stores also have sales. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all of the things you will need for your wedding. Get a jump start on your wedding planning and save money.

Christmas can be very romantic: perhaps it’s all of the twinkling lights, the music, the good food, the cozy fireplaces… it all adds up to a perfect setting for a wedding proposal! Here are some ideas… The Brightest Light On The Tree Preparation: Hang the ring with a round ornament (string it through the hanger [...]

Fall weddings can be so romantic. Autumn colors are rich and vibrant.

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