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James Allen Review – Engagement and Wedding Rings

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and it all starts with the guy’s perfect proposal. This is something that isn’t possible without the perfect engagement ring. Before you find the perfect dress at Best for Bride, and before you can plan your perfect day, he has to find the perfect ring. James Allen is a great place for him to start. They have every style of ring and the option to create one of your very own if you don’t like any of the styles.

We are all about what is best for the bride, so if you want to pick out your own engagement ring and design it the way you want then this is an excellent site for you. Some brides don’t want to be surprised and that is fine, if your man knows you well enough he will let you design your own ring with no fuss. You can also get your wedding ring set from the website. They have a variety of wedding bands to suit everyone’s style. If you need a band with diamonds or you just want a plain one then you will find it on this site. If you want colored stones in your wedding band or your engagement ring they have some of the prettiest and rarest gems to choose from.

Not only does James Allen have huge selection of rings and jewelry but they are also a great company to do business with. They offer free returns in case he does pick out the ring and you aren’t in love with it. They also will give you a hundred percent refund if you return it within sixty days. You get free and fast shipping so your ring is in the mail as soon as you create it or pick it out. You also will receive a lifetime warranty so if any repairs ever need to be made, they are on James Allen. Customer service is available to help anxious boyfriends and excited girlfriends pick out the perfect ring.

I can’t say enough great things in this James Allen review. Their site is easy to use, and they have so many choices. You can find more information about the reason you should choose James Allen for your wedding jewelry by reading Jamesallen Reviews. Once you have the ring then you can go crazy on the Best for Bride website choosing your dress, invitations, flowers, decorations, and much more. We are a one stop shop for your special day, and once you have everything picked out you can sit back and anticipate your special day. Remember it’s all about the bride, so don’t let anyone forget that.

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Buying a Bridal Set

Selecting a bridal set is probably one of the most crucial decisions you will ever making in your entire life. It is not something that you want to rush but definitely something you want to think over for a few times before making any final decisions. However, one of the main advantages of choosing a bridal set is you can have both the wedding ring and engagement ring in a single purchase. This means saving both money and time.

The best reasons why you should consider getting a bridal set is convenience. Because you are buying an engagement ring, you might want to buy as well a wedding ring. This helps you get rid of the pain of going through another decision making and buying processes. With a bridal set, you can ensure that both your engagement ring and wedding ring is a perfect match.

The standard used in buying separate engagement and wedding ring is also the same principle used when selecting bridal sets. The options include the ring style, the material being used whether silver, gold, platinum and palladium and of course the ring band style. For engagement rings, you can decide on the number and size of diamonds you want to be mounted on it.

You need not to worry a lot about your wedding ring and engagement ring not complementing each other as they surely will. If your engagement ring is designed with four or more diamonds, expect your wedding ring to have the same look. Often times, these two rings are being designed so when wearing them in your finer, they would perfectly fit and will not leave any gap in between.

Some brides-to-be hesitate in buying bridal sets because they think that they come with two rings only. But this is not always true. Bridal sets can come also with three rings, the bride’s engagement ring and the wedding rings for the bride and groom. The set is known commonly as a three ring set or trio set. As usual, the ring of the groom matches to that of the bride’s.

If you are looking for convenience and saving money, shopping for a bridal set would be the best option for you. This is the right thing to do also if you are shopping for engagement ring and wedding ring on a tight budget. You can choose to have it either as a surprise or get your partner involved in the entire experience, from going through the different designs and deciding on what would work best on you and your budget. Whatever option you end up picking, remember always that the bride is the star of the wedding day so you should make sure everything is perfect and that she feels special.

Nowadays, buying a bridal set is very convenient and easy especially if you decide to shop for them online. There are many stores online that offer a wide selection of bridal set and they come in different styles and designs to suit everyone’s unique needs.

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Eco-Elegant I Do’s: Inspiring Ideas for a Sustainable and Planet-Friendly Wedding!

Today, many brides consider the environment while they plan their wedding ceremonies and receptions. Avoiding waste , ordering planet-friendly supplies, and conserving energy at a grand celebration can be tricky, but it’s not impossible.

Planning a “green” wedding can be a remarkable experiment that most guests will really appreciate. There are plenty of ways to ensure that your wedding is as environmentally conscious as it can be; here are some excellent tips to help you get started:

Choose A Local, Sustainable Menu

Supporting local farmers and local businesses can be an excellent starting point when planning a planet-friendly wedding. After all, so much fuel, energy and packaging is wasted when food products are imported. Choosing local, sustainable ingredients is a perfect way to support your community and protect the environment. Look for fresh produce in season, and choose a menu that celebrates the hard work of local farmers.

Buying food products grown in your locality can be a great way of ensuring that everything served at your wedding is as fresh as possible. While certain types of food, such as wild-farmed salmon, organic beef and chicken, and organic fruits and veggies can cost more, they are free of harmful pesticides, hormones, and other nasty additives. Your guests will taste the difference, and you will support environmentally-conscious local businesses. Ensure your friends and family know you’ve chosen a fresh, local menu – they’ll love the idea!

Use Recycled Paper For Save-The-Date Notes, Invitations, Place Cards, and Menus

There are plenty of excellent ways to use recycled paper and cardboard to create gorgeous wedding invitations, place cards, and menus. If you’re outsourcing these items from a local designer or printer, be sure to request the materials you want – any reputable printer or artist will be more than happy to comply with your wishes.

To create lovely decorations, invitations, place cards and menus from recycled paper – get creative! Use appliques, ribbons, stencils and rubber stamps to give your work a chic, homespun vibe. A hot glue gun can be a great way to add embellishments to planet-friendly recycled wedding favors and invitations. You might also want to look for envelopes made from recycled materials…

Keep Things Simple And Old-Fashioned

A low-fi, old-school approach to wedding entertainment can give your reception a lot of charm. Instead of a noisy rock band or cheesy, loud wedding singers, consider a folk-rock musician who only needs a single mike, a couple of amps, and an acoustic guitar. Even a string quartet can provide amazingly beautiful music during a wedding ceremony, and they won’t need much “juice” to do it. You may also want to conserve power by planning a simple, outdoor ceremony with bright sunlight. Candlelight can be a romantic, planet-friendly option for your wedding reception. Votives and natural beeswax candles can be fragrant, flattering, and lovely to behold.

Plan A Natural Bridal Look That Reinforces Your “Green” Theme

Looking pretty, natural and fresh-faced will complement your wedding’s healthy, planet-friendly feel. Look for a bridal dress that is simple and not too sexy.

If you love funkier, edgier style, express yourself with an unusual gown, such as the cool bridal dress style shown above. Be yourself by choosing a white wedding dress that really reflects your personal taste and sensibilities.

A pretty laurel of flowers in your hair will be lovely choice – brides have worn this style since the Middle Ages. Keep your hairstyle soft and natural – avoid hairspray and a lacquered, fussy look. To highlight your bridal gown and hair, do natural makeup focusing on soft, neutral earth tones – pinky-brown lip glosses, such as MAC Lust, will add enough color and shine. Glowing cheeks can be achieved with a simple swipe of peachy blush, such as the popular Nars Orgasm. The foundation should be used sparingly and designed to create a soft, dewy effect. Almay’s lightweight, sheer bases are a great choice for this kind of look.

Your bridal rings should be carefully chosen to reflect your overall style – generally, the type of woman who wants a “green” wedding won’t need a lot of bling. Subtle Feri jewelry and a small bouquet of wildflowers can be enough to set off your natural beauty as you walk down the aisle in your wedding dress. If you’ve overspent setting up your green wedding, consider shopping for cheap bridesmaids dresses to save a little money; online bridal boutiques, such as our Best For Bride wedding emporium, offer high-quality designs for a reasonable price.

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Hot Bridal Trends For This Spring And Summer

Fashion is about change…every year, new styles and details trickle down from the runways of Paris and New York, influencing and inspiring today’s most talented bridal designers. If you’re looking for cutting-edge style that is truly of the moment, you’ll love this guide to the hottest wedding gown trends for this spring and summer. When you choose a trendy design, you’ll capture the spirit of the times on your wedding day…

Most women can’t afford Paris couture…however, savvy bridal designers know how to use elements of high-fashion to add visual interest and charm to more affordable wedding dresses. You can enjoy these unique design features, fabrics, and embellishment, while still staying on budget.

Accessories can also give you the couture effect…your bridal rings, veil, tiara, and wedding shoes will all contribute to the perfect, of-the-moment ensemble. Here are some trends to watch for as you browse our wedding boutique and decide exactly what will work with your body type, coloring, and personal style:

Strapless

The strapless white wedding dress offers a classic silhouette to spring and summer brides-to-be. A tight bodice should be complemented by a frothy, voluminous skirt and lots of gorgeous embellishments, including crystals, silk flowers, and appliqués. With such a dramatic style, accessories should be minimal, but high-impact. Floral headpieces, choker necklaces, and sheer, lightweight veils offer the perfect balance to a princess-style, strapless wedding gown…

Mermaid

If you’re proud of your curves and you want to make the most of them on your wedding day, consider a striking fishtail bridal gown. These sorts of dresses follow the lines of the body, hugging your curves until mid-thigh, when they become more frothy and full.

A high-fashion mermaid wedding dress will offer a little more sexiness and pizazz than a typical princess-style bridal gown. This type of design can also features pretty details such as pleating, ruffles, and filmy overlays made of thin silk or tulle. If you’re interested in wearing a fishtail gown, consider skipping a traditional veil – the lines of your dress will stand out more if your hairstyle is simple and natural. A fashionable pendant (chokers are the hottest trend for 2011) may be all you need to accessorize your runway-inspired mermaid gown!

Lace

Lace offers romance and pure femininity…classic and lovely, lacy, fashionable wedding dresses are truly one of the hottest styles for this spring and summer. Bridal week fashion shows featured lots of stunning gowns in creamy off-white, pearl, pale rose-beige, and snow-white.

Many of the dresses shown this year have vintage elements, inspired by classic brides, such as the Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) and Grace Kelly. Look for a combination of delicate lacework, stiff taffeta, and satin or silk. This spring, gowns were elegant – never flashy or revealing…which makes them perfect choices for a more formal wedding.

To get the runway look, accessorize your lace bridal dress with a Great Gatsby-style cloche hat or dramatic veil – and then heighten this refined effect with elbow-length, white satin gloves.

Consider Your Own Body Type When Studying High-Fashion Trends

Every woman is different…no single trend will suit everyone. To choose the best trend for your body type, coloring, and personal style, consider the silhouettes you wear for special occasions. When you dress up, do you opt for a cinched waist, and a fuller skirt that bypasses the hips and thighs? Or do you prefer body-conscious styles that hug your curves and streamline your figure?

Knowing your preferred cut is the key to choosing the right trend for you. When you understand your body and its relationship to fabric, shape, and shimmer, you will be able to add the right trendy elements to your wedding outfit. Have fun with it, and you’ll get a runway effect that dazzles your friends and family…and your handsome groom-to-be!

If you’re a beautiful Canadian bride-to-be, browse the best bridal shops in Toronto for high-style choices that are designed to flatter and inspire!