When they first opened for business, only a select group of consumers knew the names Adiamor and Blue Nile. But when it comes to buying an engagement ring or wedding band, the shopping experience and selection has changed dramatically over the past decade. And that means fewer purchases from traditional brick and mortar jewelers and […]
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Twenty years ago, figuring out how to buy a wedding dress online wouldn’t have made it on many brides’ to-do-lists. But with the collapse of major bridal outlets like Alfred Angelo and the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon–it’s clear the market is changing. To be sure, the majority of brides still opt for a […]
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When it comes to selecting a wedding ring, silicone is about the farthest material most couples have in mind. Though not usually as pricey as an engagement ring, wedding bands can include diamonds or other precious stones, not to mention precious metals. Add in customization and so bands can easily cost a few thousand. But […]
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Weddings are expensive. We all know that. However, they are totally worth having! No matter how pressed for the money you are, there is always a way to make something special happen. Today we want to share with you how you can have a gorgeous wedding under $10,000. It is totally possible if you plan […]
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Selecting the best engagement ring is stressful enough. Even more stressful? The pressure to get a fantastic ring that pushes your budget. But guess what? You can find a great ring that you’ll love on a budget, here is best engagement rings under $5000 that you’ll adore. While the average cost of an engagement ring […]
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Imagine just having a beautiful ceremony and heading off to a honeymoon to New Zealand. Then imagine, hundreds of thousands of miles in the air during a connecting flight, you get another surprise: cards and notes from 130 passengers wishing you well. Fantastical as it sounds, that’s precisely what happened for Bride Kelli Shultz this […]
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Weddings taking place at the end of summer and towards the beginning of that lovely fall season are some of our favorites. They have this charm to them that we just can’t explain. The air changes and the days seem more romantic. They are truly days to be cherished and remembered. Even more so, honeymoons […]
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It wasn’t until the 1920’s when Macy’s introduced a wedding registry that such a thing existed. Before then, giving gifts was a tradition carried over from the idea of wedding dowries, and there were some guidelines, but also a lot of guesswork when it came to selecting a gift for the couple. That’s why I […]
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For a decade after decade, diamond engagement rings have been an investment. Until about fifteen to twenty years ago, most engagement rings were bought at traditional jewelry stores in small boutiques or sprawling malls. The assumption was that a diamond ring should cost about three months’ salary, making it an important, expensive, and time-consuming endeavor. […]
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Ever dreamed of a tropical, amazing location for your honeymoon? Yeah, we have, too. There is nothing better after a long wedding day than jetting off on a plane with your new spouse and heading to the beach. Now, a lot of couples choose Hawaii for a beach honeymoon. Or maybe the Bahamas. A trip […]
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