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Focus on the Big Picture — and the End Result

March 9, 2013 Admin

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“My favorite part of the wedding is seeing things come together that we’ve imagined,” Marcy says. If you stay focused on the grand scheme (and let the professionals handle the details), the end result will be far more enjoyable. “When you actually see something that was a little difficult, like transportation or entertainment coordination, come together as you envisioned it, that’s great fun,” she says.

Wow Them Right Away

March 8, 2013 Admin

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“Capture the guests’ attention from the moment they arrive,” Preston says. Even if other aspects of the wedding are more subtle, he says that a strong first impression (like a striking escort table arrangement) will set the right tone and create lasting memories for your guests.

It’s All In The Timing

March 7, 2013 Admin

“There is an art to throwing a wedding, and it’s all in the timing,” Colin advises. “A well-produced wedding has a distinctive beginning, middle, and end — everything smoothly orchestrated without downtime.” — Colin Cowie, Wedding Planner

Take Inspiration; Then Add a Twist

March 6, 2013 Admin

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“When brides come to me, often they’re coming with pictures torn out of magazines,” she says. “Nine times out of 10, it’s a celebrity wedding that they’re trying to emulate.” But Mindy encourages picking only one element you love, and re-creating it in your own, different way. “I still want it to be your event — not Fergie’s or Gwen’s,” Mindy says. “I want you to have your moment.” – Mindy Weiss, Wedding Planner

Why Designer Jewelry is Best

January 14, 2013 Admin

Jewelry is a major purchase that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It requires months of savings and is something that will last forever, unlike most of your wardrobe. It can be passed down from generations and tells stories—from proposals to love stories to heartbreaks, every piece has something behind it. This is why it is important to buy only top-quality jewelry that comes from quality designers. It’s worth the price.

Designers are artists. Their pieces are detailed and take center stage. They take pride in their work and just like in the art world, their pieces are acclaimed and prized. You’d take a piece of art and hang it in your home, just as you would take your wedding ring and display it on your hand. It’s art that you’ll wear for the rest of your life and hopefully pass down to the next generation.

Many designers will make custom jewelry designs and make pieces on commission. You can be assured that no one in the world will have something like your piece of jewelry and it is only top quality. Not working with a quality designer will mean you are taking a chance that it may not last.

Jewelry designers prize craftsmanship and materials; they don’t use lower quality metals and stones to cheapen it. They take great value in what they do. They also have zero-tolerance policies on conflict diamonds, so you can have piece of mind. Nothing was made from unethically sourced materials.

Making a jewelry purchase is something that comes from the heart. An engagement ring demonstrates your desire to spend the rest of your life with someone; therefore, you need to be very methodical in your purchase. You should purchase a piece based on the quality of workmanship and not based on practicality.