| Amazing Facts About Diamonds |
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An emerald cut diamond is the cheapest cut.Bigger Diamonds are not necessarily better than smaller diamonds which may be of far better quality. Diamond is a mineral composed of pure carbon. Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring known substance on earth. Diamonds are 75% lighter than a cubic zirconia, and can easily be told apart. Diamonds are a good investment. Only if you know very well ...
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| Attire Semi-Formal Wear for Daytime Weddings |
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Attire Semi-Formal Daytime Weddings: Bride:Long white, off-white or cream color (brides choice) gown, short veil, matching shoes (fabric of gown and shoes match), gloves optional.Groom: Black or charcoal sack coat, dove gray waistcoat, white pleated shirt, starched turndown collar or soft white shirt, four-in-hand tie, gray gloves, black smooth-toe shoes.Bride’s Attendants resses are ...
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| Attire Tips - The Fathers of the Bride and Groom |
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Although there is no rule set in stone, the father of the bride (or other male escort) should dress in the same style and formality as the groom and his attendants since he will be escorting the bride down the aisle.The father of the groom may also dress in the same attire as the rest of the men. Even though he has no active part in the wedding, he may choose to either dress in similar attire as ...
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| Attire Tips - The Mothers of the Bride and Groom |
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The mother of the bride typically chooses the style and formality of her gown. She will discuss her choices with the mother of the groom before making a final decision. The groom’s mother will choose a similar style gown as the mother of the bride. Keep in mind that a similar style and same length will compliment the mothers and are most attractive in video and pictures.If one of the ...
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| Bridal Lingerie - The Bustier, Corset & Basque |
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Bridal lingerie can be as cheeky as you want it to be. Choosing the right underwear goes hand-in-hand with picking the perfect dress for your wedding day - after all it's your special day, you can wear what you want. However, picking the prettiest lace or the most luxurious fabric is not the only consideration for brides-to-be.Bridal lingerie is the invisible helping hand that could help lift and ...
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| Celebrity Wedding Dresses |
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Celebrities are at the forefront of wedding dress fashion these days, and they tend to set their own trends. Gone are the days when all brides walked down the aisle in identical white wedding dresses. Wedding gowns these days say more about the bride's individual style and modern women are breaking the mould when it comes to choosing their wedding dresses.Style icon Sarah Jessica Parker got ...
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| Certifying Your Diamond |
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Confirmation of such an important purchase is always comforting. A certificate for your diamond is given by an independent gem laboratory and gives details about the physical characteristic of your diamond. The certificate will confirm your jeweler’s claim. You may also use your certificate for insurance purposes. It would be wise to obtain an appraisal along with your certificate for ...
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| Cheryl's Ten Best Tips For Buying A Wedding Gown |
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1. Trust your full service salon.2. Trust your bridal consultant.3. Ask around! Personal references are great.4. Make appointments- don't just show up to look! You may miss the bonuses which can save you money if a consultant is not able to fully give you their time.5. Quality does matter- touch & feel the fabric.6. Be sure beads are sewn- not glued.7. Set a realistic budget & ask the ...
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| Diamonds - 10 Important Tips When Buying the Diamond |
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Diamonds are a beautiful and appropriate symbol of your love for and commitment to, your fiancee. They aren't truly rare, but they certainly are precious. The man’s choice of his fiancee’s diamond demonstrates the sincerity, good faith and commitment (not to mention good taste) of the groom-to-be. The diamond derives it's name from the Greek word adamas, meaning unconquerable.Before ...
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| Diamonds - The 4 C's Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat |
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There are four qualities of a stone. Together these determine its quality. The qualities are Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat. Each one is important and can add or subtract dramatically from the price of a stone. The single most important quality however may be color. A larger, poor color quality diamond will be less valuable then a smaller superior graded stone.Cut When a diamond is first ...
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| Dress Fittings |
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So how many times do you need to try your wedding dress on before the big day? It goes without saying that every dress needs alterations. Not one woman is the same shape, so it will always take a few tweaks here and there to get everything perfect. Alterations can be as simple as taking in the waist a bit and shortening the hem, or as detailed as shortening the sleeves, taking in the bodice, or ...
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| Dress Size Guide & Measuring Instructions |
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Please use our helpful chart below to determine sizes. Keep in mind, different designer sizes vary slightly from those shown. DO NOT measure yourself, have someone else do this for accuracy:
Bra Size
STEP 1 : While wearing a comfortable bra, use a cloth measuring tape directly under the but to note the measurement. Add 5 inches to that measurement. This dimension is your bra ...
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| How to Have Your Gown, Your Way at Your Price |
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Are you searching for your bridal gown and finding styles you love, but prices that are WAY outside your budget? Or have you tried on gowns, but like the train on this one; the bodice on another and the back on a third? Are you thinking you'll never find the perfect gown....with everything that will make you feel like THE most beautiful lady on your wedding day....the one that will 'WOW' your ...
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| The Wedding Ring, History, Settings, and How to Care For It. |
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We are all probably familiar with the fact that the wedding ring, or "circle", symbolized perfection, perfect unity with no beginning and no end. For some it represents holiness, perfection and peace, as well as the sun, earth and universe. You may even be aware that it was once believed that the third finger of the left hand had a special vein, "vena amoris" or "the vein ...
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| Wedding Attire Formal Day Wear |
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Formal Attire Daytime Weddings: Bride:Long white, off-white or cream color (brides choice) gown with train, veil, matching shoes (fabric of gown and shoes match), gloves optionalGroom:Cutaway coat, striped trousers, pearl gray waistcoat, white stiff shirt, turndown collar, gray-and-black-striped four-in-hand or ascot, gray gloves, ...
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| Wedding Attire Tips - The Groom and His Attendants |
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The attire for the groom and his attendants follow a basic pattern. When deciding on the degree of formality of the wedding, consider the temperature in which the wedding will be taking place. The groomsmen follow suit to what the groom will be wearing. Formal day clothes are appropriate for weddings scheduled before six o’clock. Evening clothes should not be worn during the ...
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| Wedding Attire Tips and Advice - The Bride |
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The bride has endless fabric options for her gown. Satin is the traditional fabric and may be worn during any season or degree of formality. Satin; however, can be very hot in the summer. Other popular options are tulle, organdy, chiffon, cotton and synthetics. During winter months gowns made of brocade, lace or velvet complement the season well. For a complete reference on gowns view our wedding ...
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ride: Long white, off-white or cream color (brides choice) gown, short veil, matching shoes (fabric of gown and shoes match), gloves ...
