Straps that Rock

Lazaro has hit the mark with another great dress design.



Style: LZ3956

Ivory Silk Radzimir strapless ball gown, beaded and embroidered bodice with double spaghetti straps, A-line skirt with pockets and side and back pleats, chapel train.

Grow a Garden From Your Wedding Bouquet

At FloralNotes.com they recycle your wedding bouquet into high quality hand crafted paper that is used to create thank-you acknowledgment note cards. Also special about their paper is that in the manufacturing process they embed 12 varieties of perennial wildflower seeds. The recipient of your note card then plants the card to create a perpetual wildflower garden.





They are a division of Walter Knoll Florist. Their offices are located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Walter Knoll Florist has been serving floral needs since 1883.

Their hand crafted paper making process is 100% ECO friendly.

The products used in their manufacturing process are 100% post consumer waste and FREE from VOCs.

How cool is that?

Courtesy of Brides Magazine.

Are you a Maggie Bride?

Ever since I started looking at bridal magazines I have always been in love with Maggie Sottero wedding dresses. The main reason is most of their collection have a lace up back and to me that is so romantic yet sexy. Here is one of their dresses that I really like. It is called the Nevaya. I like how many different elements are included. Maybe you will too.





One-piece, strapless gown with a full bustled skirt and lace-up closure. Shining in Lustrous Satin and embellished embroidered lace, this style features bustles cascading down the side hip, creating a draping effect on the front of the skirt. Bustles are also featured at the back of the gown. Embellished cap-sleeves or a 3/4 sleeve satin jacket are available with this style.

You can view their entire collection here. If you are a Maggie Bride let me know which one you love.

Diamonds Are Like Flowers

With more brilliance than a traditional Marquise, and more fire than a Princess cut stone, the Calla Diamond stands apart as the unique and timeless expression of love.

Inspired by the butterfly's love affair with the elegant beauty of the Calla Lily Flower, each diamond is passionately shaped and precision cut to the ideal symmetry to ensure the maximum brilliance. No other diamond shape compares to the sheer romance and unique elegance of this one of a kind cut.

Nelson recreates the beauty of nature in his new design, the Calla Collection.

To see the collection of engagement rings, bridal sets, necklaces and earrings click here.

The first time I saw this collection I was in love. Now only to convince my darling husband I need a new wedding set.

Please leave me a comment on your thoughts about this unique collection.

Blinded By The Sparkle

The day you were given your diamond engagement or wedding ring is one of the most memorable moments of your life. With special care and treatment that diamond ring can remain as brilliant as the day you received it.

Most jewelers encourage their customers to remove their jewelry first thing as they arrive home and make it is the last thing that they put on before they leave the house. This saves 'gunk' buildup as well as excess wear and tear from doing normal household chores like banging your diamonds and prongs on sinks, dishwashers and washers and dryers. All of these things wear on gold and can flatten and bend prongs. This all can lead to a lost or damaged diamond or gemstone. You should visit a professional jeweler every six months to have your diamonds mountings and setting checked.

To keep your diamond ring in great shape, it needs to be cleaned routinely. Harsh household chemicals, lotions, and hairsprays can cause buildup on your ring, making it look cloudy. Although your jeweler can professionally clean and polish your ring, you can you can also achieve that brand-new sparkle at home by following these easy steps:

1. Use a store-bought jewelry cleaning solution or use a good homemade cleaner which is 1/3 mild liquid soap, water and ammonia

2. Place the ring in the solution and take a soft toothbrush to clean the diamond, taking care to get into all the crevices underneath and in between the setting.

3. Rinse with warm water.

4. Dry with a lint-free cloth.

Tip : Clean your ring away from the sink so you don't risk it going down the drain.