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Do you love to be different or prefer to stay on top of the latest trend? Do you favor timeless elegance or love to be hip and edgy? Whatever your style, we've got a ring shape that suits it.
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Engagement parties: Wise tradition than a wasteful expense? Our wedding etiquette experts are here to answer your engagement party questions in our daily post.
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Do we have to have an engagement party?
You aren't required to have an engagement party, but it isn't a bad idea. Often it's the perfect opportunity to introduce parents and attendants to each other before the wedding. And don't think you're doomed to a stuffy cocktail party. Anything goes when it comes to engagement parties-from backyard barbecues to clam bakes-so make it as laid-back as you want.
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by Lauren Frankfort
For brides who desires a statement-making engagement ring, we've rounded up some of the most stunning princess-cut sparklers. Sleek and chic, a square-cut diamond works well as both a minimalist solitaire or flanked by a pair of pretty companions. This regal ring style
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Napster founder and former Facebook president Sean Parker is planning a
glamorous wedding, to put it gently. According to TMZ, Parker will spend $9 million on his wedding reception when he marries his fiancee, Alexandra Lenas, on the weekend of June 1 at the Ventana Inn & Spa in Big Sur, California.
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The entrepreneur (famously portrayed by Justin Timberlake in The Social Network) is shelling out the big bucks to have fake ruins, waterfalls, bridges, ponds and a gated cottage at his blowout wedding. Need proof that $9 million can add up fast when you have no budget? Parker allegedly spent $600,000 on an entrance gate, $350,000 on the dance floor and more than $1,000,000 on plants and flowers alone!
Parker has also stated that Lord of the Rings costume designer Ngila Dickson is creating custom-made costumes for guests that fit with a "Victorian flair and whimsy" theme.
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Audrey Hepburn famously declared, "I believe in pink." And when it comes to pairing two pink shades for a spring wedding, we couldn't agree more! Pale pink and bold fuschia are gorgeous hues and the perfect complements for a sophisticated soirée. Whether you mix them in your bouquet or splash the shades across your invitation, a pale pink and fuschia color scheme is romantic and glamorous, just like Hepburn herself.
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For a classic wedding with a glamorous flair, you can do no wrong channeling style goddess Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but gorgeous pearls come in a close second, and we love details like a pearl-embellished clutch, pearl-heeled satin shoes, and show-stopping hand-embroidered tulle wedding gown. The dress's fabric-covered sequins even resemble (you guessed it!) pearls. A pale pink bridesmaids dress lends a chic pop of color to your classic look. All that's missing is a cat named Cat and a romantic rendition of "Moon River."
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by Lauren Frankfort
We love gathering wedding inspiration via social media, and with our live-streamed Brides Live Wedding happening in less than a month, you can't deny that "I dos" are becoming increasingly digital-whether you're voting on Facebook to decide every aspect of a couple's big day, or simply spotting a friend's engagement ring for the first time on Instagram. In honor of National Proposal Day (it's today!), here are six statistics found by David's Bridal about how much brides love to spread good news and gather opinions on Pinterest, Skype, and Facebook.
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1) Inspiration on the Internet: "59 percent of brides say online resources like Pinterest, Facebook and blogs are the best places to find wedding inspiration."
2) Digital dressing rooms: "68 percent of brides use technology during their fittings, from texting pictures to family to posting videos on a social media site."
3) Laying down the social
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We've scoped out some of the most romantic, crazy-amazing hotels around the world-from a 16th century castle to a five-star fantasy overlooking one of the world's greatest monuments for love-where he can put a ring on it.
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Whether you're marrying in Michigan or Maui, searching for a fairy-tale castle or a soaring city loft, we've compiled a list of the dreamiest spots in the country to say "I do."
