Vegas Weddings may be Down but Royal Travel is Up

Vegas Weddings may be Down but Royal Travel is Up

While December through February might be the season for love, according to the number of proposals that happen during the holidays and Valentine’s Day, but it seems the wedding capital of the US has actually seen a decline in couples exchanging wedding rings lately. According to an article by the Associated Press, weddings in Las Vegas…

Diamonds Shine Brighter than the Stars at the Grammy’s, But Just Barely

Diamonds Shine Brighter than the Stars at the Grammy’s, But Just Barely

Diamonds and happy couples were out in full force at the Grammy Awards this weekend, with celebrities displaying the latest trends in jewelry fashion, as well as the appreciation for music. Everyone’s favorite newlywed couple, Katy Perry and Russell Brand walked the red carpet for the ceremony, where Perry performed a medley of her songs. …

Another Kardashian Engagement Ring, Another Reality Spinoff

Another Kardashian Engagement Ring, Another Reality Spinoff

It looks like another Kardashian sister may be set to walk down the aisle soon, as rumors have begun to swirl that Kourtney Kardashian may have already received an engagement ring from her longtime boyfriend, Scott Disick.  The rumor isn’t so surprising considering Kourtney, the eldest Kardashian sister, and Disick have a son, Mason, together…

Enormous Heart Shaped Diamond Auctioned at Christie’s

Enormous Heart Shaped Diamond Auctioned at Christie’s

Christie’s Auction house’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction may not be held until May 18th 2011, but it seems the world famous auction house couldn’t wait to showcase one of its star pieces. Certain to be a big draw this spring is a 56.15 Heart shaped diamond expected to sell for anywhere between $9 million to…

An Engagement Ring Guide: A 2011 Trend Compilation

An Engagement Ring Guide: A 2011 Trend Compilation

With the rush of the winter holidays over with, and the pressure of Valentine’s day behind us, matrimonial minded folks have the time to carefully plan and ease their way into a spring, or probably  summer proposal, since Memorial day isn’t exactly the most romantic of holidays.   So if you dream of proposing while the…

Engagement Rings and Valentine’s Day: Modern ‘Courtly Love’

Engagement Rings and Valentine’s Day: Modern ‘Courtly Love’

Valentine’s Day has its roots in both Roman and Christian traditions, and while the exact origin is not knows, there are several theories and more than a couple Saint Valentine’s in history.  The first Valentine written, however, was believed to be by Charles the Duke of Orleans in 1415, whom while imprisoned in the Tower…

Exchanging Wedding Rings this Valentine’s Day: Unusual Venues

Exchanging Wedding Rings this Valentine’s Day: Unusual Venues

This Valentine’s Day a few lucky couples were given the chance to tie the knot, almost literally on cloud nine.  Thanks to a recent wedding contest, 14 brides-to-be and their grooms were given the chance to exchange wedding rings and vows on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building in New York City today. The…

Give Them Your Heart: Valentine’s Day Gifts

Give Them Your Heart: Valentine’s Day Gifts

Valentine’s Day is about love, the heart, and romance. With traditional symbols like heart outlines, and cupid wings.  Everyone remembers the days when greeting cards and chocolates were exchanged in the school room in our younger days, but this holiday why not celebrate in a similar by slightly more grown up way. Not only is…

In the Mood for Love: A Look Back at Some of the Biggest Celebrity Weddings

In the Mood for Love: A Look Back at Some of the Biggest Celebrity Weddings

In honor of all the couples planning to exchange wedding rings this Valentine’s Day, let’s take a look at some of the most lavish celebrity weddings of days gone by.  During an affair “Forbes Magazine” once listed as one of the top 10 ten celebrity weddings of the 1990’s, Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell tied…

Part of a Set: Matching Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

Part of a Set: Matching Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

Women like to match their purse to their shoes, or their scarf to their gloves, and much in the same vein they want to match their engagement ring to their wedding band, exactly.   One of the increasingly popular trends in bridal hardware lately has been the idea of custom made bands, created to fit…