I was unbelievable excited when I discovered this company! Traditional ring engravers will do one or two lines, with a limited amount of characters. Jerry Beirn of Wedding Vow Rings has taken engraving to a whole new level, perfecting an engraving method that allows him to engrave entire wedding vows inside your man’s (or your) wedding ring!! You could also have a peom, song lyrics, verse or other special moment engraved!

They have more then 200 different ring styles you can pick from, both traditional and comtemporary including white gold, yellow gold, titanium, platinum and sterling silver. If you already have a band you love, they can engrave your existing band as well!

If you’re looking to make your man’s wedding band really special, here is an article from Jerry Biern that you should find quite interesting.

Engraving Your Wedding Bands? New Technology Creates Romantic Possibilities.

What is more romantic than looking inside of your wedding band and seeing a personalized engraving with special meaning for the you and your spouse? There are a few ways to accomplish this task that your jeweler will recommend and now some new processes available that increase the limits of the message that can be created.

Let us review the traditional methods most currently being used in the marketplace - First, there is hand engraving done by an artisan engraver using a hand tool called a graver. It is not a perfect process and the results will depend on the quality and skill of the craftsman doing the work. Also commonly used is machine engraving which is much more precise but usually limited to one row of words using up to 20 characters.

Now, a specialty process adapted to a not so new technology, called laser engraving, has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for wedding couples who are thinking of engraving their rings. Wedding bands are now being created with entire messages that are clearly readable and up to 225 character long. This allows the ability to write whole passages, even entire wedding vows, on the inside of the wedding bands. Currently , bridal couples are engraving civil vows, religious vows, love poetry, even Shakesperean sonnets. This sentimental and romantic addition to your wedding bands can forever be a reminder of the commitments made, and add a special and unique touch to your wedding day.

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I stumbled onto the Liz Claiborne Clearance section today, and hit pay dirt!! Check out these gowns in black and/or white. Any one of these gowns would be gorgeous for a bridesmaid, engagement party, and in some cases, even a informal bridal gown! The best part - most of them are on sale for under $50!! Plus, for a limited time you can get an extra 25% off already reduced items at LizClaiborne.com! (Offer valid 1.17.08-1.22.08) That’s pretty sweet!!

$45, $40 and $40

$90, $95, $90

$40, $70, $65

$50, $40 and $40

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One growing trend predicted to be hot in 2008 is the bird cage veil. Made popular originally by Reese in Sweet Home Alabama and then seen on Jessica in The Fantastic Four.

Katherine Heigl gave the trend a huge boost when pictures of her December 07 appeared in OK Magazine spotting a stunning, chic birdcage veil with gorgeous pear shaped drop earrings!

Want the look, on a budget? Of course you do!! Take a look at what we found!

Birdcage Veils on Ebay, including the one shown above, sell for between $32-$60 ($38 for the one shown). You can also find a variety of colors including white, ivory, pink, red and black.

But - it’s more then just the veil that makes Heigl’s look pop - the stunning pear or teardrop shaped diamond earrings are amazing as well! So - we thought we better get some options for that as well:)

This first find is from Blair- a $126 pair of CZ earrings currently on for $59.99.

Then, I found a little jackpot over at Emitations - check out these amazing styles!

Prices, in order shown: $35, $119, $59, $65, $65, $89, $49.95 and $22.50

The Miaarte has these three gorgeous sets, each $23/pair.

Enjoy:) I anticipate another post on this look later this week, just don’t want to throw to much at you at once:)

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Earlier today, I posted another Trend Watch on Wedding Style, this time talking about waist detailing including belts, beading and the obi sash - all of which are popular for 2008. While I was looking for more affordable options to share here, I came across an eBay auction I had to share:

If you like the Obi Sash style - you will love this custom wedding gown with a black sash. This gown was altered to be a more exaggerated mermaid style making it a one-of-a-kind gown and it is selling for a mere $350! Great deal on a great dress!

I also found this amazing deal on Target - this belted gown is currently on sale - $24.99 for the lace belted top, $49 for the ball gown skirt. That’s a pretty impressive gown for $75!

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Welcome to 2008! Over on Wedding Style Diva, we are currently discussing 2008 trends that have been showing up on the runways in some of the new collections. I thought you guys might enjoy some budget-friendly versions of the trends so as I post on there, I will post a budget-friendly version here as well.

So today’s trend was Cover-ups (click here to see the WSD post). Cover-ups, especially sheer and lace versions, have been very popular on the runways this season. If you would like to get the look,you don’t have to spend a fortune. You can add a shrug or bolero to any gown. Many bridal salons will carry these in their accessories selection - and of course, there is eBay:) Here are a few examples of cover-ups we found online and on eBay that would dress up a gown beautifully.

BUDGET FRIENDLY TIP: Often, when you have a very limited budget for a dress, that means you must pick a much simpler style. A great little lace bolero is the perfect way to add a ton of style without a huge price tag.

From Online Bridal Store - these are just a few of the options they offer in lace, fur or satin. These ones sell for $39.95 - which makes them the perfect, affordable cover up.

Another one that I really liked was this crochet bolero. It’s unique, and has a very romantic look to it. It doesn’t hurt that this Crochet Bolero is amazingly priced at $18.95 either. Perfect for an early spring, fall or winter wedding.

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The exotic phalaenopsis orchid has been a very popular choice for today’s brides, even making it into the biggest weddings this year (Eva Longoria & Tony Parker, July 7, 07) and last year (Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes).

It’s not hard to see why this amazing flower is so popular - it’s unique in that it works for almost anything! It is formal enough for the most elegant black tie weddings, exotic enough for the most exotic destination location, and still fun enough to fit in and add a touch of elegance to even a informal, casual event. The bright white color matches everything, and works with nearly any theme and season.

Of course, the flowers themselves are beautiful enough that some brides even use the flower itself as the theme that ties the wedding together.

Phalaenopsis Orchid Bouquet Ideas

Phalaenopsis orchids, while beautiful, are also not the most budget friendly flower. That doesn’t mean you can’t have them in your wedding on a budget, it just means you have to be wise.

The key is not to overdue it. An entire bouquet of orchids is nice - but a bouquet of less expensive flowers like roses or carnations - designed to showcase 2 or 3 orchids can be just as stunning and much less costly. Even just a few sprays, tied together into an arm bouquet, is stunning! If you love the all-orchid bouquets above - splurge a little on yours and choose a less costly flower for the bridesmaids, making your bouquet the focal point of the floral decor!

The same goes for centerpieces - the beauty of the orchid is it’s simple, clean lines. A single potted orchid with two stems makes a stunning, modern and elegant statement without overdoing it. By finding places to use your orchids as focal points and accents, you can the elegance without a huge price tag.

Additionally, it is a good idea to compare silk and real prices and see if you can find a great deal on a good silk version that you can use to accent bouquets, centerpeices, the cake, and more.

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We haven’t done a Color Of The Week in a long time, and I think it is time that we come back to it. I have decided to revisit Black & White because I see this theme coming up often and I love it.

We’ve done a post before with Black & White Wedding Cakes - and it has been a very popular theme this year so we thought we would see if we could find some more ideas! You can find our first Black & White Gallery here. Our newest gallery offers 18 great designs for a black and white or tuxedo themed wedding. They range from simply (aka affordable) to luxurious, fun and funky to elegant and formal. Enjoy - and don’t miss the rest of our Black & White posts all week:)

- also great for a Calla Lily Theme Wedding

- the feathers on this cake make it a great design for a masquarade wedding theme as well.

- perfect for a photo-themed wedding

- another cake design that would work for a masquarade wedding

- This cake design would also be perfect for a Diamond or All The Sparkles Wedding Theme

- perfect for a tuxedo-theme wedding

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Apparently, I am not alone in thinking that carnations should be making a re-appearance. Take a look at these Knottie pics that Social Design found!

And guess who else is in on this one: Martha Stewart, with a wonderful Red, White And Blue theme right in time for July 4th!!

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Lockets are making the scene again and this goregous heart shaped locket, inspired by Gwen Stephani - would make a lovely bridal accessory. Rhondium plated sterling silver locket with cubic zirconia and a triple train makes a unique, elegant statement. Priced at $81 - you can get an extra 20% off this peice or any locket using coupon code EM706.

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I shared a while back about the hot new trend towards wedding graffitti - or custom wedding wall art. Today I found another great site offering wall art. Quotes On The Wall specializes in home decor wall quotes but they have a few wedding worthy quotes. They also offer custom quotes and graphics!  They are a bit more budget friendly then some of the bigger names I have seen, so check them out! The samples show below were less then $30 each.

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