Showing posts with label 2013 trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 trends. Show all posts

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend

                So you have the perfect man; the man you want to spend the rest of your life with, and you know the question is going to pop up soon!  The question is, have you thought about or hinted to what ring you would like to wear for the rest of your life?  We are counting down the Top 10 2014 popular engagement ring trends to help spark an idea on what fits perfectly to who you are!
1.       The Cushion-Cut
The Cushion cut is a beautiful soft rounded-edge cut diamond that seems to be grabbing the attention of women everywhere!  This beautiful yet simple ring is absolutely romantic, and we think it is brilliant for any bride-to-be!



2.       The Halo
The charming and stunning Halo Cut will be trending for years to come!  Not only does the center diamond appear larger thanks to the smaller diamonds surrounding it, but it adds sparkle that no one will be able to look away from!  It is absolutely breathtaking and is something for everyone to awe over!



3.       Yellow/Rose Gold
While platinum/silver has seemed to be the most popular choice by women in recent years, the yellow and rose gold bands seem to be making a comeback.  With gold jewelry on the rise, brides want their ring to match this trend as well!  It is very original and you can be the trend-setter for choosing the yellow or rose gold band! 



4.       The Emerald Cut
For you Vintage brides, the Emerald Cut could be the perfect style of ring for you!  With the rectangular shape, you can go in basically any direction with the style of band.  The Emerald Cut is completely versatile and captures a timeless beauty. 



5.       The East-West Cut
Do you want something different than all the rest?  Well the East-West cut could be the perfect fit for you!  This style not only creates a unique engagement ring, but it makes it appear to be a larger stone!  We are in love with this trend and think it is absolutely gorgeous!



6.       Art Deco
Another style that is unique yet gaining popularity, it the Art Deco Cut.  Celebrities like Ashlee Simpson and Scarlett Johansson are really bringing this trend to life!  It is absolutely breathtaking and no ring looks exactly the same depending on how your fiancé styles it!  This would be another ring perfect for you Vintage Brides! 



7.       Adding Color
This has been around for quite some time, but we believe it will continue and grow in 2014! This is a beautiful and unique way to customize your ring to really show your personality!  Yellows, pinks, blues and greens seem to be the trending colors right now, and we could not be more excited about it!




8.       Multiple Metals
Brides are not just set-in-stone on just choosing one type of metal on their engagement rings- many are choosing two and even more!  The most popular combination this year is white gold and rose gold.  This ring creates a unique effect that makes it far more versatile, so you’ll have an easier time matching it to your other jewelry!



9.       Personalize By Engraving
With your one-of-a-kind relationship, don’t you want to capture this by making your ring one-of-a-kind as well?  Well by personalizing your ring by engraving it, it can be completely yours.  Whether it’s “I Love You”, the date of your marriage, or an inside joke, it truly makes it special and something of your very own that you can appreciate forever!



10.   Round Diamond With Cushion Shaped Halo
Last but not least, we are combining three of the trends into one ring!  This beautiful look is becoming more and more popular and seems to be the ring-of-choice with most brides this year!  At our recent Bridal Expo, we looked at every Bride-to-be’s ring and saw this most often.  We think it is absolutely magnificent and will capture anyone’s attention!


BBFN,
Olivia

Thursday, January 31, 2013

The Song That Captures Your Love Story - Trending "First Dance" Songs of 2013


You are standing there behind closed doors, hand-in-hand with your new spouse, when finally you are announced to enter your glorious reception area where your loved ones await to celebrate this momentous occasion.  You enter the room with smiles and waves, and are immediately directed to the center of the dance floor for your “First Dance” as a married couple.  All eyes are on the two of you, yet the only pair of eyes that you notice are the ones that belong to the person you said “I Do” to earlier that very day.  The “First Dance” is a moment that captures the hearts of everyone and most importantly you and your new spouse.  When you picture this very moment at your own wedding, what song do you hear playing?  If you have not yet made this decision, we have listed a few tips to help choose the song that captures your incredible love story.  



The “First Song” is a key element to show your love and what your relationship is all about.  From the lyrics to the tempo, the song you choose says a lot about how you feel and all about the bond you two share.  It could be that this particular song was from the band you saw for the first time together in concert, the first song you danced to, or it was the song you heard when you kissed for the very first time.  Or maybe this song relates to your life, and/or what you both have been through together.  What ever the reason is, you will want to choose a song that you think represents who you both are as a couple and how you feel towards one another. 



If having a themed wedding, you might want to make sure the genre of music blends well.  Vintage weddings are a very popular theme recently, so maybe sticking with a Jazz genre would be the best choice.  Another popular trend is having a “Country/Rustic” themed wedding.  Choosing a song from the “Country” genre would be a wonderful choice.  Plus let’s face it, there are hundreds of  beautiful love songs from this genre.  Considering every detail is important in planning a wedding, so make sure that this song is a wonderful match. 



We have been researching, and already in 2013, we have found a lot of trending songs and particular genres couples have been choosing to play for their “First Dance”.  Country, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop, and even Jazz are all popular genres chosen for this moment.  We have created a list of 30 songs that seem to be trending this year,  to help you find a possible song for this moment that you will remember and cherish for the rest of your lives. 



1.  “A Thousand Years”- Christina Perri
2.  “I’m Yours”- Jason Mraz
3.  “Memories of Us”- Keith Urban
4.  “Wanted”- Hunter Hayes
5.  “God Gave Me You”- Blake Shelton
6.  “Bless The Broken Road”- Rascal Flatts
7.  “For Once In My Life”- Michael Buble
8.  “Everything”- Michael Buble
9.  “You & Me”- Dave Matthews Band
10. “Marry Me”- Train
11. “La Vie En Rose”- Louis Armstrong
12.“What A Wonderful World”- Louis Armstrong
13. “Lucky”- Colbie Calliat
14. “Real Love”- John Lennon
15. “Heavenly Day”- Patty Griffin
16.“Because You Loved Me”- Celine Dion
17. “Fly Me To The Moon”- Frank Sinatra
18. “All The Way”- Frank Sinatra and Celine Dion
19.  “A Moment Like This”- Kelly Clarkson
20. “Amazed”- Lonestar
21.“At Last”- Etta James
22. “Breathe”- Faith Hill
23. “Everything I Do (I Do It For You)”- Bryan Adams
24. “From This Moment”- Shania Twain
25. “How Do I Live”- Leanne Rimes
26. “How Sweet It Is”- James Taylor
27.  I Could Not Ask For More”- Sarah Evans
28. “Me and You”- Kenny Chesney
29. “Must Be Doin Somethin Right”- Billy Currington
30. “L-O-V-E”- Nat King Cole

BBFN (Bridal Bliss For Now), 
Olivia