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Congratulations on your Engagement..now what?

After sharing the news of your engagement with both your parents, make sure you call your insurance company to insure your ring.

Question to ask when choosing a policy:

• Is the ring covered if you lose it accidentally, or only if it's stolen?


• How will the company replace the ring -- with a check? Or will they require you to purchase a replacement through a specified jeweler?


• What if it's a vintage ring or other unique piece? How will the quality and size of your diamond -- and that of a replacement if needed -- be documented?


• Is the ring insured to full cost or a fraction of it?


• How will you need to prove the ring vanished if you make a claim?


• Are there any circumstances that aren't covered? (What if your ring flies off at the circus and gets trampled by elephants, for example?)

Putting a policy on your engagement ring may sound unromantic, but nothing's sweeter than peace of mind.

Add sparkle and make your life brighter

These festive mini sparkling ciders from Beau-Coup can be personalized with custom labels, Now in four delicious flavors, a crisp classic apple cider, a mulled apple pie cider, a refreshing peach cider and a juicy pear cider that's as satisfying as biting into a pear.

You could even hand them out during cocktail hour for a nonalcoholic (yet still celebratory) alternative to champagne. Also greatThey're $60 for a case of 24 bottles. Visit Beau-Coup's website for more information or to order.

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Black Magic

Diamonds are definitely forever, but if you are looking for a modern edge in your wedding jewelry, try black diamonds. Black diamonds share many of the positive qualities of a clear white diamond. They are extremely hard stones, which makes diamonds an excellent choice for an engagement ring as there is little danger of the diamond chipping, becoming discolored, or generally showing wear. A black diamond also has some of the inner fire that is found in clear white diamonds. It may sound strange, but even very small black diamonds will reflect the light and these sparkle and shine when light hits the facets.

For the "Little" People in your Wedding

If you are including young children in your wedding, did you do anything special to ask your ring bearer(s) and/or flower girl(s)?

I found these cute books on Amazon and think they would be perfect for your littlest attendants. I think that the books will prepare them for their responsibilities and will make a nice memento.

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Diamonds are a "Princess" best friend

What fairytale wedding wouldn’t be complete with a Disney diamond ring?

Clothing designer Kirstie Kelly, who launched a line of Disney character-inspired wedding gowns and bridesmaid and flower girl dresses a few years ago, has added a line of diamond engagement and wedding rings to the collection.

Kelly unveiled six rings with matching wedding bands, under the label “Kirstie Kelly for Disney by Mouawad,” as part of Bridal Fashion Week.

Each ring design, like the gowns, is inspired by one of six Disney princesses including Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Princess Jasmine from “Aladdin,” Ariel from “The Little Mermaid,” and Belle from “Beauty and the Beast.”

“It’s different, in the sense that there’s a story behind each princess,” Kelly told the National Jeweler.

The sparklers retail for $1,200 to $6,000.

Candy for the Grown & Sexy

Want to serve something more unique than a specialty cocktail at your wedding? Try liquor lollipops. A Thyme to Cook Catering & Special Events, in North Stonington, CT, recently won the "Most In Mixology" award at the International Catering Association's CATIE Awards Gala in Las Vegasnovative with their "Shooting Stars" liquor lollipops.

The treats are made just like regular lollipops, except they're infused with liquor, like Goldschlager, Chambord, Grand Marnier, and Midori. "Our latest trial was a 'Tequila Sunrise' lollipop with really pretty red and orange tones," says Gina Barber, the company's senior event coordinator. "We can present them in different ways—as a take-away, passed around after dinner as a surprise, or on display at the cocktail hour in a specially-built ' lollipop tree'."

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Ditch the Cake in Favor of Pie

For centuries, it has been a tradition to have at least one cake at a wedding, and for those die-hard traditionalists, no wedding without a groom’s cake will do. Many couples don’t care for cake at all, but get them to appease guests, to have in the wedding photos, or just for the sake of having a cake. For those who prefer not to have a cake at their wedding, you now have many alternatives, including the wedding pie.

Wedding pies are a fabulous option because they are versatile and inexpensive. You can have a wedding pie display that would envy any tiered wedding cake, and the flavor, texture, and style choices are endless. There is a pie for everyone and every style: vegan pies, fruit filled, cream, meringue, crumb, silk, chocolate, and so many more.

You can have several cream-topped pies that are decorated with rosettes, flowers that coordinate with your wedding colors, fancy piped swirls or your initials, and you can even top one of your pies with a bride and groom statue. Pieces of pie crust can be made into special shapes or initials as well. You can also have meringue and cream pies topped with pieces of gold leaf or gold dust for a glamorous touch. Weddings should be about personalization and celebrating the new couple’s life together, so don’t be stuck serving cake when you’d rather have pie!

One Necklace Five Ways

While you might wear your wedding dress only once, your wedding-day jewelry will probably have a much more permanent place in your wardrobe. That's why I love this necklace from Victoria Sdoukos Couture Jewels.

The necklace can be worn in five different stylish combinations (check out photos of a few options at Victoria's photostream on flickr) that make the necklace a versatile addition to your newlywed wardrobe. "Pieces of this line should be treasured by being worn, not hidden in a jewelry box," says the designer, who opened Boutique Victoria, a luxury bridal shop, in Chicago in 2005.

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Purse Envy

Your favorite girls deserve the best in bridesmaid gifts, and even better, something your maids can use again after the wedding. Deux Lux has created this glittery wallet/clutch in a rainbow of colors (11 to be exact) so you can get one in each girl's favorite hue or one that matches the bridesmaid dresses or a neutral that's sure to go with pretty much everything in their wardrobe.

The 3" x 7" wallet/clutch has card slots, a zipper compartment, a snap closure and is available for $30 on the Deux Lux Web site.

Little White Dress

In ready to wear, everyone knows they need a LBD (little black dress), well now in bridal with all the events one must attend—rehearsal dinner, reception, honeymoon, etc., all brides need a little white dress. Jessica Ciarla has created the most darling collection of white cocktail dresses to help you make it through the week of events. In her new Alice Collection for Ciarla, you're sure to find the perfect rehearsal dress (or reception dancing dress). With rosettes, ruffles, illusion necklines—these dresses are adorable!! She also has some very sweet bridesmaid dresses. Check out her site at ciarla.com.

...and....ACTION!

Wedding Movie trailers are a neat way to post online with some teasers with out having to sit through the whole thing while they wait till the full footage is ready.

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Smoochies

Remember how fun it was to roast s'mores during childhood camping trips? Now you can replicate that delicious taste (campfire not included) with these S'more Smoochies. Available in several different flavors, each "Smoochie" is covered with the topping of your choice, marshmallows and chocolate—to warm them up, you just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so. They'd make a fun shower dessert or wedding favor (you can order custom treats in your wedding colors). Recieve 15% of purchase if you order before November 21st.

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Ribbons in the Sky

I think weddings that use long, colorful, flowy ribbons hanging from trees, chairs, lights, and so on, are just fabulous. Ribbons are super versatile since it comes in any color, width and length you need in order to match your wedding colors. Ribbons - they are so simple, flowing and fun. A beautiful accent to your day!

Will you be my Bridesmaid?

Asking a friend or relative to be your bridesmaid is your way of saying you love and value them. Ask this question with a gift they will be delighted to have, a beautiful necklace.

You would present her with a note and this necklace. When she says yes, you can tie the necklace around her neck as she makes a wish. When it falls off, her wish should come true! Not only are you honoring her with including her in your bridal party, but also (like a genie) granting her wish!

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Alternative Wedding Cakes

Unity Cross

The Unity Cross is a multi-piece sculpture that the bride and the groom assemble during the ceremony service. The Unity Cross is hand crafted of Wood and Stone Resin; it stands 14 inches tall and comes with a brushed Brass plate for engraving. There is also a hidden drawer in the base with a scroll of scriptures for your wedding. Once the ceremony is over with they take it home and display the unity cross in their home and show the covenant they made.


The first piece of the cross is what resembles the man. It’s the outer cross, it’s open in the middle, it’s bold, and it’s strong. The cross that resembles the bride is very intricately made, and it’s very feminine looking.


During the wedding service, whenever the pastor or person officiating the wedding starts talking about how God created man bold and strong, the groom will pick up his piece of the cross, and then he talks about how God created woman. They pick up her piece of the cross, and she inserts her piece into the middle of the man’s cross, which completes the sculpture. And then two become one. Then it’s locked together with three brass pegs and once those pegs are inserted, the pastor will say, “What God has put together let no man take apart.” And that really completes the service!

Compensate For Shorter Daylight With A Sparkling Pumpkin Cocktail

While you’re contemplating goodies for Trick-or-Treating or a special Thanksgiving menu, how about a grown-up treat? Grey Goose vodka has mixed up two special cocktails for deserving hosts, hostesses and their guests.

Falling Leaf Fizz

There’s no leaf, but plenty of fizz as pear, pumpkin and an apple chip unite in a true expression of fall.

Ingredients Per Cocktail

• 1 part Grey Goose La Poire (pear-
  flavored vodka)
• 1 heaping teaspoon pumpkin
  butter
• Pinch of pumpkin pie spice
• Dash of simple syrup
• 4 parts of sparkling wine
• Garnish: dried apple chip

Preparation

1. Place vodka, pumpkin butter, spice and syrup in the bottom of a Champagne glass. Stir well.
2. Top with sparkling wine and garnish.

If you like pumpkin, mix up a Falling Leaf Fizz. The beautiful orange color is perfect for Fall.

Not your traditional wedding album

When you get those incredible wedding photos back, you want to preserve and display them in the right way. It is really important to create a story time line of your wedding day. Be sure to include your dressing room photos, photos with family, parts of the ceremony reception, and plenty of the Bride and Groom after the ceremony.

Wedding album or story books come in several different styles. You can choice from a coffee book table, magazine style, wrap around cover jackets, high quality leather and stitching.

Besides your own momento your album can make great gifts or even events accessories. You can also have the option to make matching books that are smaller than a coffee table book to give out to your parents, close family members, and bridesmaids. Preserve your memories in a style of your own.