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I found this on pinterest.  You can purchase them from etsy (this seller), or have fun making them yourself!  What a fantastic keepsake- the funniest, or most touching, can be framed and hung in your home.

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Every once in a while, I’ll come across a wedding trend that makes me wish I could go back in time and incorporate into my own wedding.  Busting out some hula hoops is one of those!  Whether it’s for bridal party fun, to liven up the dancefloor at the reception, or to give as favors, hula hoops are sure to deliver instant giggles.  These photos of hula hoops at weddings speak for themselves!

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Remember a couple of weeks ago when I wrote about engagement chicken?  (Did anyone make it, by the way?)  Another beauty editor claims she knows the secret to her recent engagement: Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Bora Bora.  She put it on, and her typically makeup-oblivious boyfriend stopped her as she was hailing a cab to tell her how great it looked.  She says it was less than 24 hours later that he was on one knee. 

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I’m dubious because I think I would look like a clown in electric blue eyeliner.  But, because research is part of my gig, I’ll give it a shot.  I’m already married, but I’ll report back if another diamond comes my way after wearing it!

Some couples get ready for the engagement by ring shopping together.   They browse the counters together, pointing out what they like and don’t like about each ring.  I hear about a lot of guys asking their gals to show them what kind of engagement ring styles they like online first. 

And then there are some men who love the element of surprise.   Spending time to pick out the perfect ring without her having to guide him is part of the excitement. 

Some men find a happy medium between these two by bringing in a close girlfriend or sister to weigh in on the bride’s preferences.

There is no wrong or right way, right?  Well, what about the bride who doesn’t like the ring?  I read an interesting article about this today, with a three step plan for asking him to change it.  I first wondered to myself how often this actually happens.  All I had to do was type “what if I don’t like my” in the google search box, and “engagement ring” is the first thing to come up! (“Baby” is the second, which is really humorous to me.)  So, if a lot of women are searching for the answers on google, you know it happens often!

Mara Opperman says in her article, that if you don’t love the ring, you have to tell him in order to replace it.  I haven’t decided whether or not I agree yet, but her three steps to breaking the news to your new fiance are as follows: 1. Decide what you do and don’t like about the ring, because if it’s something like the setting, perhaps that could be changed without replacing the entire ring. 2. Open some wine and wear something he loves before you tell him. 3. Tell him in a warm and honest way that you love him and appreciate him, but want a ring you will admire forever.

What do you think?  If you don’t love the ring, would you tell your new fiance?  Or, do you see it as your own responsibility to tell him what you like BEFORE he goes shopping? 

I hope everyone had a happy Valentine’s Day yesterday!  Whether you celebrate with romance, or simply reminding friends and family that you love them and cherish your relationships, it’s a good, warm, fuzzy-feeling day all around.  Did anyone happen to take the horse and carriage ride I recommended? 

Or…

Did anyone get ENGAGED?!  Congratulations to the couples out there that shared that moment yesterday!

Love is not just in the air, it’s also in the press.  I’ve been reading about a lot of late-in-life love stories lately.  One couple in Massachusetts had been engaged 64 years ago.  They broke off the engagement, went their separate ways and married and had families.  They were reunited in 2010 when they were both in the same cemetary, VISITING THEIR DECEASED SPOUSES!  Imagine that!  When they finally married, the groom gave the bride the SAME RING that he had given her all those years ago!  Really amazing.  You can read the full story here.

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!  Do you and your honey have plans?  If dinner’s as far as you’ve gotten,  I have an idea: a romantic carriage ride!  And the great news is that you don’t have to catch a flight to New York’s Central Park to have the experience, because The Woodlands will be offering them on Valentine’s Day!

Just click here for the info.  Reservations take precedence over walk ups, so call right now!

After an unseasonably warm couple of weeks, today is chilly and threatening to rain! To combat the dreary weather, I’m looking to pink peony bouquets for inspiration. The lush, rounded blooms are a bride favorite, and for good reason! Not only are they beautiful, but they symbolize prosperity and romance. 

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What do you think of these petal-saturated blooms? 

Remember two days shy of two years ago when I wrote about bouquets sans flowers?  I just knew you would remember.  The post was mostly about button bouquets, but a newer trend has emerged:  brooch bouquets.  Rather than a traditional wedding shower, a bride will have a “brooch party.”  Guests are invited to bring a brooch, which the bride will then have assembled into her bouquet for her wedding day.

If you plan on having one of these parties, be sure to clue your guests in on the theme or color you’re aiming for.  If you’re making it yourself, or gathering your own materials, make a day of exploring your favorite resale and antique shops for unique and affordable finds.

Not so creatively inclined but love the concept?  Purchase one from a talented artist on etsy.com.  Just look at this glamorous one!

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We still have availability for elopements on Valentine’s Day!

We offer elopements for the bride and groom only, up to 10 guests, or up to 50 guests. All you need to bring is your rings, the marriage license, and a photographer if you wish.  Click here to view our elopement packages.

Make this Valentine’s Day one you will never forget.  Also, make it your future anniversary!