(ARA) – Wedding album, videos and a carefully preserved gown — your wedding mementoes are meant to be precious reminders of your special day. But you may find yourself cringing with shame when you look at your album years down the road if you choose trendy over traditional style for the look of your wedding.
It’s [...]

The Western World
In the United States and other parts of the western world, less is more is the new mantra when it comes to wedding jewelry but that is not the case in many other parts of the world.
India
In India and other South Asian countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, wedding jewelry is a big [...]

This spring, it will be difficult to tell if a bride is walking down the aisle or making her way down the red carpet. After a year-long love affair with the boxy trapeze dress, designers are emphasizing the waist and adding elegant details.
“This focus on the feminine calls for glamorous bridal jewelry fit for a [...]

(ARA) – Planning a wedding takes a lot of time, work and decisions. Some decisions are already made for us in the form of traditions, but what do these traditions really mean?
While many wedding traditions seem superstitious, the symbolism they represent was developed for a reason. Some examples include:
* The groom used to [...]

Planning a wedding takes a lot of time, work and decisions. Some decisions are made for us in the form of traditions that were created by our ancestors, but what do they really mean?
While some may believe that wedding traditions are superstitious, the symbolism they represent was developed out of reason and a purpose [...]

Pearls are perfect any time, but they seem especially appropriate for weddings. Known by some as the “Queen of Gems,” the classic elegance of pearls transcends centuries and style fads. Nothing looks more beautiful with a bridal gown than a single strand of flawless pearls.
But pearls are not only for the bride – they’re the [...]