Get ready to start off your Friday with some major eye candy! We’re excited to tell you about Gesner Estate Jewelry and just wait until you see their rings. They provide the finest jewelry at the lowest price possible and specialize in antique and vintage gold and platinum jewelry from the turn of the 20th century to the late 1930′s. They also have a huge inventory of newer pieces in gold and platinum and maintain an inventory of several thousand unique items. Every piece is in wonderful condition and uncommon in design.


Kate Middleton made the sapphire engagement ring so popular but if you still like the look of a diamond you can have the best of both worlds with the above options.

Or if you love yellow gold and want a sapphire as your main stone, this ring would be a perfect option.

A sapphire isn’t the only stone you can use with diamonds, take a look at this amazing antique engagement ring with a just a hint of emeralds on the side. It’s stunning!

If red is your color, this vintage ruby ring surrounded by diamonds would make an amazing engagement ring.



And of course Gesner has a huge selection of diamond antique and vintage engagement rings too.
Gesner is a family owned firm that has been in business since 1972. They offer excellent customer service and will happily speak to you about what they do and answer any questions. Their stores are located in Flordia but you can also buy their items online. They have a great ‘Product Offer’ feature too on their site! If you are trying to stay within a certain budget just select that to make a reasonable offer on any piece of jewelry. Please feel free to email or call them anytime at (727) 586-6000 and be sure to check out their website for many more amazing options!
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It’s giveaway time again and just in time for summer! Advantage Bridal produces their own exclusive line of ‘just married’ and personalized new ‘Mrs.’ bikinis, and now you have the chance to win one of their adorable creations! These custom bling bikinis make excellent honeymoon swimwear and are also excellent bride-to-be gifts! The bikinis come in twelve great colors and are completely customizable when it comes to crystal colors and design. The possibilities are endless! We’re giving away one of these super cute bikinis to a lucky bride-to-be!
Whether it’s for a honeymoon, a Vegas bachelorette party, or favors for the bridal party, these bling-tastic bikinis make the perfect gift and add a little extra sparkle to your day!
To enter the giveaway contest, simply go to our Facebook page and write “Enter me in the bikini giveaway,” on our wall! AND if you share our post about the giveaway (just click on the Facebook ‘share’ button), you’ll be entered twice! It’s as easy as that! In the meantime check out these other fun items from Advantage Bridal and explore their site. When it comes to fabulous wedding gifts and accessories, they’ve got you covered! This giveaway ends on May 31st, 2012, good luck!

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While I hope you will indeed continue reading, I feel a duty to forewarn you about the content of this post. If you are any bit the wedding enthusiasts we are, you may as well kiss your free time good-bye because you won’t be able to tear yourself away from this fabulous website. It’s called Lover.ly and it is one of the greatest sources for wedding inspiration out there! Basically, Lover.ly is an exclusively wedding focused version of Pinterest. Could you possibly think of a more fabulous website?! Addicting to say the least, the site is not only beautifully set up, but like Pinterest, it is oh so simple to navigate.

The homepage boasts a seemingly endless assortment of featured images. Other pages allow you to browse through specific categories. From décor, dresses, to floral arrangements, desserts, and bridesmaids, Lover.ly makes it easy to explore all things bridal!

Another area of the site shows you what’s popular at the moment, organized by either photo or “bundle” – Lover.ly’s version of virtual bulletin boards where photos can be grouped together.
With so many gorgeous photos to gaze at, this site literally offers hours of inspiration. And not only are these images inspiring, but they are truly beautiful, professional photos. The users have fabulous taste and the site features absolutely lovely weddings! There’s no doubt we’re huge fans and I have no doubt that you will be too once you check it out. Get ready to be obsessed (in a wonderful wedding overload kind of way!)
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I love weddings when they are filled with personal touches that represent the couple and their unique personalities. However, sometimes that attention to detail isn’t easy to pull off, which is where Things Festive comes in. Things Festive offers a huge selection of accessories and stationery items for making weddings, bridal showers and anniversary parties pretty and personal. They make it possible to incorporate a couple’s style, hobbies and heritage into their wedding day, just take a look below at some of their unique ideas! Best of all, we love getting a good deal and Things Festive is offering a 20% discount on their festively elegant wedding accessories and stationery. Get inspired and get shopping!

This floral theme is so pretty and perfect for a spring wedding. Imagine your ring bearer walking down the aisle with this sweet little pillow.

We are in love with the cascading butterfly cake! These accessories would look beautiful paired with the floral ones above.


Having a French whimsy theme? Things Festive can help with every detail even down to the cupcakes!

Or if you are having a more traditional affair, these bride and groom favor bags and accessories would add a nice touch.

Your wedding theme starts with your stationary and this would be an excellent option for a Spring or Summer wedding.

If your big day is based on the season or if you are having a holiday party, these winter favors and napkins would tie it all together.

Are you a little more country than rock n’ roll? These western favors and toppers couldn’t be more ideal for your big bash.

Vintage weddings are so popular right now and Things Festive has everything you need to pull off your theme. Check out their blog for even more ideas from real weddings. It’s your one big day so make it special, personal and uniquely yours!
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We are such huge fans of Mason jars in weddings. Always versatile, the can add a fun vintage feel to your special day. Tinted, painted, hanging, or grouped, no matter how you choose to incorporate them in your décor they add a home-spun charm to any presentation. Here are some of our favorite ideas on how to make Mason jars work for you and your fabulous wedding.

Not only do we love the variety of these simple bouquets, but the tinted Mason jars add an extra burst of color! Willow Faire Decor offers them in a wide range of colors and finishes.

This mason jar centerpiece is absolutely charming! Polished yet rustic, this display is a perfect example of how to combine twine and lace in one centerpiece.

We love the ethereal effect of this centerpiece! Combining glass stones, raffia, and tea lights, they would be the perfect glowing touch to an outdoor reception.

Here’s another beautiful way to add light to Mason jars. This rustic firefly lantern by Brianna Paige Designs would be an excellent addition to an outdoor wedding, garden party or your next romantic evening.

Ideal for a summer wedding, the lemon slices in these mason jars are an extra burst of color! Not to mention we love yellow as a fun accent color in wedding day décor. Photo by Brittany Janelle Photography.

These mason jar bouquets are perfect to line your aisle with and then you can reuse them as centerpieces for your reception. The soft creams and green colors would make a stunning arrangement!

For an evening reception, this table runner of glowing mason jars sets a magical mood!

Another great idea is to tie a few Mason jars together to create one larger centerpiece. The flowers all combine to make one bug full bouquet!

Lastly, a great alternative to tinted mason jars are painted ones. With such a fun and clean presentation, they can even accent the colors of the flowers they hold, like with these summery daisies!
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