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Style Spotlight: The Beautiful Bohemian Bride

Planning a laid-back bohemian style wedding? Congratulations! You are officially a low-key, cool bride.

For boho-chic, glamping, or rustic wedding themes, your styling options abound. No longer are brides limited to strapless ball gowns and high heels.

In fact, once you’ve chosen a comfortable dress you love (that’s right, we said comfortable), all you have to do is add a few special accessories, and presto! You’ll look and feel like a bride—without boning, pins, body tape, or corsets.

Since we’re an accessories company, we’ve got the inside scoop on the prettiest headpieces and veils for your style of wedding. Scroll to check out our top 6 picks just for you.

The Floating Petals

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Sheer beauty floats atop your head with this light-as-air veil. Six different tulle petals create a graceful, ethereal design that is bridal yet so boho-chic. There are no trims or fussy frills included. You can order this style with the same color petals or with a blend of shades for your own unique look.

The Simple Trim

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For a look that is blissfully simple, a cascading ribbon edge veil will do the trick. This design features rounded corners and a waterfall of tulle that floats down to fingertip length. Especially if you’re hosting a wedding weekend with multiple events, this style is perfect to throw on for the actual ceremony.

The Breezy Foldover

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Want that picture with a beautiful long veil blowing in the breeze? If you love the dreamy appeal of a bridal veil, this cathedral is perfect. A sheer foldover design floats behind you in a cloud of tulle. You can wear the top tier over your face or behind you—both looks are incredibly romantic.

The Sparkly Hair Vine

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Weave an enchanting spell with a gorgeous, glittering hair vine. This lovely, flexible design features shimmering opal crystals or rhinestones and can be worn as a headband or woven into your hair. Perfect for styling a creative boho-chic look with a smidge of sparkle, this vine secures on organza ties.

The Metallic Leaf Headband

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Make your day feel truly special by gilding your locks with a metallic leaf headband. Glittering with rhinestone accents, this antiqued metal headpiece brings an elegant aesthetic to your bohemian look. This design coordinates beautifully with an enchanted forest or glamping theme.

The Floral Half Halo

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Bring on the flower power! Grace your hairstyle with a beautiful tie headband of soft organza flowers and rose buds. Embellished with subtle lace details and sparkling rhinestone accents, this ethereal design touches your tresses with bridal romance. The semi-flexible band ties on sheer organza.

Want more ideas? Check out our My Bridal Style: Bohemian page for inspiration. You can also follow us on Instagram for pretty styled shoots and real bride features.

Roses Are Red…

Fabulous Fall Florals

Think amazing bouquets are just for spring and summer weddings? Check out our ideas for amazing fall florals! Get ideas for ways to personalize your bouquet, and be sure to visit our Pinterest bouquet boards for unforgettable arrangements.

Personal & Pretty

Sprays of eclectic flowers that symbolize your feelings are a fun way to incorporate your personality into your bridal bouquet. As an added bonus, selecting wildflowers, locally grown plants, and seasonal touches like autumn leaves or wheat will lower your costs. Get creative with your florist and come up with a design you’ll love!

You Might Like My Bridal Style: Trendy

Upscale Sparkle

Why stop the sparkle? Add fancy bits of bling to your bouquet for a luxurious touch of glamour in your photos. Bouquet letters, pearl or rhinestone pins, or a bejeweled wrap for the bottom will make your walk down the aisle truly shine.

You Might Like My Bridal Style: Glamorous

Timeless Beauty

If you’re seeking a look of true elegance, nothing beats a classic bouquet of roses or peonies. These lush blooms have long been favored for weddings due to their sheer beauty and romance. Looking to cut costs? Use baby’s breath for a sweet touch of simplicity. Wrap the bottom of your bouquet in ribbon to match your gown, or try adding a bit of something blue!

You Might Like My Bridal Style: Classic

Vintage Vibe

Incorporate period-inspired details into your bouquet to carry through a vintage theme! You can hang a family heirloom or locket from the base, or wrap the bottom in antique lace. If you’re feeling daring and want your bouquet to last forever, you can even skip the flowers and create your entire bouquet from antique brooches!

You Might Like My Bridal Style: Vintage

Sweet Romance

A trailing array of leafy florals or a lush heart of peonies looks truly amazing. Pink, cream, and white are all lovely hues for an understated theme of sweet romance—no matter what season you’re getting married. If you want to convey pure passion, a bunch of red roses is a beautiful choice, too, and looks great with other autumnal colors!

You Might Like My Bridal Style: Romantic

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Tell us, which style is your favorite?

How To Create Snazzy Vintage Style

She dances to the beat of her own drum. Her attire is classic and timeless with a historic twist. Her smile is unforgettable; her sparkle lights up the room. Red lips? Absolutely. Bold bling? You betcha.

Are you a stylish vintage bride?

Accessories can make or break your ensemble. This week, we’re pulling out all the stops and styling our most fabulous designs for all you vintage-inspired gals. Whether you love old-fashioned elegance or eye-catching bling, these decadent designs will bring bold beauty to your wedding look.

Enthrall your groom with a fascinator fit for Old Hollywood parties! Style 6280 combines rhinestones of all shapes and sizes in a fantastic headpiece practically dripping with opulence. A metallic cuff bracelet like BC132 combines baguette and pear rhinestones in a dazzling array for that added touch of magic.

Style 6400 celebrates the age of jazz with edgy Art Deco patterns and serious sparkle. Get ready to wow your guests wearing this twinkly, silver statement piece! Match it with bracelet BC145 or some stunning drop earrings for extra pizazz.

Speaking of enchanting, style 6161 makes it easy to lock eyes across the room. Glamorous rhinestones and intricate silver beads weave an instant statement of fashion and style. Pair it with a simple but slinky satin dress, and you’ve got an alluring combination sure to take your partner’s breath away. Bonus: this design may be worn as a headpiece or a belt. Which would you choose?

Maybe your style is a bit more classic. Add a timeless heirloom to your bridal wardrobe with style 6193—an exquisite comb of metallic flowers sparkling with fantastic elegance. Wear it with a veil or alone as a twinkling accent piece.

Say hello to retro! For the trendy bride blending something old with something new, boho-chic halos bring carefree bling to those loose, wavy locks. These versatile styles are perfect for a dress change and look amazing with or without a bridal veil.

Turn heads with the glittering, show-stopping opulence of style 6520, which features circular motifs in a decadent halo. For a free-spirited nod to eras past, consider rhinestone chain headpiece 6502. Feeling flirty? Slip into style 6505 or 6509 and light up the party with your twinkling glow.

Which vintage look is your favorite? Tell us which styles you’d wear with a bridal veil or extra bling!

Quick Tips: How To Plan a Valentine’s Day Bridal Shower

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Is someone you love getting married? Congratulations!

Whether you’re the mother of the bride, future mother-in-law, best friend, or maid of honor, you’ve come to the right place for help planning an awesome Valentine’s Day bridal shower. Let’s get started!

Cute Invitations

Decide on a theme and run with it! Great Valentine’s Day motifs include hearts, flowers, lace, and glitter. Whether your bride is romantic, glamorous, or a bit shy, she’s sure to appreciate a pretty, feminine theme with meaningful touches. Start by making the invitations extra special!

Fabulous Dress Code

Create an instant mood by asking guests to match a particular dress code. If you’re planning a high-class soirée, specify little black dress on your invite. If you’re hosting a more relaxed celebration, simply define a color scheme such as red and pink, or lavender and blush. Most of your guests will already own attire in at least one color. Be sure that the only person wearing white is the bride!

Spicy Activities

To avoid the awkward silence that seems to rule most bridal showers, create a buzz with fun activities! Choose one helper to keep events moving, and your guests will get into the swing of things. For Valentine’s Day, consider “Sweet vs. Spicy” taste tests, a photo booth with wild props, a mystery lingerie match-up, and a “True or False” quiz about the bride and groom. Time-honored favorites like “What’s in Your Purse?” will keep you busy!

Lovely Favors

A shower is all about “showering” the bride with gifts. However, it’s a nice touch to give your guests something to take home, too! Favors should be small and fun—in this case, anything with hearts, lace, or sparkle is a good choice! Consider heart-shaped photo frames, romantic candles, boxed sweets, red or pink lipstick, pretty nail polish, bath soaps, or wine bottle stoppers.

Romantic Setting

Again, choose a color theme and stick to it! Red roses will be expensive (especially around V-Day), so try using rose petals, instead. You can also sub in more economic flowers such as baby’s breath, mini carnations, or chrysanthemums. Fill in space with glowing candles, sparkly table runners, ribbon or tissue flowers, and hearts.

Sweet Food

Our favorite Valentine’s Day shower treats celebrate the “sweet” side of love! Devil’s food cake, chocolate-covered strawberries, and XO cookies make decadent, delightful dishes for your guests to savor. Try yogurt-covered pretzels and sparkling juice or champagne for a lighter touch, or provide a candy bar for guests to graze.

A Beautiful Bride

Above all, the bride should feel special! Give her a cute little tiara, dazzling earrings, or a “Bride-To-Be” sash to wear at her shower! This is her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accept gifts in preparation for her marriage. Ask her most-loved friends and family to attend—not people who “should” be invited. If your bride feels more comfortable in mixed company, consider including the groom or male friends by hosting a joint shower. Another option is to organize a separate event for the guys. Just make sure everyone is done in time for their Valentine’s date night!

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Did we miss anything? Share your favorite ideas for V-Day showers below!

Sparkle Style: What Your Ring Says About You

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Are you dreaming of a sparkly Christmas?
According to a recent poll by Brides magazine, about 51 percent of brides are involved in choosing their engagement rings. Whether the rock is a complete surprise or you show him exactly what you want on that special finger, we hope that you receive a design you absolutely love. After all, you’ll be wearing it for the rest of your life!
When it comes to diamonds (still the most popular stone for engagement rings), the four C’s reign supreme. Clarity, color, carat, and cut play into how expensive your bling will be. We’re going to focus on the cut of your gorgeous stone—which comes in a dazzling array of choices—and what each shape says about your personality!

Cushion Cut – Modern, Trendy, Fabulous
Also known as a “pillow cut” or “candlelight diamond,” a cushion cut stone looks like a square with rounded corners. Sparkling like crushed ice, this cut has enjoyed recent popularity with brides who want something slightly more modern than a round diamond—though this style has been around for over 200 years! Usually set as a solitaire or halo, the cushion cut embraces any band with dazzling radiance. Cushion brides lean towards runway trends such as plunging necklines, embellished backs, snazzy silhouettes, and celebrity styles. You are modern and not afraid to shine!

Heart Shape – Sentimental, Romantic, Feminine
If you’re a fairy-tale bride, a heart-shaped ring may be in your stars! This sweet shape evokes a theme of true love; you are marrying your soul mate. Pairing this enchanting stone with an engraved band will personalize your engagement ring. Only the true romantic chooses a heart and keeps it with her always. Heart brides lean towards lavish lace, extravagant floral arrangements, feminine colors like blush or champagne, and intimate wedding details. You are in love with love!

Emerald – Confident, Powerful, Sleek
Utterly chic, an emerald cut evokes minimalist beauty. The confident, no-fuss bride with a penchant for shine prefers this clean look. Free from distractions and crafted with narrow, long facets, the emerald cut is best if you prefer pure elegance. Due to its shape, jewelers often need higher grade clarity diamonds to create this cut (making it more expensive). Emerald brides are attracted to sheath gowns and simple, elegant details. You already know you’re fabulous.

Round – Classic, Traditional, Sparkly
If you love sparkle, choose a round brilliant stone! With 58 facets and the most brilliance of any cut, a round stone will make everyone stare at your hand. This cut looks amazing accented with a pavé band, halo setting, or raised solitaire. Classic yet popular, a round stone is the best choice if you’re unsure of what you like or want something that will stay in style. Round cut brides are modern yet classy, leaning towards popular wedding trends and flattering styles.

Marquise – Alternative, Free-Spirited, Artistic
If you like to stand out from the crowd, a marquise diamond is right up your alley. Unique as the bride who wears it, this stone is shaped like a tiny boat and has a slimming effect. This brilliant, elongated cut marries a look of courtly elegance with creative appeal.Marquise brides go for non-traditional gowns and quirky accents.

Princess – Trendy, Modern, Romantic
Combining classic sparkle with an edgy shape, the princess cut looks square (sometimes slightly rectangle) with the most brilliance and fire of any non-round cut. One of the most popular choices for engagement rings, princess diamonds add artistic beauty to any setting. Princess brides stray only slightly from the beaten path, enjoying classy but modern gowns, trendy accessories, and just a few romantic touches. You’re willing to bend tradition and personalize your wedding!

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http://www.jewellerymonthly.com/diamond-shapes-for-engagement-rings/
http://www.jewelry-secrets.com/Diamonds/Diamond-Fire-Dispersion/What-Is-Diamond-Fire-Dispersion.html
http://www.abazias.com/diamondblog/diamond-education/diamond-shapes-a-guide-to-the-cuts
http://www.lumeradiamonds.com/diamond-education/round-diamonds
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/537124693032969899/
https://www.bezambar.com/princess-cut-diamond-inventor/