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You might be head over heels in love and have been ready to get married for a while now. Maybe you’ve thought it over for years and you’re officially prepared to propose.

Today's guest blog comes from Jennifer Buenviaje, co-owner of "Makeup for Your Day", a leading makeup artists and stylists business based out of North Carolina. 

When it comes to getting married, aesthetics mean everything. One important wedding factor is the cake. Although a cake should always be tasty, a cake that fits your theme can turn an ordinary wedding into an exceptional event

Like many people, I have always been suspicious of the origins of Valentine’s Day. However, I was pleasantly surprised to read that the origins date back centuries, rather than just the creation of Hallmark.

Traditionally, couples didn’t see each other before the ceremony. 

Regardless of why you have to part with these items, it's important to know how to effectively sell the jewelry so you are getting the most for your precious items.

Dawn Gaddy from Greyson Steele says "Some may find it difficult to photograph wedding rings & jewelry. But, we both personally love it… 

With the round brilliant cut diamond sitting pretty at the top of the diamond popularity charts, the princess cut diamond is to be considered a young pretender comfortably placed in second place.

In order to safely get the best price for your jewelry, Jerry Ehrenwald, President and CEO of the International Gemological Institute (IGI), one of the world’s leading diamond certifying laboratories, advises the following

Are you considering proposing to your girlfriend, but don’t know if you can afford an engagement ring, let alone that romantic trip to Paris? 

Lives were changed forever not just for the 70 injured people, but for the countless family members and witnesses, July 20th marks an important milestone in their journey to move forward.

Today, lots of people who go through break ups or divorces sell their engagement rings, not necessarily to make a profit, so much as to let things go.

If you have a simple and elegant wedding, you don't need a castle. Your country-style wedding fits best somewhere in the mountains, outside with a beautiful barn as a backdrop.

If you want to wow the love of your life without going into crippling debt forever, follow these tips when you look for an engagement ring.

While appraisals are useful, official diamond grading reports from independent sources such as the GIA, AGS, IGI or EGL USA are more valuable to potential buyers.

You’ve made the decision. You’re ready (or as ready as you’ll ever be) to pop the big question. The time has come to make an investment in a beautiful engagement ring to mark the occasion and seal the deal.

There are a number of reasons why people choose to sell their engagement ring, and they aren’t all bad. 

If you recently called off your engagement or got divorced, and want to get rid of reminders of a broken relationship, you may want to sell your engagement ring since you no longer have any desire to keep it. 

If you and your future spouse are searching for a few ways to save on your wedding day, here is a list of tips.

 All diamond certifications provide grades according to the a similar alpha-numerical scale, but are all diamond certificates the same? 

It’s a fact that engagement rings cost a lot of money. Some people will always prefer to pay a premium for concierge service, and then to be able to view the diamond ring in person before making the all important purchase.

Q and A with Ian Holmes - Paris Wedding Photographer