February 29, 2008 | Categories Inspiration + Romance
I’m happy to introduce Truly Engaging’s first guest blogger~
Rene’ Maleski
Senior Marketing Coordinator
MagnetStreet Weddings
It was a magical moment- after many months of dating and many declarations of love, Luke asks the one question she was longing to hear… “Will you marry me?” A rush of wonderful emotions race through her as she joyfully and tearfully exclaims, “YES!”
Bursting with happiness, she is longing to tell everybody. Laura meets her friend over coffee the next morning to share the wonderful news. Her best friend jumps up and down and gives her a heart-felt hug and tells Laura how happy she is for her. People turn to see, wondering what all the excitement is about. But, it doesn’t matter- she is getting married!
Then, her friend gleefully asks to see the ring…time stands still…their eyes lock…who will speak next? After a pause, Laura quietly states she doesn’t have a ring yet…another long pause…
Romantic tradition, hollywood movies, everyday advertising, exaggerated proposals tend to tell us, it’s all about the ring. The wedding ring is probably the most famous and instantly recognizable symbol of joining husband and wife together in marriage. In the early times, wedding rings were all very similar and they were made from braided reeds, slowly changing forms with the knowledge of metallurgy of the times to what it is now. Today we have an overwhelming choice of wedding rings made with all kinds of styles, sizes, precious metals, precious stones varying in cuts and colors, etc. It’s big business.
Has it become all about the ring? Is the ring today more than a symbol? Has it become more important than the commitment two people are making to each other? Is the ring something to show off? Is it a status symbol?
What does the ring mean to you? Could you be satisfied with a braided reed or a proposal without a ring?
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February 26, 2008 | Categories Wedding Stationery
I recently read an entertaining article in which the author describes his cousin’s reaction to receiving a save the date notice in the mail. His response… invitation by intimidation. It was definitely a funny take on the perils of opening one’s mailbox.
Life is busier than ever and we’re juggling all kinds of schedules. This is one of the reasons
save the dates have become a fun necessity. Engaged couples send out
save the dates to spread their engagement news in a fun and creative way and to also help ensure that their wedding date is secured with their favorite people. From wedding date announcements to anniversaries to quinceañera, to reunions, etc, sending out
save the dates has become part of our culture~ a standard.
Here are a couple of wedding Save the Date magnet designs from our online gallery. Since there aren’t any save the date etiquette rules, couples have lots of freedom. They can introduce guests to their color scheme, wedding theme~ beginning with the save the dates and coordinating them with everything from the invites to the flowers, to the table favor to the thank you card. Or, they can simply introduce guests to an aspect of their personality, be it classic, elegant, formal, zany, humorous, offbeat…FUN!
What’s your save the date style?
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February 22, 2008 | Categories Romance
How Do You Know When You’re Truly in Love?
Women in the 18th century didn’t always marry for love~ but for economic reasons and having children. The institution of marriage is found in every society.
“I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one’s life, the foundation of happiness or misery.”
George Washington in a letter to nephew, Burwell Basset May 23, 1785
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February 21, 2008 | Categories Fashion
From blusher veils to bun wraps to jeweled clips, your headpiece should enhance your wedding day look, coordinating with your hairstyle, jewelry, wedding dress and style.
In the last post,
How to Choose Your Wedding Hairstyle, we talked about consulting with your hairstylist months before your wedding date to discuss the best hairstyle for your face shape, hair type, wedding style, etc. With all of this information, your stylist should then be able to advise you on the most suitable headpieces, veils, combs or other hair ornamentations for you. Consider your personal preferences and let your stylist know about them as well. For instance, you are set on wearing a veil. Will you be wearing it all night or do you want the flexibility of being able to take it off at the reception?
If you’re brand new to the world of coordinating hairstyles to headpieces, gain inspiration at
WeddingHair.com. This site allows you to choose hairstyles in varying lengths and types (i.e. long and curly). After you click on the desired hair length, it then returns many images of varying hairstyles with different headpieces and veils. If you prefer to DIY your veil or need more ideas, another site to check out is
VeilShop.com.
I also came across an interesting article called
A Total Bridal Look by Gretchen Maurer. Primarily referring to hairstyles and headpieces, this article delves deeper into the overall wedding look.
Here’s an excerpt:
Balance: Let me stress that a balanced look is the most important principle of composition. The hairstyle and headpiece needs to look balanced to the dress and body type. The size of the bouquet balanced to the size of bride. The color and fabric of the maids’ gowns balanced to the time of year.
Once you decide on a headpiece, remember to bring it back to your stylist before the wedding~ just to make sure you know how to fit it properly, securely and that there are no surprises on your wedding day!!
Which wedding hairstyle have you decided on?
What headpiece are you leaning towards?
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