When it comes to bridal jewelry, is there anything more classic than pearls?

Pearls are back in a big way, and they’re perfect for a wedding with vintage flair.

If you’re looking for some pearls for your wedding day, check out Pearls of Joy, an international dealer of cultured pearl jewelry, pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and diamond pearl jewelry.

Pearls of Joy has been importing and selling high quality cultured pearls for a decade.  The company guarantees every single item that they sell, and offer a  90-day “no hassle” return policy. This means for any reason what so ever you can return your purchase for a full refund within 90 days of the original purchase date.

Aren’t these multis  stunning?

And what about a strand of black pearls and some pearl earrings to go with that little black dress you are wearing to your rehearsal dinner?

Want to see more? Go to www.pearlsofjoy.com.

The company is offering a 10% discount to IW readers. Simply use the code “10off” when you checkout.

Need wedding favors? Accessories? Gifts for your bridesmaids? Hop on over to The Wedding Outlet.

The Wedding Outlet literally has tens of thousands of products to choose from for your Big Day. If you are having a theme wedding, they’ve got you covered! Doing the DIY thing? They have what you need.

You know how much I love the idea of DIY favors, and these are perfect for those homemade cupcakes!

And check out these gorgeous boxes to fill with the edibles of your choice: jelly beans, chocolates, candies. Love these!

And if you want personalized wedding items, they’ve got heaps of those too. I could seriously use one of these cute measuring tapes for my purse!

Having a beach wedding? These personalized flip flops would be a perfect gift for your bridesmaids!

The Wedding Outlet also has a giant selection of accessories for your wedding ceremony. Everything from unity candles to flower girl baskets. They even have personalized aisle runners.

Want to see more? Check out The Wedding Outlet store and blog.

Looking for ‘the one’? Feast your eyes on some of these gorgeous wedding dresses from Priscilla of Boston,where vintage glamour meets modern luxury.

The Priscilla of Boston group includes a collection of top designer brands. These three stunning dresses are from the Melissa Sweet collection. Fashion-forward and whimsical.

I’m loving this gown  from Priscilla of Boston collection, representing timeless elegance and classic beauty.

For the less conventional bride, there is the Reverie collection, which offers unique wedding dress styles that are non-traditional.

Priscilla of Boston has 15 signature salons and select specialty boutiques nationwide.Visit any of the salons for highly personalized attention in a relaxed, intimate setting. From classic and timeless elegance to unique details and luxurious embellishments, their  selection is sure to have something you’ll love.

What are you going to do with all those cash-filled envelopes that will be pouring into your reception? What about a lovely, customized card box from For the Modern Bride?

For the Modern Bride offers unique card boxes that are perfectly suited to your own sense of style. You provide the swatches, as well as your wedding theme and For the Modern Bride will create a card box that accents the rest of your wedding decor.

All card boxes are made with quality fabrics, ribbons, embellishments, silk flowers, and anything else needed to fulfill the requests of their customers. And there is no assembly needed for the card boxes! All you would need to do is unpack it and it’s ready for use. And the slot fits all envelope sizes!

Note: The  production schedule books up extremely fast for card boxes, so it’s a good idea to order as soon as you can to lock in a spot.

So now that you’ve figured out what to do with all those important envelopes, there’s another reception detail to figure out: wedding favors. For the Modern Bride offers a great selection of Kate Aspen wedding favors, including this cute tea box set:

And lemonade mix wedding favors:

For the Modern Bride also creates custom logos and wedding stationery.

Later this month, For the Modern Bride will be launching another part of their website that will have over 2800 favors, gifts, bridal accessories, ceremony & reception decorations.

Check out For the Modern Bride website and blog for more info!

You’ve got a wedding to pay for. Perhaps a house. Car. Then there are the bills.  Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to stash some money away for the future? You can! Forget the linens, toaster, latte machine – why not register for stocks?

WeddingFutures.com lets you do just that. Simply open an account and select your stocks. Let your guests know that you are registered at WeddingFutures.com and instead of running around looking for a wedding gift for you, they simply choose from your list of stocks and pay via Paypal or credit card.

“Gifts from WeddingFutures.com are securely purchased and transferred online, and can actually increase in value over time, so today’s gift will always fit every couples’ needs now and into the future,” says Keaton Nguyen, founder of WeddingFutures.com.

WeddingFutures.com provides the registry and collects the funds. (They charge 5% commission.) The funds are transferred to your brokerage  account to be purchased by your brokerage firm. You can use any bank or brokerage firm. When your wedding day finally arrives, the gifts are transferred to your account.

“Couples can register for gifts that feather their financial nest and set the foundation for a solid financial future, “ says Nguyen. “Gift givers can be confident that their WeddingFutures.com gift – unlike a pricey coffee-maker, which will break or become obsolete — will always be needed, wanted and put to good use.”

Check out WeddingFutures.com for more info.

Are you cool? You’re an IW reader – of course you are!:)

Cool people need cool jewelry – and that’s where Turtle Love Committee comes in.

Turtle Love Committee makes (by hand!) wedding rings and other artisan jewelry that is, well, cool.

Their jewelry is handcrafted by independent artisans who not only have a keen eye for design – but who care deeply about the environment.

Adrianne started the company while she was working at a large Boston law firm. She noticed that most of the women she worked with had nearly identical engagement rings.

“When I looked for a place to get truly unusual engagement rings, I didn’t find one, so I decided to make it. It seemed to me that marriage is about the unique commitment that two individuals make to each other … I believe that the rings that you choose to symbolize that commitment should honor your lifestyle and your relationship, not some weird calculus of how much to spend or how big the stone should be,” she says.

Not only are the wedding and engagement rings unique and HANDMADE (who doesn’t love handmade!), the prices are very affordable.

Not a diamond kind of gal? Check out the cool selection of engagement rings. Like this Moonstone Solitaire:

Or this  Oval Amethyst Engagement Ring:

There are also ‘his and hers’ wedding bands. I love the symbolism behind these Tree of Life bands. (The Tree of Life band represents life and hope. It is a symbol for the creative growth of people and relationships. )

Don’t you love the look of these textured Casco wedding bands made from recycled silver?

Want more? Mosey on over to Turtle Love Committee’s website.

Yes, the thought of DIY wedding flowers can be daunting. Downright scary. But once the threshold of fear has been crossed, there’s a good chance that pride will replace that fear with a big ol’ satisfied grin. At least that’s how it worked for me. I had zero experience arranging flowers, and I DIYed the bouquets and centerpieces for my wedding (with the help of my family and friends.) Not only did I save a bundle – I was pretty darn impressed with how they turned out.

I admit – finding flowers for a good price took a lot of legwork and was a bit of pain. I ended up ordering my flowers from a local wholesaler, but life would have been so much easier if could have ordered them online from BloomsByTheBox. Given the fact that  I got married nine years ago, that wasn’t an option.

The selection at BloomsByTheBox is large and lovely. And these are not your average supermarket flowers. The online wholesale flowers, greens and floral supplies offered by BloomsByTheBox – including wholesale and bulk roses, carnations, calla lilies, hydrangea, lilies, sunflowers, peonies, chrysanthemums, daisies, tulips, gerbera daisies, greens and more – are premium ‘retail-quality’ flowers found in the finest florists and used by professional floral designers, as well as high-end wedding, hotel and restaurant arrangements. The roses, for example, are the “cream of the crop” from the most exclusive growers in the world.

You can view the selection of flowers here. And if you’re looking for some tips on how to create your DIY centerpieces and bouquets the site is jam-packed with how-to videos on DIY flowers.

Here’s to DIY flower power!

Photo One: DIY wedding bouquet and boutonnieres DIYed with flowers from BloomsByThe Box. Photography by Shelby Leigh from BloomsByTheBox; Photo Two: DIY bridal bouquet made with flowers from BloomsByTheBox.

Have you checked out the latest bridesmaid dresses from David’s Bridal? Prepare to be wowed! What an incredible selection of styles – not to mention colours. (Many of the dress styles are available in a whopping 40 colors!)

Here are a few of my favorites:

This short chiffon dress has a sleek halter neckline and A-line silhouette. Perfect for an outdoor wedding! Love it in tangerine.

Romantic cascading ruffles grace the V-neck of this crinkle chiffon  dress. Fitted bodice with flattering waist band flows into short skirt. So pretty in ‘pool’ blue.

Classic style for all seasons. This charming, tea-length dress is made of flat taffeta, featuring ruched empire waist and tie back. V-neckline dips down in front and back. Right now only $99. Perfect in ‘olivine.’

This short satin dress has fun details at the neck and waist. A 3-dimensional flower on the bust and a chiffon tie at the waist. The A-Line silhouette keeps this look fresh and flattering on all body types. So sweet in ‘watermelon’.

For more of the latest styles in bridesmaid dresses head on over to David’s Bridal. And don’t forget to check out their great selection of wedding gowns. I LOVE the gown from this real wedding – and the bride got it at David’s Bridal.

Sure, looks aren’t everything, but when it comes to a personal wedding website, looks mean a lot. After all, you’ve put a ton of thought into your wedding, why send your guests to a site that doesn’t reflect your exceptionally good taste? The designs over at WeddingJoJo.com are definitely easy on the eyes.

Here are a few templates from WeddingJoJo.com:

Not only are they stylin’, they’re easy to set-up – and a breeze for your guests to navigate. Simply create an account, and within minutes you’ll be on your way to creating a personal wedding website that will keep your guests informed of all the details of your upcoming nuptials. What a great way to get your guests excited about your Big Day!

Share info about your wedding, along with photos and a link to your wedding registry. Your guests can even RSVP to wedding related events.

The cost for a WeddingJoJo.com personal website  is $14.99 per month. Please check out www.weddingjojo.com for more info.

You’re a busy gal. In fact, your wedding to-do list seems to grow by the hour. The last thing you need is one more time-consuming task to add to your list. You’ve thought about making a website for your upcoming wedding, but you don’t really feel like putting forth a huge amount of effort to make it happen.

If this sounds like you, take a deep breath, relax and perk up your ears: I’ve found an easy way for you to create a beautiful, customized wedding website for $49 per year. And you can try it out free for seven days to see if you like it.

Wedsite.com lets you create a personalized wedding website (with no ads!) to keep all of your guests informed about your upcoming nuptials.  You can add text about how you met, how he proposed (or how you proposed), as well as information about your wedding attendants and gift registry. You can choose from a variety of design styles, as well as add your own photos and music to make it reflect your personality.

One of the things I like the best about Wedsite.com (aside from the lovely graphics!) is that it’s easy to use. You don’t have to spend an hour reading through instructions to create the website; just click your way through and before long you will have your own wedding website!

For more information on how to create your own wedding website go to wedsite.com