Ready to be dazzled? Behold some of the gorgeous estate jewelry offerings from EraGem.

This stunning vintage cocktail style engagement ring features a dark blue sapphire center stone surrounded by a pillow of diamonds.

I am crushing big on this diamond wreath motif estate wedding band.

This magnificent 1930’s art deco engagement ring features an old European cut diamond center stone and single cut diamond accent stones.

We can’t forget the guys! Check out this fabulous leaf and millgrain pattern estate wedding band.

All of the rings shown above (and all the jewelry on the EraGem website!) were photographed by the owners of the company, Michael and Weston, and are of the actual items for sale. In other words, what you see is what you get! Also,  jewelry from EraGem is backed by a 60-day money back guarantee.

Want to see more one-of-a-kind estate jewelry? Visit EraGem.

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I have done countless DIY projects over the past four years, and honestly, this DIY ring bowl is one of my all time faves. Why?

It’s easy. It’s inexpensive. It doesn’t require lots of fancy tools. It’s not overly time-consuming (only 1.5 – 2 hours).  The result is stunning.

After the wedding you can display it as a cherished handmade keepsake from your wedding.

The inspiration for this project came from Esther over at WhollyKao. I made some modifications to the bowl so that it could be used as a ring bearer bowl.

Want to make one of these for your ring bearer to take down the aisle? Here’s how:

Chances are if you are reading this blog, there’s either a ring on your finger – or there is soon to be one. If you are in the latter category, you might feel a little overwhelmed with the whole engagement ring experience.

After all, an engagement ring is a pretty big deal so you want to make sure you get it right. TACORI will help you do just that.

JR Dunn Jewelers, which specializes in TACORI Engagement Rings, has a wide selection of TACORI styles to choose from.

Spanning four decades, TACORI designs have fused classic elegance with modern inspiration, creating some of the world’s most highly regarded and exquisite jewelry. The stunning beauty and intricacy of each piece of Tacori jewelry is the result of an uncompromising passion for artisanship. These gorgeously detailed rings are not only a symbol of love and connection, they become heirloom pieces passed down through generations.

TACORI rings are hand-crafted by expert jewelers, which means the finished product is going to be perfect.

Among their most popular designs are the Crescent styles and the Criss-cross 2565, as shown here:

TACORI is always at the forefront of style. In fact, there is a huge following of this brand among Hollywood stars. Chances are that famous starlet or mega movie star you just read about getting engaged is wearing a TACORI ring.

Want to see more exquisite TACORI designs? Head on over to JR Dunn Jewelry.

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Darin in the Outer Banks flying my daughter’s brand new kite.  Best place ever to fly a kite.

BTW, you’ve got two more days to put your name in the hat for the UPrinting Save the Date giveaway. Enter here.

Food trucks seem to be the latest food trend popping up in cities across North America (although they’re still fairly new in Canada).

Instead of traditional catering, a food truck can provide another food option for your wedding – whether it’s as the main meal, some fun bites between the ceremony and reception or as a late-night snack feature. Any foodie couple will love the idea of local, gourmet food options for their wedding. Who needs banquet food when you can have mobile tacos, burgers, ice cream and more delivered right to your wedding?

Food trucks might not be suitable for a traditional wedding, as guests might be expecting a sit-down meal, but they’re ideal for casual, outdoor celebrations. Because many trucks are small businesses, they can personalize menus and customize the service, usually at a less expensive cost than traditional catering.

There can be technical drawbacks to food trucks, however; like finding a spot at the venue to park the truck, not having enough service staff or the possibility of running out of food for a large crowd.

Check out local food trucks in your area to see if they offer catering or private event services. With so many mobile options, with everything from cupcake trucks to oysters, you may want to try more than one!

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