1950’s Shannon’s Pick – -Jacqueline Bouvier & JFK September 12th, 1953

Even as a young bride of 24, Jacqueline still possessed the poise, grace and subtle sex appeal she became known for.  The new Mrs. Kennedy wore an Anne Lowe Wedding ... Read More »]]> We’ve decided to look over the past five decades and find the sexiest bride of the ages! There have been numerous bridal gowns, outfits and even suits that have adorned wedding aisle ways over the years, but we picked out our favourites. Let me know what your thoughts are or if you have any other sexiest celebrity gowns of the decades!

1950’s
Shannon’s Pick – -Jacqueline Bouvier & JFK September 12^th, 1953

Even as a young bride of 24, Jacqueline still possessed the poise, grace and subtle sex appeal she became known for.  The new Mrs. Kennedy wore an Anne Lowe Wedding gown that was made of 50 yards of ivory silk taffeta and a full bouffant skirt woven with tiny white flowers. She added a touch of colour with tiny orange blossoms in her hair.  The focal point of the look was the portrait neckline of her gown that showcased her beautiful shoulders and neck, which was adorned with a single strand of family pearls.

Stacey’s Pick – - Audrey Hepburn & Mel Ferrer September 26^th, 1954

No matter what Audrey Hepburn wears, she always has an amazing presence. For her wedding ceremony with Mel Ferrer she wore a timeless gown by Balmain. This dress was a sweet-tea length dress that matched her pixie length hair decorated with fresh flowers.

1960’s
Shannon’s Pick – -Sonny Bono & Cher: Married 1964 in Tijuana or in the USA in 1969?

It’s a mystery when their actual wedding date is, just as it is a mystery what the bride wore.  I’m sure with Cher’s flair for the dramatic and her far out and sassy wardrobe; whatever she wore, she was quite a spectacle.  Sexiest thing about Cher as a bride: on her wedding day, she did things here way: throwing convention, rules and other people’s judgment to the wind.

Stacey’s Pick – - Yoko Ono & John Lennon: March 20^th, 1969

One of the most famous couples in the music industry, even though they may not be the favourite. Yoko’s outfit this day is definitely a statement of her personality, the peace loving bride wore a white mini-skirt with white knee high socks and instead of your traditional veil or headpiece she modeled a huge floppy sun hat. Yoko made a statement of individuality which is sexy no matter what!

1970’s
Shannon’s Pick – - Bill Clinton & Hillary Rodham the law grads married in October 11^th, 1975

After rejecting Bills proposal 3 times, Hillary finally agreed to take his hand in 1975 (we all have our opinion about whether that was the best opinionJ) Nonetheless, Hillary looked gorgeous, confident and strong in her Jessica McClintock lace gown purchased at Dillards.  Her hair was loose, curly and beautifully framing her face.  The sexiest thing about Hilary on her wedding day is her mysterious smile and the mischievous twinkle in her eye, which can be seen in many of her wedding photos.  She looked ready to take on the world with her new husband and have a lot of fun while doing it

Stacey’s Pick – - Mick Jagger & Bianca Jagger: Married May 12^th, 1971

Bianca Jagger literally rocked out rebel style in a white Yves Saint Laurent suit with nothing underneath! Shocking? Yes!! Sexy? Absolutely!! Bianca definitely had guts of steal, but even more so she stole the eyes of her beloved husband all day/night long!

1980’s
Shannon’s Pick – - Prince of Wales & Lady Diana Spencer July 29^th, 1981

When Lady Di got married, she appeared to be living every little girl’s fantasy of actually marrying into royalty and becoming a princess. As a result, she wedding gown started the trend of the “Meringue” Wedding gown that literally lasted a full decade.   The David Emanuel designed wedding dress that cost 9000 pounds was made of silk taffeta, decorated with lace, puffed sleeves with hand stitched sequins and tens of thousands of pearls.  Did I mention the 25 foot train and 8 metre long veil? Despite being draped in all that opulence, Princess Di’s inner beauty, innocence & freshness shined through.  She was the picture of Grace under Fire.

Stacey’s Pick – Madonna & Sean Penn: Married August 16^th, 1985

First of all Madonna has never not looked sexy throughout all her years of singing, acting, and dancing. However, she looked especially stunning in her wedding dress with Sean Penn. The black ruffle across her bodice was such an inspiration to add extra flairs to your wedding dress as it doesn’t always have to be plain Jane.

1990’s
Shannon’s Pick – - Rande Gerber & Cindy Crawford May 29, 1998

The Ultimate supermodel wore an off the rack John Galiano slip dress with delicate lace overlay and of course both the bride & groom were barefoot. With her perfect bronze figure, gleaming smile, little make-up, & windblown hair; Cindy was the ultimate beach bride

Stacey’s Pick – - Victoria Beckham & David Beckham: Married July 4^th 1999

This dress almost needs no explanation.  Victoria’s dress designed by Vera Wang was nothing short of stunning with its jagged neckline and Ivory colour, Victoria stayed true to her personality and edgy personal style

2000’s
Shannon’s Pick — Ellen De Generes & Portia de Rossi August 16, 2008

Portia wore a Zac Posen backless pink gown with a Cinderella tutu inspired skirt with a stunning Neil Lane diamond pin in her hair.  Portia opted for the look of the traditional Cinderella bride but added and unconventional sexy pink twist; just as she put a modern twist on “happily ever after”

Stacey’s Pick – Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale: Married September 14^th, 2002

Gwen’s coloured frock was definitely a statement in the early 21^st century!  Gwen wore a custom made pink and white silk faille Christian Dior gown complete with an antique lack veil, designed by her friend John Galliano. Her dressed combined every girl’s fantasy about a wedding dress with an edgy pink twist that upped the ante on bringing sexy to your wedding day.

So there it is……my pick’s and my co-workers pick for the best dressed over the past 5 decades. Check out my blog to see the pictures!
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For centuries Diamonds have been used to adorn the love of our lives with the ultimate symbol of commitment, romance, passion, and glamour. So what does the symbol of a diamond actually mean? Diamonds are one of the hardest and most valued gemstone out there, so it is very fitting that the most common use for this stone is for engagement and wedding rings. There are so many cuts, shapes, and sizes of diamond that I can’t even imagine how hard it must be for the lucky groom-to-be to pick the perfect diamond.

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For centuries Diamonds have been used to adorn the love of our lives with the ultimate symbol of commitment, romance, passion, and glamour. So what does the symbol of a diamond actually mean? Diamonds are one of the hardest and most valued gemstone out there, so it is very fitting that the most common use for this stone is for engagement and wedding rings. There are so many cuts, shapes, and sizes of diamond that I can’t even imagine how hard it must be for the lucky groom-to-be to pick the perfect diamond.

Each diamond cut has its own meaning, its own personality, its own definition. If you’re curious to see how your diamond matches up with your personality, you’re in the right place!

Round Cut
This Über popular diamond style is known for its versatility in settings and its ability to sparkle and shine! This ring is the ultimate symbolization of love, it has no ending and no beginning just like the ring itself.  If you like clean lines and symmetry this is the ring for you.
Personality: The personality of this ring is first and foremost a traditionalist. Those that adore the Round cut are typically strong, dependable, and empathic.

Oval Cut
This ring should be known as the illusionist! If you have been self conscious of your hands because they are too short or too small, the oval cut is for you. The Oval cut has the power to lengthen your hand, therefore creating a fabulous feminine look on your hand.
Personality: If the Oval cut appeals to you then you must be a creative at heart with a strong feminine side and a touch of fabulous organization skills. The Oval cut lady likes to let loose once in a while, but overall wants to remain ladylike when she can.

Marquise Cut
This diamond comes with some history. The Marquise diamond cut was inspired by the stunning smile of the Marquise De Pompadour and commissions by France’s Louis XV who wanted a ring that mirror his mistress’s smile. This ring is known for its elongated shape with pointed ends.
Personality: Since the ring was designed after a King’s mistress it is only fitting that this rings personality is sexy, outgoing, zestful and impulsive. If the marquise is calling your name, you have a passion for life for sure!

Pear Cut
The pear cut is reminiscent of a sparkling tear drop, beautiful yet subtle in its appearance. The Pear cut is the individual in the group not only in its design but in its personality.
Personality: Those who love the Pear cut love to be adventurous and hit the town with a fabulous group of friends. The Pear wearers tend to be higher maintenance and demand perfection in all aspects of life.

Heart-Shaped Cut
This cut has to be the most controversial of all cuts. The Heart-Shaped Cut, or more so known as the “black-widow”, definitely is a contrasting idea. This diamond has the highest divorce rate out there. Bordering on fantasy and over-the-top sentiment, this ring can detract from the steady romance of a real marriage and symbolizes unrealistic expectations. Most couples wearing this ring have said to have a Romeo & Juliet forecast, minus the death part obviously; meaning they don’t end up together forever.
Personality: So those of you wanting this ultimate symbol of love, heres what the ring says about you. This ring epitomizes femininity. A gal wearing this ring is a dreamy, pure romantic, sensitive, and has a passionate nature at heart, no pun intended.

Princess Cut
The princess cut can be square or rectangular and is known for its spectacular sparkle and shine. Currently the princess cut is demanding all the attention, being one of the trendiest cuts today!
Personality: Well, the name says it all! There’s no surprise here when the personality matches the name! If you like the Princess cut, be prepared to live up to the name. This lady loves the spotlight, she’s an efficient leader, highly organized and demand attention.

Cushion Cut
Once popular in the Victorian era, this cut is coming back in style. Vintage is the way to go these days so it is only fitting to have a vintage engagement ring as well!
Personality: The woman wearing this cut has an eye for the unusual, but is a pure romantic with a classic look. But don’t be fooled, this vintage vixen has a daring side to her too!

Asscher Cut
This cut is square, almost like an emerald cut but with a pavilion. The Asscher Diamond is a stepped square cut diamond developed in 1902 by the Asscher brothers of Amsterdam, Holland.
Personality: If you are wearing this unique and gorgeous cut you must have an appreciation for the past, and hold sentimentality for your family history.

Every ring has its own set of personality traits, this doesn’t always mean that your ring has to match your personality….but it could be fun! Next time you’re hinting to your loved one what ring you want, why not look deeper and mine for the meaning of your preferred gems!

Well, the taffeta torture is over, here is a trend that is coming up the pipelines! Many have seen the most popular ladies chick flick last ... Read More »]]> For years and years, brides have been picking out bridesmaid dresses that they think are beautiful, glamorous, and just what they’ve ‘always wanted’ standing beside them on their special day. But, Lets be honest – we have all seen a bridesmaid dress that we would rather forget. It seems that it is almost a curse to be a bridesmaid. The dress you are going to be made to wear is will be far from flattering.

Well, the taffeta torture is over, here is a trend that is coming up the pipelines! Many have seen the most popular ladies chick flick last year, ‘Sex and the City’. In this, Carrie Bradshaw (or her fabulous stylists behind the scenes) created a wedding trend that would make the friends of the bride happy!

So what is this fabulous trend?

Mismatching bridesmaid dresses.

The power to pick the bridesmaid dresses was slightly altered when the trend for the bride to pick the colour and the bridesmaid to pick the style was started. Why not continue down that line and let the bridesmaid’s team up and pick a dress that flatters them in both colour and style? We all know that periwinkle and rose water pink does not look good on everyone. Colours are important, and not just important to your decorating theme. If you are looking for someone to help you pick out the right shapes and colours for your bridesmaids, you can always consult an image consultant. It would be a great party idea to invite all your bridesmaids over and have a colour analysis done. This could also be the opportune time to invite your girlfriends to be a part of your bridal party!  Christie Ressel, who is a personal style coach and International image consultant, helps women learn about styles that works specifically for their body types. Not only this, but she’ll show you what colours will make you glow (very important for your big day!). Check out her website at http://www.personalpowerimage.com/services for more details.

It may seem a little scary to have all your bridesmaids in different colours and in different styles of dresses. But, the pictures that will come out of this will be amazing – trust me, and not only will your ladies look gorgeous, but they will feel fabulous. It allows you to become that much more creative with your decorations and has the ability to make everyone look almost as fabulous as you in your wedding dress!

Have fun!

As daunting as it may sound to you and especially to your fiancé, writing your own vows could be the one thing that will always remain your personal, unique, touch to your ceremony.

So where ... Read More »]]> Hearing those special words, “I Do”, on your big day is something that everyone looks forward to. It is the ultimate symbolization of commitment to the love of your life.  There are numerous options for your vows in your ceremony, but since personalizing your wedding to be trendy, unqiue, and above all else, memorable is the big buzz these days, why not write your own.

As daunting as it may sound to you and especially to your fiancé, writing your own vows could be the one thing that will always remain your personal, unique, touch to your ceremony.

So where do you start?

Well first things first, you need to decide if you and your fiancé are each writing vows separately or if you will be creating one vow together for each of you to recite. Once you have crossed this hurdle, the next challenge is where to start when writing your personalized wedding vow.  Sit down armed with paper and pen and think about why you want to marry the other person. Here are some other things to think about before actually writing out your vows:

-          What does marriage mean to you

-          How did you first meet?

-         How did you fall in love with your fiance

-          What does your partner mean to you

-          What do you hope will be a solid part of your marriage? Trust? Love? Integrity? All the above?

These are all things that you have to consider before writing your vows. These answers will be the main foundation of what you will be promising to the other.  If you’re not sure where to go from there, you can always take a trip down the historical road and check out some famous love poems, quotes, and sayings to add some extra spark to your vows.

If you want to include some humour in your vows, by all means, go for it! Lets not forget, however, if you are going to be using inside jokes between you and your fiancé, it may not always be easily understood or received by your guests.

Once you have a good base of information, sayings, and sentences that you are satisfied with, you must begin the task of combining the literature you have. Try combining a mixture of the answers to your questions above and sentences from famous or traditional love poems and writings. At the end of this make sure you are always including in a vow at the end: “I Promise” or “I vow” to close it off.

Remember this is the foundation of your marriage, the commitment you are making to yourself and to your fiancé. No Pressure!

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