One of my friends from high school in Virginia has just gotten engaged, and I couldn’t be happier for him. What a small world, as it turns out, that he & his fiance have selected my favorite photographer (the photographer from my own wedding), Melody Smith of Twilight Images. I was so excited to see their photos from their engagement session. It looks like Melody had a ton of fun with them! What a great looking couple… congrats again!!
All images copyright of Twilight Images.
What better way to announce you’re “taking the plunge” than to do so, literally? Check out this awesome save-the-date announcement inspiration from Steep Street where the bride & groom-to-be donned wedding gear and jumped in feet first, so to speak!
Wow, I can’t tell you how much I love when couples pick a really fun location like this… something that they’d do on a date perhaps. There is so much fun stuff to shoot, and this Houston-based photographer did a great job! Check out Kelly Hornberger for more photos!
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but there’s no steadfast rule that says an engagement ring has to be a diamond. It’s only since the 1930s that the diamond has become so dominant. Don’t get me wrong. There is no doubt that a well-cut, clear diamond is a stunning thing to behold. But there are other options, especially for those who care to express their own individual style.
Here are a couple examples from Hollywood:
Actress Debra Messing (long live Will & Grace) wears a ruby eternity band.
Princess Di wore an engagement ring comprising of an 18-carat sapphire surrounded by diamonds.
Emerald Engagement Rings are another great choice.
This growing popularity of colored gemstones allows today’s couples stylish, creative alternatives to the traditional diamond. So think about the two of you and who you are, what are your likes/dislikes, and decide for yourself what is most appropriate!
Ruby Eternity band seen at Polyvore, Replica of Princess Di’s engagement ring seen at the Art Jewelry Collective, Emerald ring seen at Jewels for Me
Now that my wedding is over, I am really excited to be a part of one of my dear friends, K’s wedding. K and I went to the same Women’s college and we have a tight knit group of friends. K & E was engaged a couple months before me, but planned their wedding for 15+ from the engagement date… I guess you could say P & I rushed it, since we were married 8 months after getting engaged! K & E’s wedding is May 1, 2010 and I cannot wait to be supporting her up on the altar. Below are a few beautiful images of K & E!
