Tacori Engagement Rings from JR Dunn

There’s no denying how fabulous Etsy is. Anytime I’m in need of some art, jewelry, or anything handmade, it’s definitely my first stop. So, I went on a hunt on Etsy for some indigo jewels and I’m thrilled with what I found! Check out some of my favorites:

You’ve seen it around here a lot. It’s timeless, elegant and has a color so stunning we just can’t get enough. Sparkling on tabletops, glinting on cakes, glittering on shoes…gold has captured our hearts! It’s been a symbol of marriage for hundreds of years because of its preciousness, and we love seeing it in weddings…especially on the ring fingers of brides and grooms.  The World Gold Council is spreading the shiny joy of this metal, and we’re excited to share with you how it can be used to personalize your wedding ring!

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, Brilliant Earth and brides-to-be are a match made in heaven! Brilliant Earth is a conflict free diamond jeweler, and we couldn’t be more ecstatic to introduce you to their gorgeous and socially responsible ring collection. Not only does Brilliant Earth use eco-friendly precious metals and conflict free diamonds, they even donate 5% of profits to communities suffering from unethical practices in the jewelry industry.

I’m so excited to welcome Gemvara as one of EAD’s newest featured vendors!  Gemvara is a fabulous online jeweler that lets you customize your choice of gemstones and metals to create the piece that is perfectly your style.

It’s safe to say that we are completely smitten by Allure Bridals. Featuring impeccable design and craftsmanship, their gowns are the epitome of the romantic, elegant style that we love (EAD brides love them too, check out all of the amazing real weddings featuring Allure gowns!). Their Spring 2015 collection is all that and more, showcasing modern silhouettes with exquisite detailing like stunning lace, embroidery and beading. These gowns are a fresh take on classic bridal design, pairing dramatic backs and floral appliques with on-trend features like illusion necklines and pretty cap sleeves. If you’re looking for a truly remarkable gown that will look as fashionable today as it does in photos decades from now, Allure Bridals will have you feeling like the belle of the ball on your wedding day!

We are so excited to unveil the upcoming Fall 2015 collection from one of our absolute favorite designers, Sarah Seven! Sarah Seven is known for their ethereal, elegant gowns, and this set of frocks is undeniably stunning! The new collection features not only beautiful gowns (our favorite? The positively gorgeous Lafayette.), but also bustier tops, camisoles and rompers that can all be paired with the collection’s skirt styles!

Let’s all just pause a minute and marvel in the delicate, graceful beauty of Sarah Seven‘s gowns. We’ve long been smitten with the elegant creations (the luminous Goldie is one of our favorite gowns ever!), and the new collection may just be the most stunning yet. From the ethereal Brighton to the sparkling Soho, each of the flowing confections is more beautiful than the last!

So many ladies dream of their perfect sparkler, and what better way to make that wish come true than to design your very own engagement ring! The sky’s the limit when you work with the fabulous Joseph Jewelry! Specializing in custom engagement rings, Joseph Jewelry offers an array of options for all styles and budgets. Work with their jewelers to design your own ring in-store or online, creating your very own ring from scratch or customizing one of their gorgeous existing designs. You can adjust as many times as needed to create your perfect ring!

Be still my heart! We all love beautiful baubles, and today we get to introduce you to the stunning and unique jewelry from Diamond in the Rough. Rough diamonds feature the gem in its natural form, showcasing the beauty of diamonds in their untouched state. The result? Utterly gorgeous and one-of-a-kind engagement rings, eternity bands, earrings, and more! Their passion for creating jewelry that you will fall in love with extends from their design process to their ethical sourcing. Not only are all of their gems evaluated for their natural beauty and radiance (to ensure true works of art!), but they are all also ethically sourced and conflict-free. From the graceful Embrace collection—our favorite!—to the bold Covet collection, there’s a ring for every personality, with diamonds in a range of colors from colorless to chocolate. Visit the Diamond in the Rough website and Pinterest page to find a piece that matches your own personal style!

A unique symbol of your love and commitment, we are head-over-heels for fingerprint wedding bands from Brent & Jess. Featuring metals, finishes, and designs to fit every couple’s individual personal style, each band is a custom designed piece, imprinted with you and your partner’s fingerprints as the ultimate sign of devotion. With craftsmanship and an attention detail that is second to none, Brent & Jess handcraft each of their beautiful fingerprint wedding bands from ethically sourced materials. In addition to gorgeously one of a kind wedding bands, there’s also a stunning collection of custom designed jewelry, including the prettiest pendants that can be inscribed with your wedding vows! I personally love this dainty rose gold band that boasts not only your partner’s fingerprint wrapping along the inside, but also a shimmery little diamond. So pretty!

The engagement ring looks dazzling on your finger, and now it’s time to think about the other bling that you will don on your wedding day—the accessories! From jewelry to sashes to headpieces, there are a lot of options available to brides to help you pull together their perfect look. To help you with this process, we’d like to introduce you to Weddings Bespoke, an online boutique that has a truly stunning collection of vintage accessories sure to make your jaw drop! We are totally smitten with Weddings Bespoke and are thrilled to announce an unbelievable giveaway they are offering to one lucky EAD reader!

We have raved before, and we will rave again!  We think Bows-N-Ties is the icing on top of a ten-layer wedding cake. They have thousands of ties, cufflinks and handkerchiefs to choose from for your wedding day needs, and they can even be sorted to match specific wedding colors from J. Crew, Alfred Angelo, David’s Bridal, and just recently, Bill Levkoff! Today we’re showing off some of our very favorites, inspired by the looks of our own featured brides and grooms, so prepare to swoon!

We have always been huge fans of Tessa Kim’s accessory and veil collections, and after taking a peek at the 2013 lines and new intimates collection, we could not be more obsessed! Each beautiful headpiece, veil, and sash is both stunning and handmade. The intricate beadwork and flirty feather detailing is handcrafted so every bride receives a piece that is as unique as they are. With complementing garters and sashes, you’re sure to find the perfect ensemble for your wedding day! And last but definitely not least, the brand spankin’ new intimates collection is full of soft, silky loungewear with a modern mix of floral prints and soft blush tones. We are utterly in love and are sure you are too, so hop on over to the Tessa Kim website to see more!

The winter season is upon us, and as we bundle up in cute scarves and mittens, we can’t help but sigh longingly as we gaze at these images from Paradisus! While we adore winter for its holiday festivities and gorgeous weddings, there’s just something about being swept away to a romantic location that makes us wish we were at a one of their beautiful resorts right now.

You’ve chosen your gown and decided on your bridesmaids’ dresses, and now it’s time to think about the apparel for the men involved in your wedding. But just when you thought the hours of deliberating your perfect style were over, you realize how many tux options there are and how much pestering it is going to take to ensure all the men have picked up their wedding outfits! Luckily, Jos. A. Bank has a new website that will make the process of finding the perfect tuxedo and managing the rental process much easier both you and your groom.

As a recent newlywed, it wasn’t long ago that I was searching high and low for the perfect wedding ties. I am admittedly obsessed with color and was on a mission to ensure that all of our wedding elements tied perfectly into our palette. Finding the ideal tie was a true scavenger hunt, only without the map and clues.

We are so excited to share with you what’s sure to be every bride’s go-to resource for finding the perfect wedding dress! Little Dress Book allows brides to search for bridal salons based on price range, style and location and then book an appointment online. While searching for her own wedding dress, creator Mee-Jung Jang couldn’t believe there wasn’t an easier way to coordinate bridal salon appointments for brides on the go, so she took matters into her own hands by making this handy website. Gone are the days of calling and emailing salons to find the right dress style and a time slot that fits with your schedule. Little Dress Book does it all for you, like your own free wedding planner. Can we get an amen?!

I’m so excited today to welcome Blue Nile as EAD’s newest featured vendor! Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry with an incredible collection of super chic and stylish jewelry and wedding bands (like my favorites, the gorgeous Halo and Vida rings!).

Glamorous, unique, elegant – I’m utterly in love with the ethereal headpieces from Portobello Jewelry.  Hair adornments are such a great way to add your own personality to your bridal attire. Whether you are a romantic bride who prefers a dainty lace veil, a bohemian-chic bride choosing a headband, or if a vintage-inspired headpiece is more your style, your headpiece can literally transform your look!

Looking for your dream dress but don’t want to dedicate a huge portion of your budget to bringing home “the one”?  Your wedding budget is all about give-and-take, and I love the fact that there is an awesome resource like PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com to help you find the perfect gown at a fraction of the price.  PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com has over 7,500 dresses by more than 200 different designers listed for sale.