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Hoping to find something extra sparkly beneath the Christmas tree? The jewelry experts at Blue Nile gave us the scoop on which engagement ring styles are trending and will continue to gain momentum in the coming year. 

1. Iconic Minimalist

A solitaire setting or one with graduated side stones adorning the center diamond is beautiful without being too fussy. These types of rings often play off the 1960s-era Mod fashion, which has always had an alluring appeal.

There’s a lot to consider when carefully crafting your big day budget, and some of the costs are more obvious than others. So, before you lock in those line-items, make sure to consider these eleven super-sneaky expenses that just might slip in…

While combing through old issues of Bridal Guide from the 1980s and 1990s, it's evident that most wedding trends don't stand the test of time. (Case in point: poofy sleeves and using fax machines to share wedding inspiration with vendors.) However, there are some things about planning a wedding that just won't ever change. Check out some of our favorite gems of advice from the past 30+ years of magazine issues!

Can we all agree that grandparents are the best? They can always be counted on to tell it like it is, to always be in your corner, and to reinforce the importance of family on your wedding day. No matter what, your wedding will be one of your best days ever, but there’s something extra-special about having your grandparents there to share it with you. These videos from Love Stories TV have some of the most unforgettable grandparent-wedding moments we’ve seen yet!

This week’s guest blog post comes from Danny Chaimson of Gold Coast Events. With wildly successful bands in Chicago (Gold Coast Allstars, The Chicago Players) and Southern California (Golden Coast Allstars), these all-star groups consist of impressive major label talent and the best artists in the music scene.

Warm, welcoming, and suddenly, seemingly everywhere, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to declare copper the rose-gold of housewares. Copper lends itself to any décor or palette, whether your taste runs to cozy-cabin chic or stark minimalism. Plus, the metal plays nicely with others, from stainless to pewter, zinc, and brass. Here, a few of our key copper cravings.  

1. Forever perched at the top of registry wish-lists far and wide, the iconic workhorse gets a shiny — and extra-durable — copper base. 

Delivering the perfect wedding speech is no easy task. The most memorable toasts tend to maintain the right balance of sweet compliments, funny anecdotes, and inspiring messages. At Love Stories TV, we’ve heard speeches that have left us in tears and made us laugh ‘til our stomachs ache, but there’s nothing quite like your sibling's or BFF’s toast to your union—and these speeches really knock it out of the park.