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Romantic Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Put a dreamy spin on your sparkler with a ring in rose gold. "Rose gold ring sales quadrupled in 2015. With celebs like Blake Lively and Leighton Meester sporting rose gold, I see no end in sight," says jeweler James Allen.

By: Naima DiFranco

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  • Angel Sanchez for Kay Jewelers

    Angel Sanchez for Kay Jewelers

    Rose gold ring with twisted pavé by Angel Sanchez for Kay Jewelers.

  • Tacori

    Tacori

    Center round diamond ring in rose gold by Tacori.

  • Sylvie Collection

    Sylvie Collection

    Rose gold halo ring with pavé diamond setting by Sylvie Collection.

  • De Beers

    De Beers

    Rose gold ring with interlocking pavé band by De Beers.

  • Danhov

    Danhov

    18k rose gold pavé diamond band by Danhov.

  • Carizza

    Carizza

    18k rose gold pavé solitaire ring by Carizza.

Romantic Rose Gold Engagement Rings

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50 Fun Menu Innovations for Your Reception

A great party calls for fabulous food and drink. Impress your guests with unique interactive stations, creative small plates, and signature cocktails. You’ll be inspired by these 50 fun and innovative menu ideas.

By: Mary Wozniak

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  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Spaghetti and meatballs go upscale for a clever and tasty one-bite appetizer.

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Ahi tuna tartare gets an elegant presentation in a crisp cone, with sriracha, mango, and lime-avocado cream.

    Photo Credit: Elizabeth Goel of Bite Catering

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Novel green tomato gazpacho shooters are topped with toasted almonds and micro cilantro.

    Photo Credit: Feast and Imbibe

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Who doesn’t love melty grilled cheese? Try this mini comfort food accompanied by tomato soup shooters.

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    A gorgeous cheese wheel wedding cake is embellished with fresh flowers and succulents. Calligraphy tags label each cheese selection.

    Photo Credit: Ten22 Studio / Style/Design: Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio and Real California Milk

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    This clever fork display features one-bite cheese pairings like camembert and jalapeño, manchego and fig, and blue cheese with cranberry and walnut.

    Photo Credit: Ten22 Studio / Style/Design: Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio and Real California Milk

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Another fun mini-pairing: hot dogs and beer.

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Trending: stylish mini appetizer and drink pairings, like these mini Patron margaritas with taco bites.

    Photo Credit: Feast and Imbibe

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    This Tuscan-inspired wedding featured a lavish pizza buffet. 

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    Top off your seaside dinner with these amazing decorated cookies from Sweet Ambs.

    Photo Credit: Amber Spiegel of Sweet Ambs

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    An outdoor New England celebration features a traditional Martha’s Vineyard clambake by The Kitchen Porch.

    Photo Credit: Adachi Photography

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    Show some hometown pride with well-loved treats. Guests of these Philadelphia natives experienced authentic Philly cheesesteaks.

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    There’s something for everyone when you offer a variety of fresh-baked pies. Decorate individual pie slice boxes with ribbon or rustic twine for a pretty and practical serving idea.

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    Calling all French fry lovers! Handmade signage provides a rustic display.

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    A salad course served in this striking display is lovely for an summer outdoor meal.

    Photo Credit: Adeline Leigh

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    A winter wedding calls for a hot chocolate bar, made special with a selection of peppermint and chocolate toppings and extras like caramel drizzle and sea salt.

    Photo Credit: Pen & Paper Flowers

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    Impress your guests with an innovative interactive experience: an olive oil tasting station.

    Photo Credit: Elizabeth Goel of Bite Catering

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    Offer healthy avocado halves with an assortment of tasty toppings, like shrimp ceviche, fresh salsa, and flavored salts.

  • Creative Displays

    Creative Displays

    A delightful and functional display idea from Simple Bites: present your outdoor buffet in an old canoe, accented with pretty wildflowers.

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    A unique multi-tiered wedding tart is artfully adorned with seasonal fresh fruit and flowers.

  • Distinctive Presentation

    Distinctive Presentation

    Everything is better on a stick! Freshly-grilled chicken yakitori, lamb, and falafel skewers are served with a variety of dipping sauces. 

    Photo Credit: Savoury City

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Go for ultra-trendy with a siphon soup station.

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Display your creativity with signature drinks and DIY this customizable and printable cocktail menu.

    Photo Credit: The Doodle Coop/Etsy

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Set up a stylish Italian soda bar with a variety of fruity flavors. Don’t forget the whipped cream!

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Get in on the craft beer craze with beer tasting flights.

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Try something new: a mobile gelato bar, bringing amazing flavors like Tiramisu, Strawberry Fresca, and Salted Caramel. Yum!

    Photo Credit: Popup Gelato

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Imagine your charming shabby-chic dessert display with these edible sugar doilies.

    Photo Credit: Sweet Marve Lace/Etsy

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Favorite sweet s’mores get a tasty upgrade with homemade graham crackers and artisanal marshmallows.

    Photo Credit: Spencer Jones at Glass House Assignment via Indigo Jones Eats/Etsy

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Pretty in pink cotton candy martinis are a fun signature cocktail.

    Photo Credit: Clark + Walker Studio

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    A towering display of colorful French macarons — over 200 in 10 tiers! — is a trendy wedding cake alternative. Dana's Bakery offers fun flavors like cookie dough and fruity cereal.

    Photo Credit: Dana's Bakery

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    All you need is love and churros.

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    Honor your cultural heritage with a special dish like this bibimbap, a signature Korean rice bowl.

  • Hometown Favorites

    Hometown Favorites

    Recall your Italian grandma’s Sunday dinner with this pasta and meatball snack.

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    DIY a rustic popcorn bar with downloadable chalkboard signage from Pen & Paper Flowers.

    Photo Credit: Pen & Paper Flowers

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    Everybody’s favorite hot dogs can come right to you in a fun hot dog cart.

    Photo Credit: Adeline Leigh

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    The sweets table gets special treatment in this backyard wedding with a vintage carnival theme.

    Photo Credit: Randy + Ashley

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    Treat all-night partiers to an amazing breakfast sandwich: egg, cheese, and New Jersey’s own Trenton pork roll.

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    What groom wouldn’t go wild for this “Man Cave” station, featuring cheese and pepperoni calzones and buffalo wings?

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    After a night of dancing and partying, a delish deli sandwich is a perfect late night snack.

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    PB & J gets a style upgrade with glazed jalapeno bacon.

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    A macaroni and cheese station, complete with toppings, is comfort food at its best.

    Photo Credit: Erin Lee at The Collection via Fete Nashville

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    Watch your guests dig into this lavish nacho bar. Margarita, anyone?

    Photo Credit: Chef Tony McClanahan of First Fruits Catering

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    Salty soft pretzels with honey mustard and beer cheese adorn a delightful display by Layered Vintage.

    Photo Credit: Kaysen Photography via 24 Carrots

  • Favorite Snacks

    Favorite Snacks

    No one will miss the cake when you serve up funnel cakes and sweet toppings.

    Photo Credit: Vinson Photography

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Stylish chalkboard décor inspires the dessert table with chalkboard wedding cookies.

    Photo Credit: Lila Loa/Etsy

  • Unique and Trendy Elements

    Unique and Trendy Elements

    Give cake pops a glittery makeover for a glamorous addition to a dessert table.

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    Cool off with a rainbow of frosty snow cones.

    Photo Credit: Olivia Leigh Weddings

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    Assemble mason jars and all the fixings for a fun interactive trail mix buffet.

    Photo Credit: Jordan Remke of Kojo Designs

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    Watermelon on a stick is a simple and refreshing idea for an outdoor summer celebration.

    Photo Credit: Kara's Party Ideas

  • Have Some Fun!

    Have Some Fun!

    Childhood favorite rice krispie treats are transformed with a charming design by The Cookie Star.

50 Fun Menu Innovations for Your Reception

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Photo Credit: K and K Photography

Tip of the Day: Traditions are shining moments in a marriage—they give you celebrations to look forward to. Start them now, early on, so that you can carry them out throughout your happily ever after. Your tradition doesn’t have to be something big, like renewing your wedding vows every six months. It could be something small, like collecting celebratory corks or choosing a special holiday ornament that represents your biggest adventure or goal from that year.

Plus, check out 10 marriage firsts to be prepared for. 

April 8th

Photo Credit: Siegel Thurston Photography

Tip of the Day: Order 25 more wedding invitations than the amount you think you'll actually need. Many paperie companies require a minimum re-order of 100, so it's smarter to pay more for the slightly larger order than to have to go back and place a second order! While you're at it, it doesn't hurt to pay for extra envelopes, too, in case you accidentally spell a guest's name or address incorrectly or you smudge the ink.

Check out more easy ways to save on your wedding invitations.

 

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25 of the Best Rainy-Day Wedding Photos

If you've always dreamed of an outdoor wedding, a rainy day can put a damper on the celebration. But the surprising benefit of rain on your wedding day? You'll score absolutely amazing wedding photos. Here, check out some of our favorites and get tips on how to make your rainy wedding day unforgettable.

By: Kristen Klein

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  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Check which way the wind is blowing, and duck behind a building that’ll block out the worst of the storm. 

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Utilize a doorframe to give yourselves a little more protection from the rain.

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    The wet streets provide a wonderful canvas for this photo. “City lights and streets are amazing during and just after the rain” said Shirk. 

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    "Twilight and night provide the best opportunity to take amazing rain picture," said Shirk. "A remote flash hidden behind a couple enables the photographer to freeze the raindrops and make the them look magical.”

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Photo Credit: Sarah Tew Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    In a downpour, your umbrella really just serves as a cute prop — it’s not going to keep you completely dry. So why not have some fun?

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Take advantage of a bright spot at your venue — like this light-covered gazebo — for a gorgeous photo.

    Photo Credit: Studio Tran

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    "Get out and act like you're on the poster for The Notebook," said Hoffer. "It looks way more interesting that way anyway!"

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    If you’re still not sold, save your rainy photo for your last shot of the night — you won’t care how soaked you get then! 

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Gather your gown to keep it dry and show off your wedding shoes.

    Photo Credit: Vesic Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Accentuate your bouquet with a matching umbrella.

    Photo courtesy of Engaged & Inspired via Loverly

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Keep dry beneath a dome-shaped umbrella while sharing a tender kiss.

    Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Dealing with just a little drizzle? Hop out from under your umbrellas for a sweet, romantic kiss.

    Photo Credit: Jess Collins

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Use your veil to give yourself an extra layer of protection against the elements.

    Photo Credit: Elizabeth Messina

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Let your groomsmen have some fun frolicking in the rain! 

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Keep covered in style with clear umbrellas that won’t detract from your gorgeous dresses and flowers.

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Caught: the beautiful bride amid a sea of purple umbrellas. "Shooting in the rain is usually best when it's spontaneous,” said photographer Tony Hoffer.

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Storm clouds make a breathtaking backdrop.

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    You might even get lucky and spot a rainbow between the storms.

    Photo courtesy of Dunton Hot Springs

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    "If you're trying to take photos in the rain while keeping your dress dry, you might as well forget it," said Hoffer. "The reality is that if you're going to get cool photos in the rain, you're going to get a bit wet. That's the fun part!"

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    “A downpour is the best looking kind of rain, but you really can only get a few seconds at a time before everything (equipment included) gets completely ruined," said Hoffer. 

    Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Take a spin in the rain with your beloved. "Playing in the rain has always been one of my favorite things, and puddle-jumping is even more fun with a camera," said David Shirk of Unplugged Photography

    Photo Credit: Unplugged Photography

  • Rainy Wedding Photo

    Rainy Wedding Photo

    Notice how her hair is still dry? Seek out a spot where you’ll capture the rain in the background without having to drench yourselves – your photographer can crop out whatever’s covering you!

25 of the Best Rainy-Day Wedding Photos

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