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Diamond Wedding Bands That Will Complement Your Engagement Ring

September 12, 2023 | riley

Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite diamond wedding bands

When it comes to capturing the essence of your love story, nothing quite compares to a diamond wedding band that perfectly complements your cherished engagement ring. But finding the right band that not only pairs nicely with your ring but also matches your style can be tricky.

As you begin your search to find one, you may be wondering where to look (hint: Frank Darling) and what to consider. Luckily for you, we’re answering all of your burning questions and helping you create the perfect wedding ring stack that you’ve had saved to your Pinterest board for years.

Tips For Wearing Your Engagement Ring and Diamond Wedding Band

Choose the Right Fit

By the time you choose your wedding ring, your engagement ring should be sized to your finger perfectly. When pairing it with your wedding ring, there should be enough space to accommodate both rings without feeling overly tight or loose.

Opt For a Contoured or Custom Wedding Band

If your engagement ring has a unique shape, you might need a custom-made wedding band to ensure a perfect fit. Luckily, Frank Darling helps you create the ideal ring, but we’ll get to that a little later.

Wedding Band Idea: The Classic Eternity 

Coordinate Metals and Styles

Matching the metals and styles of your engagement and wedding rings can create a timeless look that will never go out of style. For example, if your engagement ring is made of white gold, you might want a white gold wedding band with similar details or embellishments. Mixing metals can also be stylish if done intentionally, but there’s a chance it could end up looking outdated down the line. 

Wedding Band + Engagement Ring Idea: Breezy Bezel + The Briquette

Consider Enhancers and Inserts

If you love the idea of wearing both rings together but have an engagement ring with an intricate design or a raised setting, enhancers or inserts can help create a unified look. These are custom-made bands designed to wrap around your engagement ring, holding it in place and giving the appearance of a single, cohesive piece.

Wedding Band Idea: The Vow Band

Where’s the Best Place to Buy a Diamond Wedding Band?

While there are a lot of jewelers to consider when purchasing your diamond wedding bands, one of our favorites is Frank Darling. Not only do they have three different showrooms that you can physically visit in NYC, DC, and San Francisco, but they also have a wide array of choices, so you can feel confident in the ring you choose.

What Makes Frank Darling Stand Out?

Frank Darling is proud to be transparent about their materials and their pricing, something that can be hard to find when ring shopping. You either find high-quality diamonds with insane mark-ups or low-quality diamonds with price tags that are far too large for what you get. Not with Frank Darling. 

They only sell conflict-free diamonds (and stunning lab-grown diamonds, as well), relying heavily on the Kimberley Process. Every ring also happens to be made from 100% recycled metals–it doesn’t get much better than that.

Lastly, as if those weren’t good enough reasons to consider Frank Darling, they also offer both an ‘in-home try-on program’ as well as a hands-on, educational, and transparent concierge service, so even if you aren’t close to one of their showrooms, you can still custom design the exact ring that you’ve been envisioning for months (for free). 

Some of Our Favorite Frank Darling Diamond Wedding Bands

It’s important to note that some of these rings–specifically the Rock Candy collection–are designed to feature lab-grown diamonds. However, they are available with natural diamonds if requested. That’s just one of the many perks of working with Frank Darling. 

Love Frank Darling as much as we do? We don’t blame you. Now it’s time to get that perfect diamond wedding band made! Visit one of Frank Darling’s showrooms or book an online consultation to virtually speak with one of their expert designers.

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Break Tradition With These 30+ Black Wedding Dresses

September 11, 2023 | justine

Searching for a wedding dress that stands out from the crowd? Keep scrolling for our list of black wedding dresses. Image by Julia Luckett Photography.

While tradition certainly has its appeal, a bold new wave is sweeping through the world of weddings. Couples are chucking those old-school norms out the window and pouring their own personalities into their big day. Imagine a wedding that’s all about you, not tradition. And leading the charge are black wedding dresses. No longer bound by just white, bold brides are falling head over heels for stunning dark-colored gowns. 

If you’re the kind of bride who loves doing things your way and showing off your unique style, get ready to say a big “yes” to the dress. Turn “I do” into “I dare” by taking your pick from our list of favorite black wedding dresses.

Short Black Wedding Dresses

Smyth Dress

Heartbreaker Dress

Just a Twirl Black Glitter Tulle Strapless Skater Dress

x REVOLVE Sunny Mini Dress

Flutter Sleeve Tiered Gauze Dress

Adore 2Way Dress

Jasper Mini Dress

BCBGMAXAZRIA Evening Gown

It’s Over Gown

Mid Length Black Wedding Dresses

Tiffany One-Shoulder Midi Dress

Halter Turtle Side Slit Gown

After Hours Black Strapless Ruffled Maxi Dress

Bailey Off the Shoulder Body-Con Dress

Magnolia One-Shoulder Asymmetric Body-Con Midi Dress

Cayla Side Drape Gown

BHLDN by Carly Cushnie Brenna Tiered Pleated V-Neck Cutout Midi Dress

Broadway Show Black High-Low Maxi Dress

Athena Gown

Norma Kamali Diana One-Shoulder Mesh Ruched Midi Dress

Tara Side Drape Gown

Long Black Wedding Dresses

x REVOLVE Heidi Gown

Rule the Runway Black Tulle Bustier Tiered Maxi Dress

Queen Gown

Love You So Black Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Isadora Gown

Awaken My Love Black Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress

Shay Gown

Strapless Wing Fishtail Gown

Divinely Dynamite Black One-Shoulder Maxi Dress

Legs For Days Gown

x REVOLVE A Cut Above Gown

Sequin Ballgown

Strapless Floral-Beaded Sequin Tulle Ballgown

Black Wedding Jumpsuits

Robin Jumpsuit

Tiffany One-Shoulder Jumpsuit

Strapless V Scuba Jumpsuit

Stretch Crepe Jumpsuit

Torin Jumpsuit

Sleeveless X Straight Leg Jumpsuit

Davina Maxi Jumpsuit

Tulle Intentions Black Tulle Strapless Wide-Leg Jumpsuit

There’s something even more incredible than just choosing a dress that’s different from the norm. We’re seeing more wedding planning couples adopt the anti-bride movement mindset. This movement is all about throwing out the old rules and creating a wedding that’s as special as your own journey. By getting into the anti-bride spirit, you’re making your wedding truly yours without worrying about what everyone else thinks.

As you prepare for your big day if you’re excited about more unique ideas to match your bold choice, check out our list of anti-bride ideas. These ideas are the perfect ingredients to whip up an unforgettable wedding celebration that flawlessly captures the essence of your extraordinary journey from engagement to “I do.”

Image by Julia Luckett Photography. See more of this styled shoot here.

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Colorful Amalfi Coast Elopement Complete With Pizza and Prosecco

September 10, 2023 | justine

Rhiannon and Samantha chose a special way to celebrate their love. They didn’t focus too much on a formal wedding style, instead, what really mattered to them was showcasing how much fun they have together. They envisioned a day where they could have breakfast, get ready, and say their vows. Placing their complete trust in the experts, saying they did a fantastic job would be an understatement! Their colorful Amalfi Coast elopement came to life with a vibrant burst of palette, whimsical florals, and fabulous fashion.

The ceremony was set on the terrace overlooking the sea. Gorgeous blooms on pillars beautifully framed the couple and the seascape behind them as they said their sweet “I dos.” After tying the knot, a sweetheart table surrounded by colorful arrangements awaited them. They enjoyed a romantic walk through the streets, grabbed pizza, and popped a bottle of Prosecco at the pier. It was the perfect way to end a perfect day.

If you’ve always imagined an intimate celebration for two, with breathtaking views of the coast and a bit of unique charm, then this Amalfi Coast elopement is just the inspiration you need. Scroll down to discover all the swoon-worthy details beautifully captured by Mariah Treiber.

The Couple:

Rhiannon and Samantha

The Wedding:

Amalfi, Salerno, Italy

From Vision to Reality: a Carefree, Fun, and Colorful Amalfi Coast Elopement

With the help of the fantastic team at Finesse Eventi and day-of coordination by our photographer, Mariah Treiber, we achieved our fun, carefree day. We wanted the day to be about us in Amalfi, and it turned out just as we had hoped. There was no stress, only enjoyment. We envisioned an intimate day together—having breakfast, getting ready, and sharing our vows. Our focus wasn’t so much on an exact design style as it was on portraying the fun we shared.

Showcasing Their Authentic Selves Through Their Colorful Amalfi Coast Elopement Attire

We are so proud to have stayed true to what we wanted for our wedding. We’re thrilled with how everything came together, even though we had a tiny idea of how anything would look before the actual day. While we had a general color palette for the flowers, we had no clue about each other’s attire (both of us wrongly assumed the other would be in white). Yet, everything just happened to work so perfectly.

Handcrafted Vow Books Inspired by the Amalfi Coastline

Samantha hand-painted the vow books with a small image of the Amalfi coastline, highlighting some of the spots we planned to visit while on the coast. We also wore custom Vans shoes and jean jackets painted by friends from the ‘Burgh.

Having a Dream Team of Support to Help Them Craft a Day That Truly Represented Them

We’ve been truly fortunate to have a team we trusted wholeheartedly to ensure our day was perfect. We can’t sing their praises enough. Everyone who supported us during the planning process and on the day holds a special place in our hearts. Our advice is this: If specific plans don’t bring you joy, don’t hesitate to take a different path. Ensure that your special day reflects your unique essence, and don’t settle for anything less than what truly resonates with you.

Finishing Their Colorful Amalfi Coast Elopement Day Off With  Pizza, Gelato, and Prosecco

The most memorable part of our day was going into the city of Amalfi. We are lucky to have a photographer who is not only from our hometown but also brave enough to navigate the treacherous roads on the coast. Grabbing pizza and arancini together, we walked through the streets with gelato in hand, and shared Prosecco on the pier. We had a blast roaming the town, getting stunning photos, and making memories to last a lifetime.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Mariah Treiber
Event Planning – Finesse Eventi
Ceremony Venue – Villa Duchessa D’Amalfi
Floral Design – Nicola Iodice
Catering – Scalaro Eventi
Officiant – Marilena Marciano
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Ida Mascolo
Wedding Dress – Anne Gregory
Groom’s Apparel – Sheda’s Fashion
Groomsmen’s Apparel –
Rings – Truver’s Jewelry + Staghead Designs

 

Congratulations to Rhiannon and Samantha on their colorful Amalfi Coast elopement. And a big thank you to Mariah Treiber for capturing all the stunning moments the couple will hold dear throughout their lifetime.

By prioritizing what truly mattered to them over conforming to traditional norms, they created a stress-free, authentically enjoyable wedding day filled with stunning portraits. If you’re ready to start planning your own unique celebration for two, be sure to explore our elopement planning checklist.

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