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Royal Wedding – StrictlyWeddings.com Style

jlee — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:08:08 +0000

As Americans, we are as enthralled with the romance of a Royal Wedding as those in England. So, we reached out to our very talented group of Dallas partners to create their vision of a Royal Wedding. Orchestrated by wedding planner, Jordan Payne, with the magic of Thisbe Grace’s photography, the inspiration board below showcases their idea of a royal wedding set amidst the elegance of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Wedding gown and accessories are from Warren Barron Bridal. Jewelry from deBoulle. Makeup by Mayra Rams-Sanabria of My Fabulous Faces and hair by Sonia Trevino. Such beauty and grace. Thank you to all who donated their time and talents for this incredible shoot.

Come back on Wednesday for Part 2 of our Royal Wedding shoot!

Photography – Thisbe Grace Photography
Flowers & Planning – Jordan Payne
Location – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Jewelry – deBoulle
Bridal Gowns – Warren Barron Bridal
Hair – Sonia Trevino
Make up – Myra Rams-Sanabria/My Fabulous Faces
Model – Megahn Moll

Cathy Waterman – Magical Engagement Rings

jlee — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:00:37 +0000

Cathy Waterman works in a sun-splashed studio within sight of the Pacific Ocean, a must she says, for the sight and sound and scent of the sea is a tonic for her inner peace. Ivy and bougainvillea cling to every outside wall and roses from her garden fill the air with their fragrance. Cathy was born in Hollywood, rode horses and danced ballet. She studied Byzantine and Early Church history in college and became a lawyer and developed film projects and designed clothing and had a family.

It was in 1990 that she began translating her love of exotic stories into 22k golden jeweled treasures inspired by ancient and medieval history. She followed that first collection with her uniquely identifiable Color of Dreams collection of interlocking platinum and diamond leaves, multi-colored webs and vines like lace, colorful tassel earrings and richly hued beaded bracelets enrobed in platinum and diamonds.

She’s passionate about her work and a perfectionist, too, seeking to create jewelry with the attention to detail of the old world masters with a modern aesthetic. Below are just a few of the exquisite engagement rings in her collection. Visit her site for more.

Vintage Ring Boxes

jlee — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:00:56 +0000

Vintage ring boxes come in a variety of materials and shapes, like these dainty blue Bakelite boxes, or a more rustic looking in old vinyl or in antique sterling silver. The inside is just as beautiful covered with velvet fabric in complementary colors. Also, the gold filigree ring boxes reminds one of grander times. Truly unique. And nothing says “I love you” like one of a kind trinkets.

Source: Ruffled – fascinating wedding blog for those who adore all things vintage