Entertainment has always been a major part of celebrations. Recently we’ve been seeing more and more couples include different types of entertainment at their wedding. Sometimes the couple and/or the bridal party learn a dance themselves. Other ideas include bringing dancers, musicians, bands, instrument players, fire dancers and even theatrical performances. Here are some examples. 

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Often, we are inspired by TV or movie weddings! We fall in love with the characters, their story, the wedding dress, or other details that we relate to best. The bride, however, almost always leaves a lasting impression. Here are our top 10 favorite TV or Movie Brides.

1. Downton Abbey

We love everything about Lady Mary on her wedding day including her gown featuring rice pearls and Swarovski crystals, long vintage veil, flowers, and most of all her floral diamond tiara. 

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With my frizzy, unruly, and extremely thick hair, it’s practically impossible to find a hairstylist who can do a good job. At least until I found Nare! A friend of mine had made an appointment with Chateau De Luce for her bridal shower, and I went along. No one, and I mean no one, has been able to pull of what Nare can. Once after, I had my hair done for my parent’s surprise party and again it looked flawless. So when it came to making an appointment and deciding who will be doing my wedding hair, there was no doubt in my mind, that it would be Nare!

This weekend, the lovely couple Star and Zhebo got married on Saturday, October 17th. While we normally love to share wedding stories and photos, this week we are thrilled to feature Star's bridal shower. Star’s Bollywood theme bridal shower was fun, unique, and simply stunning! We absolutely love when people incorporate a unique theme as part of their event, so we interviewed Star to learn all about her gorgeous and unique Bollywood themed bridal shower. We adored every detail and are very excited to share with you the inspiration behind the theme, the design elements, the games and the traditions incorporated!

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Before we share photos and details of this gorgeous shower, we wanted to introduce to you the couple. Every wedding begins with a love story and Zhebo and Star have theirs! The two went to school together. They were friends in high school, but never anything more. They lost touch after high school and happened to meet at work years later. They became good friends again, and before they knew it, they became inseparable. As Star jokes, so she let him marry her! Interestingly, they are polar opposites with uncompromising love and respect for each other! They have both made such progress in life since meeting each other and can’t wait for all the more to come in the future. They are excited to begin this new journey together. Marriage won't be the end of anything; Instead the beginning of everything.

Although most weddings are held for just one day, they are remembered and celebrated for many years to come. Anniversaries are a sweet celebration for every couple reminding them of their shared love and memories. According to tradition, beginning from a couple's first anniversary to their 60th, each year has a specific gift. We did our research and here is the list of anniversary gifts by year.

1^st: Paper

Suggestions: Personalized poem or letter, handmade item, book or note book, photo print, personalized anniversary journal, his or her favorite coffee table book, paper jewelry, paper bag, or any other items made out of paper. 

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My cousin, Armine sent me a text one day that read “Just an idea” with a photo of a couple’s save the date cards that read “Coming Soon” and their wedding date, outside of a theatre. I thought this was the cutest idea ever because of my background in the entertainment industry and I really wanted to make it come to life. I showed the photo to Victor and immediately texted our great friend, Haik, who had taken our engagement photos as well. Victor loved the idea and Haik said “Let’s shoot it!”

One of the most important parts of wedding planning is choosing your cake. Your cake adds to your overall design and stands out at the reception. Also, it serves as the main dessert and sweetens the party! Most guests look forward to seeing and tasting your cake. Accordingly, it’s essential that you take the right steps to order your cake. We spoke with Rolan and Roxy from the Royal Cakes team and they provided us with a perfect guideline to help you with your wedding cake shopping experience:

When I first started planning my wedding, my mom continuously reminded me that the DJ was the most important person I needed to book. So Serj and I started looking around and of course, the first stop was Harsanik.com’s directory. On the list was DJ Sevag, with some seriously high ratings.

There are a variety of diamond rings in different cuts, colors and styles. We’ve all seen, shared, tagged, or pinned our favorites. This time, we thought it’d be fun to look at the meaning assigned to each shape. We did our research and here’s what we found.

Round 

The classic and most popular shape is the Round diamond. The shape of this diamond represents eternal love. The round shape brings out the most brilliance and sparkle of all. Those who love this cut are usually traditional, trustworthy, honest, and love a classic style.

Your Best Man and Groomsmen play a big role in your wedding. As a gesture of appreciation for being a part of the party, the couple usually gives them a small gift. Sometimes, gifts are utilized as a method to ask individuals to be the Best Man or Groomsman as well. When choosing your gifts, instead of the traditional gifts, get creative and personal and give them something to remember your special day. For example, you can choose an item based on their style, personality, and interests and personalize it. Here are some unique ideas to help you get started. 

1. Engraved Cufflinks

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