I am crazy for this jewelry site out of L.A. called Azaara. I discovered them when my field of vision was arrested whilst flipping through the most recent issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. They have a fantastic jewelry spread featuring antique-feeling star and celestial-themed pieces. One in particular, a ring from Azaara, made my heart skip a beat. Then I pulled up the website and almost collapsed on my office floor, seizing with jewelry mania.

Sorry for the dramatic description, but the rings. The rings. The rings. OK the earrings. The construction is beautiful. Blending old and new. I love that. You have to take a look.

The ring pictured here, style number RX501, retails for $170, but they have so many pieces priced lower than that, and so many styles if this isn't your bag. Baby.

Posted By Haley Myers on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

I was greeted this morning with a cheerful and complimentary e-mail from someone at Sarah Houston couture gowns. Her e-mail, subject line: "Feedback," simply stated, "Just wanted to congratulate you on your great web site - we just found the Our Wedding site recently and think it's wonderful. Is always nice to find a refreshing, informative & clean  bridal site such as yours."

Well! Thank you so much, I think I'm blushing. And I thought: Sarah Houston gowns...who are they? So I went on the site, and they make lovely amazingly gorgeous gowns like a new spring morning after rain -- bright and billowy and modern.

One downside: looks like there aren't any proper Sarah Houston stores in the U.S. -- they're a Canadian company. (Their gowns have been pictured in lots of national and international magazines.) But perhaps some local places sell their gowns.

Even just for ideas, take a look. So pretty.

Plus, when people are nice, it makes you want to be nice back, doesn't it?

Thanks Sarah Houston couture!! Props right back at ya.

Posted By Haley Myers on Monday, February 1, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Gowns Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

I just learned of a new site/local resource I thought I'd pass along: Jesse Ciani, a site for wedding day accessories such as ring bearer pillows, photo albums, crystal napkin rings, bejeweled belts and sashes for brides, and a few other items. The photo quality on the website isn't great, so it's hard to tell about things like fabric quality and texture; whether these items are handmade or imported; that said, I think my favorite section is the belts and sashes -- many of which could also double as hair accessories. She's local, so I'm sure you can request custom items, as well. (Belt pictured: is called "Chic" and sells for $228.)

Posted By Haley Myers on Thursday, January 28, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Hair + Makeup Local Resources Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and every girl wants jewelry, right? Tiffany & Co. has some super-cute heart-and-key themed pieces, more unique than some of the things I've seen from them in recent years (if not a bit oeey-gooey, little-girl cute, and perhaps a bit immature for adult women), but me? I'm in love with the Paloma rings! Only a wee bit out of the budget at about $1,000, but hey, what's online shopping for? A girl can dream...

Posted by Haley Myers on Monday, January 25, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)

I'm trying to tell you about a little biz called Wedding Runways, which makes custom non-tear, non-slip runners for couples to walk down the aisle on. The business creator, a former bride-to-be herself, felt limited when she confronted the idea of walking down the aisle. She wanted a red-carpet feel with a wedding skew, and a little romance wouldn't hurt either. So she created a custom runner for her own wedding, and voila!, her business was born. Now she can create a custom aisle runner for you, too, with your own design and/or with script, such as your names, wedding date, etc. Cool idea! More photos are on her site.

Posted By Haley Myers on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Sacramento Wedding Blog Planning Fashion + Beauty | Permalink | Comments (0)