My how times have changed in the wedding gift area from the 50′s. Do you remember when the standard wedding trousseau consisted of crystal stemware, flatware, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, toasters, steam iron, pots and pans, electric broiler, pressure cookers and electric fry pan? Maybe you don’t remember, but I remember growing up with all [...]

What really is the definition of tradition? Traditions or “Talismans” as referred to in some cultures, can be very personal. Especially when they are connected  to a sense of community, family, place or time. Talismans are usually connected to a charm or object of significance. They  bring luck or good fortune to those who believe [...]

What exactly is the style? Your style is what reflects you in every aspect of your life. It is whatever you choose that makes you feel alive and happy. Style is not a fashion thing, but what makes you feel better then good…great! It is an internal understanding of what you like which combines color [...]

We have created a Guide to assist in planning a wonderful wedding ceremony.  You are among a rapidly growing number of women who are Marrying Later in Life.  From the dress, etiquette, beauty tips, lifestyle changes,  your careers, homes, blending families, prenuptial agreements as well as other hot topics, we are here to answer your [...]

Dating…what an amazing experience in retrospect. How much I learned about myself, men and who I didn’t want to spend my life with! That was worth all the knowledge in the world! It was work beyond what I did to make a living and  sometimes there where better times than others! I called it research [...]

“Understatement is the rule of a fine makeup artist.” —  Helena Rubinstein Like this quote above, we have discovered our 50′s and now our 60′s are the most fabulous decade to enjoy! Our stylist to the stars, Bon, has shared some valuable tips with us and now you, to look and feel your best when [...]

Marrying later in life, not only will you concentrate on what dress you will choose to make you feel special,  but how you will dress your groom to stand apart from your guests or the wedding party. And you will be surprised, as he will want to dress for the occasion as well. The choice [...]

One of our favorite stores for finding a special wedding ring is Gallery Of Diamonds located in Newport Beach, CA. Michael and Carmen Watson customize each and every ring just for you in any style you wish. They will also search for vintage rings to suit your tastes. We were fortunate to customize our rings [...]

The non-profit group Brides Across America is again sponsoring giving away top name runway designers wedding dresses for any bride who is currently on active duty or whose future husband is on active military duty overseas fighting for our country. Castle for Brides in Huntington Beach, California is one of the locations in Southern California [...]

From our reader Lauren, As a bride in my late forties, I wanted to wear my mother’s wedding dress. It was a rather extravagant one, so “Big Daddy” and I decided to have a formal wedding. My mother was an inch and a half shorter than I was and quite a few pounds lighter! To compensate [...]