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pear shaped rings

Remember when pear-shaped engagement rings were controversial? They’re not anymore…

Remember WAY back in 2001 when Carrie Bradshaw wigged TF out when Aidan planned to propose with a pear-shaped diamond on Sex and the City? The even weirder part was that she balked at yellow gold, which of course is back with a vengeance now. It seems like a very long time ago.

I wanted to see what was going on in the world of the pear and how weird and gorgeous and HUGE they could get. So I went a-hunting. I’m totally going to cheat by including some non-diamonds in here, too. Fight me. Let’s shop!

Angling for the most stunning geometric engagement rings we could find

Angling for the most stunning geometric engagement rings we could find

We posted a delicious geometric engagement ring set over on Instagram the other day and could not stop talking about it. It cast a spell on us all and I couldn’t stop myself from deep diving into looking up more like it. From hexagonal diamonds to kite-shaped gemstones to intricate and bold angular settings, there’s a ring here that will stop your heart.

From Bauhaus-inspired to Art Deco to the Mines of Moria, these geometric-inspired rings are angling to be on your finger…

Pop-up wedding invitations are totally a thing (and are super inclusive & customized to you!)

Pop-up wedding invitations are totally a thing (and are super inclusive & customized to you!)

If you’re feeling the zeitgeist of pop-up books, this throwback style will thrill you as much as it did us. The artisans at our invitation partner, Lovepop Weddings, creates custom-made 3D pop-up wedding invitations to match your theme, colors, and love story. And your guests get an interactive and totally memorable invitation to keep — score. Here’s how it works…

We are full-on nerding out over these custom toasting flutes, glasses, and geektastic gifts

We are nerding out over these custom toasting flutes, glasses, and geektastic gifts

We got super lucky and stumbled upon Glass Cannons via this wedding we featured. I basically went googly-eyed when I spied the etched glasses paying homage to their favorite fandoms (read: Magic the Gathering!).

They’ve got toasting flutes, shot glasses, and quirky drinkware galore. And if you have an idea in mind for glasses that mach your wedding theme, they’ll absolutely do a custom set for you…

coffin shaped diamond engagement ring on offbeat bride alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Elegant gothic wedding rings: black diamonds, skulls, sinister details

For those among us into dark and elegant chicness, goth styles, Halloween themes, and who wouldn’t be caught dead in anything but black, there ARE rings for you. Super elegant, creepily awesome goth wedding rings, engagement rings, and wedding bands to tickle your sinister senses.

These aren’t your mama’s wedding rings (unless your mama’s into skulls!). Let’s go shopping on the dark side…

embroidered wedding dresses

The detail on these embroidered wedding dresses will have you pawing your screen [Updated for 2022!]

When it comes to wedding dresses, I’m ALL about the color. And the detailing. And the embroidery. And the wow factor. So what better way to spend some time than window shopping for some of the dreamiest, most colorful, whimsical, and bohemian embroidered wedding dresses? And you get to do the same right now. There are more than 28 ultra detailed dresses that will have you lusting.