Yellow Gold 9-10mm Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace

Yellow gold 9-10mm freshwater cultured pearl necklace w/ pink beaded gift box. Pearls may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care. Detail

we continue to pray...

We were so deeply saddened when we heard the news last night. Our beautiful friend and photographer, Natalie lost her sweet 2 month old, baby Gavin after his little body put up such a good fight.

I hate to use the word "lost", it doesn't seem right...

he has never been lost and is not lost now.

We know right where he is at this moment

and can take comfort in knowing they will be together again as a family...

so we will say he has passed on from this world.

to the Nortons...

Our hearts are filled with sympathy and our eyes with tears.

It was hard to sleep last night.

I tossed and turned thinking of all of you and the boys and how much immense love you share. Natalie and Richie you are a pillar of strength and a fountain of faith. We know you will survive this, you have already endured so much.. but in the meantime, we hope and pray that the prayers of others may sustain you and comfort you.

Amid all my tossing and turning last night my mind fell upon the image of an Uncle Gavin (Natalie's brother that recently passed on just 2 years ago)holding his namesake in his arms and rocking him. That image rocked me to sleep too.

Natalie and Ritchie, we love you and pray for all of the warmth and comfort that our Heavenly Father can offer you right now. That you may be rocked to sleep with sweet images of a dear little boy that you were so blessed to have in your life if even for a short time.

We continue to pray.

If you would like to send condolences or wishes to the family, their mailing address is:

The Norton Family

55-691 Wahinepe'e Street

Laie HI 96762

Also, donations can be made to the Norton Family via Paypal or Bank (remember to enclose their name and last for of their account #: 1351):

American Savings Bank

55-510 Kam Hwy.

Laie, HI 96762

When Hooks Wont Do

Some venue hire's won't allow you to place hooks or nails into the walls. But this Martha Stewart wedding's idea finds an easy way to get around that. A sweet little daisy garland was hung over each doorway and then a daisy initial was suspended from each door. It looks so cute doesn't it?.

Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

Tuxedo And Wedding Dress Ideas

A traditional black tuxedo would be perfectly appropriate. I would recommend a single breasted jacket at the suit length (no coattails). Because it is an afternoon wedding, I would recommend a vest and tie rather than a bowtie and cummerbund or ascot.

As for colors, you may want to put the guys all in claret-colored vests (and potentially having the groom's with a pattern and the groomsmen without) or you may want to have the groom's vest in ivory and the groomsmen in claret. Go to your local tuxedo shop and play around with various combinations until you find one you like the best.

Yes, I think having the ties be the same color would be ideal. However, you may want to have a little pattern on either the vest or the tie using the same colors to jazz it up a little. Personally, I like the look of the patterned vests with solid color ties but that is just me. Any combination would be appropriate.

I think the blush shoes would be lovely with your dress, especially since it has blush accents. Bridal shoes can be as fun and formal as the bride likes it is entirely up to her discretion. Some brides wear flip-flops, sneakers, combat boots, etc. under their dresses. I had a white wedding dress with beading all over it, giving it a very sparkly appearance.

My wedding colors were silver/platinum and baby blue. I chose light silver colored shoes because I really liked the shoes and I thought they went well with the sparkly aspect of my dress (not to mention were in our wedding colors). So feel free to get the shoes.

Just make sure to walk in them a bit to make sure they're comfortable. Once you buy them, break them in a good bit as well so they'll be comfortable for the reception. My shoes had a 2 1/2" heel (I'm 5'4" and my husband is 6'3") but I was perfectly comfortable dancing the entire reception because I had broken them in a bit by walking around my house a few weeks beforehand.

For a 'traditional' formal daytime wedding, the groom can wear a "morning suit" which consists of a cutaway coat, striped trousers, white wing shirt, gray vest and an ascot or four-in-hand tie. The groom's attendants and both fathers should be similarly outfitted, though they can choose different ties from that of the groom.

For a contemporary ultra formal daytime wedding, the groom may select a cutaway, stroller or tuxedo jacket. Fathers should be dressed in matching cutaways or tuxedos. If the groom wears a cutaway, he may still have the other wedding party members dressed in a stroller so the groom will stand out.

Obviously he can also have a matching vest (waistcoat) and or tie/cravat in the colors of your MOH etc.

In these modern times, color doesn't indicate the 'formality' of clothing when it comes to weddings. In all honesty, black isn't going to complement the colors your friend has picked. You can get some very smart suits in chocolate brown.

Tell you what, if you can give me the gowns style number and make and I will take a look at the gown. I can then advise you a little better in reference to suits and what would complement well.

Real Wedding: Tim & Camille

Wedding Dresses - Designer Wedding Dresses - Plus Size Wedding Dresses

The biggest day of your life will be the day you start shopping for wedding dresses and beautiful wedding gowns. Wedding dresses come in a vast range of styles, colors and fits, you’ll need a plan to make sure you choose the correct one for you. Wedding dresses come with their own unique glossary of terms (or jargon, as you may want to call it). Wedding dresses are usually white, but there are many shades ranging from pure white to ivory. Your sister and mother will probably want to shop with you for your wedding dresses that you select and your wedding gowns will be all lined up for try on when you go to your first bridal dresses store. Bridal gowns are easy to find in all sizes and style and your wedding dresses final selection will be your choice completely. No matter what, choose from many wedding gowns to know that your final selection of wedding dresses is the one you really want to make.

Some ivory wedding dresses have yellow undertones, making them look creamy; some are just a "quiet" white. If you have yellow or olive undertones yellow-ivory wedding dresses may not be best for you. Informal wedding dresses are in high demand and extremely popular. Informal wedding dresses are chosen primarily by women who want something simple and comfortable, yet still elegant and enchanting at the same time. If you take the phrase "informal wedding dresses" and envision a gown that is unpretentious, relaxed, graceful and classy.

Designer wedding dresses are the best choice for women with unique styling and sizing needs. Designer wedding dresses offer brides the ability to stand apart from the crowd. Designer wedding dresses are also being fashioned to meet full figured women's specific needs and desires. Many designers realize that 50% of American women are a size 14 or larger -- and therefore they are now creating beautiful plus size wedding dresses in a range of gorgeous fabrics and styles. Often women seeking full figure wedding dresses turn to designer gown makers to ensure an appropriate fit and selection of styles. Designer wedding dresses in plus sizes are often highly sought after within the designers dress and gown market. Today's beautiful designer wedding dresses come in every imaginable design, style and color. Designer wedding dresses offer the perfect fit, whereas traditional gowns typically have to be altered to suit a woman's unique shape and size. If you have any questions you will find that the consultants and wedding dress design couturiers are helpful and extremely knowledgeable as they are all professionally trained as to how true designer wedding dresses or bridesmaid dresses should be fitted.

Featured: Jill and Glenn's Real Wedding in InStyle Weddings Magazine!

We just received the latest issue of InStyle Weddings in the mail and jumped for joy! It's finally here! One of our weddings has just been featured in the "Weddings We Love" section. Our adorable, celebrity couple, Jill Latiano and Glenn Howerton look absolutely stunning.

{photography by Natalie Norton}

So thrilled they featured a few of the spectacular details from their Lucky in Love inspired wedding. Special thanks to Elizabeth Jenkins, a freelance writer from InStyle Weddings, for working with us. More details of this one-of-a-kind wedding to come, so stay tuned! We have so much more to share!