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Love one another and you will be happy.  It's as simple and as difficult as that. - Michael Leunig


I dreamed of a wedding of elaborate elegance,
A church filled with family and friends.
I asked him what kind of a wedding he wished for,
He said one that would make me his wife.
- Author Unknown


Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction. -Antoine de Saint-Exupery


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James Allen doesn’t only have diamond engagement rings; we also have an impressive collection of gemstone engagement rings! From rubies to sapphires to emeralds, James Allen has a gemstone just for you. We asked some of our James Allen Facebook fans whether they prefer ruby, sapphire or emerald engagement rings. Here’s what they had to say.

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Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most important and special days of your life. Often times, it is the culmination of years as a couple and months of planning (and wearing your engagement ring!). Once your big day finally arrives, there are a seemingly endless amount of traditions that brides feel they should uphold. If you find yourself feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day, do yourself a favor and disregard these wedding traditions. ... Read more

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Ever thought about dancing to one of these love songs on your wedding day? How about on your anniversary? Check out some of the greatest love song lyrics ever written!

All you need is love.
-- John Lennon

 You'll shoot the moon... put out the sun... when you love someone.
-- Bryan Adams

 I hope you don't mind,
I hope you don't mind,
that I put into words,
how wonderful life is,
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There are about a million ways to save money on planning your wedding without sacrificing on style – from chic paperless wedding invitations (also eco-conscious!) to renting a gorgeous wedding dress. Nowadays, there are a wealth of options for bridesmaids dresses that won’t break the bank and that your bridesmaids will actually want to wear again! 

1. For the 60’s Inspired Wedding: Pleated ... Read more

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John Gray got it right when he wrote his bestseller, Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Men and women really are different creature from different planets. Those of you engaged, married or in love, definitely know what I’m talking about. Ladies, ever wonder why your boyfriend can’t remember to put the toilet seat down after reminding him a million times? Gentleman, have you figured out why ... Read more

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I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself. ~Mae West

Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles. ~Sonja Henie

There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald - all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame of burning sulphur or of fire quickened by oil. ~Pliny, about the opal

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As the old adage goes, you’re never going to find Prince Charming sitting on the couch in your pajamas, eating Ben and Jerry’s chocolate ice cream and reading Cathy comics (yes, that’s not an old adage, but the image works, right?). You need to get out there and start meeting people! But in today’s ever connected world, meeting people is easier than ever, which means it’s not unheard of for a woman to go on four dates a week.

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Twenty six years ago, Glamour fashion editor Kim Bonnell developed this recipe for chicken, which she gave to her assistant, Kathy Suder. One night, Kathy prepared the meal for her then-boyfriend for dinner and lo and behold, he asked her to marry him a mere month later! The recipe was then passed on to friends, friends of friends (and so on…). Today, over 70 women have become engaged shortly after cooking the “engagement chicken.” If you’re waiting for a diamond ... Read more

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In today’s world, where the idea of marriage has been given a serious run for its money, more and more couples are staying engaged longer than ever before. Whereas in the 1960s, engagements lasted between three to six months, today’s engagements last anywhere from a year to – wait for it – five years (sometimes longer!). This paradigm shift begs the question: why are so many couples waiting so long to tie the knot?

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