If you’re a colourful person, why not have your engagement ring to reflect that? Instead of opting for the standard diamond, go for something unique and unexpected. Colourful stones have been trending in the wedding world for a few years now.
While rubies, sapphire and tanzanite are popular alternative choices, how about something less popular but equally beautiful? Aquamarine is slowly growing in popularity as an engagement ring stone. Here’s why.
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Aquamarine is a light blue stone reminiscent of crystal clear ocean waters, making it a fitting option for your ‘something blue’. This stone falls in the beryl family, calling morganite and emerald sisters. It’s name comes from the latin aqua marinu, meaning “water of the sea”.
Aquamarine scores 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, making it less durable than a diamond, but is more suited for everyday wear.
The stone is typically a light greenish-blue, but can range in shades and colour saturation. The more vivid the colour, the more expensive the stone. Instead of size, the price of the stone is dependent on clarity, depth of colour, and to a lesser extent the purity of colour.
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Speaking to Brides.com, jewelry expert Lauren McCawley explains the interesting legend of this dazzling stone.
“Legend has it that the aquamarine gemstone originated in the treasure chests of mermaids,” said McCawley. “Mariners have long carried the stone for protection against the wrath of the sea.”
As such, aquamarine makes for an amazing gift for anyone with a deep love for the ocean. It is also the birthstone for March, so anyone born in that month will appreciate this stone.
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When guests toast to the newlyweds, it should be in style. It’s easy to pour some bubbly in a glass, but where’s the fun in that?
Since signature drinks have grown in popularity over the years, many couples are opting for creative, aesthetically pleasing ways to serve up their beverages. If you’ve got a particular wedding theme, extending it to your drinks is a great way to make your wedding even more cohesive.
Here are some fun and creative ways to serve up your drinks and give your guests liquid courage.
A champagne tower:
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Cotton candy dreams:
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Wall of wonder:
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Floral fancy:
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One tequila, two tequila:
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Go coco-nutty:
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DIY:
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Popping prosecco popsicles:
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Tutti-frutti:
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When life hands you lemons:
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Taking to Instagram, Daley posted a picture of him and his husband on their wedding day. In the caption he doted over his husband and said “I love our little family.”
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Black had the same idea, also celebrating their love with an Instagram post. “Happy Anniversary! Three years later, three years stronger. ?,” he said in his caption.
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The pair started their relationship in 2013, when Daley announced that he was dating Black in a YouTube video. Two years later, Daley popped the question! After another two years, they had a lavish wedding attended by 120 guests.
The couple have also had a baby boy via surrogate. It appears the loved-up pair are only going from strength to strength!
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Amy Adams and her husband Darren Le Gallo celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 2. The six-time Oscar nominee took to Instagram to gush about her love.
Sharing a sweet family picture, Adams wrote: “So happy to be celebrating our 5 year anniversary @darrenlegallo you are my soft place. Love you. Love our family.”
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She also added the hashtag, #happytobestuckwith you. This means that the happy couple are spending their anniversary self-isolating, like many others – including Prince William and Kate Middleton – have done.
Of course, Le Gallo shared his sentiments of love and affection too. He posted a black and white image of Adams in her wedding dress. “It’s been 5yrs today that I’ve been blessed to be married to my best friend,” he said.
“It’s crazy how fast time goes by-almost 18yrs since we started dating. I respect, and adore the incredible human being that you are♥️,” he added.
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