Engagement shoots are a great way to have fun and show you and your partners personality! Take Dean and Christine for example, who nailed it with this UCLA vs. USC themed shoot. Although the two schools may be rivals, these beautiful pictures show that the love between them is nothing but mutual.
Picking the Perfect Engagement Ring
Getting engaged is easily one of the most exciting events in a person’s life; it is the first step in preparing a life that’s sure to be filled with memorable, happy, and challenging moments. Proposing is always an exciting, nerve-wracking experience—for both the proposer and the proposee! So how do you know the right ring to pick? Here are some tips to help you out:
When it comes to picking a ring, a lot of people say to focus on the 4C’s: Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat.
Color being the whiteness/yellowness of the diamond, with the scale being from D-Z. D being the whitest you can possibly get to Z being yellow.
Cut is the shape of the diamond, but also how "well" it is cut, on a scale from Excellent-Poor. A diamond that is cut well will sparkle more and look "even" across the entire stone. Cut also includes the shape (round, pear, oval, marquise, emerald, kite, trillion, princess, rose cut, etc). Round stones are typically a little more expensive than all others.
Clarity is how "clear" a diamond is (how "internally flawed" it is). The scale is from FL (flawless) or IF (internally flawless) to I3 (which is the 3rd level of Included). This one can be kind of hard to understand, but it really just depends on how sensitive you are to seeing "specks'' or other flaws inside your diamond.
Carat - how big your diamond is! Most people don't know that diamonds "face up" differently depending on their shape and how they are cut. Some diamonds have a lot of depth, and some are very flat (or "spready").
Talk about it beforehand! You obviously want to get your partner the engagement ring of their dreams, so get the details about what they love and don’t love in a ring. Pinterest boards are a great way to find inspiration and get an idea of what they're looking for.
Visiting local jewelry shops are also a great way to see the style and size that is right for you to get. Nothing beats looking at rings in person! Keep in mind, if you are looking to get a custom engagement ring - it can take up to 2 months.
A Gatsby Style Wedding at Millwick in Los Angeles
Teresa and Michal celebrated their Gatsby style wedding at Millwick in Los Angeles, surrounded by their favorite people. The couple met at a mutual friend’s out of state wedding and since then continued their long distance romance, that eventually led them to this special day.
We first came in contact with Teresa when she found our main event planner, Christine, through Instagram. Teresa and Michal’s vision was such an old school, classic vibe. They wanted to use bold red and green colors, which stood out beautifully against all the white. Rarely do couples choose to go the bold color route for their wedding, but after seeing Teresa and Michal’s wedding photos, we’re sure you’re going to want to do the same! This entire wedding screams true romance, which is what all couples hope for on their wedding day.
One of the most creative people our team has ever met is the bride. She came up with the genius idea of purchasing marble titles from a hardware store and turned each piece into a magnet. She then had her dear friend write out her guests names in calligraphy on each individual piece. Our main event planner, Christine, still has her name card magnet on her fridge!
Some other special parts of Teresa and Michal’s wedding was that their dear friend married them and majority of the vendors were close friends! They even decided not to have a wedding party and instead, Teresa’s brother stood beside her at the altar. So many sentimental parts to this wedding. That’s what it’s all about. Yes, the beautiful decor and amazing reception is great, but at the end of the day, it’s all the special people that surround you on this unforgettable day that matter the most.
Enjoy these epic photos captured elegantly by Stanford Creative.
Planner: Christine Chang / Venue: Millwick / Photography: Stanford Creative / DJ & MC: DJ Nak Jung / Florist: Petitie Petal Co. / Photobooth: Photobooth Pro / Catering: Shin Mi Catering / Bar: BevMo / Rentals: Fern + Bone / Desserts: Pazzo Gelato
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