We offer Birth stones, Anniversary stones and Custom Ringsto match your taste and budget. Sofi Diamonds gurantees that it will match or beat any retail store price. Anniversary StonesAnniversary Stones 1stAnniversary Peridot 2ndAnniversary Garnet 3rdAnniversary Pearls 4thAnniversary Blue Topaz 5thAnniversary Sapphire 6thAnniversary Amethyst 7thAnniversary Yellow Saphire 8thAnniversary Tanzanite 9thAnniversary Amethyst 10thAnniversary Blue Sapphire Custom Rings Creating a custom ring is a special experience. It gives you the opportunity to create something unique that stems from your imagination and creativity. Custom rings come in several varieties and price ranges.  We can create rings using your diamonds, rubies, pearls or other stones or can help you select from our vast collection. Sofi diamonds will help you create custom ring inspired by you that reflects your taste and personality. Custom Engagement Ring   A man giving her woman a hard- earned diamond signifies that he sees her as a part of his future. For a Woman an engagement ring is a cherished treasure that she will hold on to forever.  We can build a customized ring that is very special to the both of you. Using our vast collection of diamonds we can help you create a unique ring that no one else in the world will possess. Birth  Stones Send us your birth sign if you know or we can help find your birthstone. Its just not birthstone but your lucky charm.We can build custom ring for your birth stone also you have choice of necklace set/earrings/rings all together to gift or for your own. Note: To Place order please visit my website www.sofidiamonds.com ...read more

While you are off being in love and grasping the concept that you are a "Mrs.", your guests are left at your reception site awaiting your arrival. Be generous and have sumptuous treats to greet them. Create an environment conducive to mingling and conversation with soft music playing in the background. You do want people to get to know each other and talk-so don't blast it. Opt for Jazz classics, songs that make people feel like they are at something important. Another thing you should definitely consider springing for is extra wait staff. It is quite a hassle to have to repeatedly go to the bar, and once there wait in line. It also adds a sense of refinement to your event with butlered drinks being passed-it makes your guests feel important. Here is a chance to incorporate your personality by having a signature drink passed and available at the bar. Put up a little sign in a silver plated frame explaining the significance. Your guests will feel included and also get the chance to try something new! ...read more

If you live in a big city, wear lots of black, and spend your evenings at gallery openings, you'll want a sophisticated wedding - no princess froufrou for you! Incorporate your passions into your wedding day with these hip tips. ATTIRE: Groom: A hip designer suit, no tuxedo. Check out Prada, Armani, or Ermenegildo Zegna. Bride: A contemporary designer such as Bonaparte- NY by Junko, Therez Fleetwood, Richard Tyler, Badgley Mischka, or Monique Lhuillier. You might be as daring to incorporate leather or feathers into your dress. FLOWERS: Flower arrangements and bouquets should be made of only one kind of flower such as deep plum calla lilies, rununculus or orchids. Boutonnieres could be any of these flowers or a single chocolate cosmo. Check out bloom.com for ideas. REGISTRY: Forgo registering for fine china and bread makers and instead register for modern art, or for contemporary home furnishings. MENU: Have a sushi station with a chef making custom maki rolls and sashimi. Or have a full raw bar with several different kinds of seviche, and extra fresh oysters. Serve the most au courant cocktails, such as caiprinhas. SPECIAL TOUCH: Have an after-party at a hip downtown bar. ...read more

Taking His Name, Keeping Your Own Name, and Options In-BetweenAccording to recent surveys, somewhere between 60 and 80 percent of brides take their husband's last name when they get married. But is it right for you? Here are some things to consider before you take his name: The Pros of Taking Your Husband's Name:If you're planning on having children, you'll find life is much easier when going on trips (especially when traveling internationally), dealing with schools, and even just dealing with other parents, if you're easily recognizable as being one family.If you don't like your own last name, here's an easy excuse for a changeRemember doodling Mrs. Janet Presley or Mrs. Janet Timberlake on your notebooks? If you were this type of little girl, now you'll have the satisfaction of doodling a name and getting to actually use it.Many brides find that having the same last name as their husband helps them feel more like a family, and a new name is an important symbol of the journey they are embarking on togetherMonogramming, personalized doormats and dinner reservations become easier (although I hope you're not changing your name for a doormat!)Let's face it, since so many brides do take their husband's last names, people will expect it and will already start addressing you as Mrs. Jones, whether you like it or not. (You may even get that personalized doormat as a wedding present) Perhaps going with that flow is not a bad option. The Cons of Taking Your Husband's Last NameYou're getting married, not becoming a different person. Changing your last name may feel like a loss of self or a loss of identity.It may go against your politics – after all, why does the woman have to change her name, and not the man? Furthermore, changing your name may imply that you are more old-fashioned or traditional than you actually are.If you are the last of your family with your last name, you may not want to give it up.If your name is interesting, or alliterative, and his name is hard to pronounce or just dissonant, it may be better to stick with the name you were born with.If you've become known in your career field, it may be hard to reestablish your reputation with a different last name.Fortunately it's not just as black and white as his name or your name. Other options besides just taking his nameHyphenating your last names – sometimes just the bride hyphenates, while the groom stays with his last name solo, but most of the time both change their names. You all can decide whose name goes first!Keeping your maiden name as a middle name. This way, you can choose to sometimes put Amanda Smith Jones and sometimes just Amanda Jones, depending on the circumstanceIf you're worried about being the last in the family with that name, consider taking your husband's name, but using your maiden name as a first or middle name for a child. So if your name was Lisa Alice Fielding, your son could be Fielding Charles Burwell.He could take your last name. While only a small percentage of couples are going this route, it will mark you all as modern folks who aren't afraid to change up tradition. If you've got the cool last name, and his is, well, dorky, both of you can win with this option.You can combine the last names into a new name. If your last name is Miller and his is Peltson, why can't you all become the Millsons? Or there's really nothing stopping you from choosing a new name all together – think of it as a chance to make a clean break.Consider changing your name legally, so as to make traveling with the kids, dealing with schools and other personal matters easier, but still using your name professionally. It will be a small hassle setting things up when you change jobs, but will make day-to-day life much simpler. ...read more

Things the Ideal Wedding Guest Will RememberWhen your friends or family get married, there are all kinds of wedding etiquette and rules that govern their behavior. But did you know there are rules for wedding guests too? To ensure that you don't inadvertantly commit a faux pas or do anything mistaken at a loved one's wedding, follow these simple rules. Don't be late! If a wedding invitation says that the ceremony will begin at 5, be sure to arrive there by 4:45 so as to give yourself time to find a seat and get settled. You wouldn't want to interrupt the processional.Avoid taking photographs during the ceremony. Leave that to the professionals and respect the sanctity of the ritual in front of you.You don't need to bring a gift with you to the wedding. In fact, you have up until a year after the wedding to give a gift. Bringing a gift with you means that someone in the wedding party will have to worry about how to get it home.If you are unable to attend the wedding, it is customary to still send a wedding gift.Don't bring a date unless your invitation specifically says their name or "+ Guest" Remember that the cost for each person attending a wedding is generally high, so bringing unexpected guests is very impolite. This includes your children or other relatives!Many ceremonies have parts where the congregation alternately stands and sits. The program or officiant may tell you when to do so; if not, follow the lead of others around you. If you are physically unable to stand, remain quietly seated.RSVP promptly. The couple will be making many decisions based on the number of people who will be there. Additionally, if you must cancel after you have accepted, do so as soon as possible.While a wedding is a time to enjoy yourself, no one appreciates a drunk guest embarrassing themselves. Drink alcohol in moderation.Above all, enjoy yourself, and tell the happy couple that you are so pleased for them. ...read more

This is not saying that your wedding needs to have a royal theme by any means, but it does need to reflect who you are. These things can be as simple as a flower choice, do you like bold colors or something soft and elegant? Is the food being served things that you like or is it just what the caterer offered? Asking yourself a few questions beforehand can make a big difference in the feel of the wedding. Having your wedding reflect you as a couple with your likes and dislike noted will make it “your” wedding not “a” wedding. 1. I vowed to what? Take the time to read your vows beforehand and make sure that it feels comfortable and suited to your relationship. Often time I hear the same scriptures and vows from wedding to wedding and it really starts to feel plastic. Jazz it up a bit and toss in a few lines just to see if your guest are sleeping or not. “I vow to share the TV remote and laundry duty”, anything fun that will make you remember the moment all the more. 2. Who is this guy? Taking the time to learn a little bit about the Officiant performing your ceremony, is he or she going to put your guest to sleep. Is he or she dry and monotone and going to put you to sleep? I have sat through many a bad ceremony where I wish the couple had taken more than thirty second to think about who was going to be standing with them during the biggest moment in their lives. Find out if this person stands for the same things in a marriage as you do, in this day and age not all women want to hear the word obey in regards to their marriage vows but didn’t take the time to read them prior to standing in front of god and everyone. 3. And the winner is? Some of the same rules apply from above, The MC, you want to make sure this person is entertaining enough that your guests are inspired to have a good time but not so full of personality that you feel like a game show host announced your bouquet toss. 4. The forecast for to day is? Rarely will anything go wrong with a properly planned wedding but go in to it thinking what if. Have a list of emergency numbers handy just in case. You can plan every last detail of an outdoor wedding just to find a summer thunderstorm takes center stage. Plan an escape route to an alternate location and have your vendors on board in the event changes have to be made last minute. Entrust a wedding coordinator with all your vendors contact information and expected arrival times so you are not stressing about who is or is not on time and accounted for ...read more

Week 31 Save the Date! There are many ways to be a courteous bride... welcome baskets, thank-you notes, beautiful wedding favors, but one of the nicest things you can do for your guests, is to let them know the specifics of your upcoming special event. Phone calls are nice but time consuming, and word-of-mouth announcements are helpful but unreliable. One of the best ways to ensure your guests reserve your wedding date is by announcing your wedding via "Save The Date" cards!"Save The Date" cards are one of the hottest trends in wedding planning today, quickly changing their status from luxury to a necessity. Typically sent out four months before the wedding, "Save The Date" cards are a wonderful way of notifying friends and family of the upcoming event. The cards come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from a simple card listing the date and time of the wedding to beautifully designed booklets that list all the details of the upcoming event. No doubt, out-of-town guests benefit the most from "Save The Date" cards since it gives them plenty of time to reserve the date, make all travel arrangements, and shop around for the most affordable travel deals without feeling rushed. More detailed "Save The Date" cards can list activities scheduled around the event so both the local and out-of-town guests get a perspective of the weekend agenda and plan accordingly. ...read more