Pretty in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month www.ajaffe.com/blog/pretty-in-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month “In 2013, it is estimated that among U.S. women there will be: • 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer • 64,640 new cases of in situ breast cancer • 39,620 breast cancer deaths “ (Susan G. Komen Foundation) In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we at A. JAFFE have provided wedding-related ways for you to get involved

Non-flower Bridal Bouquets www.ajaffe.com/blog/non-flower-bridal-bouquets “Suddenly I found you and the spirit in me sings, don’t have to look no further, you’re the soul of many things.”- Bob Dylan   Your wedding bridal bouquet is a creative centerpiece to your wedding dress; your bouquetshould reflect your style and personality. For the fearless bride looking an alternative to the traditional wedding

Wedding Song Wednesday www.ajaffe.com/blog/wedding-song-wednesday-8 “The most beautiful view is the one I share with you.” –Anonymous   Finding the perfect love song that you both can agree on isn’t always easy, here is a list of some songs that you both can agree on and would be perfect for the bride’s entrance or first dance. Enjoy!   Thank you for loving me-by Bon Jovi Shower me with you lo

What to Wear to a Wedding www.ajaffe.com/blog/what-to-wear-to-a-wedding “Within you I lose myself, without you I find myself wanting to be lost again.” –Unknown   Trying to decide on an outfit to wear to an ultra-formal, formal or informal wedding can be a little challenging. Sure, you don’t want to upstage the bride and her bridesmaids but you still want to turn heads. In general, you will want to w

Fall 2013 Wedding Color Palette www.ajaffe.com/blog/fall-2013-wedding-color-palette “A kiss is a lovely trick, designed by nature, to stop words when speech becomes superfluous.”- Ingrid Bergmen   Fall is almost here! Fall is an excellent time to experiment with textures, colors and unique trims and it’s the most popular season for weddings. Although, the warm days of summer are coming to an end, you can still inc

Real Bride Interviews – Cecilia Fonseca www.ajaffe.com/blog/real-bride-interviews-cecilia-fonseca “Marriage: Love is the reason. Lifelong friendship is the gift. Kindness is the cause. Til’ death do us part is the length.” – Fawn Weaver   Date of the Wedding:  April 2014 Date of the Proposal:  August 2012     I recently spoke to Cecilia Fonseca, a 26 year old sales manager from New York City, who became engaged in August

Like Fancy Diamonds? Have an Extra $60 Million Lying Around? www.ajaffe.com/blog/like-fancy-diamonds-have-an-extra-60-million-lying-around “Love is the greatest gift when given.  It is the highest honor when received.” – Fawn Weaver   Something borrowed something new, something old, and something pink?  Sotheby’s is auctioning a fancy pink diamond, appropriately named The Pink Star, which is expected to sell for more than $60 million.  The Pink Star is said to be

Happy Hollywood Marriages www.ajaffe.com/blog/happy-hollywood-marriages “Being in a long marriage is a little bit like that nice cup of coffee every morning – I might have it every day, but I still enjoy it” – Stephen Gaines   In a town where 2 years seems like a long time for a marriage to last, celebrity couples who stay together past the pivotal two year mark are a rarity.  Hollywood marriages ar

Creative Ways to Transform Heirloom Jewelry into Something W www.ajaffe.com/blog/creative-ways-to-transform-heirloom-jewelry-into-something-wearable “Fashion is inspired by youth and nostalgia and draws inspiration from the best of the past.” –Lana del Rey   When Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton in 2010 with his mother’s vintage sapphire and diamond engagement ring, women everywhere began reconsidering their own vintage pieces.  If you were proposed to with an antiq

A. JAFFE Makes It to the Red Carpet www.ajaffe.com/blog/a-jaffe-makes-it-to-the-red-carpet  The red carpet was rolled out and the glam cam was spotting all the latest fashion trends at the 65th Primetime Emmy’s live, at the Nokia Theatre, this past Sunday.  This year’s red carpet was sizzling with lots of glamorous fashion, especially on the accessory front. Now let’s look and see exactly who was wearing A. JAFFE on tha

Memorable Celebrity Engagement Rings www.ajaffe.com/blog/memorable-celebrity-engagement-rings “It’s not money, it’s not fame, it’s not celebrity; my index of success is happiness” – Lupe Fiasco Love is vital to happiness. Celebrities and non-celebrities alike are happy to have found the loves of their lives and look forward to spending the rest of their lives with that person. When a couple becomes engaged, they desire