It’s fashion week at the knot.com and they are featuring some of my favorite wedding designers! And you don’t have to leave your sofa to watch their runway shows because The Knot is broadcasting them live over the net!

Saturday, April 10
Carolina Herrera LIVE @ 2pm EST
Priscilla of Boston group LIVE @ 7pm EST — My personal favorite.

Monday, April 12
Oscar de la Renta LIVE @ 11am EST
PLUS: The Knot LIVE Fashion Special @ 3pm EST

Check out this video blog post from Editor Anja Winikka about what’s to come this week.

This adorable little couple had their first dance and first kiss. So cute!!

A friend of mine came to me one day with two strands of white pearls that belonged to her mother and asked if I could make something for her with them. She likes chunky jewelry and loves layering multiple strands together. She also wanted me to add in some other color pearls that matched her style and taste including the black dyed freshwater pearls with black, green, blue, and purple hues.

So, I came up with an idea:  string pearls on silk thread that have lobster claw clasps on each end so that they can be attached and removed from a clasp making them the ultimately versatile accessory.  You can include some vintage pieces with sentimental value to make the piece even more meaningful.

Although the pearls I made for my friend are now proudly worn around her neck, I made a similar necklace with three strands of pearls from my supplies.

The result is this stunning multiple strand necklace with white, black, and silver freshwater pearls.

Since the strands can be removed, you can wear the necklace in seven different color combinations and wear it twisted or untwisted.

• All three colors ( 1 possible necklace).
• Just two colors (3 possible necklaces).
• Wear each strand individually by clipping the lobster claw clasps together (3 possible necklaces).

I have lots of other freshwater pearl colors to choose from if you’d like one of these versatile necklaces to add to your own collection! View more photos of this necklace in my Etsy shop here.

I love all of Maggie Sottero’s wedding dresses. They are so elegant and gorgeous that I am sure anyone who wears them instantly feels more sophisticated and beautiful. Her dresses are so simple and feminine with flattering lines that enhance your figure.

The dress pictured below is one of my favorites because of the interesting straps. With such an interesting focal point at the neck line there is no need to wear a necklace. The dress has a stunning empire waist and a soft illusion train. I have chosen some earrings and bracelets that would be paired perfectly with this wedding dress.

Clockwise from bottom left:

• Three strand hand-knotted bracelet with mother-of-pearl flower clasp Vive Jewelry $150.00 USD
• Pearl stud earrings Vive Jewelry $25.00 USD
• Maggie Sottero Wedding Dress SD5230 Maggie Sottero
• Pearl Cluster Earrings Vive Jewelry $50.00 USD
• Twisted 7 inch Freshwater Pearl Bracelet and Earrings Set Vive Jewelry $95.00 USD

The back of this dress is just as beautiful as the front with its corset closure and soft illusion train.

If you are planning a beach themed wedding, the bloggers over at www.diy.weddingbee.com have a great project for you to create your own table numbers.

The finished table number is complete with sand, shells, and other beach treasures in an acrylic box that you adhere your table number to.

For the complete step-by-step instructions on how to create these table numbers for your own wedding, browse over to the full post.