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Adorn Wins The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award for 2012

Friday, January 20th, 2012

2012_Award_Badge_Jewelry_Rental Looks like 2012 is going to be another great year for Adorn Brides – we just learned that we’re a winner of the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards for 2012! We consider this a great honor at Adorn and are proud to report that we’ve won this award every year since Adorn Brides was founded.

A big thank you to WeddingWire and to all of Adorn’s clients who submitted such flattering reviews and testimonials regarding your Adorn experience. We work hard at Adorn to provide brides with the best experience possible during such an important (and stressful) time in their lives. For us, this award is validation that we’re not just in business to rent jewelry to brides for their wedding day, but, through our style consultations and customer service, assist brides in making their dreams come true. Thanks again for letting us take part in your big day.

Not familiar with WeddingWire? WeddingWire is a valuable online wedding planning resource for brides to research professional wedding related vendors, complete with reviews from other brides. As stated on the WeddingWire website, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards annually recognize the top local wedding professionals that “demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism”. Winners are selected based on over 1.2 million reviews from newlyweds. Vendors are rated based on an overall quality rating related to the number of reviews, most recent rankings, and overall consistency in reviews each year. Award recipients ”represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US and Canada” according to the WeddingWire website.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offers a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more.

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Cutest Couple Contest Winner

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

Tricia and Kebson

As we put 2011 behind us, we also close out our Cutest Couple Contest. Thanks to all of you who participated.

Our winner, Tricia, and her fiancé Kebson, garnered an outstanding 942 online votes – our most votes for a contest ever! Tricia won a gift certificate for a FREE diamond jewelry set rental, valued at $400! Congratulations, Tricia and Kebson, and good luck on your wedding day! We’re sure you’ll look stunning on your big day and can’t wait to see which pieces in our collections complete your look. Our collections include diamond earrings, diamond necklaces, and diamond bracelets, to name a few, so we’re sure you’ll find one or two pieces that you’ll love. The hard part, as you’ll find, will be making a decision!

Thanks again to all of our future brides who participated and shared your photos with us. It was fun for the Adorn staff to follow our favorites and see all the playful photos that were submitted. If you weren’t our winner, be sure to follow Adorn on our Facebook page for future promotions and special sales.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

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Adorning Her Daughters with Diamonds

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

One of the things we love most about working here at Adorn is meeting the wonderful people who cross our path. We had the pleasure recently of working with a mom whose heart is in the right place and could teach us all a thing or two.

We first met Cheryl when she rented our Brent necklace and Brent earrings for someone special – no, not her daughter, but her soon to be daughter-in-law! What a great lesson this Mom has for the rest of us that she wanted to do something special for her daughter-in-law on her wedding day and set the positive tone for their future relationship.

Our bias aside, we thought renting her daughter-in-law diamond jewelry for the wedding was a special, one-time gift she could provide her new family member at an important time in her daughter-in-law’s life. Most brides don’t have the budget to purchase real diamond jewelry, especially if she wants something with a little more bling. We’re betting Cheryl’s gift of an Adorn jewelery rental was well received.

Cheryl's daughter-in-law wearing our Brent diamond jewelry set

Cheryl's daughter-in-law, Lizzy with her Mother. Lizzy is wearing our Brent diamond jewelry set

Cheryl’s selection of our Brent earrings and Brent necklace were the perfect accessories for her daughter-in-law, who looked beautiful in a strapless, classic wedding gown. The Brent necklace is a unique diamond and pearl drop necklace that offers plenty of sparkle for the bride seeking the glamour and allure only real diamonds can offer. Retailing for $16,250, the Brent necklace rents for $190. Offering the best of both worlds, the coordinating Brent earrings combine the same emerald shape diamonds and pearl combination for a stunning, classic look. The Brent earrings retail for $2,495 and can be rented from Adorn for an affordable $85.

As you can see from the photo with her bridesmaids, the choice of a pearl and diamond jewelry set by the bride, and the pearl necklaces worn by the bridesmaids, provided continuity and a coordinated look for the wedding party.

Lizzy and her bridesmaids. Her Brent diamond and pearl set coordinated perfectly with the pearl sets her bridal party was wearing.

Here’s how Cheryl describes her experience with Adorn, in her own words:

“The first time I used Adorn, I rented a necklace and earrings for my new daughter-in-law on her wedding day. It was my special gift to her (and the perfect beginning to a new and wonderful relationship)! The second time I used Adorn was for my daughter on her wedding day (10/22/11). Both times, the jewelry perfectly complimented the day! The process was super-easy and the staff at Adorn was very accommodating. “ – Cheryl L.

As Cheryl mentioned, she also turned to Adorn when it was her daughter’s turn to get married in October. Our Hartley necklace and Hartley earrings were a great choice for her daughter, and didn’t detract from the embellishments on the bodice of her wedding dress, but added an additional dash of elegance. The necklace has a retail value of $9,300 and can be rented from Adorn for $180. The Hartley earrings have a retail value of $4,475 and can be rented for $120.

Cheryl's daughter, wearing our Hartley diamond jewelry set

Thank you, Cheryl, from your friends at Adorn for turning to us during two of the most important times in your life. It was a pleasure working with you.

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A Rare Beauty, Yellow Diamonds Make a Comeback

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Yellow diamonds have always been a favorite around the Adorn office so we’re proud to see they’re finally getting their due. Their popularity is on the rise as the unique coloring of this rare diamond becomes more appreciated – and dare we say, a trend?

Sotheby’s auction house location in Geneva recently made headlines when it offered at auction the largest yellow diamond in the world. Going price? More than $10.9 million! But you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy the beauty of the yellow diamond, as some of our Adorn clients are finding out. This past September, Amber looked sophisticated and elegant wearing a yellow diamond pairing from Adorn Brides for her wedding jewelry.

World's largest yellow diamond

Of our two yellow diamond earrings available for brides to rent, Amber opted for our Crestwood earrings, shown here in her wedding photo. Retailing for nearly $15,000 and packed with charm, we consider it a steal for a rental price of $200.

A beautiful piece in its own right, Amber chose our Ashcroft pendant necklace which coordinated beautifully with the earrings she selected. Featuring a princess cut yellow diamond surrounded by white diamonds in a white gold setting, our Ashcroft necklace is one of our favorites and rents for $140.

Amber gave this testimonial about her experience with Adorn:

“What an amazing experience I had with Adorn! Everyone complimented my beautiful jewelry for the night and I couldn’t have felt more like a princess. Never would I have been able to wear such amazing yellow diamonds if it weren’t for Adorn!! Thank you again so much for helping to make my day great!” - Amber, 9/10/11

For brides interested in our yellow diamond collection, be sure to also check out our Everett earrings. A yellow diamond drop earring surrounded by white diamonds, our Everett earrings rent for $150.

Amber, wearing yellow diamonds on her wedding day

As you can see from her wedding photo, Amber did a great job incorporating yellow diamond jewelry into her wedding day. The yellow diamonds coordinated well with her overall wedding colors and a bouquet of yellow and gold flowers. The uniqueness and character of the yellow diamond jewelry really complemented the delicate, lace neckline of Amber’s wedding dress; it framed the pendant necklace beautifully and created a romantic look for Amber on her wedding day.

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Even The Weather Couldn’t Stop This Bride From Having Her Dream Wedding

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Sometimes, there’s no getting around it; the weather is just not going to cooperate for your wedding day. For outdoor weddings, a backup plan is a must. But, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the mood you wanted to create for your wedding. See how Adorn client Jill, and her husband, tied the knot amid a romantic setting shaped by the ambience of candlelight.

Photography by Paul Reynolds

Jill and her husband chose to have their wedding and reception at Lake Placid Golf Club. Although the rain did alter their plans somewhat, the one thing that wasn’t affected was the fact that Jill made a beautiful bride! Jill’s gorgeous dress was a strapless, wrapped gown with a jeweled bustline, and fur wrap to complete the look.

Jill chose Adorn’s Lockwood earrings and Chadwick bracelet to complement her embellished bodice for a perfectly stunning mix of bling and glamour. With her hair in an updo, Jill needed that extra something that our Lockwood earrings could provide in order to add the right amount of sparkle, focal point, and sophistication that was embodied in her choice of gown. In lieu of a necklace that would detract from her dress, Jill opted for our Chadwick bracelet, which makes a great accompaniment to our Lockwood earrings in terms of style, detail, and glamour.

In regards to her experience renting her diamond jewelry from Adorn for her wedding day, Jill had this to say:

“The jewelry was absolutely stunning; even better in person! It looked brand new and was perfectly packaged. The service I received was impeccable. I received the package overnight and returning the items was so simple. I can’t wait to use Adorn again for a future event – love Adorn!” – Jill

Not only did Jill provide continuity throughout her dress and accessories with a little bling, she and her husband enjoyed a wedding cake that included rhinestone flowers and a jeweled ribbon draped around the cake! Now, that’s having your cake and eating it too!

Adorn would like to thank Jill and her photographer, Paul Reynolds of Burlington, Vermont, for sharing these gorgeous pictures with our Adorn clients. We really enjoyed the photos of the couple with umbrellas overhead to show that the weather was not going to prevent this couple from having their dream wedding!

To help them achieve their dream wedding, Jill and her husband chose florist and decorator, David Michael Schmidt, of Renaissance Floral and Design to set the mood. The club’s darker than preferred paneling appeared to create some challenges at first, but the use of color and candlelight helped to overcome these obstacles to create gorgeous table settings and overall atmosphere. See for yourself by visiting the Renaissance Floral and Design site, and get some ideas for your own wedding.

Photography by Paul Reynolds

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Popular Jewelry Styles and the Brides Who Wear Them

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Styles of jewelry that are popular really vary according to many factors – the bride’s personality, sense of style, formalness of the wedding itself, dress style, and wedding vision. Generally, however, we’ve noticed that a bride falls into one of three categories – the traditional bride looking for classic elegance, the more confident bride going for a red carpet look, and the bride with great fashion sense for whom the accessories take on greater importance.

This year, we’re seeing the more traditional bride opt for gowns with embellished, embroidered belts or a more detailed, embroidered and embellished bodice. Because of these beautiful details, we recommend, during our personal style consultations, that brides not choose overpowering jewelry with their gowns. We frequently recommend classic diamond studs or diamond drop earrings – our Middleton earrings are a perfect example. (The diamond drop Middleton earrings, which we rent for $160, retail for $8,250.) Our Danielson earrings (diamond studs) may seem a safe choice, but the diamonds do offer a sparkle quality that no other stone can, and that sparkle can’t be had with costume jewelry. It’s that sparkle that allows for diamond studs to be seen from afar. Adorn’s Danielson Earrings rent for $150 and retail at over $5,900.

Gown by Jim Hjelm available at Kleinfled Bridal - Jewelry available at Adorn.com

Gown by Jim Hjelm available at Kleinfeld Bridal - Jewelry available at Adorn.com

Brides that are more confident are going for that red carpet look and wanting to make a bigger impact with their jewelry, opting for a little more bling. A favorite pairing among brides in this group are our Lockwood earrings and Chadwick bracelet. Our Lockwood earrings are big – and gorgeous – chandelier earrings that rent for $200 ($13,700 retail) and shout “glamour”. The Chadwick bracelet is a diamond cuff bracelet that is a great complement to the Lockwood earrings and are similar in style and sophistication (retail $24,750, rents for $250). Strapless dresses that define simple elegance are a combination when paired with the Lockwood earrings and Chadwick bracelet. These brides are also exploring the use of colored gems.

Gown By Maggie Sottero available at Kleinfeld - Jewelry available at Adorn.com

Gown By Maggie Sottero available at Kleinfeld Bridal - Jewelry available at Adorn.com

From our most fashion sensitive brides, we’re seeing a lot of creativity. These brides don’t shop for jewelry, or other accessories such as veils, as a last minute to-do, they have a specific vision for their fashion statement on their wedding day and use each element, such as their jewelry selection, to complete the look. We’ve seen brides that fall in this category, reserving their jewelry selection prior to finding that perfect gown. A great example is one of our clients, Niurka, owner of Luli Meets Tulle, who really made a statement with her selection. (Niurka photo credit to Morgan Trinker Photography.) Niurka chose our Lockwood earrings and Chadwick bracelet, but paired them with a retro bird cage veil for a throwback look reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour.

Lockwood Earrings & Chadwick Bracelet

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Something Borrowed Contest Winners

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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We have our winners! Our Something Borrowed contest has ended. Below are the names of our 20 lucky winners who will receive a $25 Adorn Brides Gift card and DVD of the movie “Something Borrowed”:

Cristen C., Kelly M., Kyisha B., Crystal S., Jessica K., Jennifer J., Amy S., Cathy B., Tammy R. Ellen B., Jennifer F., Chantal H., Katiria S., Jacey D., Melinda E., Heather A., Stephanie E., Kasey S., Holly C., Pam S.

Thanks to everyone who entered. For those of you not listed, depending on your event date, you may be interested in entering our Cute Couples Contest which starts tomorrow. The winner will receive a free jewelry set rental from Adorn Brides, valued at up to $400! Click here for details and to enter http://www.adorn.com/contest-bridal-jewelry.aspx .

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

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We’ve Got Your “Something Borrowed” Covered

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

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Some brides still adhere to the old adage “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” for good luck. For brides bogged down with other, more important, wedding planning details, coming up with each of the “somethings” can prove somewhat elusive. We’re about to change that.

Starting today, Adorn Brides is kicking off our Something Borrowed Sweepstakes, and giving away a $25 gift card to twenty lucky winners to rent jewelry from Adorn for their wedding day. It’s the ultimate “something borrowed” you could find – fine diamond jewelry for you to “borrow” at an affordable price, with a gift card to boot!

We’re also partnering with Time Warner to celebrate the August 16^th release of the hit movie “Something Borrowed” on DVD and Download to Own, and giving away a DVD to our winners as well. The movie, starring Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin, is the perfect bridesmaid get together movie – what bride can’t use a break from wedding planning stress to relax with her girls?

Winners will be chosen at random. Click here to enter the Something Borrowed Sweepstakes contest.

Be sure to visit us on Facebook and share with other brides what you’re using for your something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. There are a lot of great ideas out there and we love to hear them!

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more click here.

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LOL – All the Way to the Bank

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Today’s brides are fortunate that so many great online resources exist to help a bride plan her wedding -and plan her wedding on a budget, which is what we’re all about. We came across another great article about renting options for brides, this one at http://www.bridefinds.com/2011/5-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-rent-for-your-wedding-cakes-diamonds-veils-more/. It appears that more brides are catching on – and laughing all the way to the bank.

Bride Finds - Got the ring? Now get the rest.

It’s only been recently that brides have as many options as they do for renting wedding related items, rather than buying. In the past, the options for brides to rent included renting the reception hall, renting the tables and chairs, and renting the table linens. As the green movement evolved, peoples’ perceptions changed. It’s now commonplace to consider whether an item can be used by someone else.

Of course, the other big factor that’s contributed to the popularity of the rental industry has been the economy (recessions tend to do that). For brides, that means more options to save. Today’s brides can rent their wedding dress, rent their bridesmaid dresses, and rent jewelry – real, top quality, fine diamond jewelry that wasn’t even an option for brides to purchase in the past, or present, because of the high cost of diamond jewelry.

Our advice? Consider all your renting options, you’d be doing your wedding budget a favor. Just don’t rent the husband – and try not to meet him on a reality show.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

Adkins Earrings & Masterson Bracelet

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Fancy Mamas

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Moms are getting into the game! We’ve seen an uptick in the number of mothers of the bride who are turning to Adorn for their daughter’s big day.

Donning a conservative, yet elegant dress, these moms are adding a bit of sparkle and sophistication by incorporating classic diamond jewelry into their look. Coincidentally, with all the great colors out there for mother of the brides dresses these days, moms are still turning to the classics – black, navy. Perhaps they’re afraid of clashing with the wedding colors or bridesmaid dresses – or perhaps they’re just great moms being cautious about upstaging the bride.

Whatever their reason, we’re discovering these moms have great taste and style. A popular option for mothers of the bride looking to coordinate with their navy dress is our stunning Beckford necklace. Retailing for $45,000, this beautiful, and simply gorgeous, blue sapphire and diamond necklace adds just the right touch of classic glamour and rents for $990.

Valentine Earrings - Beckford Necklace - Clark Bracelet - Nordstrom.com -Dress

For mothers who have opted to go with the classic black dress, our Elizabeth pearl and diamond necklace has been a great choice. We hate to brag, but it’s quite simply the most beautiful pearl necklace we’ve seen! Obviously, it also coordinates well with our Hartley earrings, a large pearl drop and diamond rosettes at the post. We consider the Elizabeth necklace a steal for a $200 rental; the coordinating earrings go for $120.

Hartley Earrings - Elizabeth Necklace & Bracelet Nordstrom.com-Dress

Needless to say, it’s always fun for the staff here at Adorn to work with some great brides, and now we’re enjoying meeting their great moms as well! Recommend us to your mom, you’d be surprised how proud they are of you that they want to look special too! Call us for a free personal style consult and we’ll make you a special deal that will work for both you and mom.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

If you have a special Mom or Mom like figure in your life please use this promo code to save 10% SpecialMom

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