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Primetime’s favorite couple Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) of the The Office finally tied the knot on last week. We loved the episode, but we were really impressed with Pam cheap and chic wedding look. She wore an empire waist dress from David’s Bridal—which retails for a mere $400!—with the equally affordable “Sri Yantra” oval pendant from Energy Muse jewelry. The handcrafted pendant, a symbol of prosperity and love, only costs $149.99. Fischer liked the style so much, she bought her own Sri Yantra  for her upcoming nuptials to real life fiancé, writer Lee Kirk.

Visit EnergyMuse.com to browse all the aisle-worthy pieces in collection and find the one that best suits your energy.

—Darcy Newell

Of all the tasks on a pre-wedding to-do list, selecting bridal jewelry should be one of the more fun and glamorous ones. Still, the sheer quantity of jewelers, styles and stones on the market is enough to confuse even the most seasoned accessories maven. Fear not the neckline/necklace combo, nor the sleeve length/bracelet dilemma, Dana Rebecca Designs (DanaRebeccaDesigns.com) has solved all of your wedding wear qualms with the addition of a bridal section on its website.

Since its 2006 launch, Dana Levy’s line of diamond and gemstone accessories has caught the eye of sparkling starlets like Lauren Conrad and Debra Messing. Having also bejeweled numerous brides, Levy now offers a page devoted to helping aisle-bound beauties select the perfect finishing touches. You can peruse her pages of exquisite jewelry (prices range from $750 to just over $7,000), read testimonies of brides who have donned her gems and even submit your most pressing question to Levy on the “Ask The Expert” page. Go ahead and click to get your consultation underway.

—Darcy Newell

Does your left hand long to stand out in a crowd? Got the itch to design your own rock? If so you’re in luck, because the engagement ring of your dreams—and your own design—is only a few clicks away. Private New York jeweler Vivianne Ivanier (ivanierdesigns.com) customizes truly glamorous engagement rings (as well as cocktail rings, pendants, earrings and more) ensuring blushing brides' complete satisfaction.

It used to be that only the very lucky—or those with previously engaged girlfriends—even knew about Ivanier, as she worked exclusively through word-of-mouth referrals. In December 2007, though, the Montreal-born gemologist and designer went public and launched ivanierdesigns.com, giving brides-to-be everywhere the opportunity to have their dream rings custom designed.

Ivanier works with her clients every step of the way, from discussing the bride’s personal style and expectations to drafting a sketch and hand-selecting the stones. 

And so your groom doesn't feel left out of the fun, Ivanier also custom designs wedding bands, as well as other menswear accessories, like cufflinks and fine watches.

Visit ivanierdesigns.com to check out Ivanier's work or email vivianne@ivanierdesigns.com to set up an appointment with Ivanier and let the creative process begin!

—Darcy Newell

With all the gown fittings and cake tastings and seating arrangements to be completed, it's understandable that all things honeymoon-related sometimes get relegated to the bottom of a bride's to-do list. All you have to is pick a destination and book it, right? Wrong! 

After you've selected the perfect postwedding wind down location, you still need to decide what to bring on your getaway. Swimsuit? Check. Date-night outfit? Check. The perfect, all-occasion clutch? Check that one off, too, after visiting kaijany.com. 

In addition to be super-chic, all the bags in the Kaija NY collection are perfectly sized for travel. They won't take up a ton of room in your suitcase, but you'll find yourself carrying it everywhere on your honeymoon. What we love most, though, is that the bags are made from organic, natural, eco-friendly materials. You can look good and do some good simultaneously.

The bags come in a range of colors, patterns and sizes, so start shopping for the one perfect for your destination at kaijany.com now!

—Jeanine Edwards, Associate Editor

Brides, get your walking shoes out! Michael C. Fina and Tacori have teamed up to host a diamond ring scavenger hunt throughout New York City on September 12, 2009!

Participants in the “Diamond Dash: Dash for a Diamond and a Cure” will have to weave their way through Manhattan stopping at several wedding-related destinations based on clues sent via text message. The grand prize winner will receive a $20,000 Tacori diamond engagement ring, an exclusive viewing of the new Tacori diamond and setting and an all-expense paid honeymoon to Waikoloa Beach Resort in Hawaii! 

Additional prizes include gifts worth up to $3,500 if you’re the first to arrive at a location and special gift bags from Michael C. Fina if you raise more than $100 for the dash.

All proceeds from the “Diamond Dash: Dash for a Diamond and a Cure” will go to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which helps fund critical research and services to blood cancer patients and their families.

Test your knowledge of New York City’s bridal landmarks by signing up for the event at diamondsmakeadifference.com. But hurry! Only 1,000 teams will be selected to compete.

—Chrissy Mahlmeister

Jeweler to the stars Jean Dousset—both Eva Longoria Parker and Amy Adams wear his designs—just launched his eBay store and we can’t get enough of it! The site features over 200 rings in varying cuts, styles and sizes, so there's something to please everyone. Dousset and his team even devised a "Find the perfect ring" feature, which lets you select your desired cut, style and budget, and pops out the ring of your dreams.

The best news of all, though, is that the collection ranges from $2,900 and $11,900, so you really can have a star worthy ring no matter what your budget. As Dousset says, “You don't have to compromise style over budget, just give her what she wants!”

Click here to start shopping and check out the full collection at jeandousset.com.

—Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant

Don’t let the rings be the only wedding keepsake you get to treasue every day after the wedding. Lisa Leonard (lisaleonardonline.com) creates custom jewelry that's perfect for setting your love in stone...err, metal.

Leonard's hand-cut pendants are part kitschy, part modern. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and can be personalized with your names, initials or favorite saying. Why not do a clever take on your new monogram with the Teenie Tiny Initials necklace (left)? The Wish Necklace is perfect for displaying your full names or even your nicknames.

Husband feeling left out? Get him the snap leather cuffs with personalized mantras or the silver keychains for a little pick-me-up every time he leaves the house.

With everything on the website under $100, these personalized keepsakes also make great gifts for the bridal party!

Leonard has been working on these designs since high school and proudly touts her non-trained DIY aesthetic. Check out her full collection at lisaleonardonline.com.

—Chrissy Mahlmeister

Hot on the heels of Leslie Greene's new bridal line (check it out here), we're thrilled to share more great jewelry news. Sarah Chloe just released her premier collection of stylish pendants and charms, which start at just $19! 

The best thing about Sarah Chloe is the vast array of style options offered. We're talking gold charm jewelry, key chain charms and handbag charms in sterling silver, gold vermeil, and 14 kt gold. There's something for everyone! 

The pendants make especially sweet bridesmaid gifts. Why not give each of your bridesmaids their first initial, or add a diamond to your maid of honor’s pendant? You could also get the girls HOPE charm necklaces, and 50% of the profits will be donated to TIKVA, a charity that builds orphanages in the Ukraine. The more you get the better, because these necklaces look even better layered together.

For more info or to view the entire collection, go to sarahchloe.com.

—Rachel Jacoby, Assistant Editor

For the past 16 years, jewelry guru Leslie Greene has been charming women (including stars like Kate Hudson and Hilary Swank) with her elegant designs, so the announcement of her new bridal collection is great news for brides!

The new line features the antique-chic aesthetic that Greene is known for, with stunning pearls and diamonds set in sterling silver. Our favorite pieces include drop pearl earrings and the diamond-encrusted latticework cuffs. 

The best news of all, though, is that Greene designed this collection with brides on all budgets in mind—no piece is more than $650! “Brides look at jewelry as the most important wedding accessory, and the Leslie Greene Sterling Bridal collection allows women access to beautiful, memorable jewelry in a price category that is tangible,” she says.

Leslie Greene's new collection is available at her boutiques in New York, Texas and North Carolina. Visit lesliegreene.com for more info.

—Chrissy Mahlmeister

The days of dying shoes are finally over. Ninashoes.com, an already-awesome site that married style and affordability, recently launched the Design Your Own Collection, which lets brides-to-be design their perfect bridal and bridesmaid shoes.

With six different styles (all under $200!) to choose from, the customization options are endless. There are 16 colors to work with and you can change the hue on every detail of the shoe from the heel to the bow. Worried the color won’t match your dress perfectly? Nina offers a swatch book for under $10!

From design to doorstep the whole process takes about four weeks, so summer brides don't delay! Get started now at ninashoes.com.

— Chrissy Mahlmeister