Diamond-Theme Weddings
It's official: diamond-theme weddings are piquing the interest of more than a few brides.Which isn't surprising, given this ultra-precious gem's ties to everlasting love, and its lovey-dovey way of dressing up ultra-hip monochromatics (from the wintriest white to sultry ivories).
The only hitch? Most people can't afford to shower their guests with the real thing. Not to worry, though — there are plenty of ways to sparkle on your big day without having to raid Fort Knox. Here are a few of our favorite finds:
A 5-Carat Cake
Go with a towering set of gift boxes, topped off by a monogram or wire spray dripping with crystals. Alternative: go simple, with fondant frosting carved into diamond patterns, then studded at the corners with glistening, edible pearls.Feminine, Formal Flowers
Choose traditional blooms (roses, peonies in whites and ivories) given a sparkling center with Swarovski-studded pins and picks. Don't forget to add a rhinestone-studded monogram to your bouquet wrap.
After-Five Fashion
In addition to that gorgeous engagement ring, amp up the bling by donning a chic and beaded wedding gown with lines so sleek, all eyes are on you. Keep your hair simple and chic, but tuck in a few sparkly hair pins. Don't forget to strut your stuff with crystal-studded sandals or deliciously retro shoe brooches.Extravagant-Looking Favors and Gifts
Diamond-shaped paperweights in luxurious satin-lined gift boxes let your bridesmaids know you think they're real gems. As for the guest favors, put something personal and tasty in a gorgeous lidded box. Finish it off with satin ribbon and a customized, rhinestone-studded label with a diamond ring design. Want something a little weightier? Treat your guests to a crystal engagement ring keychain with that satisfying heft and chunky feel we all adore.Glitter & Glamor
Have a sculptor carve a gorgeous giant rock on a pillow of ice (add floral arrangements for maximum "wow"). Scatter the tables wit foil-wrapped chocolate diamonds. Send a diamond-themed save-the-date that just happens to be a practical mint tin. Turn your linens into a sight to behold with dramatic chrome-and-crystal napkin rings.And don't forget — rhinestone stickers are your secret weapon. Use borders pre-designed into squares, circles or even monogram letters to jazz up your favor labels, or apply individual rhinestone accents or adhesive jewels to just about anything (details on wedding cameras, escort cards). You'll be amazed at how great ordinary items can look with just a few well-placed diamante accents.
Hi everyone! Im planning for a wedding July 7, 2011 and it just hit me today……I wanted to have a Diamonds and Pearls wedding theme. My colors are ivory and rose petal. How can I incorporate the theme along w. these colors?
I meant July 7, 2012.
Shavon,
There are many ways to add this theme! Your cake can have pearl and/or diamond effect on it. ( google image diamond and pearls wedding cake for loads of pics. Depending on your taste, you can add a mix of faux diamond and pearls into cylinder vases of water( they will drop to bottom) and add florals or floating candles. you can also do a satin ribbon around the center of the vase and attach a diamond and pearl brooch. Consider pearl and diamond stems to add to florals. ( google image diamond and pearl centerpiece for ideas.)
Jewelry for bridal attendants and yourself could be pearl and diamond mix. Any bouquet wraps could be bejeweled even with a brooch, or your cake. I just google imaged pearl wedding centerpiece then bling wedding centerpiece and the are really great ideas there too! You have got to google image bling wedding theme! The photos there are amazing!!
Add nothing but babies breath and the bling and you have an amazing decor!! babies breath is very inexpensive and can be used in abundance!!
Check it out
I’m having a June 2012 wedding and we are doing a bling theme on the reception tables. I ordered some diamond confetti and it was so cheap and plastic looking, it did not sparkle at all. I need any advice or suggestions I can get on where to find what I’m looking for! I want sparkle!
Jenni,
* here are some links for confetti
I have over 100 13″ black charger plates with clear rhinestones around the trim! I used once for my wedding in Sept ’10! Let me know if you are interested. You can email me at ematos07@yahoo.com
Thanks and Good Luck! :-)
hi, do you still have those chargers?? if so how much do u charge for them??
If the chargers are no longer available, where can I get some like these?
Hello ladies.. I’m in search for anyone looking to sale any diamond-like decoriations. If anyone is selling anything please email me prices and pictures at msse1991@yahoo.com.
Thanks!!
Hello,
I am on a strict budget so any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
I am getting married 10/09/2010 and want a diamond themed wedding. The reception will be outdoors under a huge tent and I am having the hardest time with centerpiece ideas for the tables and decorations for the head table. Please help as I am at my wits end.
Yvette,
Will you be having any fall theme incorporated with your diamond theme?
* add these with cylinder vases of floating candles
Dollartree.com has cylinders for a buck each
Or buy rhinestone ribbon or bands that you cut custom at a craft and sewin department. Secure those ribbons or bands around the cylinders ( in center of cylinder and add candle)
Yvette,
* here is another idea
Where did you get those diamond decorations! I want to find some that don’t look cheap!
YUou can also go to micheals that have the paper weight diamonds . tell me what eles you want or you can go to wedding star thaey have so many ideas and things that you can buy in bulk.. let meknow if you need more information tell me how it goes… good luck
Thanks for the ideas. I really appreciate it. Yes I would love to incorporate some fall colors or ideas into it. But my brother was married in October and used lots of fall leaves and colors into his and I would hate to copy. My colors are burgundy and burnt orange and any other ideas you may have to bring that diamond theme into the mix will help. The wedding will be outdoors and the reception also. Tents will be set up and long tables will be used. Also need an idea for lighting inside the tents. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Yvette,
What if you did something like the pic I posted except with fall colored candles?
Yvette,
*Loads of paper lanterns or white lights would work.
* something like this with diamond confetti at bottom of vase would be beautiful
Thank you so much for all the ideas. You don’t know what a blessing you and your ideas mean to me. The pictures are priceless. I cannot wait until the BIG day. Thanks so much for everything!!!!!
Hi, my wedding theme is the same am I’m doing diamonds on the table with vases and floating candles. It’s really pretty. I hope this helps. I would love to see your pictures when your wedding is over, mine is next year.
Thanks so much Missy!!!!! It does help. I will make sure to get pictures on.
There are lots of things u could do with that theme. I am doing a baby shower in a diamond theme and it is coming along great. I made a pretty baby diaper cake. I will send u a pic and let me know if u would like something for the wedding decor made.
Thank you
Hello, I am having my wedding 2011.. I am looking for ideas for center pieces…I have square vases 4 & 7 inches… I want to do a platinum type of wedding…my colors will be pool, black, silver (diamond), and white…. any ideas or if anyone has any diamond decor for sale please email me photos…tks
msse1991@yahoo.com
Missy,
* I just had to show you this!
Missy,
* and this
Missy,
* check out the entire website!!
@Stacey.. Thanks for the pictures.. I really think it was helpful.
I am getting married June 11, 2011…we want to incorporate the diamonds and pearls theme but I would like a title…Would anyone be able to help me come up with a title for the reception?
Dawn,
You may laugh but the only thing that fills my mind is the song Diamonds and Pearls by Prince.
* you can listen to it here
* look how pretty
Dawn,
* here is another song that mentions diamonds and pearls. This is truly a beautiful song. How about Your Love Amazes Me. Then name the tables afte differnet types of love or diamonds and pearls.
Thank you ladies for the suggestions!! :)
Try La pearla… it gives that blin and pearl name..
Perfect name for your theme…J’adore Bijoux. Classy and Cool.
IM GETTING MARRIED AND I WAS THINKING OF HAVING A ‘DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE’ THEME ANY IDEAS OF DECORATING FOR THE RECEPTION SITE AND FUN STUFF TO DO AS FAVORS
Candic3,
Think about adding the sappires in with the diamond brooches, invite ribbon jewels, bouquet wraps, vases with stretch rhinestone and sapphire bands, etc.
* look at this gorgeous wedding!
Candic3,
* use this for inspiration when going to a craft store and find jeweled ribbons or custom cut rhinestones over at the sewing section. A little diy bands wrapped around the clear vases or even a sapphire blue ribbon wrapped around the vase with a rhinestone “craft” jewel in center would look amazing.
Candic3,
* these only look the part, actually it is a picture. These are great!
Candic3,
* you could even get inspired by these cake toppers and have a monogram theme complete with sapphire and clear rhinestone
candic3,
* this would be perfect
candic3,
* here is another
I am a bridesmaid in a wedding in Fall 2010, and we are doing a “bling bride” theme for the bridal shower. Any inexpensive favor ideas? Thanks!
Cindy,
Oh I think a tray or bowl of diamond shape paper weights would be ideal. Or a personalized champagne glass for the woman with diamond taste! You can get champagne flutes at a dollar store for a buck a piece. You could even let the champagne flutes double as place cards by wrapping a ribbon and tag around stem. They use it at the party and get to bring it home. Great for a quiet nite at home, spa style.
Cindy,
* look at this.
Thanks so much for the link to that site; it is really helpful!
I really like the idea of the champagne flutes, thanks for the tip! I have these really cute ring shaped candies that I may put in them as well.
i am doing the diamond theme and i was woundering if black, white, silver, and blue is a good choice of colors??
You know that is a good idea. All those colors do go together. I even thought about it at one time. But definitely all those colors go together. If you do blue accents or black, that would look nice. Are the girls (bridemaid) in blue?
Sadie,
beautiful combo!
* look at this
* another pic
those are my same colors however I’m doing pool blue… I think they are really nice together.. I’m just stuck on flowers
Missy,
it depends on the table linens you use. All white or a mix of white and/or blue would be beautiful for flowers. I personally think that white with rhinestones in centers of roses or crystal garlands look gorgeous against white roses/flowers. Another idea is head to a local craft store and scoop up some clear glassy stones, or acrylic diamonds, etc. to place in bottom of clear vases. I have even seen the small acrylic diamonds form a inch or more layer in bottom of flower vase. Just a few or alot of them would work. Depends on size of vase bottom. Scattering on table would also work.
HI THERE.. MY WEDDING IS ON 9/18/2010. WE ARE GOING FOR THE “DIAMOND THEME WEDDING” THE GIRLS WILL BE IN PLATINUM CHIFFON.. AND I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO GO WITH IVORY OR WHITE FLOWERS FOR THE CENTERPIECES AND MY BOUQUET I EVEN LOVE THE BOUQUETS/CENTEROUECES WITH THE FEATHERS.. IT IS VERY CLASSY AND GLAM. MY FAVORITE COLOR IS PINK AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE BMAIDS CARRY BABY PINK BOUQUETS, JUST DONT KNOW IF THAT WILL TIE IN TOGETHER… WHAT IS YOUR INPUT ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED!
Hello, congrats on your day. I am doing the same theme but with orange. Diamonds and crystals accenting the centerpieces, you can tie the pink in with the flowers as well as adding it with the favors. Put a piece of fabric of the dress and put the pink together…. I dont think it will clash with the theme but double check how you like it with the dresses.
Thank you so much janelle!! Are you doing the diamond paperweight favors? We are planning on it still trying to find the best deal. So exciting when is ur wedding
I haven’t decided on my favors as of yet, but I am getting married in July.
I too am trying to find the best deal on the diamonds. I found them at 9.99 with engraving. I don’t think that is bad.
Hello I am doing the Diamond white theme and right now trying hard to look for a diamond shape escort card so my guest know where to sit could anyone help. Also where is a good place to look for platinum colored bridesmaid dresses in philadelphia. I am stressing cause all I want are diamonds and crystals and I like the idea of the white and ivory flowers I am going for that too.
You may also add a little funk like pink shoes. Check this out, sounds crazy but looks really nice especially if your’e ladies had pink accents.
Nikki,
Absolutely! Grey and pink would be beautiful. I would consider platinum or deeper grey linens with white flowers and feathers and a touch of baby pink in the mix.
* pics
Stacey,
I like your ideas you gave the girls can you help me too. I am doing a crystal diamond theme wedding like the one on MY Fair Wedding. My wedding is in May 2010. My BM’s dresses are in green, not dark green but that Pistacio color. I thought about the GM wearing a Beige Linen suit. Can you help or steer me in the right direction on this. I am having the Diamond Paperweights as my favor. Also I am looking for the sparkling diamond charger plates with no luck. They are like embedded glitter in silver charger plates. Help.
jackso3t,
if your having more of a casual/informal affair then a beige suit would be nice but i think i would lean more toward a black one since yout having a crystal theme wedding. i think it would really set off the bridesmaids the themed decor you will be having. i remember watching the wedding ( isnt David awesome!) but i have had no luck finding the chargers. i would recommend checking out your local party rental stores and even florists cause they could give you a heads up on this and possibly find those chargers to rent.
Same here. That is where I got mine at from My Fair Wedding the Bling episode with the woman Caroline I fell in love
I am having a Diamond Wedding Theme but I want my bridesmaids dresses to me Terracotta(Orange) and Ivory and I am scared this will clash with the theme, should this matter? Pls help.l
Janell,
no it wont matter at all. are you just considering this color or have the bm tried on the terracotta? it is a beautiful combination that will be extremely elegant!(especially paired with clear rhinestones or crystals) but sometimes it can be hard on skintones. is their dress mainly ivory or is it terracotta with a ivory sash? or bodice? when is your wedding? i cant wait to help or hear from you again! i will make you a mood board to shoe you how gorgeous it is!!!
janell,
i took yur colors and paired it with blush pink. some of the roses have a terracotta shade in the centers. most of this decor is nothing more than simple rhinestone trim sold by the yard. i looked at a brown tux and it didnt look right so i paired it with a clasic black tux. i thought it was amazing. black and champagne or ivory vest would work great too. let me know what ya think!
I love the centerpieces I need something like that for an event next year my table is Diamonds are forever, do I need my table to be wow. Do you have any ideas.
Terri,
* here are some gorgeous ideas!
* tablescapes
* hanging crystals
* Oh I love this!
Stacey, thank you so much. The dresses are two tone so it will mostly be terracotta with the ivory down the middle, its hard to explain as far as the skin tones I think it will work because most of the girl are like a bronze color. I wanted to accent the reception with the orange tone and rhinestones…. Attached is the photo of the dress and where the black it the terracotta will be. What to you think ? Or heres the link of the photo to. Thank you so much for your help.http://www.houseofbrides.com/product_image.php?imageid=144226
janell,
OMG! that dress is stunning! i love the draping effect! it would be so pretty in terracotta. now that you mentioned they are bronze toned, your right it should look gorgeous.
Thanks, hopefully I will work out all together. Please feel free to give some more ideas on accenting my reception and also on my favors. I have a few ideas I think but not sure what to do yet.
Thanks!
I am going crazy trying to find round escort cards. I am doing a diamond-themed wedding and I need round escort cards to hang from a manzanita tree. Any suggestions?
lenee,
*diy
*more diy
i have seen some at craft stores. you might want to try your local printing shops or invitation shops.
Check this website, I am doing the same theme this looks nice! Tell me what you think!
http://www.etherealdecor.com/tree_centerpiece_crystal_tree_manzanita_center_piece_wedding_event.html
i need help!!! im getting married in june 2010 and i want my theme to be diamonds. im having the worst luck finding favors and deciding on my color theme. should i do black and white or white and silver. does anybody have ideas
jenn,
you could easily do silver grey linens or platinum color. with black napkins and white or blush flowers. would be gorgeous!!
i actually incorporated all these colors into your scheme. black white and silver. hope ya like the board i made…
also here are a couple links…
* bling table
thanks alot stacey
hello,
Since your wedding is in June of next spring. Have you thought about a “Tiffany” themed wedding?? Your party favors could be tiffany themed gift boxes with either cream/chocolate candies. I have seen them online… They are not hard to find.. Your colors could be Tiffany Blue & a beautiful chocolate. :))
I was hoping someone could help with color choices for the tabels and bridesmaides. I have a diamond white dress – not pure white with crystals and silver stiching. I wanted to use coral flowers and need help making sure nothing clashes. Any suggestions!
Thanks
scarlett,
i think that is beautiful together. are your bm wearing coral? you could put them in a beautiful shade of green for a elegant punch of coral. you carry coral and they carry white.
*real wedding
*one of my favorite weddings section
i think the bm dresses are GORGEOUS!! and they look great on every skintone too. this would be soooo amazing with your dress!
After Sept 20th of this year i will be selling the following items…my theme is the tiffany blue theme so i got some stuff to bling it up….along with that i have other things on sale too…
Email me ill send you pics mslinh210@gmail.com
1. My wedding dress! I actually am a THREE dress bride…yes…3! One is from La Sposa part of Pronovias it is SOOOOOO beautiful!!! and to be practical since i have to be a practical bride im going to try to sell it. even though i honestly dont want to let it go. I will attach a picture. It will go for $1300 or best offer. I paid $2500 for it and it includes the lace jacket thing which you will see in pics below.Its an ivory trumpet/mermaidin silk dupioni with i believe venice lace
2. Second is one i am not going to wear at all and its brand new which i will post a pic of. Its a maggie sottero diamond white A line $700. It was only hemmed 1 inch off the bottom and there is a corset back which will fit a 0, 2, 4 even a 6. It is a size 2petite. the pic is of someone else wearing it but i will crop her out to keep her identity. looks so much better in person. right now it is in my closet wrapped with acid free tissue paper so being preserved very well. since im not wearing this i might be able to sell this one now. http://www.sotteroandmidgley.com/dress.aspx?style=ASM3052
3.Third is a ivory Badgley Mischka gown which has a very tiny train and i personally think its perfect for a destination wedding or reception dress which im wearing it for. I got it hemmed like 2 inches and taken in 1 inch. my waist is about 27inches. It is a size 2 and I am 5’3 with 3 inch heels on. depend on how tall you are, you might be able to fit it. I will attach pics after i get married since i wont wear it until then, unless i have my seamstress take a pic soon. stay tuned. It will go for $300
4.Tiffany blue card box. it is 2 tiers and so beautiful so if you are having a tiffany blue wedding this will be perfect for you. $60 email me ill send you pics
5.Diamond confetti to scatter around your wedding will bring some bling and shine to everything!! I have 2000 2ct diamonds and 1000 4ct diamonds. $30 Email me ill send you pics
I am interested in the diamond confetti.
Thank you
HI Doncella, I have another person interested but i can email you both after my wedding in sept i will send them to whoeever replies back first. let me know your email. thanks!
I know you have some other offers, but if they all fall through please let me know. I.m giving my daughter a Surprise 13th Birthday party and the theme is Diamonds and Pearls. Your diamond confetti would set off the party!
Hi,
I am very intrested in your items . can you email me pictures please.
I am doing a diamond themed wedding and am having the worst luck trying to find cake jewelry, diamonds or anything diamond like to put in my cake. I have been looking for 2 months now and still cannot find anything. PLEASE HELP!!
amber, just google search edible cake diamonds i found tons of links!! good luck!
hi stacey! just want to ask if blue sapphire and marigold is a good combination for a december wedding this year..can u recommend any color with it that would suit best? thank you so much! i read your suggestions and they are awesome!
Colet,
* here is blue and marigold together
* there colors it pairs with
* another pic
* blue and yellow pulls up more results
Colet,
* here is a closeup shot of the blue and marigold. For a December wedding. Check out the gift centerpieces!
If you like this idea I would get bejeweled ribbon with clear diamond looking rhinestones to wrap presents or at least add diamond looking sprays into the bows.
I just watched wedding central on WEtv and a cake decorater can make jewels for your cake out of sugar and they are candy. There is also shimmer dusts that you can use and that also can be eaten. I would ask around.
I have lots of leftovers from my wedding.
5 gallon bucket of broken glass that can be used for centerpieces…$80 obo.
11- 8 inch bubble bowls for holding flowers. $2 each
12- 10 inch square mirrors that can be placed under the bowls for a touch of elegance. $2 each
20 submersible LED lights. $40
Bulk of diamond confetti (~20,000 pieces) that can be spread across a table. $60 This was enough for 12- 60 inch round tables and 2 8 ft banquet tables used for guestbook and gifts.
2 white wicker baskets $10
24 bouquet crystals for flowers- $7
If interested email me at moose416@yahoo.com or call me at 626-963-1596. Leave a message if I don’t answer and I’ll get back to you asap.
i no this post is slighty dated do you still have the bits 2 sell? sammieb77@yahoo.co.uk
Hello
I sell Acrylic Diamond Confetti and Wedding Decorations. It is the perfect decor for decorating your wedding tables, cake table and guest sign in book.
Visit my website at………..http://www.stores.ebay.com/diamondaccents
Hey, This is trell from New Orleans,La im have a B-Day party @ need some diamond confetti A.S.A.P my number is 504975-5663
I am looking for edible diamonds for wedding cake. I have tried the locations on your blog. Nothing happening. HELP ! !
Hi Kyd — try the comments on this page for more possible sources …
Unique theme ideas for your wedding cake
kyd, try google searching edible wedding cake diamonds and go to the rainbow sugarcraft. then scroll down to the other links likefield notes. good luck.
Go to the website fancyflours.com
I want an all white wedding, but a can’t think of a theme that’s unique and that will go well with the white………Help!!!!
We just posted some ideas for edible ‘diamonds’ — and a few other options. Try here:
http://www.wedsmack.com/2007/07/how-to-make-your-wedding-cake-look-like.html
We’re using diamonds and pearls (both are accents on my dress) so I’m trying to find a way to balance the two. I know fabric stores that I’ve been to sell some rhinestone trim by the yard the same way they sell ribbon. You could wrap that around vases, bouquets, anywhere else you want it. I think we’re going to use the rhinestone monogram initials on all our girls’ bouquets too (their own initials of course).
For favors or at least the cake mints and because I make chocolates…I am making diamond shaped mints with an edible diamond dust for shimmer! I make suckers for my friends wedding favors so I might do a ring sucker with a notecard of our date and names or something like that….Any other ideas for favors?
Hi Kelli, a few ideas that all rely on combining sparkle with light. One, you can buy inexpensive glass hurricane lamps, stud the lamps with rhinestones and fill each one with with a simple white pillar candle. You could add a rhinestone butterfly here and there to tie it back to your venue.
You can also find adorable smaller rhinestone buckles to tie around your candles with a white satin ribbon … to match your dresses. These come in squares, circles, heart shapes, and look very vintage and chic.
Two, plop pillar candles in a lucite / diamond base (See photo here).
Three, buy floating diamond gel candles and place them in a glass bowl with a simple, elegant flower or two (e.g., white orchids). See photo here. Both these photos have links to where you can buy these items.
Also, take a look at these heart-shaped “diamond” confetti jewels … they could be really cute. Instead of just scattering them on a flat table, try bunching up a really shiny white satin in a rough circular shape, like you might see in a display case, and sprinkling them over that.
As for flowers, why not have your bridesmaids carry a crystal bouquet? These can be bought or made, and you can make smaller versions for the guys’ boutonnieres …
Anyone else?
At first I was going to go with a tropical theme since were are getting hitched in a butterfly conservatory. However, I recently found my dress with a diamond belt buckle, very old Hollywood Glam looking…so I thought the Tiffany’s idea would work, but the groom doesn’t want any blue….so I decided Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend would work…my bridesmaids are wearing a cafe mocha dress with an ivory belted waste with a diamond buckle similar to mine….the cake will be a mocha satin icing with a diamond monogram at the top ….I am stumped on the flowers and centerpieces though….any suggestions?