Today’s post starts with a little background story before I share all about Dragonfly Gift Ideas. Did you know dragonflies are often associated with joy and happiness due to their positive meaning? story continues below

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In many cultures, dragonflies are considered a symbol of good luck. I love knowing this as I have always loved them and my daughter had gifted me with a dragonfly necklace that I would wear everyday. One day the chain broke from my dragonfly charm and I honestly felt lost without it. That was until I was able to find the perfect replacement - this gorgeous Natural Beauties Dragonfly Necklace from Waxing Poetic. I now have a very special dragonfly necklace that I can wear daily again.

Call me crazy, but I honestly feel more energized wearing my dragonfly as “The Spirit of the Dragonfly” is said to remind us that anything is possible.

Along with this dragonfly necklace, Waxing Poetic also has many other beautiful pieces to choose from are made from recycled silver and precious metals. Their quality jewelry designs makes the perfect gifts for bridesmaids and of course the mom of the bride or groom.

Don’t forget to add the finishing touch to your Waxing Poetic jewelry box with these dragonfly thank you gift tags that you can download below, for free.

Styling, Design & Photography by Brenda of Brenda's Wedding Blog and Festive Fetti

The holidays are upon us and what better way to celebrate than with these free printable holiday gift tags I created for you.

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Of course, they are even better when attached to a sweet little package with jewelry inside. Right now, at Blue Nile, you can save 15% off regularly priced jewelry thru December 23rd so you are guaranteed to have your pretty bling gifts arrive in time for holiday gifting. Simply use coupon code BLUE15 at checkout to save. Oh, and the best part? Blue Nile is offering Free FedEx 2 day on all orders, and it bumps up to Free overnight delivery on all orders placed on December 22nd and 23rd. I'd say it's time to start shopping, saving 15%, and wrapping up your jewels in the Blue Nile signature box {or satchel} with these pretty holiday gift tags.

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Terms: *Offer valid on select regularly-priced jewelry purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount code, cannot be applied retroactively. Offer is only valid on select jewelry items while supplies last. Without limitation, offer will not apply to sale merchandise, preset diamond stud earrings, preset diamond pendants, loose diamonds, Build Your Own Diamond Jewelry®, Build Your Own Ring®, Build Your Own Earrings®, Build Your Own Diamond Pendant®, Monique Lhuillier Engagement, Truly Zac Posen Bridal, Colin Cowie Engagement, custom engagement rings, preset engagement rings, gift certificates, custom orders, backordered items and jewelry cleaning products. Discount will appear at time of check out AFTER the Promotion code BLUE15 has been entered and does not apply towards any duties, taxes or shipping insurance fees. Void where prohibited. Offer expires at 11:59 PM EST on December 23, 2015. The offer terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply.

This download is for personal use only and cannot be re-sold and/or used commercially. Once downloaded, simply open in a photo editing program and print {preferably on photo paper to keep the brightness of the gems}. There are 8 on a single page, simply trim in half vertically and horizontally and then each in half again. Enjoy and feel free to share how you're using them on social media by tagging me @weddingsites - I would love to re-share.

Today is an exciting day as the holiday season has started. But, in all honesty, how is it November already? Luckily, I have some great news to share with you . . . a secret jewelry sale has just started at Blue Nile. The timing is perfect with upcoming holiday weddings, office parties, family gatherings, and date nights either out on the town or at home by the warm fire. This jewelry sale is for a limited time and you can save 40% on select items from Blue Nile's collection of fine jewelry. To save the 40% - simply enter SECRETSALE at checkout. Below is a preview of the great jewelry that's on available for 40% off. UPDATE: Diamond Earrings have now been added to the sale!

Click here to start shopping and saving for your next "something fancy" and make a statement at your next party or date night.

Terms:  Save 40% on select items. Valid while supplies last on jewelry products found here. Offer not valid on sale merchandise, loose diamonds, settings, Build Your Own Diamond Jewelry™, gift certificates, Designer Collective, Zac Posen jewelry, Monique Lhuillier jewelry, polishing cloths or cleaner purchases. Not valid for special orders. Reference code SECRETSALE must be entered in cart or mentioned over phone at time of purchase. Offer may not be combined with any other offer, cannot be applied retroactively and does not apply towards any duties, taxes or shipping insurance fees. Void where prohibited. Offer expires midnight EST 11/25/2015. The offer terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply.

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I'm excited to share the newest addition to the world of wedding jewelry. BaubleBar has just announced the launch of BaubleBar Weddings  which is a dedicated shopping experience featuring hand-picked fashion jewelry for brides and members of the bridal party {maid of honor, bridesmaids and flower girls}. With all items retailing from $30 - $150, this BaubleBar jewelry collections fills a large gap in the 60 billion dollar bridal market. And, if you're looking for gifts, BaubleBar has the cutest animal ring trees for only $12.

“BaubleBar Weddings aims to provide a “one-stop-shop” for the jewelry shopper by addressing the unique and specialized needs of the bride. Consumers can filter and shop product based on key decisions already made for the wedding, from overall wedding style to dress type and hairstyle, generating a curated selection of the best recommendations for her finishing touches. ”

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Shop BridalBar Weddings Now for brides and members of the bridal party, including the maid of honor, bridesmaids and flower girls.

Looks like this week is turning into an art one. Yesterday I shared two gown sketches from the upcoming Anne Barge Collection and today it's all about watercolors. Katie Rodgers is known for her whimsical watercolors of elegant fashion that can be seen on her site, Paper Fashion. She has now teamed up with BaubleBar to curate a new collection that is the "epitome of classic glamour with a twist".  In this new collection, you will find sparkling rhinestones and timeless pearls along with pops of color. You will find necklaces, bracelets and earrings that retail from $28-$42 - making this gorgeous collection super affordable. These jewelry designs are perfect gifts for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and/or mothers of the groom, as well as the bride herself.

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And, I had to finish off this post with the latest watercolor sketch from Katie that she posted yesterday. I'm in love with the black and pink dresses. Plus, it even features touches of glitter. How can you not love that? 

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