Your Guide To The Four Cs, Plus 3 Expert Tips!

The Four Cs of diamonds: cut, color, clarity, and carat. It’s the universal standard when it comes to grading diamond quality. We’ve put together your go-to guide to the Four Cs, along with 3 expert tips from our friends at Hitched.

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Lab Diamonds vs. Mined Diamonds - What Is The Difference?

Interview with Hassan Syed, the co-owner of HauteCarat is spilling the tea on the differences between lab diamonds and mined diamonds.

Tips & Tricks, Education, Lab Diamonds, Mined Diamonds, Diamonds 101, Rings, Diamond EducationMichelle CoxNovember 3, 2022HauteCarat

Springtime in Paris: Modern Parisian Tiny Wedding Inspo

This Gilded Age mansion – inspired by a French château – was the perfect venue for a tiny modern springtime Parisian-themed wedding shoot.

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Elizabeth & Tom's Power of Two

Creating an intimate setting or a party with friends - these two decided BOTH was the route they wanted to go in this fun filled wedding of “twos”

A Romantic Rosé Inspired Styled Shoot

This styled wedding inspiration shoot at Wandering Tree Estate is what fairytale wedding dreams are made of!

Painting the Town Bright

Alex of Alexandra Lee shares a truly unique inspiration shoot!

Melissa and Andy's Summer Wedding

Nicole walks us through a colorful and fun wedding in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Puppy Love at the Courthouse

Today we hear from a real bride, Molly, as she walks us through her courthouse wedding and photoshoot at Salvage One. WARNING: Super cute puppy pictures included!

Finding Design Inspiration

Olivia walks us through different ways to finding design inspiration for your wedding day - added bonus: she features a gorgeous inspiration shoot!

Bright & Bold at The David Adler Center

Looking for that POP? Get some inspiration from this bold and bright shoot!

Music and Dance: A Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Who says you have to travel far for a perfect beach wedding? Check out this wedding inspiration shoot by Elizabeth Nord Photography.

Chelsea & Murphy's Chicago Wedding at Salvage One

When a beautiful couple meets on St. Patrick’s day and then gets married on St. Patrick’s day, you don’t need the luck of the Irish to have a good time!

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