Our Aruba Wedding

So we’re going to NYC this weekend and wouldn’t you know, last night I receive an email from Kleinfeld. It was just an email newsletter announcing they are now partnered with Adorn Brides, the company that rents real diamond jewelry. Well, one of my tasks for the weekend is to get my wedding jewelry figured out. One item on my list is a pair of chandelier earrings . I’m thinking good costume CZ or crystal isn’t going to be cheap, so should I just rent the real thing? I wonder if they’ll have any of the actual pieces in the store.

I had actually emailed Kleinfeld last week because I wanted to know if I need an appointment to look at accessories. I found out they are a distributor for Haute Bride – I’m in love with the rhinestone bangles. When I had just about given up on their reply I get one today – no appointments needed to look at accessories on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. So, now the question is can I walk in there without getting myself into trouble? I don’t have a veil yet either. I was just planning on picking up something inexpensive on etsy. Over and over I have read about veils being the most overpriced item brides buy. And, I kind of want two. I’d love to have a long one for some dramatic pictures, but then a short one (elbow length) which is recommended for their wind.

So really, my intentions for contacting Kleinfeld are innocent enough – I just wanted to look at some costume jewelry. But I’m not sure how well my discipline is going to hold up. It could be so easy to get caught up in the excitement of being in New York. So far I have at least resisted the temptation to contact Agent Provocateur (I LOVE love love the Kate corset). I have not yet even looked at how far away they are from where we are staying.