There is nothing more exciting than the anticipation of waiting for your date to arrive and whisk you away on a romantic evening.  Being engaged or married doesn’t mean that feeling has to be part of the past.  Date nights are a great way to keep the romance alive in any relationship.  For some perfect date ideas, check out the collection of links below:

-Redbook has 100 Great Date-Night Ideas.  Pick one and treat yourselves each month.  If you want the fun to last even longer, check out Redbook’s book, 500 Great Dates, by Lisa Sussman.

-For 50 more date night secrets, check out About.com, where you’ll find ideas like local road trips and sharing a milkshake at a sweet diner!

-The Nest has an entire page dedicated to different date night categories.  Whether you’re in the mood for a cheap date or a high-rolling rendez-vous, you’ll find an option to suit your needs.

-Visit ThirtyDollarDateNight.com and click the big red button.  A new $30 date idea is generated with each click!  Visit this site on a whim to plan your weekend.  There is even an international city guide and the ability to add your own date ideas to the database!

Diamonds aren’t the only wedding accessories that come in a rainbow of colors! I love that more and more brides are wearing brightly colored shoes under their dresses. It adds so much charm and whimsy to a ceremony without overpowering the rest of a couple’s wedding style. Plus, it’s a great way to blend chic modern style with conservative or traditional tastes without ruffling any feathers!

One of our very own Divas recently wore these sumptuous red shoes under her dress (photos courtesy of KI Photography), and a good friend of hers wore purple heels for a similarly luxurious touch (photos by James Nguyen). She loves the trend so much she even found these gorgeous green shoes from Brooklyn Bride, and an Elizabeth Ann Designs post featuring a rainbow of colored shoes on bridesmaids dressed in black (we absolutely love this one!). Elizabeth Ann even has a groom get into the spirit with some colored high top Converse shoes!