Bridal Bling

This 4.5 carat Asscher cut diamond ring ($55,500) with diamond accents and platinum setting will be the center of attention to any engagement. Available at Henne Jewelers, 5501 Walnut St., Shadyside; 412/682-0226, hennejewelers.com.

This imported ecru card with letterpress dogwood motif invitation (pricing varies on order) by William Arthur will make a lasting impression on your guests. Available at You're Invited, 690 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon; 412/561-4422, williamarthur.com.

Here are more than 100 inspiring ideas to guide you in selecting your wedding cake, or learn how to bake and decorate one yourself. Martha Stewart, along with Wendy Kromer (master baker and cake creator for Martha Stewart Weddings), has presented cakes for every style of wedding in Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes ($60). Available at bookstores nationwide, amazon.com and marthastewart.com.

Your bridesmaids will love you for picking these jersey knit must-have dresses ($128/each) by Piccione. From left to right: Strapless cocktail-length dress with ruched bodice and waist and wrap skirt; floor-length bandeau halter dress and cocktail-length deep V-neck double-wrap bodice dress. Available at Alfred Angelo, 7204 McKnight Road, North Hills; 412/366-2014, alfredangelo.com.

A wedding gift from you to your bride, this platinum and diamond Fleurette watch (price available upon request) by Van Cleef & Arpels will have her counting down the minutes to when she says "I do."Available at Hardy & Hayes, 501 Grant St., downtown; 412/281-4344,hardyandhayes.com, vancleef-arpels.com.

Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History present "Re-Union," an attempt to set the record for the world's largest wedding-vow-renewal ceremony. It will be held Feb. 10 in Carnegie Music Hall (below), 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland; 412/622-3131, cmoa.org or carnegiemnh.org.