13 Wedding Themes That Will Have All Your Friends Talking

When it comes to wedding gifts, use ChasingTreasure to find instant heirlooms.  But when it comes to your wedding them, originality is key. No doubt you’ll feel under pressure to host a night that everybody will remember. If you’re looking for some unique ideas that don’t conform to the mainstream, check out these 13 wedding themes.

Gothic
Gothic weddings don’t have to be a somber affair and can actually be quite charming and traditional. Castles and old buildings are perfect locations and can provide the perfect medieval backdrop for a period style banquet. Decorate with cast iron candleholders and black centerpieces, and then add some red roses for a little more color.

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Winter Wonderland
The winter wonderland theme will bring a little hint of Disney to your wedding. This theme is stunning, surreal, traditional and sure to impress everybody in attendance. Decorate with turquoise, blue and silver in multiple different shades. For some more bold colors add some flowers and greenery.

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Circus
Ever since Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul had his highly publicized circus wedding in 2013, the theme has surged in popularity. Instead of a live band, rent some miniature circus rides and get magicians and clowns to mingle amongst the crowd and provide the entertainment. Decorate the tables with red, yellow and blue to really accentuate the vibe.

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Chinese
If you’re looking for something unfamiliar, a Chinese themed wedding could be perfect for your needs. In China the color red is a symbol of joy, which makes it a primary color in wedding ceremonies. Decorate with gold lace; wear a silk gown; and arrange your décor using the rules of feng shui.

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Steampunk 
Steampunk culture is becoming very popular, and over the past three years it’s been a more and more common occurrence to see steampunk style weddings. Have a Victorian and Edwardian dress code and use old-world décor. Don’t be afraid to add in modern technology either, as the steampunk look is all about fusing the old and the new.

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Whimsical
There’s no real way to describe a whimsical wedding as every wedding within the theme is vastly different. In short, the whimsical theme is a combination of everything; mismatched décor and furniture; multi colored lighting; strange shaped seating, etc. Imagine you’ve fallen down Alice’s rabbit hole and you’ll start to get the picture.

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Japanese
If you really want to create a calm and relaxing environment, there’s no better theme than Japanese. Get married in a zen garden filled with bonsai trees and cherry blossoms; keep all of your décor minimal to create open space; and use floor-level seating with tatami mats.

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Science Fiction
If you’re a sci-fi geek and want to represent your personality and have a laugh, then a Star Trek or Star Wars themed wedding could be exactly what you need. Lose the formal dress code altogether and treat your wedding day like a convention by getting guests to show up dressed as their favorite characters from the movies.

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Zombie
Like steampunk, zombie culture has been growing in popularity. If you’re a fan of the genre, then perhaps you could use your wedding to find out how well you really could cope when faced with hoards of the undead.

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Surfer
If you’ve always imagined having a beach style wedding, then the surfer theme could be exactly what you need. There’s nothing like the feeling of reciting your wedding vows seconds before jumping into the water and sealing the deal with an adrenaline rush.

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Boho
Over the past five years the boho wedding theme seems to make it on virtually every seasonal wedding theme list. It’s a very popular and simplistic style that’s easy to recreate. Flower crowns; sparkling forest lights; and a few people strumming an acoustic guitar are all you need to achieve this hippy-like vibe.

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Rockabilly
Rockabilly weddings are a lot of fun and the perfect theme to go for if you want everybody grooving on the dancefloor. Rent an old Cadillac; play a selection of rockabilly classics; and serve hamburgers and alcoholic milkshakes to give it that real American diner feel.

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Vegas
When you think of the word “party,” no doubt Vegas springs to mind. Decorate with the colors of playing cards – red, white and black – and provide a few casino classics such as blackjack and craps for a bit of friendly gambling.

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Finding a theme that suits your style and budget isn’t easy. If you’re still at a loss visit Strictly Tables and Chairs for a comprehensive list of even more weird and wonderful wedding theme ideas.

Stunning Dresser Top Jewelry Boxes - A Wonderful Gift

When it comes to decor for the bedroom, there are some things that just have to be there, in my opinion. One of these things is a lovely dresser top jewelry box. These amazing cases are desired by every jewelry loving woman and they make a fabulous gift idea as most women would be able to fill one up rather quickly.

Not sure what they are? Dresser Top jewelry boxes are lovely large leather train cases or wooden chests that have multiple drawers and sections so you and organize your precious and fine jewelry into nooks and cranny's and be able to find them at a moments notice. These gorgeous pieces are handcrafted with loving care by craftsman one piece at a time.

Chasing Treasure knows how much jewelry boxes like these mean to you and for a perfect gift selection of all sizes and styles, you have to check out our selection. We offer name brand and top quality boxes carefully crafted for you in superior leathers and fine woods with soft hand lined interiors. If your intended prefers wood, we carry wonderful dresser top jewelry boxes in walnut or mahogany, sapele wood or cherry and so many more. You may have a hard time choosing just one.

Each of these jewelry boxes are stunning and will enhance your bedroom decor as well as be a functional piece for her. So, if there is a birthday, anniversary, wedding, holiday or a "just because" reason for buying a gift, browse Chasing Treasure and check out the fabulous dresser top jewelry boxes and know that your gift is going to be amazing!

by Linea Riffel, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes for women, watch cases for men, and music jewelry boxes for girls. Linnea is a wardrobe consultant and writes about fashion trends and gift ideas.

Wooden Jewelry Boxes for Women - An Unforgettable Valentine's Day Gift

If you want to express your love to someone, and you really mean it, then you should get a gift that will last for a long time. A wooden jewelry box is a "lifetime" purchase and is as meaningful as the jewelry that is placed inside of it. This article has some guidelines that will help you to select a wooden jewelry box that is perfect for your loved one.

There are three basic factors that should be taken into consideration when you begin your search. First, get an idea of the size of the jewelry collection of your gift recipient. If she has a very large and varied collection, then you will want a larger box and one that has the proper storage areas for rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and other jewelry items.

The next two factors go hand-in-hand and they are the personal style and the room decor of your sweetheart. Jewelry boxes, chests and armoires range from traditional to contemporary and come in a variety of colors. To give you an idea of the possibilities, let's take a look at a few popular styles.

The "Regal" by Reed and Barton is a classic heirloom mahogany jewelry box handcrafted in a timeless design featuring earring, bracelet and necklace storage. Its top section has four divided jewelry compartments with three generous ring rolls. Then there is a drawer which is divided into 35 earring compartments. The bottom drawer is divided and can accommodate bracelets and pins. The lid contains necklace hooks with a shirred pocket. This box can handle a varied jewelry collection and is elegant looking. It lists for $260 but with some smart shopping you can get it for around $200.

A completely different look can be found in the White Jewelry Armoire which is a stand-alone piece of furniture. With Queen Anne inspired drawer pulls plus a mirrored lid, lined jewelry storage and aged white finish, this is a jewelry armoire which is ready to store all types of jewelry and will blend with traditional and vintage decor.

It features a lift lid with mirror with a divided top section with ring storage, swing out necklace sides with three large hooks per side and six gliding drawers. It lists for $450 but with special offers you can get it for less than $300.

Great jewelry boxes last not only for the lifetime of the first user, but are often handed down from generation to generation. They are passed down from mother to daughter or grandmother to granddaughter and are true heirlooms. Heirloom jewelry chests are solidly crafted in a variety of woods including ash, popular, mahogany, maple or teak, or from quality wood composities with rare wood veneers such as burlwood, bubinga, ebony or sapeli.

Speaking of woods let's conclude with a consideration of the different finishes that are available on the most popular jewelry boxes. Cherry is a popular finish and many boxes are constructed with other hard woods and then given a cherry finish.  Mahogany is another wood finish that is reddish brown. This dark wood has a strait grain and is free of voices and pockets. If you polish the wood, over time you will get a beautiful reddish sheen. Another popular finish is walnut. Walnut boxes have a rich brown color and their traditional feel allows them to blend with many styles of decor. As with cherry, it is very rare to find a solid walnut jewelry box, and most walnut jewelry boxes will be constructed out of hardwood with a walnut finish applied.  If it's a contemporary look you're after, then a wooden jewelry box finished in espresso will blend with modern decor.

Consider all of these factors and then select a jewelry box that will be prized for years to come.

Great Gifts for the Ring Lover in Your Life

We all have women that we buy for. We have birthdays, anniversaries and special holidays, like Valentine's Day, that usually require some sort of gift. Many of us scratch our heads and wonder what we can give someone special that is unique and memorable.

Here is a fact. Most women love rings and with all of the fabulous, fun and funky decorative rings that are in style right now, chances are the one you are buying for has many. Here is a great gift idea for the ring lover in your life!

Chasing Treasure has a great selection of ring holders and ring boxes that will be a stand out gift. Carrying everything from the classic jewelry ring box crafted from exotic and beautiful wood to fun and fabulous decorative shoe ring organizers that come in a multitude of colors and look so wonderful on a dresser.

No matter how many rings your gift recipient has, there is a great selection to choose from.

For the classic women, look to the gorgeous wooden ring jewelry boxes made specifically for rings that can hold up to 46 rings or more.

These jewelry ring boxes are works of art with piano finishes and are made out of exotic woods like Bubinga or Fiddleback Ebony Maple. Just amazingly beautiful pieces.

For the more young at heart or the young adult, our decorative shoe organizers are fun and festive and come in a large range of colors and designs. Shoe lovers and ring lovers will enjoy displaying their beautiful rings in a show piece like this.

With these choices, you can have your gift in your hands or in the hands of your loved one, or your ring lover, within a few days. Delight your sweet one with a personal and thoughtful gift from Chasing Treasure. They will be thrilled!

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by Gregg Nosaji, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry related gifts. Gregg is an event consultant and writes about gift ideas and special occasions.

The Holiday Gift for Newlyweds That Creates Memories

It can be really hard to choose the perfect gift for your new husband or wife that will make an impact, have meaning and create lasting memories. Traditionally, many of the brides and grooms consider the gift of jewelry the special gift given between those newly married. Now many newlyweds look for other special gifts to be give for the first Christmas together.

One great item that is often chosen by the new husband for his new wife is a beautiful wooden jewelry box with an engraved name plate dated with the year of their first holiday together. This box will be something that will last a lifetime and be a treasured keepsake. His wife can fill it with beautiful jewelry collected over the years of their marriage and include special mementos too.

Another thoughtful gift for a new wife, is a leather jewelry travel case that she can use to take her special jewelry in on vacations or business trips. Travel cases can also be engraved with names or special thoughts and endearments to add meaning to the gift.

In return, the new wife looking for a handsome and meaningful gift for her new husband can select a men's leather or wooden valet box to hold his jewelry or every day accessories. Both of these items are able to be engraved with the holiday date and a special message.

Another wonderful and thoughtful gift for your new husband would be a wooden or leather watch case to hold his favorite watch or watch collection. It is a gift that will make a lasting impression and the new husband will be thrilled with the thoughtfulness of such a gift, especially if it is personalized with his monogram or a heart felt message.

Looking for that special holiday gift for the first Christmas together can be a stressful task if you let it be, but selecting a treasured gift like a wooden or leather jewelry box, valet box or watch case can add the perfect element to the occasion. Choose to make your first Christmas together memorable and perfect with jewelry box gifts that last a lifetime.

by Gregg Nosaji, Contributing Editor for ChasingTreasure.com, online retailer of jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry related gifts. Gregg is an event consultant and writes about gift ideas and special occasions.

Gift Idea - Personalized Heirloom Jewelry Chests

Heirloom jewelry chests are often handed down through generations.   For example, classic wooden chests designed to hold an entire collection of jewelry are usually given to women by their fiances, husbands, mothers, mother-in-laws, sons or daughters and then they pass the jewelry chest down through family generations; from mother to daughter or grandmother to granddaughter and so on.

When shopping for an heirloom jewelry chest, you'll most likely want to select one that is partially handcrafted and made to last through years of every day use.  Fine jewelry boxes worthy to be called heirloom jewelry chests are crafted either exclusively from solid woods such as Ash, Poplar, Mahogany Maple or Teak, or from quality wood composites with rare wood veneers such as Burlwood, Bubinga, Ebony or Sapeli. Both choices of wood styles will be well constructed with beautiful finishes.

The best quality heirloom jewel chests are constructed as 6 sided boxes with the lids and drawers cut from the same piece of wood. The same pieces are kept together throughout the manufacturing process to allow matched grains and even finishes. Solid wood tops, recessed bottoms and drawers with mitered corners give the jewelry chest all the qualities of fine furniture.Linings are hand fitted and tailored to cover all the jewelry storage areas of each chest, allowing the jewelry stored inside to be cushioned and protected at all times.

There are many beautiful handcrafted jewelry chests for you to consider.  Here are a few that are constructed  from solid wood and carefully stained in a rich finishes. The finishes are hand-rubbed to reveal the natural luster and distinctive grain of the hardwood.   Each of these boxes will hold a full collection of jewelry and come with a free engraved nameplate for personalization.

Engraved nameplates can be personalized with initials, monogram, name or message up to 28 letters.

Our heirloom quality solid wood jewelry box armoire is fit for royalty.  Crafted from American hardwoods and finished in Mahogany satin, this jewelry box will take your breath away.

Designed to be fully locking,  with optimum jewelry storage in mind,  the unique design of this jewelry armoire is unmatched by any other jewelry box available.

The lid opens to reveal necklace bars to accommodating 24 necklaces with 12 additional necklace hooks for finer chains.  A hidden mirror in the top provides an easy way to review your jewelry choices. Four 3.5” x 4” compartments hold large bracelets, watches, or necklaces. Two slide out panels feature unique earring racks for chandeliers and other long earrings.  The top and second drawers consist of twenty 2” x 2”squares for earrings. The third drawer caters to rings with eight ring bars, accommodating up to seven rings each. The bottom drawer is simply open for large or formed necklaces, bracelets, and brooches.

There is generous storage in this heirloom jewelry box armoire for a variety of items you want to keep safe and secure. It is an exceptional design, perfect for a growing jewelry collection.

• Personalize this jewelry box armoire with an engraved name plate (optional)
• Length: 17”
• Width: 9.5”
• Height: 12.5

Our unique sapele wood high gloss jewelry chest will cause you to pause and admire its breath taking beauty.

Constructed from one of the most beautiful woods available, Sapele (from the mahogany family) and finished with a luxurious high gloss, this jewelry box is the ultimate in heirloom beauty and quality.

Jewelry Storage Features:  Two removable, slide out jewel trays with ample storage for rings and earrings. Fifty five (55) Earring cards designed for post or stud earrings are also removable to allow for more storage beneath. Two open wells under the trays are perfect for large bracelets and two watch pillows in center. Lid features two necklace bars designed to secure twenty large necklaces or beaded strands with ten additional necklace hooks for finer chains. Drawers are lined and divided for earrings, pendants etc.

Stunning beauty, a jewlsafe lock and generous jewelry storage make this jewelry box an absolute favorite and a perfect gift!  

• Personalize this heirloom jewelry box with a free engraved nameplate.
• Length: 15 5/8" x  Width: 9 1/2" x Height: 9 1/2"

Men's Watch Boxes - Gift Ideas for Men

If you are looking for thoughtful and practical gifts for the men in your life, for Father's Day, graduations or weddings, then you should consider getting a men's watch box.  These boxes hold more than watches as they organize jewelry, watches, keys, coins, cuff links, glasses and personal electronics in style.

A description of some of the most popular men's watch boxes will give you an idea of the range of possibilities that you can choose from.  If your special man is a serious watch collector, then the 12 watch luxury maple collector's box by RaGar is a gift to consider.

The fine maple wood grain of this box will fit with any decor, and the 12 pillows for watches of all sizes will allow a watch enthusiast to store and display his watches in one place.  The box is made by RaGar, a leading manufacturer in the field of luxury giftware and is available for $248.00. If the "Dad" in your life is a watch collector, then this is the perfect gift for him.

If your gift recipient is keen to display his watches for others to admire, then an excellent choice would be the burl wood oak multiple watch jewelry box with a glass viewing top. This box, made by the Mele Jewelry Box Company, holds 10 watches, five in the upper part under the display panel and five more in a sliding drawer. It lists at $105 and its discount special price of $79.95 makes it an exceptional value for your gift giving needs.

For the modern young graduates on your gift list you might also want to try a men's black java wood charging valet and electronics station jewelry box. As the name indicates, this box provides storage and a charging station for electronic devices such as cell phones, Blackberrys or Ipods. It holds three electronic devices as well as jewelry and accessories in a pull-out drawer with ring rolls. The power cords are fed through the back and hidden in a bottom compartment. It is definitely a handsome way for graduates to stay organized and with a list price of $100 and a sale price of $69.95 it will allow you to stay within a popular gift giving budget.

As an alternative to wood, you can also opt for a leather watch and jewelry box. RaGar offers a handsome fine leather box with six watch pillows and a storage compartment for cuff links, a cell phone and other jewelry and accessories. It meausres 11 x 8 1/4 x 3 1/4 and would be a classy addition to any man's dresser top. With a list price of $145 and a sale price of $119.95, it would make the perfect gift for any man who is particular about his watches and accessories.

If you are giving a gift for a frequent traveler, then you might want to select a black leather five-watch travel jewelry case. This is another RaGar product and it features fine leather in black or brown with 10 4 3/8 x 3 1/2 dimensions that fit easily into any suitcase. It has five watch pillows, a snap closure and is generously sized to cushion and protect up to five watches. Its $79.95 sale price makes it an attractive gift item, for Father's Day, graduation gifts or wedding and anniversary celebrations.

These are but some of the men's watch boxes that you can choose from when selecting your Father's Day, graduation and wedding gifts for men.  Click on the pictures of each featured watch box to view the images larger along with the full description and details for each gift idea.  If you like these gift ideas, use the facebook "like" button and share them on facebook.

New Arrival! Solid Wood Jewelry Box Armoire

We're excited about this gorgeous new jewelry box armoire!

Crafted from American hardwoods and finished in Mahogany satin, this jewelry box armoire will take your breath away.

Designed to be fully locking, with optimum jewelry storage in mind, the unique design of this jewelry armoire is unmatched by any other jewelry box available.

The lid opens to reveal necklace bars to accommodating 24 necklaces with 12 additional necklace hooks for finer chains. A hidden mirror in the top provides an easy way to review your jewelry choices. Four 3.5” x 4” compartments hold large bracelets, watches, or necklaces. Two slide out panels feature unique earring racks for chandeliers and other long earrings. The top and second drawers consist of twenty 2” x 2”squares for earrings. The third drawer caters to rings with eight ring bars, accommodating up to seven rings each. The bottom drawer is simply open for large or formed necklaces, bracelets, and brooches.

There is generous storage in this heirloom jewelry box armoire for a variety of items you want to keep safe and secure. It is an exceptional design, perfect for a growing jewelry collection.

A perfect wedding or anniversary gift!

Personalize this gift with an engraved name plate (optional).

Click the image to see additional views of this jewelry box and it's storage features.

Happy Anniversary Teak Jewelry Box

A Jewelry Box makes a treasured anniversary gift. After giving her years of special jewelry pieces, there's no better gift than a beautiful jewelry box to store them in.

For a limited time we have this gorgeous curved teak jewelry box by RaGar on sale for just $259.95, and it qualifies for free shipping. (regularly $425!)

With ring rolls, a watch pillow and divided jewelry storage, the top tray lifts out to reveal more storage underneath for bracelets and pearls. Measures 13 1/2 x 9 x 4 1/2. Features include piano finish, compass hinges and mitered corners.

The beautiful grain and high durability of teak make this luxury jewelry box destined to become a family heirloom!

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His & Her Wedding Jewelry Boxes

Wedding gifts come in all shapes and sizes and finding the perfect gift can be challenging. Have you considered his and her jewelry boxes for that special couple getting married soon?

Jewelry is often a favorite gift among couples and providing them with a beautiful way to store it can be a very meaningful gift. Women have special jewelry collected over the years and men appreciate a way to keep their accessories organized.

May we suggest this matching set of Reed & Barton Mahogany Jewelry Boxes...

DuchessII Jewelry Box for Her ($119.95) - and - Man of the Year Valet for Him ($89.95)

Use coupon code SAVE20 for $20 off your order when you purchase these two styles.