6. Some brides may split it up between two escorts. For example, you could have your uncle walk you down partly and then have your father walk you down rest of way. This way everyone gets his turn to shine.

7. Walking together with you fiancé is not something out of question. It is ultimate demonstration of partnership, commitment and independence. If you are one of brides who are aiming to break with tradition this could be a good route.

8. A bride who does not have her father with her anymore may still want someone who is like a father to her to escort her down aisle. She may choose her uncle, brother, godfather or even a close friend of her father to "represent" him. In this case it is good idea to get your escort's approval way in advance and talk to friends and family about how they feel to gauge how this may look (if you are afraid of offending anyone).

Above all, it is your day. I know you might be afraid of offending someone, but it is your day and most of time your friends and family are not that "strict". Even if someone else is footing bill, it's you who will have most vivid memories of your day and it's you who will have to live with it.

The art of jewelry-making was refined during Victorian period in Europe, and exquisite pieces such as lockets and cameos made their first appearance. Jewelry was being worn by nearly everyone by middle of nineteenth century. But, instead of being individually crafted, quality pieces could be stamped out and molded. Rather than unique pieces, jewelry could be created to a standard that was able to be duplicated. The new affordability brought quality jewelry to middle-class consumer for first time. Platinum came onto jewelry scene at end of 20th century. During early 20th century, industrialization, increasing job opportunities and rising family incomes brought jewelry within reach of middle class. Large scale firms, created by jewelers such as Carl Faberge and Louis Tiffany achieved great success and amassed great wealth by making fine pieces for newly wealthy.

The Roaring Twenties has been portrayed as a decadent era: time of prohibition, gangsters, speakeasies and Charleston. Women won right to vote in 1920, and they asserted their new equality with radical fashion changes. Long dangling earrings, long strands of pearls or beads, diamond watches cocktail rings, and multiple bracelets on both upper and lower arms became rage. Platinum and precious stones, particularly diamonds, were wildly popular during this Art Deco period.

The Thirties were a decade of economic depression, both in U.S. and Europe, and Forties brought World War II. It was in 1940's that flamboyant curves and bows in large pieces of jewelry became known as Retro Modern. Yellow gold regained prominence during these years, since wartime restrictions made platinum unavailable to industry. Semi-precious stones and man-made rubies and sapphires became more popular due to high wartime luxury taxes. Cocktail rings, bracelets, watches and necklaces were massive. Many of today's consumers would consider this style to be quite gaudy and flashy.

Platinum made an enormous comeback in early 1990's and such pieces as tennis bracelet and diamond solitaire pendant made their first appearance at this time. Men began to wear bracelets, necklaces and even earrings in larger numbers as Twentieth century drew to a close.

Today, jewelry is increasingly worn by both men and women. From bracelets and toe rings, to necklaces and tongue studs, jewelry continues to be a popular adornment for human race and most body parts have been pierced to allow for wearing of such.