101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding - Part 9: Wedding Rings
January 4, 2009
101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding - Part 9: Wedding Rings
Wedding rings are symbols of “eternal love” that bride and groom give each other to represent their commitment to each other with a promise to love and cherish till death do they part. We do not know when this tradition started, but it is quite unusual to witness a wedding without the wedding ring ceremony. The wedding ring, therefore, is an important element in your wedding ceremony. The choice of which wedding ring to select is often made by the couple since they usually want a matching set. The costs range from very expensive rings that are made of platinum or gold embellished with diamonds and other precious stones to tattooed wedding ring. Part 9 of our 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding gives ideas on saving money in choosing your wedding rings.
Saving Money Part 9: wedding Rings
67. Shop for your rings online – Purchasing rings online, from places like Completely Weddings Bridal Mall or Amazon
68. Opt for simpler rings – If you and your fiancé are on a tight budget, skip the giant diamonds. Get small, simple rings for each other. If you’re a girl who secretly longs for that perfect diamond, you can agree to get new, custom designed rings on your 1, 5, or 10 year anniversary when you may be more secure financially.
69. Use an heirloom – Many families have heirloom rings that they want to pass on. Your only expense may be resizing it.
Bridal Jewery and Your Wedding Gown
October 21, 2008
Bridal Jewelry that Coordinates with Your Gown
Bridal Jewelry
In our article Choosing Your Bridal Jewelry we pointed out that the bridal jewelry you choose should coordinate with the wedding gown that you have selected to wear for your big wedding day. We also gave you a series of tips on How to Choose Your Bridal Gown. Now that you have chosen your bridal gown, it is time to explore what bridal jewelry will match the style of your wedding gown.
Read our suggestions below on what style of bridal jewelry will match your style of wedding dress, specifically your bridal gown neckline. Refer to our article Popular Wedding Gown Necklines to review the different bridal gown necklines. Download a pdf file of our ‘Necklace Length Guide‘ here to see the length of the bridal necklace mentioned below.
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Choosing Your Bridal Jewelry
September 24, 2008
Choosing your Bridal Jewelry
September 24, 2008
Choosing your Bridal Jewelry
Finding the perfect accents for your wedding day.
Though the wedding gown usually gets most of the attention when it comes to putting together your wedding day look, jewelry is an important and often over-looked part of pulling it all together. Before you start selecting pieces, keep in mind that everything should have a cohesive look and feel. Try not to select all your pieces separately, and always consider how everything will look together.
When deciding what type of jewelry to wear, it’s helpful to have already chosen a wedding gown. As a general rule, your bridal jewelry should coordinate with the bridal gown you have selected to wear on your wedding day. [Read more]
