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WeddingPath News 22nd Oct 2006 428 views
I had so much fun with the last competition I have decided to do another one. This week you have the opportunity to win some fabulous skincare products, courtesy of our current newsletter sponsor. You might recognize her as the dermatologist from television's Extreme Makeover and read her advice in magazines such as Vogue. Details of the prize, and how to enter, are in the Sponsored Links section below. Good luck!
Recently we had a request from a b2b for advice about choosing wedding rings, so I have written a little primer. I do hope you find the information useful. If there is a topic you would like to see in a newsletter please email me (margo@weddingpath.com) and I will do my best to cover it.
When we think about choosing a ring we usually focus on the engagement ring. Choosing a wedding ring can seem much simpler, but there are still important (and fun!) decisions to be made.
You will be wearing your ring for many years to come so it is important to choose a design that you will be comfortable with for the rest of your life. Plain gold bands are an obvious starting point, and have the advantage of never really going out of fashion. Variations in the thickness of the band, beaded or engraved bands give you more options than you would think.
The most common choices of metals are gold (yellow or white) and platinum. Yellow gold is the traditional choice, 24k being the most pure but also the softest. 14k and 18k gold is less pure but harder and therefore less likely to scratch. White gold is very versatile and sits well with other silver or platinum jewellery. However, It is more susceptible than yellow gold and platinum to tarnishing. Platinum is very resistant to damage but is also more expensive than gold. There are also other metals such as titanium to consider.
You may prefer a ring with gems inset. If so, you probably want to consider the harder stones (such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, topaz) as time takes its toll on softer varieties.
B2bs should also consider how the ring will look with their engagement ring. Remember, though – if you just love a wedding ring that doesn't work next to your engagement ring, you have the option of wearing your engagement ring on your right hand and your wedding ring on your left.
Couples often want to have their wedding date engraved on the inside of their wedding rings and sometimes there is room for other sentiments too. If you are doing this, then make sure you write down exactly what you want inside your ring - including use of capitals etc. Ask your jeweller what style of font will be used (e.g. italic).
You need to check out how long it will take for your wedding bands to be ready - allowing at least eight weeks is a good rule of thumb. Ask your jeweller, and if the rings will not be ready in time, don't panic – ask them about a 'loaner' ring. Also be sure to get advice on sizing – a common mistake is to order a size too big.
Families often pass down wedding rings as heirlooms so this may be an option for you. If so, you probably will want to leave any original engraving inside the ring. It might also be appropriate to note in your will who you would like your rings to go to (and this may change as the years pass, especially if you have children and eventually grandchildren of your own). A couple I know has requested that their rings be attached together (like links in a chain) and thrown into the Caribbean sea. BTW, If you don't have a will you can buy a simple form from stationers or even some supermarkets.
The trick is to choose rings that you and your partner are happy with. It is not uncommon for couples to have different wedding bands - they don't have to match. Don't worry about other people's choices, but do ask around and look in jewellery stores, in magazines and online for inspiration.
This week's Hot Topic is the introduce yourself thread. Cunningly titled, this thread is for members (old and new) to introduce themselves. WeddingPath is made up of people who are planning their weddings or are recently married, so there is a wealth of great advice and help on hand from your fellow members.
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The winner will be the person who shares with us their most romantic suggestion or anecdote. I think it would be wonderful to have a thread full of romantic suggestions and romantic stories to read. Click here to enter, and of course read other members' stories and ideas.
Have a fab week.
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