Nowadays, the modern bride has several options when it comes to choosing engagement rings. Women who know that they’d rather not have a traditional ring should not be shy about letting their significant other know their preferences. Weddings are stressful enough with the multitude of decisions that have to be made but choosing a ring should be a choice that doesn’t involve compromise.
A helpful suggestion for women who know they are soon to get engaged is for them to drop helpful hints to their significant others. If wedding ring shopping is stressful for the husband-to-be suggest going shopping for the ring together.
Sometimes a traditional solitaire ring can seem impractical, especially if it is to be worn daily. An increasingly popular non-traditional choice is the black diamond engagement ring. Black diamonds are diamonds that weigh a bit more than colorless diamonds. Although they lack the sparkle of colorless diamonds, black diamonds are still highly reflective. As the character Carrie Bradshaw from the show Sex and the City exemplified, black diamonds are an elegant choice for the non-traditional bride.
Adding gemstones to band is an option if you would prefer not to wear the traditional diamond. Some of the stones that can be used are sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, and gemstones are a great way to add color.
Other options to consider include perhaps going for a band instead of a diamond, choosing a less precious stone, or even designing your own ring.
With all the options for rings today, the modern bride can have the engagement rings that represents who she is and her personal tastes.
Great article Katie, I think more and more of us brides are choosing to not go down that traditional route with most of the ceremony, so doing the same with the rings also seems fitting.
Your wedding budget should consider the ideas wedding reception as one of its highlights. Usually, most couples plan their wedding on Saturday night, making the load receiving location for the day. Talk with your fiance, and if you agree, you can have your marriage every day except Saturday and save a significant amount. Dinner examples could also take a toll on your budget, you can get a private dinner in a house close friends with a simple meal.
Today there are also non-traditional choices in metals. Rings are increasingly being made of Titanium. This is becoming more and more of a choice now. Couples are now opting for a greater variety of stones also. Instead of just the traditional domed ring, now choices are being made for the flat version of a band, a chiseled knife edge and more elaborate or intricate surfaces.
Great article. Everyone seems to want to be a bit different these day and it looks like another tradition is being lost. Is this good or bad….?