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Pros and Cons of Matching Wedding Bands
Posted by Avery Brown in Family on May 31st, 2011
If you are engaged and the two of you have been at odds over the question “do wedding bands have to match” you’ll find no final word on the subject (because, truth be told, this is entirely a matter of personal preference), but this article may help you in finding some middle ground and reaching an agreement regarding just how much your rings have in common.
The most basic approach to matching wedding rings is choosing two rings or a set that are actually identical in color, width, shape, metal, and so forth. The only downside of this is that if the couple’s hands or ring sizes are drastically different, the same ring can look perfect on one but strange and disproportionate on the other.
Alternately, and more commonly seen, is the practice of pairing wedding bands with some key traits in common such as metal type or design, but presenting differently scaled widths and other slight variations for each.
If costs are a concern, as they so often are when planning a wedding, a strong, good quality cheap wedding set in tungsten carbide is a particularly solid choice. Rings in this material are attractive and affordable, and they hold up extremely well. Buying them in pairs makes these styles even more budget friendly.
In addition to the basic advice provided here regarding the etiquette of wedding band choices– i.e. they should at least match in some key identifying way such as the metal type, color, or shape-other practices include that of each member of the couple paying for the other’s ring, and for the respective rings to be given to the best man and maid of honor for safe keeping until the rings are exchanged during the ceremony.
Picking out your wedding bands together and finding common ground in styles that match in some way to complement both of you can be a lot of fun when approached with an open mind and creative attitude.
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Modern Weddings: a Modern Classic
Posted by Ann Daniels in Family on March 23rd, 2011
Much of what was once considered standard wedding procedure, dress, and structure was actually held over from the Elizabethan, Renaissance, and Victorian eras, when marriage was a business transaction or political move as often as it was a personal choice. Many traditions have gone out of style in the past thirty years. These days, while many wedding ceremonies follow some sort of outline that recalls the traditions of the past, changing social mores, technological advances, and new trends in fashion have allowed modern couples to make their weddings truly their own.
Wedding rings are a big part of this, as the wedding bands are the only item featured on the day of the wedding that the couple continues to use or wear when that day is over. Plain gold or platinum wedding rings in half-round or flat shapes have stood the test of time fairly well, but there is an indisputable demand for different and more modern wedding ring options as well. Different shapes like concave and beveled edge rings, black and two-tone wedding rings, and gem-heavy eternity styles present a new world of options, as do new and unusual materials like titanium and tungsten.
The newfound popularity of tungsten carbide rings stems from many different factors. What started the buzz is definitely tungsten carbide’s remarkable durability and strength. Tungsten rings are tarnish-proof and very difficult to scratch; in fact, tungsten carbide is so hard that during the manufacturing process, the rings are polished with diamond instruments and never require polishing again after that. Their ability to stand the test of time makes a great metaphor for your love, and the interesting look and modern flair give your wedding style the perfect boost.
Music is another major point to consider. The classical standards by Mendelssohn and Pachelbel so often associated with weddings are still popular and an excellent choice, as long as that’s what you want. But one should never feel confined to doing something in one way simply because that’s how it’s always been done. I’ve been a bridesmaid and maid of honor more times than I care to admit– let’s just say Katherine Heigl and her 27 dresses have nothing on me– and some of the most meaningful and memorable ceremonies were so because the couple dispensed with the status quo in order to do what made them happy and reflected their interests. Movie soundtracks, novelty songs, and performances by the couple’s musically inclined friends were all on the table, and it always worked because the intention was sincere.
One of the wedding traditions that’s probably not going away anytime soon is the bouquet toss, but your flowers can still reflect your couple style. Exotic flowers in colors complementing the theme or season of the wedding make a gorgeous impression, and other accents like feathers and crystals are a beautiful way to further distinguish your choices
The point is, in this modern age where we can be and do anything we dream of without being limited by social convention of the past, our dream weddings are within reach as well.
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