Wedding Bands and Guest Etiquette: Don't Be That Guy

Sometimes people say things they immediately regret. Sometimes people do not realize they should not be saying things. If you think you are the kind of person who may say the wrong thing at a wedding band exchange, please heed this advice to make sure you do not embarrass yourself.

 

We have all heard it. The random guest who thinks you are better friends than you actually are walks up to the happy couple, grabs her wedding band finger and says, “Wow! This really must have cost you a fortune!” to the groom. Not only is this tacky beyond words, but it is also a great way to make people silently loathe you. In polite society, people understand to never talk about finances. Did you pay for the diamond wedding band? No. Enjoy your free food and drinks and keep those thoughts to yourself.

After the wedding bands have been exchanged, people will want to talk to the bride and groom. This is normal. What is not normal is for them to want you to solve their minor problems pertaining to this wedding. It is great to ask questions, but try to find the wedding planner or a bridesmaid and ask them instead. The bride and groom have bigger fish to fry like worrying about their first dance!

Diamond Engagement Rings Styles: All Gorgeous

A solitaire diamond engagement ring is one of the most stunning pieces of jewelry you will ever see. Not only does this ring possess the simple beauty anyone can appreciate, it is also a classic symbol of love and affection. Giving engagement rings is not something you do as a hobby. It should be taken very seriously and should never be rushed. Without love, where would we all be?

A vintage diamond engagement ring is also stunning, but is a completely different style of jewelry all together. These rings are not simple at all. They are complex and creative works of art that not every lady will appreciate. They are very “busy” and simply by looking at the ring, you can tell a very experienced craftsman took a lot of time fabricating this special ring. This style of ring often includes a halo of accent diamond around the center stone and this allows for quite the spectacle when it comes to first glances and long stares. The accent diamonds really make the center stone pop and certainly add to the overall bling factor of the piece.

Diamond engagement rings are all very different which is a good thing considering there are so many different kinds of ladies in the world.

Wedding Bands: Men and Women Differ Greatly

Wedding bands come in many different shapes and sizes. You have probably seen a million on television commercials over the years. You have your white diamond wedding bands, your plain metal bands and everything in between. You could literally spend hours in a jewelry store discussing each and every single wedding ring in the store, but why waste all of that time when you can go online and already have a good idea as to what kind of ring you want long before you even walk into the store?

 

Some women like their men to have wedding bands that are a specific color. If a woman has a black diamond wedding ring, she may want her husband's ring to be black. This will narrow down his options as to which kind of metals he can choose from, but let's be honest here, he doesn't really care what kind of ring it is, does he? He just wants to get everything over with so he can have his lady back and her not be entirely focused on planning their wedding.

When it comes to women's wedding bands, hers will likely be a bit more complex than his. She will want diamonds and there is nothing wrong with that!

Wedding Planning Tips - Diamond Wedding Bands

When you are first looking for a place to hold this epic event, you should have a great idea as to who you want to invite. You will need a rough estimate of guests so you can choose a venue that will accommodate all of them. If you are planning to invite 300 people then clearly you cannot even look at venues that only hold 100 people. You should not have to pick and choose which of your guests attending the reception will get to attend the ceremony where you exchange diamond wedding bands.  This would just be rude!

You will also want to have a budget in mind. Not having a budget is a dangerous thing. You can easily get carried away with everything going on and before you know it, you will not be able to afford what you have planned. Make a list of every expense you can think of for this day you will exchange wedding bands, including your diamond wedding bands themselves! Many couples forget to budget for such things and also forget about hair, makeup, shoes, fittings, etc. Going online to find lists for you will be a big help in that you probably do not have much experience in this area. 

Wedding Bands and Your Very Special Wedding Day

The week of your wedding will be crazy hectic. Your nerves will be completely shot and you will be so relieved when the day finally rolls around and you can get this show on the road! The day you exchange wedding bands with the love of your life will certainly fly by in a hurry so make sure you take a few moments to enjoy it with your significant other before people begin bombarding you with questions and congratulations.

Your wedding planner is going to be your lifeline to sanity throughout this entire process. He or she will remind you to get your wedding bands and engagement ring cleaned right before the wedding date and also help coordinate your many vendors who are coming together to make this event possible. Many people are not aware they have to tip the vendors, but it is optional at the end of the day. Your diamond wedding bands should be kept in a very safe location until the moments leading up to you exchanging them. You should also have your wedding dress in a very safe place in order to preserve its beauty and cleanliness. It may get a little dirty at the ceremony, but that is perfectly okay. 

Diamond Engagement Rings and Social Media

There are few things in life you will be more excited about than your diamond engagement ring! This is probably the most epic piece of jewelry you have ever received and it certainly has more emotional significance than most other pieces of jewelry you have been given in the past. Women cherish these engagement rings and they should be taken care of accordingly.

The first thing you want to do when you get your diamond engagement ring is get it insured! Instead of spending hours trying to get that perfect picture of it to post on Facebook, call your insurance company and get it insured. You never know what can happen and you certainly want to be covered in case something dreadful happens or someone steals it.

When it comes to posting pictures of your diamond engagement ring on social media, keep it classy, folks. There is no reason to share how many carats the diamond is or how much he paid for it. This is tacky and comes off as bragging. Good for you, congratulations and everything else, but posting details of your ring could make other people feel bad about their own rings. It is better for them to see it in person when you bump into them at the grocery store anyway!

Wedding Bands and Not Having All the Answers

If you have found the person you love and want to spend the rest of your life with this person then you should be busy planning your wedding. Wedding bands and wedding bells will be all you can think about as this date draws closer and closer. There will be tons of things for you to do, but the very first thing you need to do is figure out the when and where.

As soon as you have an engagement ring on your finger, people will begin asking you when your date is. For some reason, people expect you to have everything planned to the last detail the minute you receive this ring. They may even ask to see your wedding bands! People, no matter if they are married or not, expect you to know everything about your wedding a year in advance. This mostly pertains to women. Women think that just because you are engaged, you know everything down to the design of your wedding bands long before the wedding! Let them wonder and tell them you are looking forward to purchasing your diamond wedding bands and exchanging them in front of God and everyone else who is invited to this glorious event.

Engagement Rings: Get What You Want, Ladies

There are many styles of engagement rings women find attractive. Some women like round cut stones while other women prefer emerald cut. One lady loves yellow gold while the next cannot stand yellow gold and demands platinum! With so many options readily available, women can virtually choose their entire ring from the ground up. The trick is to help get your man on the same page as you are. Here's the trick:

Before you go any further, you must make sure your jeweler is on board with this process because it is a lengthy one. This plan begins long before you think your boyfriend is going to propose. You must casually mention your favorite jewelry store a lot. You make sure and point it out when you drive by it together and mention how you need to get your class ring cleaned or sized soon. Eventually, when you mention you have been to the jewelry store, he will immediately get a visual of the store and it will feel comfortable and familiar to him. This is necessary for when he gets the idea himself to go look at engagement rings. He will automatically drive to your favorite store without any thought about it. That is the crucial part. Meanwhile, you have given your jeweler and the entire staff the features and options you must have in your ring. The staff will do their best to steer him in the right direction for your diamond engagement ring when he goes to buy it. 

What Men Need to Know About Engagement Rings

When it comes to choosing a single ring from a large selection of engagement rings, it can be overwhelming if you know nothing about diamonds. Yes, it is a lot of information to learn at once, but it is a must if you want to make sure you get a great deal and also get something she will love as long as you love her! You will need to know the four Cs of diamonds and also, which store has the best sales. The selection of diamond engagement rings at your local jewelry stores will all be pretty much the same unless you are going with a custom ring. A custom ring will never be in the display case because it cannot be replicated.

 

Engagement rings come in all sizes, shapes and budgets. It does not matter if you only have a few hundred bucks to spend on this purchase. If she truly loves you, she will like anything you give her because she will get the true prize: You! Also, you can always go back to the jewelry store in a few years and get her a bigger and better ring. However, with so many financing options today you may be able to afford a lot more than you think!

Diamonds: Various Styles of Engagement Rings

Solitaire diamond engagement rings are certainly one of the most popular styles on the market today. There is no doubt these rings are stunning. A single, often large, stone is set into a plain band and that is it! Of course, there are hundreds of variations on this particular style, but you can easily tweak anything to create the engagement ring of your dreams.

Vintage engagement rings are also very popular. Anything that was popular in the distant past is slowly making a comeback now. Vintage rings are very ornate. At first glance, they look like they should be worn by royalty. There are so many intricate designs on the band that it gives the ring a busy look. Also, vintage rings often have a halo of diamonds around the center stone. This serves to accent the center stone and make it shine with wonder!
Three stone engagement rings are also very gorgeous. If you want someone to notice your ring from across the room, this is the ring for you. Three stone rings are exactly what they sound like: three stones in place of the typical center stone. The middle of the three stones will be the largest usually while the side stones will be just a hair smaller. 

Researching Wedding Bands So You Can Make the Right Decision

The wedding bands you see on display in your local jewelry store are gorgeous. There is no way around that. Before you go off and order a couple for you and your honey, take some time and do a little research. These diamond wedding bands will represent your love for one another and also that very special day you became married. Since they are probably the most important pieces of jewelry you will ever own, make sure you do the right thing and research all options.

Since there are a few different styles of wedding bands (and when I say a few, I mean a million!), you certainly want to try and see them all, even if it is just a picture, to make sure you choose the right ones. You do not want to buy one then see a different design the next week and regret your decision. Yes, you can buy different rings down the road, but what is the fun in that? These are your forever rings! They can be added to with anniversary bands, but they should always be the constant in your bridal jewelry. If you are a man, this is the only ring you will ever wear!