Ok ladies, hands up, who popped the question to their beloved on February 29th this year? Congratulations to all you plucky leap year brides-to-be! As for all you lucky chaps, whose ladies took the leap this year, we’ve put together our pick of the best of British artisan-made wedding rings for men.
When it comes to buying your wedding ring, it’s a little like choosing an item of clothing that you’ll wear for the rest of your life. So it’s important to select a piece that reflects your own personal style. Look out for interesting materials, shapes and textures, or why not commission a jewellery designer to create a completely bespoke piece, just for you?
Choosing a handmade ring which has been crafted with love, care and attention is so much more special than buying an off the shelf, mass-produced piece of jewellery. When you buy direct from a…
Here comes the bride! Royale Dress, Pearl Necklace, Pearl Earrings, Zinnia Necklace, Zinnia Studs, Charm Glitter Heel, Billie Heels
Kate Spade never ceases to impress with her preppy-inspired polish that always packs a fun punch. Her Spring Campaign has been getting plenty of bloggery buzz lately, which also had me taking note of her stylish selections for wedding wear.
Clean and classic but super fresh, there are any number of combinations that one could create for an entire wedding look. From the bride, to the bridesmaids, to the honeymoon ensemble, Kate’s got you covered!
Lovely look for the bridesmaids. Chandler Romper, Chandelier Earrings, Fiorella Headband, Robin Peep-toes, Bridesmaid Bangle
Sail off in striped style with this honeymoon travel look. Striped Jillian Dress, Sun Stripe Floppy Hat, “Mrs.” Studs, Graceann Sunglasses, Wedding Belles Passport Holder, Bow Bridge Straw Quinn, Cindy Wedge
I’m not going to lie to you, I love myself a girly ruffle. And it seems to me that there is no better time for pulling out the pretty than right around your wedding. Whether you’re adding a ruffled necklace to your shower outfit, decking your bridesmaids out in these killer peony dresses from Quail Bridal or adding a ruffle-y heel to your wedding dress, it’s a feminine way to let the world know here comes the bride.
Peony bridesmaid dress: Quail Bridal
Ruffle necklace (with DIY instructions!): Ruffles and Stuff
Cake stand: Vessels and Wares
Unicorn heel shoes: ModCloth
Ruffle purse: Piper Lime
Heels with ruffle ankle strap: Coclico
Ruffle bra: Anthropologie
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story:
Terrence: We met at a bar. But it’s not what you think. Really. In September 2000, we attended the Sunbelt Job Fair at the Crown Plaza Suites in Dallas, Texas. I was coming down from an interview in a glass elevator, when I spotted a beautiful lady sitting at the bar. I got off of the elevator, and made my way over to the bar. To my good fortune, my best friend was talking to this beautiful lady, Monica. I conveniently injected myself into the conversation, and we immediately hit it off. Monica was not only beautiful, but funny and intelligent as well. The good news is that we both landed jobs – Monica in Dallas, and I in New York. The not-so-good news is that we had to wait 4 1/2 years before seeing each again.…
Once you’ve figured out that you want to wear eco-friendly jewelry on your special day, how do you go about finding certified jewelers that use sustainable materials? Here are some simplified terms and ideas to help you in your quest for the perfect ethically produced wedding jewelry!
Don’t believe (all) the hype!
Just because a jeweler uses the words natural, organic, recycled, handmade or green somewhere in the description of the product does not automatically make the entire piece environmentally sound. Beware of green washing! A truly eco-friendly jeweler will tell you where each and every single component came from. They should never just label a product in its entirety as eco-friendly without actually identifying whether or not all the parts come from reliable sources.
1. Fair Trade. One of the most understated aspects of conscious consumerism is the concept of Fair Trade. In your search for ethical jewelry,…
With all of the wedded bliss details, winning something for your efforts would be the icing on the cake. Not to mention, choosing jewelry is one detail we know you’ll love doing. We invite you to write a brief (but creative) comment to this post about how you would incorporate your favorite piece of Blue Nile jewelry into your wedding attire.
Win 6 leafy-chic chandelier earrings in sterling silver. Here’s how it works:
- Visit Blue Nile
- Select one of your favorite pieces of jewelry
- Write your comment at the bottom of this post
- The fabulous people at Delightfully Engaged will pick their favorite and you’ll get these earrings for up to 6 bridesmaids
If your wedding jewelry senses aren’t quite satisfied, visit our Something Blue for the Bride gallery with gemstone jewelry in sapphire, aquamarine, and blue topaz.
Sometimes it isn’t just the brides that want a unique wedding ring. Grooms looking for that little “something special” for their own wedding band, can find lots of customizable options at Gemvara.
For the groom that just wants a thicker band with a bit o’ bling, the Mortise and Tenon ring is a great choice. And with the new addition of Palladium to Gemvara’s choices of metals, a large band doesn’t have to weigh him down.
The Headlight ring is the perfect selection for a groom who wants a streamlined, but not boring, wedding band. Although the most popular stones for men are diamonds, black diamonds, and the couple’s birthstones, Gemvara has 22 different gemstone options available for this design.
For men that appreciate Celtic heritage, the Alhambra Knot band is also available in a variety of metals (including platinum, sterling silver,…
Shopping for an engagement ring, while fun and exciting, can be a little overwhelming. After all, this is a piece of jewelry that the bride will be wearing for the rest of her life. She wants it to reflect who she is and her personal style. Gemvara is the perfect solution.
Every ring is fully customizable with different precious metals and at least 20 different natural gemstones for both the center and accent stones. Even though each ring is made to order, Gemvara offers an excellent 30 day return policy (especially handy if the groom would like to surprise the bride with the ring, but she doesn’t love it as much as he thought she would).
With so many different options, every engagement ring feels unique and personal. Gemvara’s online search tools are incredibly easy and return a wide variety…
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