Unique Wedding Rings

I think it’s reprehensible, and disrespectful…. I’m offended, and hurt. I think it’s actually, quite disgusting. Do I dip out of the whole thing, talk to the priest, .,…. I am also in a few ongoing arguements with her as well, such as I found the most UNIQUE wedding rings 6 m ago for me and my fiance to purchase this month and she saw them yesterday and has decided to get her husband the EXACT one… I said, I will be extrememly upset, she said she didn’t care…. what the HELL do I do? I’ve known her for 10 years…. we were best friends for 9 of those…
Yes, I’m certain she’s full of it… she has to go to 2 classes a week, comes over to my house, and tells me Jesus this Jesus that I think I’m gonna bust out laughing every time I hear about some miracle he’s done… she’s an athiest… she’s told me a few times at least she just wants to get married in the church (not any church, the GORGEOUS beautiful church… not any catholic church would do.) I’m not the reader of her soul or anthing, it’s just that I do believe in God, and I do think I’d be full of it if I stood there… listening to her make that oath to a being she believes is for the weak and needy.

Ok, back story: I for a while had a goal of making myself a Shetland lace shawl. I just finished one recently. While it was on the needles, everyone assumed it was for my wedding, do the the fact that it’s a wedding ring shawl (this was made more awkward by the fact that I wasn’t engaged yet). Fast forward to now… I haven’t completely finished it yet, but it will be done by my wedding. A lot of people feel that I should do something with it, I just don’t know what.

I don’t want to do anything fancy with it at the wedding – I’m not looking to do any unique ceremonies that correspond to our hobbies, and I doubt that my pastor would agree to it anyhow. I could possibly wear it, but I’m also going to be wearing a jacket, would that be too much? I can’t wear it instead of the jacket, as the shawl is very thin and lacy, more holes than yarn in a lot of places, and my dress is sleeveless, so I need something a little more substantial as a cover up.

I had thought of hanging it in the hall for the reception, possibly half-way through my engagement ring (spread out at the top and the bottom), because it actually does fit through the ring, and that way people can see my ring if they haven’t had a chance to do so yet. (For some reason people seem to care. I don’t know why, but a lot of people have asked to see it). Would that be too corny? Would it be showing off too much, or maybe just putting too much focus on me, rather than on the wedding?

So basically:

Can I wear my shawl with a jacket?

If I can’t wear it with a jacket, would putting it up in the hall for the reception be ok? With or without the ring?

Any other suggestions? (Remember, I’m not going to do anything with it at the wedding other than possibly wearing it).

We’re paying for the wedding ourselves and we want to budget for under 10 thousand. We have two years to save up and get everything we need.
my Aunt and Uncle gave me a beautiful wedding dress. The wedding dress sucks the life out of a budget but ours is taken care of.

We’re planning for about 100 guests. 4 bridesmaids 4 groomsmen. 2 ushers and a ring barer

Any suggestions on reception locations. Is it better to go with a church hall? Or can you find good prices with unique locations like museums?

we want our day to be special and reflect our personalities and our heritage but we don’t want to go into married life in debt.

any suggestions or tips on saving money or putting away money is also appreciated.

okay so i’m getting married this week and i like video games and so does my fiancee

she’s a professional gamer

i want our vows to be special and unique, and i want to know what you guys think

so here they are:

"Sarah, with this ring, I take you to be my wedded wife, my best friend, and my eternal co-op partner. I love you more than any spoken or programming language can express. I may not have a strategy guide that tells me all of the secret codes to a happy marriage, but I promise to always press continue and try again when I do something stupid. I promise to be good to you in good times and in bad, through new releases and red rings. I promise to love and cherish you for all of my days, and to never stop trying to be a better man for you."

so how does that sound? keep in mind that we like video games.

I have not yet seen the engagement ring, but he has described it to me as it is still being made. He said that it is very unique and he designed it. I know that the center stone is a ruby surrounded by diamonds, but from certain comments I’ve overheard, I feel that he may have paid too much for the ring. Is there a way to ask without seeming unappreciative? I am not a flashy person who wears a lot of jewelry but he is very proud of the ring he is having made. Should I even ask? I have heard him make comments about how he cannot pay for some things because he just made a big purchase (my ring) and he has told me that we cannot put deposits down on our vendors for the wedding yet because he has to work more to recoup what he paid for the ring. That sounds like he paid too much to me?

Does anyone know unique tools/gadgets that will help men who wear their wedding bands all the time except for very few instances for a short period of time (such as playing sports or working out at the gym)? For instance, a key chain or neck chain type of tool/gadget that will enable them to EASILY safekeep the ring close to them and be able to EASILY wear it back right after?

http://www.WillBeYours.com <—- What do you think?
I need wedding ring set. Unique and good price.

Hi!

Please tell me if it’s beautiful and unique.
Well, I dont want to have the same style as what others have.

The price is reasonable and my friend recommended this online store.

Tell me your say. thanks!

Hi!

Please tell me if it’s beautiful and unique.
Well, I dont want to have the same style as what others have.

The price is reasonable and my friend recommended this online store.

Tell me your say. thanks!

Ask you all before about a set of rings and no one really liked them. Not even my mom, LOL. So heres the new ones what do you all think?
Dont mind the price I’m going to get a diamond set in later. But I love the setting, complimented with the band simular in the link below it.

Honest opinion I know I will get them LOL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Unique-White-Sapphire-Solitaire-Silver-SP-Ring-Size-9_W0QQitemZ330391768910QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Womens_Jewellery?hash=item4cece24f4e

http://www.newoutlet.com/sterling-silver-925-cz-eternity-band-wedding-ring-r109.htm
We have gone together, but since he is in the military and half way across the world it is kind of hard to shop together. We are a very non traditional couple, but this works for us. Apperciate the input Keep the comments comming.
Price of the ring is not what matters it is about what it symbolized. The unbroken link of eternal love, he could give me a ring that is made of a garbage bag twist tie I would still marry him. I have never been stuck on material things and I never will. I entend on showing the images to a jewelery designer and have them to make then final piece.

We are getting married on the 27TH of September, and I am not able to afford a ring for him…he says it is fine but I want to get him a ring or something else…but all the money we have is going to the wedding, we can barely afford our honeymoon…is there something you did that is unique or different? I really REALLY need your help!
Thanks in advance!
Look..our honeymoon is dirt cheap…we are just going out of town to a state park, and we have a pass for 2 free days, we will be using that…We have under 0 to use. My mom is buying the dress, his mom is making the ring pillow, everything else we are using or having at the wedding, are stuff we have just revamped with items/craft stuff we already have. his grandparents are doing all of the flower stuff, we are getting married at a park in the next town for free, except for the lincense and Justice of peace being there. also it is a potluck. we printed out our invites of our computer. we have a very basic wedding, nothing special.
No he has not gotten a ring for me yet…we have NO money people!
Our pritoties ARE in order.
It is what the wedding stands for, not the material crap!
When I say 0. that means our cell phone bill gets 0, gas will be , lincence is , to have the JOP there , also we are going to need a oil change . And if you do the math there is only left, but with our budget, 7, it is really , and that is for batteries -12. So I might end up with if that.
Also this is the only money we will be getting in a LONG time. And that is all we will be getting!

I want to plan a wedding in Jamaica, with my folks there (so my Dad can still give me away), and possibly my Man’s sister and her husband. And then want to have a reception in the mountains near our hometown (where me and My Guy spent our first day together).

I was toying with the idea of having a *wedding party* at the reception (even tho, the *wedding party* wasn’t actually there when we got married-in Jamaica)…… That way I can still have a flower girl, bridesmaids, maid of honor, groomsmen, best man, & ring bearer……. and still have the experience and fun of picking out dresses, and having my best friend be a maid of honor, etc. Does that sound corny or not even *right*?

Its basically becuz we can’t afford to pay for the whole wedding party to go to Jamaica with us (yet we want to get married there), but I still want the traditional wedding party to be at the reception (toasts, speeches, pictures, etc.)……

What do you guys think? Is it Totally *wrong* and wierd? Or will it be our own unique twist?
*Fake* as in, the wedding party was not at the wedding ceremony (in Jamaica)….so technically they would just be there-being a wedding party-tho, they weren’t……i guess…

I would think that 3 dresses(/each) and a couple tuxes(rented/borrowed) would be a fraction of the cost compared to paying for them to go to Jamaica with us…..but correct me if I’m wrong (this is my first marriage)…..

thanks for the feedback- please tell me more :O)
Again, everyone, This is just an *idea* I was *toying* with….. but I’m very open to all your feedback. :O)

Thank you! :O)
Just to clarify…I would be paying for the wedding party attire (i’m just one of those peeps that don’t like to make my friends/family pay for things)…. I don’t know if that changes some opinions or not….but just FYI
I really like *Viv’s* answer….but I think to avoid all the awkwardness and hurt feelings, I think I’ll just go along with *Anne’s* idea of picking out a couple people (maid of honor/best man) to "have a place of honor" at the reception. I’m glad I asked this question, tho :O) Sure helps to have other opinions (even tho it’s the Brides Day)….. lol… :O)

Thanks all!

keep the feedback coming :O)

I have a BEAUTIFUL JASMINE Original Collection white beaded #943 size 10. It’s never been worn, has never really been taken out of the garmet bag. I hate getting rid of it, but if I ever find another man who I want to spend my life with, I want to pick a gown unique to our love. The problem is my parents spent quite a bit of money on this dress. Mother is requesting a copy of her visa to validate the value of the dress, but she believes she spent close to 4000.00 – where do you go to sell wedding dresses, and engagement rings etc…

Well my fiance is getting I guess annoyed because I am ‘unique’. I wanted a pink sapphire as my engagement ring because I think diamonds are a huge waste of money are are boring because EVERYBODY has diamonds, anyone can buy a diamond but it takes a daring person to break the mold and get a colored gemstone ring. Also, I told him I wanted to have a red wedding dress and he was almost appalled! He even tried to tell me red means death in his culture (which is a load of sh*t because I researched it). He said "why do you ALWAYS have to be different!?" wouldn’t you rather be with someone who has their own mind and doesn’t just follow the trend? Is being different really that bad!?
What does my fiance and I being different have to do with how well we go together? Why would I want someone who is just like me, that sounds like the most boring marriage ever. I like that he has different ideas than I do. I am just wondering if it is really so bad that I don’t like to follow what society sees as correct.

I have 3 flower girls and one ring bearer. I don’t want them to be jealous because one has something another one doesn’t. My flower girls are ages 18 months, 4 years and 5 years, and my ring bearer is 6 years old. I wanted to be unique and maybe get Bride Barbies and a Groom Ken for them but I am not sure if a Barbie would be suitable for the 18 month old. I looked up baby dolls but none have wedding themes. I thought about personalized piggy banks but the ring bearer likes firetrucks and I can’t find a firetruck bank. The yo-yo idea is cool but I also want them to have something to remember the wedding. I need help.

My fiance was married once before and has two adorable sons who are 3 and 5. They’re mother walked out on them when the youngest was 4 months, just came home one day and said she had met someone and wanted a divorce, she signed her rights over completely and hasn’t even called to wish a happy birthday since and has gone on to remarry and have two new children. Anyway I came into their lives when the youngest was about 8 months old, and the oldest was 2 so I’ve really been the closest thing they know to a mother. Anyway I am looking for a unique way to use them in the wedding. They are only 3 and 5 and they are boys so I don’t think giving them some kind of jewelry will work, and I want something more special than just the ring bearer. We just go engaged last week and haven’t set the date yet, but we are starting to plan and just trying to get some ideas. Thanks!

My FH and I are very much in love, and the best of friends. He tells me how much he wants to get married, looks forward to the wedding, and being my husband. However, he gets angry whenever I bring up how much he has saved (we’re each contributing ,000 to the wedding). We have a year left, and last I heard, he had nothing saved. Anymore, he tell me he’s joking about this or that, but he doesn’t seem like it, an dit’s always things he knows will hurt me. For example, acting like he wasn’t ready when he gave me the promise ring when we had been dating a year, but he knew I wanted it (as if I strong armed him or something). The one thing he never throws in my face is our engagement, and I know he loves me and truly does want to get married…We wanted custom bands. I found a ring I loved, but didn’t like it completely (this and that weren’t just right for my e-ring). He and I tweaked it some, and are having it made by a jeweler. Tonight I called him to say the jeweler wanted a deposit, and he freaked out.

And started saying how he would have liked to have say in this or that, and acting like the wedding and the ring are all about me. That really hurt. I showed him the ring I liked, told him how I liked it, but what was wrong with it and WE tweaked it. I found the jeweler, contacted her, and kept him updated on every exchange. Asked his opinion on everything. He acted like he loved the idea of custom rings, and never once said anything to the contrary. In fact this Sat. we were going to look at some ring styles to get inspiration for his. He acts like it comes from me, and was freaking because HE had to pay for it and it’s "MY ring." He acted like he was joking, then said he wasn’t. That’s when he said the wedding was just the same that he didn’t have a say in anything. That really hurt and pissed me off, because I’ve begged him to be a part of it, but he says planning isn’t his thing (he’s the in-the-moment sort). I have spent hours discussing things with him, asking his opinion, basing decisions on these conversations, creating a unique and wonderful wedding, and he throws it all in my face.

I LOVE the wedding that is forming. It is so unique, so awesome, but he’s ruined it all for me. I am no longer excited about any of it. I thought of US the whole way, and tried to get him involved. I sent him a message 2 MONTHS ago about vows and he still hasn’t read it, but tells me that this is my fault, because I don’t value his opinion. That’s all I ever asked for! From Day One of our engagement I asked him for a list of what he wanted in the wedding, and he brushed me off. He put me off anytime I ask him for anything (opinion, thoughts, ideas, etc) for the wedding.
I brought up how the only thing he specified was that he wanted some of his gamer/techno music at the reception. We had discussed it, and I told him that I liked some of it, and he could always compile the best songs, but to limit it since it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. After that he said, "it was important to him" and acted like it should be the ONLY music we play.

We talked a bit after the bout, and he says he "can’t pull things off the top of his head, but he’ll get me a list." A year after I first asked him, yet I’m the one who doesn’t care about his opinion. I even asked him (back in the early days of our engagement) if he wanted a Groom’s cake, told him how I saw some awesome game related ones that he would love, he bashed that idea, and every other.
He’s not being the man I love, dated, or promised to marry. Nothing like the sweet, romantic, thoughtful, generous, and honest to a fault, man I know. I don’t know what to do. How would you feel? What would you do? I love him, I want to marry him, but part of me wants to call it quits. I am sick of this, of him playing the victim after I exhaust myself trying to get him involved. Part of wonders if a small ceremony with only our nearest and dearest followed by a big reception would be best. The other part of me is so hurt and confused that i don’t know if I want anything to do with him at all. HELP, please. I feel so hollow.
Have any of yo ever had an engagement ruin the relationship?

To me it is not a big deal…I have a very unique wedding band and very elegent engagement ring. the diamond is an asher cut 2 carats truly a beautiful piece and my band is a very pretty match to the engagement ring all in diamonds….not gaughty at all..I get stopped all the time by people who either just ask me where i got my rings from or those that actually come over to me , take my hand and say wow what a beautiful set.The truth is that i have to admit it is really a very elegant diamond and people always seem to take notice. It does not bother me , I usually just say thank you and walk away BUT my friends always tell me ""Why do you let people see your rings arent you afraid?? I say afraid of what they are on my hand and unless they are going to cut my finger off they can look all they want..” Ladies did you ever have someone approach you about something you were wearing that caught their eye and were asked to see it?? How did you react? Does it bother you or are you flattered??
GUYS YOU CAN ANSWER ALSO ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE AROUND YOUR LADY WHEN THIS HAPPENS..THANKS..

I’m having trouble picking out an engagement ring. I don’t want my boyfriend to spend too much (no more than 00), since the ring is not one of the most important parts of the wedding to me, but I want it to look pretty and unique. A solitaire seems kind of boring, but I don’t want anything too chunky or gaudy either. I was thinking about using a gemstone like ruby, sapphire, etc. instead of a center diamond, but if I go with that I would want some little diamonds around the band…I want it to look like an engagement ring and not just any old ring. Maybe I’m obsessing too much about this, but I figure if he’s going to be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on it, it better be something I’m going to like for the rest of my life. Any ideas (specific rings or websites)? By the way, I’m OK with lab-created diamonds, but not fake diamonds (cubic zirconia, moissanite, etc.)

to ditch the old wedding ring. Just the idea of what it means and I take a quote from another site: The wedding band represents a love that has no end. Despite global cultures that reflect their own unique décor to a band, the idea of a wedding band is universal.

I just think that holding on to such a powerful symbol is almost a slap in the face to me. Her ring was very expensive and I can understand her not wanting to get rid of it but its not about the money at all. It could have cost a million bucks but I would still rather her throw it in the ocean. I have never been married and I know it may just be due to the fact that I understand the ring as the symbol of marriage and not in any way of monetary value. If the marriage is over then why hold on to the ring. How do I handle this situation???
She does have a child he is 3 and I look at it like this. How often would he actually give that to his wife in lets say 20 years or longer.

She doesn’t wear it.

It breaks my heart that she won’t part with it.

My fiance and I were dating for 3 years when I got pregnant, and it wasn’t planned. In an effort to make an "honest woman" out of me, he purchased an engagement ring and was waiting for a special time to give it to me. We had discussed the subject of marriage several times and were both sure of the fact that we wanted to marry each other. Since the engagement ring wasn’t a planned purchase, he probably spent less on it than he would/may have wanted to and I didn’t get the chance to have any input on what I like and/or dislike in a ring. While my ring is beautiful, it’s not something that I personally would have picked out for myself. It will be hard to pair it with a wedding band due to its unique design, it’s also not very practical for everyday wear, once again because of the design. My boyfriend ordered it online and I’m pretty sure that he can’t return it anymore, because it’s been several months since he bought it. Is it worth telling him that I dislike my ring, or should I just suck it up and move on with it? I do love him very much and am very much looking forward to our wedding and the subsequent marriage.. Unfortunately, my pregnancy ended up in a miscarriage.

I’m holding my wedding on 20th december this year (I’m in Australia, so that is smack-bang in the middle of summer), and I was interested in hearing some ideas on how I can make it nice and unique, without spending too much?

Also, I have the choice of either hiring a marquee for around 0, or a hall for around 0. I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but I really want my wedding to feel special, not like I’ve settled on a cheap hall. I’ve been trying to think of ways I could make it nice, like maybe print myself some big black-and-white pictures of wedding things (like my engagement ring, picture of us together, etc), but does anybody have any other ideas? The colours I was thinking of going for are either black, silver and a light blue or purple, or white, silver and a dark blue or purple.

Thanks!

Everybody has a platinum solitaire ring, all the dresses are strapless, all the cakes look the same… I could go on forever! When did people stop having a unique wedding in favour of the "norm", and where could one possibly purchase different things in a society like this?

My guy and I were talking about getting married, and he said he would like me to propose to him. I want to do something that would really show him how dedicated I am to him and how much I want to spend the rest of my life with him. We live in the country outside of Paris, if that helps anyone with an idea. I would also like any ideas about a ring other than a wedding band that I could give him, i.e. a promise ring. Thanks!

My boyfriend and I are searching for an engagement ring. I want it to be unique enough that I don’t want a diamond, plus I would much rather he save the money and buy a non diamond ring and use it towards the wedding/honeymoon. However I don’t really want a colored gemstone, I am trying to decide between a white sapphire or a white topaz. I found a really pretty white topaz that I love, but I am worried I have read some comments from some saying the topaz will not hold up to long. However this ring will be like a starter ring anyways, and on one of our wedding anniversary’s we are planning on upgrading most likely to a a more expensive ring. I just want to make sure that the topaz ring will last at least 2-3 years.

this is the ring i am thinking about:

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