Monthly Archives: January 2013

Buying a Wedding Ring – Part 4

Posted on January 30, 2013

There is nothing wrong with bargain shopping or shopping around for a ring or a stone because the standard markup on a diamond is 300%. Depending on where you live, it could be more. That means the jeweler may have … Continue reading →

Buying a Wedding Ring – Part 3

Posted on January 28, 2013

Carat – Refers to the weight of the stone. Most people confuse carat with the size of the stone, when it is actually a measure of the weight of the stone. True the bigger the weight usually the bigger the … Continue reading →

Buying a Wedding Ring – Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2013

What to look for when shopping for a diamond: When shopping for a diamond, look for the Four C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat. Cut – Refers to the angles and proportions a skilled craftsman makes when transforming a rough … Continue reading →

Buying a Wedding Ring – Part 1

Posted on January 23, 2013

Buying an engagement and/or wedding ring will be one of the most important decisions you will make. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be offering you tips on what to look for when shopping for an engagement ring. … Continue reading →

Who Should be Included in the Wedding Party?

Posted on January 21, 2013

Your wedding is obviously all about you. So you want your wedding party to be people close to you that you get along with. This will make the day special and not a disaster. Here are a few tips to help … Continue reading →

Miscellaneous Wedding Day Tips

Posted on January 18, 2013

Here are seven tips to help you get through your big day with as little stress as possible. Be sure to pack a bridal emergency kit. You never know what might happen or go wrong, so you will want to make sure that … Continue reading →

Wedding Communications Part 2

Posted on January 16, 2013

The wedding announcement is sent out the day of or shortly after the wedding takes place, especially to those who did not receive wedding invitations. Usually, the wedding announcement is sent to friends and family who were not invited to … Continue reading →

Wedding Communications Part 1

Posted on January 14, 2013

With all the different events and announcements that go into a wedding, it is difficult for some couples to know how to properly go about dealing with everything. As far as wedding communication, there is a clear and concise difference … Continue reading →

Wedding Bands

Posted on January 11, 2013

Traditionally the engagement ring usually is included with a matching wedding band.  Though, in some cases, you may want to buy just the engagement ring and then select a set of matching wedding bands.  Keep in mind that the wedding … Continue reading →

Big or Small Wedding

Posted on January 9, 2013

It seems that for a long time, big weddings were expected. Guest lists of 200 people and big, extravagant receptions seemed to be everyone’s choice. After all, it is your day, so why not have it your way?  Brides would … Continue reading →