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Groom 101 – What Every Potential Groom Should Know About Planning a Wedding
I’m here to save you from yourself…ah you are cute and all, even with that hole in your knee from bending and the tendinitis from practicing the art of opening that precious ring box you’ve kept hidden in your underwear drawer (because that is the one place you know us gals will never dare venture…). You’ve watched the Robins Brothers ads with her sitting next to you, ached with excitement that you knew something she did not..finally…
You are counting down the days, your palms sweat at the thought that this, this one moment that is all yours, is about to become a reality. The bride dreams of the wedding day, the groom dreams of the day he’s paid off the ring, OH and holds his sweetheart in his arms…forever.
This Valentine’s Day I’d like to be the cricket on your shoulder, and give you a little heads up, some tools to work with for once you have announced to the world you will be husband and wife. And that at least for a little while, you actually knew something that she didn’t know…
What the heck does a photographer know about planning a wedding? I mean, all we do is show up and shoot, right?
In actuality, it is the photographer who is essentially the mole of every wedding. It is the photographer who is there from beginning to end, has seen what works, and what doesn’t, and we notice when things run smoothly, or not, and why!
First of all, if you do nothing else first in planning your wedding, re-frame your mind, your thinking, your entire DNA and reboot…you are now a Bride and a Groom.
The first thing to do is plan for TWO budgets. Create a low-budget wedding, which will get you into Heaven with a fast pass. Then plan a higher-end gluttony budget, which will result in a temporary stay in Purgatory. Why two budgets? Because this will allow you to really clarify what means the most to you, and what you can do without! Think about it! When you have to sit and think about what is MOST essential to your day, your priorities are set and you have that referral base to refer to when you start to get out of hand and the local psyche ward needs to be summoned with their ceremonial bridal straight-jacket. Read the rest of this entry »
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Choosing A Wedding Engagement Ring
“Engagement rings.” Engagement rings offer up a real learning experience for the groom. Getting the best engagement ring for your bride can be one of the most stressful experiences for any man. Engagement rings play such a huge role in altering a relationship, and it is the sentiment behind the ring that often really matters, but still most grooms want to get the perfect ring they know their wife will like.
In many cases, if a man is wise, he will have listened to his future wife’s suggestions and hints. Women don’t like to admit it, but in a relationship, they undoubtedly, at some point, have found themselves in a wedding ring store looking at different styles. For the man, making a mental note here is key.
Then seeking out a quality engagement ring within the man’s budget becomes the ultimate quest. Engagement rings with diamonds become a quick education for the groom. There is a rating system for diamonds, and in most cases, if quality is a consideration, and it usually is, it is wise to not go below a certain rating point, or the diamond will look cloudy.
In other cases, matching the diamond cut styling to the wedding band is also an issue. It is recommended to start doing some research on line about engagement rings to learn of the different styles of cuts and different styles of engagement bands.
It is especially important to consider the diamond’s cut when looking at engagement rings. An engagement ring’s diamond should have been cut with purpose because a cut is also the way the diamond lets light into it. Some diamonds, simply by the way in which they were taken when they were mined, must be cut a certain way to let the most light through it. This will allow for the best sparkle and shine.
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How to Get Wedding Engagement Rings
Solitaire
Wedding engagement rings with solitaire setting are very popular among men and women. It is a classic setting that gives a stylish look to the rings. Many women prefer a solitaire engagement ring, with the simplicity of a single diamond. Men prefer to have solitaire settings in their wedding bands to give it a simple and attractive look. Diamonds can be set in a solitaire ring in various shapes like round, heart, pear, and asscher. The diamond looks at its best in such setting as light is reflected easily off it, giving it a brilliant sparkle.
Cathedral
Cathedral setting is considered to be the most romantic setting among all diamond wedding engagement rings. As compared to the solitaire setting, diamond is more secure in this kind of setting. The bands coming from the sides of the ring protect the diamond which is usually placed in the centre of the ring. Rings with cathedral setting look beautiful and attractive. This type of setting looks especially fantastic with an evening gown.
Antique and Bezel Setting
Many people prefer their wedding engagement rings to have antique settings. This type of setting gives a royal and majestic appearance to the rings. Such settings create an air of romance. The diamonds are usually set in the centre with stylish cuts like oval, heart, marquise, or pearl.