The Best Marriage Advice Ever Received

September 2nd, 2010
  • “If I am unhappy with my husband about something, it stands to reason there are things about me he is unhappy about. We need to work together.” ~ BT
  • “… it was that I should love my husband, but not wrap myself up in my husband. That I should always remember that I was a person before him, and I should do my damnest to stay a person while married to him … second best advice was to never completely tie your finances to your husband–always have something of your own.” ~ deblgus
  • “Don’t fight over money because there is never enough to go around anyway.” ~ s91601
  • “Don’t go to bed angry at each other.” ~ Ibn Tumart
  • “The best advice in my opinion is to live in a different town than your families when you get married. My hubby is in the Air Force and lucky for both of us, we moved across the country! We both grew up in negative environments and the space is a blessing! Now we appreciate talking to our families and they are far enough away where they can’t interfere and smother us with negativity. On another note, I believe the standard “don’t go to bed angry” is right as rain as well!” ~ GirlyGirl220
  • “For women: Do not expect your husband to change after marriage.
    For men: Do not expect your wife to not change. : )” ~ Data10000
  • “My mom always tells me when I fight with my husband that he could be worse than what he is and I should quit sweating the small stuff.” ~ quinnandellie
  • “From the time we were little kids, my dad told us “Never date anyone you wouldn’t marry” …. when we were kids this made zero sense, but as I got older, it became clear that a lot of people marry people they don’t much like/fit with well, for a variety of reasons. SHe ends up pregnant, it is just “time” to marry. The selection process of who to marry is complex, but makes a huge difference.
    We also always advise newly marrieds to NOT sit and complain about anything in their marriage, large or small, in little same sex (or not) groups at work or at play. ALl it does is magnify any irritants, and if you really have a problem with your spouse, talking to them about it is much more likely to solve the problem than sitting and bitching with others.” ~ shopper113
  • “A quote from the Bible: What God has yoked together, let no man tear apart.” ~Donnamaria65
  • There are “… various ways in which relational maturity develops in people — preparing them first to care for themselves, and then to care for two people, and afterwards for children too. All in a way that is life giving. Relational maturity is I believe the most effective predictor for whether a marriage is likely to last or not.” ~ Tastewise
  • “From my MIL: “Marriage is forever. You have to stick it out no matter how miserable you are.” ~Michele
  • “Get on your knees together every night and say the Lord’s prayer. Even if you don’t go to sleep and may have something else to do. This assures that most nights you will spend some time together before you go to sleep. If you are apart, do it over the phone.” ~ Michele
  • “Never go to bed angry, even if you are not happy with the conditions.” ~ Michele
  • “Communicate, respect for self and each other, trust, faith, laugh together not at each other, don’t go to bed angry or hurt, remember your vows, don’t ask what you are not ready and willing to accept and let go and remember that often time we don’t know we’re making a mistake unless we are told so speak up without being rude and hurtful.” ~ Antoinette 34
  • “Churchill said to never have breakfast together.” ~ Jimnria2
  • “When in trouble with your husband or spouse, never ever talk about these problems with your friends, mother or parents … if you want a real help on this, go to your spouse or husband mother or father or his or her best friend or relatives and tell them about your situation. This advice has given them very fast and some times unexpected and very good solutions, and at the same time they get to understand many of their spouses vision of the trouble, and that has in many instances changed their perspective and perception of the problem.” ~ Manuel D.
  • “After a disillusioned first couple of years of marriage, my husband and I went to a therapist who told us: Marriage should not be so much about looking at each other but looking in the same direction together. I believe the message from this is to remember the positive things that brought you together and then to concentrate on positive goals to achieve as a couple. My observation is that all the cute, unique things that made your spouse wonderful in the beginning are going to be the things that grate on your nerves later. Try to focus on the positive — if you look for negative qualities in someone you are sure to find them! ~ Deb V.
  • “The best marriage advice I received was from my grandmother: Marriage is not always 50/50. Some days you will wake up and may have to give 90% and your spouse will give 10%. Other days you may wake up and give 25% and your husband will have to put in the 75%. I never thought of this before but it is so true.” ~ Meme

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Make Your Own Heart Wedding Invitations

September 1st, 2010

These heart wedding invitations are great for most any wedding theme, but also make great Valentine’s day wedding invitations. They are relatively easy to make and not too expensive either.

Supplies needed to make heart wedding invitations:

* 8 1/2″ by 11″ card stock
heart wedding invitations

* pink or red paper
* plain white paper
* rubber stamp
* ink pad
* heart shaped paper punch
* glue runner and craft glue
Start by printing the wording for your invitations. It is best to print them on half pages, two to a page. This conserves paper, time, and money. If you need help you can always order a 2 to a page printable text templates from this site.
Print your wording and then cut the paper in half. After cutting this in half you will also want to cut the card stock in half (to create two 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″ pieces) as well as trim 1/4″ off of the edges of the pieces with your wording printed on it.
Apply strips of glue to the back of the wording sheets, applying the glue to the outer edges. Affix this sheet to the card stock, centering it to the middle as best you can.
Get out your rubber stamps to apply some flourishes to the outside borders of the invitations. I used clear stamps from Autumn Leaves, “Swirls” by Rhonna Farrer. You will also ned a clear block to use clear stamps. Clear stamps are great to use in this kind of project. Because the stamps are clear you can easily see exactly wher you intend to stapm the image. No more screw ups! I can’t recommend them enough! They will be great to use in you wedding scrapbook after too, and will match all of your wedding stationery.
Don’t forget to also purchase some good quality ink pads for your stamps. The ink you buy really will make a big difference in the quality of your invitations, so do not scimp here.
After stamping the last step is to simply create heart shapes with your heart shaped paper punch. Affix these hearts to the invitation with some good craft glue or tiny glue dots. Glue dots are very durable, but can sometimes be tough to work with. I recommend buying a good craft glue that comes in a bottle with a fine tip. Use very small dabs of glue to affix the paper hearts.

Supplies needed to make heart wedding invitations:* 8 1/2″ by 11″ card stock* pink or red paper* plain white paper* rubber stamp* ink pad* heart shaped paper punch* glue runner and craft glue
Start by printing the wording for your invitations. It is best to print them on half pages, two to a page. This conserves paper, time, and money. If you need help you can always order a 2 to a page printable text templates from this site.Print your wording and then cut the paper in half. After cutting this in half you will also want to cut the card stock in half (to create two 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″ pieces) as well as trim 1/4″ off of the edges of the pieces with your wording printed on it.Apply strips of glue to the back of the wording sheets, applying the glue to the outer edges. Affix this sheet to the card stock, centering it to the middle as best you can.
Get out your rubber stamps to apply some flourishes to the outside borders of the invitations. I used clear stamps from Autumn Leaves, “Swirls” by Rhonna Farrer. You will also ned a clear block to use clear stamps. Clear stamps are great to use in this kind of project. Because the stamps are clear you can easily see exactly wher you intend to stapm the image. No more screw ups! I can’t recommend them enough! They will be great to use in you wedding scrapbook after too, and will match all of your wedding stationery.Don’t forget to also purchase some good quality ink pads for your stamps. The ink you buy really will make a big difference in the quality of your invitations, so do not scimp here.
After stamping the last step is to simply create heart shapes with your heart shaped paper punch. Affix these hearts to the invitation with some good craft glue or tiny glue dots. Glue dots are very durable, but can sometimes be tough to work with. I recommend buying a good craft glue that comes in a bottle with a fine tip. Use very small dabs of glue to affix the paper hearts.

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Wedding Colors

August 31st, 2010

Never underestimate the importance of selecting the correct colours for your wedding day. In order to achieve a desired effect it is necessary to select ‘base colours’, and to build up the tonal palette from there. Don’t forget, everything should be coordinated; from the dresses to the flowers, the cake… the list goes on.
You may well already have an idea what your dream wedding colours will be like; they may hold a special meaning to you, or perhaps it will be based around your favourite colour. But aside from that, there are other aspects to consider.

Colours are symbolic of both seasons and emotions. The combination of your selected colours will create a certain mood or ambience to your wedding day. Follow our guide below to work out how you can utilize this idea to really make your wedding day a joyous occasion to remember.

Seasonal colour

Spring:
Cool colours in hues of baby pink, rich cream, soft lilac, pale sky blue, mint green, and soft silver tones.

Summer:

Balmy mid-purples, rich peaches, ice whites, baby yellows and pale blues.

Autumn:
Warming burgundies, claret red, copper, olive green, and dark pink.

Winter:
Any frosty tone of cream or white; from ivory to pale coffee cream. Other wintery themed colors include silvery greys, and icicle blues.

Meaningful colour

Obviously, there are so many different colours and tones that it would take forever to list absolutely every meaning. Here are some examples of the more ‘traditional’ connotations of specific colours …

Light Blue
Dark blue
Green
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
Yellow
White – healing, happiness, patience.
- change.
- fertility, growth, money, envy.
- energy, stimulation.
- friendship, love.
- healing, meditation, spiritualism.
- courage, passion, health, protection, strength.- attraction, intellect, study.
- protection, purification, peace.

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Cheap Glamorous Centerpiece

August 28th, 2010

This cheap glamorous centerpiece is amazing! Once you see the finished product and then realize it was made out of mostly recycled, free or cheap materials you’ll be inspired.

cheap glamorous centerpiece

1) Spray paint the bottom of a clay pot black, or whatever color you choose. Once dry paint the top rim a difference color.

paint cheap centerpiece

2) Collect branches to put in your pots. I just cut branches from a tree in our yard and used one large branch per pot.

3) Fill the pot with rocks to help secure the tree branch.

cheap centerpiece materials

4) Create the toilet paper ornaments by cutting a swatch that will cover the toilet paper roll. Don’t worry about getting all the way to the top and bottom because your accessories will cover it up. Once you have glued the fabric to the roll, punch two small holes in the top of the roll, one of each side and then thread wire or string through the holes as a way to hang it. Finally, glue beads to the bottom and add a small boa to the top – or whatever trimming accessories you choose. (fringe, ribbon, etc)

5) Collect gems with holes in the top to hang from the branches. You can find gems at Michaels and other craft or bead stores. Then thread with clear string or wire and hang from the branches.

glamorous centerpiece

6) Glue orchids randomly on the branches and finally, cover the top of the pot with flowers or moss to cover the rocks.

recycled centerpiece

Have fun!

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Evaluating A Wedding Reception Location

August 27th, 2010

One of the aspects of planning a wedding is locating a good wedding reception location. With a large variety of reception sites to pick from, it can sometimes set your head to spinning. Here are several tips that you can follow to find the best possible wedding reception hall or venue for your celebration.

Start off by choosing at least 3 possible places to hold your reception. Write down the name of the location, address, phone number and directions to the place then call to make an appointment to view each of the venues.

When the time comes to visit each location, make sure to bring a digital camera with you so you can take lots of pictures (inside and out) of each venue.

ake pictures of the driveway entrance, the parking areas, and the entrance into the building. Once inside, you’ll want pictures of the foyer, coat closet area, bathroom locations, main reception room, door to the kitchen facilities, outside exits, window placements, etc. These photos will be a major help to you later when you’re trying to remember “which location had what,” as well as with drawing up a floor plan for table seating, etc.

Speaking of floor plans: ask the site manager if they possibly have a copy of the actual floor plan that they could give you. This would certainly help you with your layout (as you’d have the actual room sizes and such). By figuring out the placements of the head table, guest tables, bar, etc. you’ll be able to get a better overall view of what the wedding reception location will look like, as well as if it will comfortably accommodate all of your wedding guests.

Take Lots of Notes

While at each venue, there are several details that you should pay attention to. Here is a list to take with you so you can make notes as you go along:

1. If you are planning to have the ceremony and reception in one location, will there be enough room to hold all the guests as well as provide room for setting up an area for the actual ceremony?

2. Keeping in-line with a reception/ceremony in one place; is there a separate room where your guests can go after the wedding ceremony to mingle while tables are setup for the dinner and reception?

3. If this is to be just a reception (the ceremony is elsewhere) is there enough space near the entrance for a receiving line to meet and greet the guests?

4. Check to see exactly how many guests the wedding reception location will hold. You should also take into account needed area space for: your head table, guestbook table, gift table, cake table, desert and/or buffet tables, DJ/band setup, and the dance floor. If you’re planning on inviting 100 guests and the room only holds 75 comfortably with the furniture included, you should look for a new location.

5. Where is the bar located? Can people easily get to it and move around without crowding nearby dinner tables?

6. Does the venue have adequate cooking faculties to prepare food for the number of guests you are planning to invite?

7. Where are the bathroom facilities located? Are they large enough to hold a few guests at a time or are they single rooms, where only one person can enter at a time? The second option is not a good choice for a large wedding. Can someone with a disability enter them safely?

8. Is there enough parking available at the site itself or will the guests need to park farther down the street? If so, is parking allowed during the time of your reception and will there be enough spaces available? If not, where is the closest available parking located? Do guests have to pay for parking?

9. Does the facility have a cloak room? Will there be enough space for all the coats and jackets? Do they have a person doing a coat check or does each guest need to hang up their own coats? Is the cloak room in a secured, yet viewable area?

10. Does the facility have enough chairs, tables, linens, cutlery, plates, utensils, etc. to accommodate the number of wedding guests?

11. Is there adequate room to set up a head table to accommodate the wedding party?

12. Most importantly, does the wedding reception location you are considering have liability insurance?

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Summer Weddings

August 26th, 2010

People love to get married no matter what time of the year it is. However, their does seem to be more people getting married during the summer season than during other (colder) seasons. Today we are going to talk about what makes summer weddings so much fun. We will also cover some great ideas that you will want to include in your own summer wedding.

First of all, everything needs to be colorful. No matter what you include in your summer wedding, remember that it needs some color to it. This does not mean that you need to go color crazy, because that just makes the wedding look more like a carnival. However, try to bring in some warm and bright hues. It’s also good if you can include these warm hues on the summer wedding invitations as well. This gives the person that is coming the “feel” of the wedding. Right now, sophisticated is hot. Stick with two hues, and try to keep your space unified. Also try to use one color for a strong statement. Yes, this means like pink or bold orange centerpieces. This is something that will stand out right away against the other color that you choose.

Next, when it comes to summer weddings, you can not go wrong with laid back music. This is more fitting for summer weddings than for other weddings. This means trying to go with a pianist or a string trio is always nice as well. Right now, having that laid back vibe during the cocktail hour is very “in.” Think steel drums meets ukulele. If you can, try and work in the classic swing (big band swing) for the upbeat part of the evening. After all, the laid back feeling goes good for cocktail hour, nothing more.

Now, there are always some basic themes that go with a summer wedding. This includes the garden theme or even the basic beach theme. However, these are pretty generic settings, and you may want to take a more personal route to find the look and feel you want for your wedding. Do not just do something, because everyone else is doing it. To achieve this goal, think of your favorite summer hangout spot. For example, if you love the mountains during the summer, then think of a mountain theme.

As we have already talked about, summer wedding invitations look best when they have some color in them. Although black and ivory wedding invitations are still very classic and will work for your wedding theme, it is best to do something that is unexpected with the wedding invitations. This makes your wedding stand out to people more when they think back on it. You will also find that more people are likely to respond to a creative wedding invitation than a normal dull one.

On the tables you are going to want summer themes as well. Of course, you will need summer wedding favors for the guests, but you will also want some natural centerpieces. Having these kinds of centerpieces for your wedding are a sure fire way to make your wedding visually appealing to the eye. One thing that always good as natural centerpieces are fruits. Try hollowing out a watermelon and putting the flowers inside of that for the vase. This adds both a little charm to your wedding and a new look that many people may have never seen before.

Also, remember that summer is a hot time of the year. Unless you want your guests to fry, try serving them some cold drinks. Normally wine smoothies work the best. The great thing about wine smoothies is that they are cold and refreshing, but they pack less of an alcoholic punch than something like margaritas. You can also develop unique beach wedding favors that fit your summer theme with drinks or frozen treats in mind.

Now, when it comes to your wedding cake, there is a lot you can do with it when it comes to summer weddings. You need to think outside the box that is left by most bakers. Do not just think white or brown cake. Think what kind of summer theme items you want included on the cake itself. For example, a wedding cake would look great with some fresh strawberries on it. Not only does this make the cake look nice, but it makes it taste great too! Thus, you can say that things like strawberry shortcake goes great for a wedding cake. You may even want to fill your cakes with some kind of citrus filling, maybe some lemon or orange vanilla butter cream.

Overall, it does not matter what you do for a summer wedding, you are still going to enjoy it. However, the tips that we talked about are sure to help you enjoy your summer wedding just a little bit more. These tips are sure to turn a normal summer wedding into one that you and your guests will never forget about, and that is all you can ask from a wedding!

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Beach Wedding Ideas

August 19th, 2010

What could be better than a wedding at the beach?

Just remember that it’s not all fun in the sun, and careful planning is required to successfully pull off a fun seaside ceremony.

Pros and Cons of Beach Weddings

The sand, the sun, the surf, (and the wind) – that make a beach wedding so special – can also present special problems for wedding planners.

To lessen the chance of an overheated or sunburned wedding party, late morning or late afternoon are usually the best times for beach ceremonies, with dusk probably one of the most romantic ways to complete the ceremony, accented by a beautiful sunset backdrop.

With local expert advice, you can also schedule your ceremony when there is less chance of high tide. In case of rain, also be sure to have have a “Plan B” ready so guests can enjoy a memorable beach wedding whatever the weather …

Beach Wedding Ideas

Any theme that ties in with the sand and shore is perfect for beach weddings wherever they’re located.

Hawaiian themes are some of the more popular – including leis for bride, groom and guests – followed by a luau reception decorated with tiki torches and lots of orchids and hibiscus.

Caribbean themes are also much in favor including spicy island dishes with entertainment, including steel drums and a reggae beat at the reception. Nautical more your style? It couldn’t be easier, what with themed decorations widely marketed for summer parties or beach parties throughout the season.

More about beach weddings around the Web:

Around the Web, you can surf for more ideas on beach weddings at top sites with expert knowledge on planning & decorating, invitation how to’s, wedding favor suggestions, as well as travel tips on combining a fun beach wedding with an exotic tropical honeymoon …

Beach Bride Guide – The No. 1 location for ideas on planning, decorations, favors, finding the perfect location, including insider notes on Florida, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Callifornia, plus feature articles on beach wedding dresses, tropical honeymoons, with related resources.

The Inside Scoop on Beach Weddings: All the Best Beach Wedding Ideas – Like it says, with tons of info on the latest trends in beach weddings and receptions, popular venues, planning guides and checklists, related photos.

The Knot – Beach Wedding Basics – The experts show how to plan, decorate and pull off a memorable beach wedding with additional tips on wedding attire, reception ideas, locations.

Enjoy the Surf and Sun with Beach Wedding Ideas – An extensive guide to the topic with ideas for cakes, favors, venues, food and drink, tips on traditional Hawaiian or nautical theme weddings.

Tips for Destination Weddings – Not specificaly geared to beach weddings, but great advice covering all the finer points of long-distance wedding planning including invitations, travel coordination and other helpful details, with related resources on popular locations & venues.

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Wedding Invitations

August 18th, 2010

Wedding invitations are everywhere. You can pretty much buy them at any local store. However, where do you find the great wedding invitations, items that will really speak to your guests about the value of your special day? Sure you can go to your local Wal-Mart and pick up a box of the same old everyday, but you are not really making a statement with those.

There are two main ways to go about finding unique wedding invitations, and they are both very different. The first thing that you have to know before we talk about either way is that just because it\’s a great card does not mean that it\’s an expensive card. Something does not have to cost a lot of money to show that it has heart.

First things first, you can find the most unique wedding invitations online. When you search online, you are able to look for wedding supplies from invitation vendorsfrom all over the world. This allows you to get a beautiful wedding invitation to send out to people that they have never seen. This lets people know that it\’s not just a wedding, it’s your special wedding. Another great thing about buying your invitations for the wedding online is the fact that you can get them at discount prices.

A lot of times when you are trying to get unique invitations locally, you end up spending a lot of money. However, when you get them online, these online businesses are competing for your money. When businesses compete for your business, you save money every time! Saving money on a wedding is one thing that people love and a lot of people try to do, and coming up with inexpensive wedding invitation ideas is not difficult.

The next idea for finding great wedding invitations has to do with your skills. That is because the second most common way to find the right invitation is to create do it yourself wedding invitations. This is something that a lot of people do not think that they can do. A lot of people do not think that they have the skills needed to make great invitations that are worth sending out to friends and family. The good news is that making your own do it yourself wedding invitations is a lot easier than what you may think. Most of the time you do not even have to come up with your own unique wedding invitation ideas.

When looking for ideas, you can simply navigate to our online store, and we will give you different ideas along with a step by step guide on how to make the wedding invitation itself. The truth of the matter is, a lot of people like to make their own wedding invitations for two reasons. First of all, it costs a lot less money to make them yourself than it does to buy them. Second, it makes the wedding invitation more unique. If you make a card yourself, you can rest assured that no one else has a card out there like it.

Coming up with your own unique wedding invitations and save the date cards is fun. However, looking online for great designs can be fun to. What it comes down to is whatever you feel is more fitting for your wedding. If you are having a very traditional wedding, then you might as well buy the invitations, but if you are having a more casual wedding, then make the invitations yourself.

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Look Beyond Your Wedding Day

August 17th, 2010

Engaged couples often spend hours and hours planning their wedding day. Details such as the invitations, cake and guest list take on considerable importance. Much research is done and options weighed all in the quest of orchestrating a “perfect” event. As couples plan this spectacular day, are they also planning for all the days to follow? Are they thinking beyond the wedding itself to essential things like wills and life insurance?

Few couples, especially those marrying young, imagine the thought of a spouse dying early on in the marriage. Addressing this possibility and strategizing accordingly may prevent financial hardship during a time of emotional devastation.

Women especially need to plan ahead financially:

They usually outlive men by 5.3 years on average.
Nearly one third of women between the ages of 65 and 74 qualify as widows.
This figure jumps significantly to over 51% as women reach age 75.
Women may become financially disadvantaged when their husbands die, for a variety of reasons. Sometimes women work part-time or even temporarily leave the work force as they juggle raising children and/or caring for aging parents. Fewer years spent working full-time outside the home affects pension accumulations and Social Security benefits. Also statistically women earn 77 cents on the dollar compared to men. This gap widens with age.

Developing solutions in advance of life’s unpredictable events may help you deal with a loss someday. Here are actions to take as you prepare for life beyond your wedding day:

Talk to your fiancé and family about your financial concerns, difficult as this may be. Perhaps schedule an appointment with a financial professional, or a family or estate attorney. Their knowledge can help you define goals, identify needs, ask the right questions and make important decisions.
Ask yourself and your partner some serious questions. Does your financial outlook consider the possibility of your spouse’s death? Do you have a will? Are your financial documents, wills, trusts organized? Do either of you have short and long-term wishes?
Draft a will. Implementing a will usually is quite time consuming even when constructed during a stress-free time in your life. There are many things to evaluate; you must think about important issues related to financial and personal matters. Perhaps as a result, 55% of Americans don’t have wills. An attorney can facilitate this process.
Learn about each other’s assets including all bank accounts, retirement plans, insurance coverage, tax returns, life and disability income insurance policies.
Develop an orderly, easy-to-access system. Store important paperwork and documents in a safe deposit box, locked file cabinet or some secure place with easy access. Make sure you both regularly update these materials.
As you and your spouse-to-be plan your special wedding day, don’t forget to also address the future beyond. Horrible as it is to think about the death of your spouse, not preparing for the possibility can make a difficult time in your life that much worse. Don’t wait to get your financial matters organized. Develop solutions for a variety of life scenarios today.

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Unique Wedding Ideas…

August 9th, 2010

Consider having your rings engraved on the inside with your entire wedding vows, or another personalized message. It’s always been a lovely tradition for couples to have the inside of their wedding bands engraved, but until now, the message had to be extremely brief. In the past it was usually only possible to engrave intials or the wedding date into the rings. However, one clever and creative jewlery company has now developed a way to engrave your entire wedding vows inside your wedding rings. Their unique and patented process allows multiple rows of engraving, so entire wedding vows or other complete messages can be inserted. This has never been offered before, and is only available through the one company which holds the patent. We LOVE this idea – we only wish someone had figured out how to do this sooner!

A wedding band is the most symbolic piece of bridal jewelry most people will wear. It represents the un-ending union of two people. It was originally believed that the ring finger has an artery that leads straight to the heart, and this is why the ring finger was selected for the important duty of wearing wedding rings. Once married, most people seldom take off their wedding rings, which also symbolize their faithfulness for each other. And the plain, traditional wedding band continues to be the most popular style because it captures the essence of love in its purest form.

Having the unique ability to engrave a full message – or your full wedding vows – into your wedding bands makes them all the more meaningful and precious. Those of us who are already married are eating our hearts out that this wasn’t available when we got our wedding rings! This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, “It what’s inside that counts”!

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