Tips On Choosing A Wedding Ring

Young couples who plan to marry should spend some quality time when it comes to choosing their wedding rings; remember these are the rings you will wear for the rest of your life, you will want them to be perfect for you and your partner. The rings are an indication of shared love and should show this, so it's important put some time and research into choosing a wedding ring.

You can search for a wedding ring by various methods, a visit to a jeweler will help you to see the metals and styles generally available but if possible avoid one of the jewelry chains situated in shopping malls everywhere as it is unlikely anything unique will be found there. Another choice is online shopping and you will find a much wider selection and probably save some money too.

Be sure you do not buy a wedding ring that is more elaborate than the engagement ring; it may seem like more work but it should be possible to find rings that compliment one another. To achieve this, the easiest method is to place both the wedding band and engagement ring side by side if it is not possible to try the ring on because the size needs adjusting. You can be pretty sure too that if you choose a plain simple band that it will complement most any type of engagement ring.

If however you would prefer a more unique wedding ring a specialty jeweler is recommended. You may perhaps even want to design your own rings. This would be the most costly option and something to consider when deciding on the budget for your wedding rings. Another option for finding a unique ring is to consider buying a vintage or antique ring. Antique rings are wonderful reminders of the beauty of bygone days and if you and your fiancé already have a passion for collecting and using antiques then this may be the perfect solution for you.

Although some metals are fashionable for a while, including: (1) Silver, (2) White Gold, (3) Yellow Gold and (4) Titanium; durability is an issue and that is why platinum is becoming so popular. Platinum is the most expensive of the metals of course, and the budget is almost always a contributing factor in the purchase of your wedding ring but of the two partners, it is the man who will appreciate a platinum ring's durability more. The number of men doing manual tasks is still greater than women; and they are the ones most likely to cause damage to their ring.

A simple but necessary part of the process is to check finger size so the wedding ring fits correctly; after all the expense involved, you need the rings to fit correctly! If the ring doesn't seem to fit right take it to a professional jeweler for sizing, this will prevent it from being too tight or too loose and slipping off.

If you want to make sure your rings are ready in plenty of time for the wedding, give your jeweler enough time to complete any adjustments; he may have a number of customers rings to be sized and you do not want a problem on the wedding day.

There is a huge variety of wedding bands available these days; choosing the right one can take quite some time and a number of visits to the jeweler or online shopping sites. However, the most important aspect to remember when choosing a wedding ring is that its purpose is to show the love that two people have for one another; there isn't a stronger symbol of the love two people share.



By: Claire Tourney

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The Getaway Car Favor Box

Before you drive away on that momentous day, drive ‘em wild with style and something sweet! Kate Aspen’s artistic flair and attention to detail has led to a wedding favor your guests will talk about at least as until the end of your honeymoon—and probably longer!

Reminiscent of a vintage make and model, the Getaway Car Favor Box is a spectacular way to transport sweet treats to your reception tables. The aristocratic car, sleek and sophisticated in dramatic black with pink and white accents, features a pink heart as a hood ornament.

The expandable, black roof is equally as charming as the two tin cans flying from the back of the car, tied right below the “Just Married” sign. Measuring 2” h x 4 ½” l x 1 ¼” w, the Getaway Car favors come in a set of 24. Easy assembly.

Making your day Favorably special!

LeRon

admin@toyouafavorweddingblog.com

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Guest Blogger: How to get your Groom involved in the Wedding Planning Process?

First you must decide if your groom wants to get involved. There are many fellows that don’t want to be involved in the whole wedding process. They just want to allow the bride to take care of everything to ensure that it is exactly what she wants. Some guys feel that they just need to show up and look good. “Tell me when and where and I’ll be there.” These are the types of guys that will let the bride take care of everything and for the most part stay out of the way, UNTIL there is something that he definitely wants or doesn’t want.

Second, if you do have a groom that wants to be involved in the process.

What can he do?

I like to say that the grooms can involve themselves in the wedding planning process as little or as much as they want to. They can contribute to the venues and vendors because you do want to know if they like or dislike something. This will really make it easy on you, the bride because you will feel as though you aren’t doing everything on your own.

Most times if you do ask a groom what they want to be involved in they will usually say that they will help with picking a site for the reception and ceremony and maybe even vendors. “Yes, I like that cake” or “No I don’t like that DJ”. But as for getting detailed information, I don’t find that a lot of grooms will contribute on this aspect. Details are definitely not always high on their list.

Finally, all you have to do is ask. Usually if you ask, grooms will give their opinion and help.


Happy Planning,

Shafonne Myers
Making Your Event Special, LLC
http://www.makingyoureventspecial.com/

Guest Blogger: It Will Never Happen To Me!

You and your significant other are excited…who wouldn’t be? You are out on your own, in your first place, what could be sweeter? Then one night, the guy in the apartment next to you falls asleep with a lit cigarette or your partner is preparing a meal for you and the skillet catches on fire or the girl above you forgets she has the bath water running and it leaks through your ceiling into your apartment? Do you have insurance to cover this potential catastrophic event? What will most Virginians who rent tell you…NO?

NO?! Are you kidding? Who would take this kind of gamble? We’re not talking about losing $100 bucks in Vegas; we’re talking about losing everything you own! Are you willing to take that chance? Are your pockets deep enough to sustain that kind of loss? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Nothing saddens me more as an agent than families displaced because of an overnight fire or a tornado. Usually the very next words from the announcer are “the family is being housed by the Red Cross” and the name of a bank flashes across the screen if you want to donate to them because…you guessed it…THEY HAVE NO INSURANCE! Why am I sad, they weren’t my customers? BUT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN - it could have been avoided with one phone call to a licensed, independent agent.

How are you going to replace your personal possessions? Where are you going to live if something happens to your current residence? Suppose your neighbor steps on a rake in the back yard of your house - want to guess who his insurance company is going to look to for reimbursement? Are those wheels spinning yet?

Renters policies are so easy relatively inexpensive. For as little as $15 a month, your personal possessions can be replaced, you can find and pay for another place to live and you can pay back that insurance company for your neighbor's injury. It can literally take as little as 10 minutes to protect a lifetime of possessions.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Don’t put off until tomorrow what you should have taken care of yesterday! Contact Colleen Lovette of GHT Insurance Agency at 804-428-0000.

Article Wrtten by Colleen Lovette for To You A Favor's Wedding Blog. Colleen will be contributing articles to give new couples a good start on life's events.


Colleen Lovette,
colleen@ghtinsurance.com.

Has the economy affected your wedding plans?

To You A Favor would like to hear from all brides & grooms that are feeling the economic pressure of rising prices on just about everything consumable.

So please post your comments here and let us hear from you. What changes have you made if any to your current plans.

Have you planned a destination wedding at an exotic beach getaway and now going to the local shore? Or have you had to change venue, catering and cake sizes due to the fact that you are inviting less guest.

Would you like to suggests some things that might work for others? Post it here.

Making your day Favorably special,

LeRon
admin@toyouafavorweddingblog.com
www.toyouafavorweddingblog.com

Two Personalized Brides and Bridesmaids Gifts

Personalized Velour Comfort Robe

Have a day relaxing at a spa in the comfort of your own home with our Personalized Velour Comfort Robe. Crafted of 100% cotton velour, this machine washable robe features two front pockets, an inset collar and waist tie. With the ability to personalize, this spa quality robe make a perfect his and her gift for weddings or for a friend's birthday! Available in Crisp White (WH), Periwinkle Blue (PB), Midnight Blue (MB) or Wine (W).

Personalized Toiletry Bag

Perfect for all your wedding day beauty needs. This soft suede finish bag comes complete with a removable mirror and individual compartments. Great for your bridesmaids too. Available in pink, lavender and aqua with cream trim and embroidery. May be personalized with a monogram or name. Measures 6” X 4”.

Making your day Favorably special,

LeRon

admin@toyouafavorweddingblog.com

Planning a Wedding can be stressful to everyone

We have all watched WeTV and seen how brides become monsters before their wedding day just so they can have the wedding of their dreams. I think most women who plan to get married someday have planned a wedding in their head from the time they were little, participated in a mock wedding in high school social class, been a bridesmaid or part of the planning. So you know there is stress somewhere in all this.

Weddings, are they stressful? Yes! For that matter, planning any event that involves food, guests and decorations is stressful. For whom is it stressful? The bride? The groom? The family? The wedding party? All of the above. I am not talking about just stressing your relationship with your future husband/wife-to-be. It can be frustrating and daunting on everyone involved.

Family members of both parties can impose their own input of what should and should not be. Be patient, listen and agree or disagree (it’s your wedding). If you don’t agree, explain your vision and see if it is doable. Event planners can be helpful in this manner. Just let everyone know early on that the coordinator(s) is in charge and she/he knows what your vision is. Let her/him come to you with any issues and then you make the decision. Don’t get caught in the middle of trying to please both sides of the family. If you’re paying for someone to coordinate your wedding make it money well spent.

Remember that you have a life and job in addition to planning your wedding and both will add more frustrations. You will have extra advice from co-workers, friends at the office and the no he/she didn’t crowd. Bringing this home and then trying to talk about wedding plans especially if you have a demanding career can spark arguments with your family and wedding party members. So nothing gets done and everybody’s upset now. This means tomorrow there is more to do, more stress!

If you’re business minded, you may want to conduct things in a business manner. Hold meetings with the coordinator, bridesmaid’s etc. Set schedules if you want certain things a certain way then assign responsibility. If the coordinator is handling everything then set scheduled meetings with her/him, you and the groom. That way everyone knows what’s going on. Use the computer and internet to set up a wedding website for couples or a personal wedding blog for your wedding party. Post timelines and itemize what’s done or not done. Overall, the key to keeping stress low is organization and finding solutions quickly.

There will have to be compromises on both sides (Bride & Groom). Find common ground quickly and keep everyone you can away from the decision making but you, the groom and the wedding event coordinator/planner. This will keep stress levels low and happiness high before the wedding.

Everyone will have their own perception of how your wedding should be. Remember it is your wedding. It’s about you and what you want.


Making your day favorably special,

LeRon
admin@toyouafavorweddingblog.com
www.toyouafavor.com

Guest Blogger: Flowers: When to be and when not to be, That is the question?

Flowers can transform a dull, melancholy venue into an astonishing, eye popping wonderland for your special day. From the simplest to the most elaborate, floral arrangements can be one of the main things that people remember when they leave your festivities. But, What do you take into consideration when looking for flowers?

The biggest thing is: Time of Year of your wedding. Certain flowers are only in season, certain times of year. So this means that if you want out of season flowers it it going to cost you more money.

Spring: Daffodils, Sweet Peas, Liliacs, Stargazer Lilies, Casablanca Lilies, Peonies

Summer: Chrysanthemums, Forget me nots, Freesia, Gerbera daisies, Hydrangeas, Irises, Lilies (Asiatic and Oriental),

Fall: Asters, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Marigolds

Winter: Camellias, Casablanca lilies, Cosmos, Daffodils, Forget me nots, Jasmines, Poinsettias, Ranunculus, Stargazer lilies, Sweet peas, Tulips

Year-Round: Baby's Breath, Calla lilies, Carnations, Gardenias, , Lily of the valley, Orchids, Roses
Even though a flower may be in season, there are still some situations that will warrant an elevated price. Flowers are in more demand during specific holidays; Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc. And some flowers are considered to be exotic so this will effect the cost of them.


Happy Planning,

Shafonne Myers

Making Your Event Special, LLC
http://www.makingyoureventspecial.com/