Wedding Buzz Blog
Jewelry Crafting: Mokume Gane
Let’s say you and your love have an important anniversary coming up. Let’s say too that it’s your five-year wedding anniversary. According to traditional anniversary gift guides, five years together is to be celebrated with wood. Wood. But before you go pulling a twig off your backyard tree (which is not going to win you any points, believe me), consider taking the road less traveled. Jewelry is always welcome, and Timeless Wedding Bands has something that fulfills the traditional wood gift with a modern jewelry twist. Mokume gane is a Japanese metal process that yields stunning pieces of metal work with the look of a natural wood grain. Literally translated, mokume gane means “wood eye metal” or “wood grain metal.” This amazing and highly technical process originated with decorative sheathing and handles for samurai ...Read More »
Made For Each Other: His and Hers Wedding Bands
As a general rule, I don’t like things to be too matchy-matchy. I don’t like my earrings to match my necklace. I’d rather mix my patterns and textures. I even mix polka dots and stripes; what can I say? I’m a rebel. But there is one place I’ll make an exception: wedding rings. While my husband’s and my wedding bands are not a matched set, they speak to each other. We both have milgrained white gold rings. And although mine has a whole lot more diamonds, they sure do look pretty next to each other We’ve talked before about how a wedding ring, whether for a man or a woman, is an avenue of personal expression. But I feel compelled to tell you that sometimes, a little matching can go a long way. After all, you two are perfectly matched; why shouldn’t your bling be the same way? If you’re into the idea of ...Read More »
Keeping the Spark Alive: Caring For Your Jewelry
We all know that jewelry is a personal expression that says a lot about you and your style. You don’t want that message to be anything less than dazzling. Caring for your fine jewelry will not only extend its life well into the heirloom-passed-down-from-my-grandmother stage, but it will keep it looking new and fresh. Just like your marriage takes work to, well, work, so does your jewelry box. Waiting for something bad to happen to inspire you to start a maintenance regime is not the best plan. You wouldn’t do that for your marriage; why would you do that for the ring that represents it? Keeping your jewelry in impressive condition starts with prevention. I don’t wear my wedding rings when I clean with chemicals. Aside from the fact that it doesn’t fit well under cleaning gloves, the bigger issue at play here is that I don’t want my ...Read More »
4 Unobvious Times You Need to Take Your Wedding Ring Off
When you got married, you probably were over the moon excited to be able to finally wear your wedding ring. Not only is it a testament of your commitment and love, but it’s beautiful! While you may want to keep the symbol of your love close at all times (and maybe show it off a bit!), there are some instances where it’s best to leave your ring behind. Being stubborn about always wearing your wedding band is not a good idea… It’s smart to think ahead and make sure your ring will be safe. If there is a risk of it getting hurt or worse yet, you getting hurt by wearing it, take it off! Here are a few of our favorite tips to keep your ring safe. When not to wear your gold ring... Gold is an incredibly popular metal for wedding rings because of its malleability or softness that allows designers to create unique and customized designs. For this same reason, it is easier ...Read More »
The Right Band for the Right Man
It’s no secret that when it comes to wedding rings, women’s bands get the lion’s share of the discussion. But what about your man? His ring matters just as much as hers. A man’s wedding ring is still a distinct symbol of his commitment, personality, and style. And there are as many men’s wedding bands as there are variations of ladies’ wedding rings. The trick is finding the one that matches your guy. You’ve already found the right man; now you have to find him the right ring. Fortunately, you two don’t need to do this alone. Whether you have an idea of what he wants or you’re totally lost, adrift in a sea of options, never fear: we’re here to help. We know a couple things about wedding rings. The first thing you may want to consider is his style. A fiancé who loves Scandinavian modern furniture ...Read More »
Style Spotlight: Celtic Rings
During the colonial period through the 1800s, scores of people of Irish descent (from Ireland) emigrated to the United States, bringing with them a rich culture that can still be felt in present-day American culture. Many of these folks settled in Appalachia, which we can still hear in the fiddles and banjoes used in folk and country music. Another cultural import was the Celtic knot design. Celtic knots, which are also called Icovellavna, are well-known for their inclusion in Christian symbols, like crosses, along with monuments and manuscripts. In fact, the first known use of knots in the Celtic cultures’ style (broken and reconnected knots) was in a religious writing from the seventh century. Other cultures, going as far back as the third and fourth century Roman Empire, also used similar knotted designs, which were the predecessors to the Celtic knots that ...Read More »
Trending: What's Hot in Wedding Jewelry
Every bride fancies herself a princess on her wedding day. Some brides opt for over-the-top ball gowns, with beading, lace, embroidery, and a 10 foot long train (that was me). Some go for something a little more understated, like a simple silk satin sheath. However she is dressed, she is radiant, sparkling with joy and radiating light and vivacity. Oh no, wait, that’s her jewelry blinding me from across the room. Accessories can make or break an ensemble and your wedding is the one time that you will always get it right, because every bride is beautiful. The glowing bride’s jewelry is like the dazzling icing on a five-tier, expertly decorated cake masterpiece and a lot of planning goes into choosing the baubles that will accent her on her waltz down the aisle to meet her forever soulmate. Trends change with the tides of time, so read on for some 2016 ...Read More »
4 Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Wedding Band Online
The process of wedding band shopping is a one-of-a-kind experience; there’s nothing else quite like it. Once you find your perfect men’s or women’s wedding ring you will be overcome with relief. But before you find the perfect wedding band, you have to decide what your style is, what characteristics suit you best, and what kind of ring-purchasing experience you want to have. These days, online shopping is the way to go. More than 80% of the online population has used the Internet to buy something. People choose to shop online to avoid crowds, get better deals, and even save on transportation costs. These people have the right idea, and we believe that shopping online for your wedding band may revolutionize your experience! Whether you’re looking to save time, avoid certain frustrations, or are looking for more variety, wedding band shopping online may be perfect ...Read More »
Five Reasons to Give a Five Year Anniversary Ring
Don’t let the divorce myth scare you. You know the one: half of all marriages end in divorce. Total fallacy. Categorically untrue. But you know what is true? Every year of marriage deserves a celebration, especially the milestone years (one, five, ten, and so on). So when you hit the five-year anniversary, RING in the new year of marriage. Like what we did there? For our first anniversary, my husband and I celebrated. I frankly don’t remember what it was though, so I can tell you that it did not sparkle or shine. Sparkle and shine, those are things I would remember. Since then, with kiddos running around, jobs keeping us on our toes, and life bustling around us, we haven’t done much with regard to anniversaries. So this time, with our next milestone anniversary looming just 15 months, two weeks, and four days away (but who’s counting?), I ...Read More »
Set to Song: Music for a Timeless Wedding
A while back, I mentioned that I married a self-described music snob. My husband painstakingly selected almost every song played at our wedding. From the processional (when the bridal party enters), the recessional (the celebratory exit of the newly minted Mr. and Mrs. from the ceremony), the cocktail hour and dinner tunes, and the significant dances (our first dance, his dance with his mom, etc), he spent hours poring over his immense music collection. I would like to say that the only part he wasn’t exceedingly specific about was the dance music. I would like to say that he left that in the very capable hands of our DJ. But that would be a lie. He gave one very important instruction: NO Bob Seger. I’m not sure why, but he is not a fan of Seger. Most people love him, but not my man. The beautiful thing about your wedding music is that you have the ...Read More »
