What to do w/ wedding rings?
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If there are diamonds, take the rings to a jeweler and have the stones reset into earrings, pendant, or something else that fits your style.\n\nHave the gold melted and used to make a new piece of jewelry. Some jewelers do custom work, so look around. You won't find those places in the mall, so use the phone book and call around.
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Congratulations!  First if you don't want to register for gifts, that is fine - maybe you can ask your guests to donate to you and your fiance's favorite charity enlude of buying gifts.  Since you are having a garden wedding, your costs on decor have been cut down dramatically - just use your beautiful surroundings!  Keep things simple - allow nature to provide the beauty.  Maybe use colorful linens, and use silver pails ( u can get them cheap at Wal mart) and fill those with flowers for your centerpieces.  Maybe tie a ribbon (the thick kind) with a plaid colorful design (colors to match ur wedding colors) around the pails especially if you can't afford colored linens and have to opt for only white.  You could also just do a simple floating candle( and or a floating flower) arrangement for  a centerpiece as well.  Since you will be dining outdoors keep the food simple and light .  \nA rehearsal dinner is also not required, but is basically just a nice get together for everyone in the wedding party ( everyone may not know eachother) and immediate family, to get to know one another and privatly celebrate with you and your fiance.  It also is a time for you to give them their gifts.  Typically the groom ( or grooms family) pays for the rehearsal dinner.  If money is an issue - just ask everyone to 'pitch in'.  \nHope all works out for the best:)
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Just go to a jewlery store, or just one that sells jewlery, like Wal mart, and ask them for a ring sizer, and theyll size it for free.
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log on to theknot.com website, and you can find many places for not only favors but also other wedding stuff. It is really helpful and you can also get recommendations for florists, caterers, etc.
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Cheap jewelry and skin sensitivity.  My wife and I bought 10karat rings when we were first married.  She got a green ring around her finger, but I didn't.  We got 18k rings when we could afford them and the problem went away.  Her body chemistry has a different reaction to mine.
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I say, propose to him, and if he accepts, go looking for rings together.  Many wedding rings have engagement rings that fit or go together.  By shopping together, you'll get his input on what looks nice and what he'd like for you to have.  If you want to buy him a ring as a surprise, go ahead!  Who has to stick to anything traditional?  Whatever you may feel makes you happy- GO FOR IT!!
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Buy the ring (formal and informal).
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Well, what kind of guy do you have?? Is he the type to wear a lot of jewelry? What kind of job does he have? I know that a lot of jobs (ie. mechanic, construction, etc) makes it difficult to wear rings... \n\nPersonally, my husband couldn't care less about jewelry. He wears his wedding ring and that's about it. He'd rather get clothing with the logo of his favorite sports team or something practical. I bought him a watch to wear to church and he hardly ever wears it... \n\nSo, like I said, if he's one that likes jewelry then yes, he'd probably enjoy the gift. If not, it will probably sit in your jewelry box like my husband's watch does. LOL.
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I think the whole tradition of rings should be done away with.  Is it really necessary to spend thousand of dollars on pieces of metal to show your commitment to each other.  Save the money and invest or buy something you actually need.  If you are going to stay with this old ritual I dont see any reason to try and update by sharing the cost so I guess I would say let the man buy both if you insist on tradion.  It is traditional after all.
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The wedding band goes on your left ring finger...closest to your heart. The engagement ring goes outside of the wedding band.
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Make sure that any monies payable to venders on the day of are paid (with bridal couples $$$), make the first toast,Be appropriate and do not mention any one night stands the groom may have had. Sign the marriage certificate, MAKE SURE THE GROOM EATS PRIOR TO EVENT to prevent passing out!!!!  Make sure that no one in the bridal party gets too trashed. Hold on to the rings, it is also nice to get the other groomsmen out on the dance floor and encourage them to dance with girls, young and old that may be there solo. Trust me...it means the world to them... I will never forget a guy who asked me to dance with him, even though I had a wedding ring on, because my husband could not make it to the wedding. Overall, be classy and have fun. Oh yeah, it is also your job to deliver any gift that the groom may have for his bride on the day of the wedding. Take a picture of her opening it or a video...it will be something they will treasure forever.
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The ring is just a symbol for others.....not for the bride and groom. You know that you are married so it is not really important that they match.(At least that is the way I see it). My husband and I don't wear rings at all.We figure it isn't important for others to see that we have decided to spend our lives together as long as we know it in our hearts.......Good luck to you.    =)
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You're going to be wearing this ring for a long, long time, hopefully for the rest of your life, so for heaven's sake, get what you like! A good bet is to think about the jewelry you wear now, the stuff you find yourself grabbing again and again because you prefer it and it flatters you (watch, earrings, necklaces, etc.) If it's mostly yellow gold, then that's probably what you should choose in a wedding ring.\n\nAnd, no, there's no reason in the world that your two rings need to match. You are two different people, with two different styles, which is a great thing, and should be celebrated. (by the way, my fiancee chose an antique styled yellow gold band, and I chose a more modern styled white gold one. we have the same psalm inscribed in our rings, which unites our two very different styled rings.)\n\nGood luck, and congrats!
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Nope.  I think your rings should be something you and your husband like.  After all, if you don't like it, you won't want to wear it.  The same goes for him.  You should be proud to show off your beautiful wedding bands, and believe me, people will ask to see them!!  \nThe important part is the symbolization that the rings hold.  They are a reminder of the commitment you and your new husband will have.  They should be a reminder that doesn't bring ANY bad thoughts to his mind or your mind!  \nRemember, even though you and your husband will be married, you're still individuals with different tastes in some things.  I feel like non-matching wedding rings remind you of your unity as a couple and your own personal uniqueness at the same time.
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Check eBay.  You can often find awesome deals there.  Just be careful and buy only from highly rated sellers.  My hubby bought me the most gorgeous hand-crafted Tanzanite ring for Christmas, it wasn't expensive, is very unique, and has an extremely detailed mounting.  Go on and browse!
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www.firemountaingems.com\nfor jewelry, but most of it will need to be peiced together by you
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What about little white boxes or tiny pails of chocolate hearts or other candy, with a little note saying with love from (you & your partner)? (The Conversation Wedding Hearts look like a fun thing to wrap.) Or a white candle wrapped in gold or whatever color theme you have chosen? \n\nYou could put one at each place-setting at dinner, or you could send them out after the wedding with the thank-you cards - easier to organise than distributing them when you are trying to get away yourselves! \n\nThere are some great ideas on the links below, BTW, like personalised wedding-cookies.