Wearing a wedding band before the ceremony?

My boyfriend proposed to me yesterday (officially with the ring). It is a two piece set (engagement ring with matching diamond wedding band). He wants me to wear both right now because it makes the ring look nicer. I've always understood the proper etiquette to be that you wear the engagement ring.... [Read more]

Antique engagement ring as wedding band

Hi, I am a pretty non-traditional kinda girl, and I always told my fiance that I did not want an engagement ring and the down-on-the-knee and all that, which I don't. (And I really don't like any modern engagement rings I've seen.) However, we decided to go with antique (1930s) wedding bands and.... [Read more]

Platinum vs. yellow gold for wedding bands

I have always worn yellow gold jewelry, but I don't think yellow gold would look as good on my boyfriend as silver or platinum. He suggested platinum engagement and wedding rings because of its durability. I like the idea, and do like the look of platinum. But I was just wondering, would it be okay.... [Read more]

Wearing Wedding Band Before Marriage Blessing in Catholic Church

My husband and I have been married under the common law for almost two years. We are registered with the state as such, and it is honored legally just as a formal marriage is. We are both Catholic and want to have a religious ceremony. What do we do with wedding bands? Right now I only wear an.... [Read more]

Earrings for Bride

About a month ago I posted about offering a pair of earrings that my husband had given to me, to the bride. I just wanted to let you know how it went.

I was not able to talk to the bride until today as she has been out of town (getting ready for the wedding, seeing new babies to the family)..... [Read more]