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Now You�re Engaged, How Do You Choose A Mens Wedding Ring?

by: Peter Crump

So, you�ve just got engaged.

Whether you are a man or a woman you have an important decision to make

(amongst the myriad of other decisions) about mens wedding rings. It�s

this. Will the man in your relationship wear one?

Maybe that�s you, maybe not. But you both need to think about it.

You see it�s only since the second world war that modern men have

started to publicly display their marital status by the wearing of a

man wedding ring.

Prior to that it was rare for a man to wear a ring when he married. Men

were able to hide their marital status behind the tradition that

required a woman to wear a wedding ring, but not a man.

However during the war many US soldiers chose to wear mens wedding

rings as a public symbol of their marital status whilst away at war and

that has started a tradition for the modern man. Now it�s very common

for a man to wear a mens wedding ring, perhaps the norm.

So, what decisions need to be made? Well the first is this. Will he

wear one? That�s probably the hardest decision in the process.

For a woman there�s no decision. She�s engaged, she wants the ring. For

her she needs an engagement ring as well as a wedding ring, and an

expensive engagement ring at that. But for a man it�s not so straight

forward.

So a very important part of the process is for both of you to talk

about it. Do you both have strong feelings about the man wearing a man

wedding ring, either one way or the other? Does the woman feel that if

she is to publicly display her marital status then it�s only fair that

he do the same? Does he have any reservations about wearing a ring and

if so what are they? You both need to talk over your feelings about the

wearing of a man wedding ring. Establish the groundwork.

Once and if you have made a decision that he will wear a ring then

that�s just the start. It�s perfectly possible to buy a his and hers

matching wedding ring set. These are rings designed as matching sets

for you both so that both your wedding rings go well together. So are

you going to look for matching rings, or just buy him a ring and focus

on hers separately?

Next you have to decide what type of ring. There�s a whole world of

designs for mens wedding rings out there. An enormous range of styles

and materials. A man makes a statement about himself in selecting the

ring he will wear for his wife, and she is a part of that statement if

she is actively involved in the decision.

Think about his personality. Is he outgoing or shy? Is he outrageous or

conservative? Is he flamboyant? Understated? When he buys clothes what

does he select? Does he buy colourful flamboyant ties or ties which fit

in with the style of the suit? Would he wear clothes which make him

stand out from the crowd or does he prefer to meld in?

His men�s wedding ring needs to fit his personality. All these

characteristics, as well as many others, bear on your choice of ring. A

man with a strong flamboyant personality would be much more likely to

prefer a ring which stands out. Which sets him apart from the crowd,

which says �look at me�. On the other hand a man with a more

conservative type of personality would probably prefer to say �I�m

married but I�m not going to shout it from the rooftop� with his ring.

Similarly, think about his stature. Is he short or tall? Is he large or

small? Does he have long slender fingers or short stubby fingers? These

characteristics also bear on the style of ring selected.

So size up the man before making a decision on the style of ring for

him.

One of the most common form of mens wedding ring is the simple band

style. Often in gold or white gold, it is plain and unadorned. A simple

statement of marital status and nothing else. But even amongst simple

bands there are decisions to make. How wide? What colour? What type of

material? New materials such as Titanium or Platinum have broadened the

choices hugely. Mens black Titanium rings really catch the eye.

Or amongst the more traditional materials sterling silver men�s wedding

rings look stunning. Or brushed mens white gold wedding rings. The

range of choices now is enormous.

And it�s not necessary to decide on a single material. Mens two toned

gold wedding rings, utilising white and yellow gold, are popular.

Perhaps match the ring material with gemstones such as rubies or

sapphires or even diamonds to create a stunning effect.

It�s perfectly possible to get custom made rings or even design them

yourself. The internet offers a big range of choices and also offers

rings and other jewelry dramatically cheaper than your traditional

bricks and mortar stores. Several online jewellers offer a design your

own mens wedding ring service so that you can design a ring that�s

unique to you.

And if you want something really different why not consider celtic mens

wedding bands?

The range of choices is endless, enough to satisfy even the most

discriminating couple.

And remember that for a man this ring may be the only jewelry he will

ever wear. The choice of man ring that you both make is a big one.

So, now you�re engaged, spend a little time thinking about what you are

going to do about a men�s wedding ring. Start talking about it with

your partner. The more time you spend on it the happier you will be

with your final choice.

About the author:

� 2005 Peter Crump. Peter Crump is the webmaster and owner of two jewelry websites. The first is
This is a website devoted solely to mens rings, both mens wedding rings and mens rings in general.

The second is This website is devoted to moissanite jewelry. Both to explain what moissanite is and also to point out the reasons why moissanite is such a marvellous jewelry stone.

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Wedding Photography That will last a lifetime
by: Amy Spade

Having pictures that you can look at in the years that follow your wedding is just one of the things that you want to invest your money in. But if you�re on a constricted budget, then there are also options for you.

Things to consider

One of the main things to consider when it comes to photography is what you want from your pictures. Do you want pictures of your while family or mainly of the two of you? If it a larger wedding or is a more private celebration?

You and your soon-to-be spouse should sit down and list all of the pictures that you would like to have in your wedding album�that is, poses for pictures. With this list, you�ll be able to see if you should invest in a professional or consider other options.

Where do you want your pictures taken? Some couples like to have outdoor shots, so they will need to find a photographer that does that as part of their services. The length of time you would like the photographer to be at the wedding will also factor into the price.

Look at photographer samples to see if your styles match. If they don�t, the photographer may recommend someone else. They want you to have good pictures, even if it�s not with them.

When you�re on a budget

If you�re nervous about spending a lot of money on your photographer, but still want a lot of pictures�you�re in luck. With the new and improved digital cameras, you have a better shot (no pun intended) to get great pictures.

Have a good friend (who isn�t in the wedding party) volunteer to take the pictures. Since digital cameras show you what the picture looks like instantly, you can take as many as you need in order to get it just right. And the quality is just as good as many professional photographers.

Another way to get a lot of chances for good pictures is to place disposable cameras at every table. People love to take pictures of other people, so you�ll get a lot of candid shots of your relatives and friends. Plus, the quality is pretty good, so you�re not wasting your money at all.

It doesn�t matter who takes your pictures as long as you get the ones that you want. If you want to have someone else do it, then invest in the professional. But for the budget conscious, having a friend or relative take charge is just as good.

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