Rachel Corrine's Blog – November 2010 Archive (9)

As we have advanced into the new millennia, while we carry

some traditions with us, others have begun to wane...or change depending on societal

desire. We still wear wedding rings and engagement rings, but is the real

purpose behind Anniversary Rings long forgotten? Honestly, I really think

so, but this is not bad news ladies, this…

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Is there a difference between wedding rings and wedding bands? Well…yes, and no!

First for a little history……

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I am constantly scouring the web in search of what is going on in the world of weddings and looking for creative ideas. One of my favorite bridal blogs, Oncewed is a great resource for brides looking to have a personalized designer wedding on a small budget.

What I love most is the great real wedding photos. They give awesome ideas on everything from color schemes to bridal bouquets. Check out this creative bouquet…

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Okay, so Kate Middleton is not really a pauper, but she is certainly no blue blood. Coming from a middle-class family, she met Prince William, second in line to the British throne, eight years ago while attending a Scottish university. About a month ago William proposed to Kate while vacationing in Kenya, rumor says with his late mother's killer blue sapphire engagement ring. The two plan to exchange wedding bands in spring or summer… Continue

Okay ladies, we all know men are practical. Traditionally that was the only requirement when selecting men’s wedding rings…practicality! The truth certainly remains that your groom wants a ring that will not get in the way of daily tasks, that

will feel comfortable on his finger, and a wedding band that does not

require too much maintenance. In the past, this meant traditional…

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Less than one year after his incredibly romantic proposal atop an elephant in India, British comedian Russell Brand ties the knot to American pop star Katy Perry. Fresh off their honeymoon, they flash diamond wedding rings reported to be worth between $50k - $75k. What do you think of these? I really love the warm color, definite vintage appeal.

For the price, these rings are… Continue

So, you find the PERFECT engagement ring...but there is no way on Earth you will find a wedding band to match. How do you solve this problem??? Buy wedding ring sets!!! Maybe it seems obvious, but a lot of brides to be forget that you can buy these together. Ring shopping this way ensures they will coordinate, but also makes your life during this stressful wedding planning time easier, by killing two birds with one stone… Continue

There are soooo many wedding bands available today. From antique to contemporary, from traditional to modern, there are styles for EVERYONE. It can also be really difficult to sift through the myriad wedding bands sold on the web, so I thought that I would highlight some of my favorite examples from time to time.



For those who hold their Christian faith close and really want to invite God into their marriage,… Continue

We all know the news rarely reports anything positive and this story is no exception. I recently read on an ABC news website that two weeks before their ten year wedding anniversary, Michael Dale's wife Danielle died in a California hospital. Not only was her lethal bout with cancer tragic, but so is the fact that while she lay dying some jerk stole her wedding rings!



Dale was offered $500 by the hospital, who says they feel terrible, but he doesn't care about the money, he just wants… Continue