also entitled “I JUST GOT MARRIED!”
If you’ve been following @The_Demoiselle on Twitter you already know the reason for my haitus: an impromptu ENGAGEMENT and an even more spontaneous WEDDING! (Superb reasons if I do say so myself.) I’m also going to blame the tremendous life change for today’s delayed post as well. It’s been a little tough getting off this blissful cloud….but enough about my procrastination and onward to the bling!
Miraculously, in just over 7 days, I managed to plan an elopement down to the tiniest detail – the most meaningful of which was designing and making my own engagement ring.
Jewelry design is my passion and it was tremendously important for me to bring our symbols of love to life with my own hands. If you’re as unconventional as I am – even if you’re not a jewelry designer – you should definitely consider designing your own ring.
3 Tips For Designing Your Own Wedding Rings
1. Make sure it’s in your budget. Consider the cost. A made-to-order ring takes more time, more labor and is therefore more expensive. But, some larger retailers allow for mixing and matching of settings, bands and even embellishments at only a fraction more than their standard rings.
2. Look outside the box for inspiration. Bridal magazines, wedding blogs, jewelry stores are great places to find ideas but beautiful imagery in fashion, art, and design magazines and even museums will take your creativity to the next level.
3. Find the right designer for you. A referral from someone you trust is often a safe route but if you’re on your own be prepared with a few key questions: What’s their style, do they have any professional affiliations, how long have they been desinging, can they offer references if they’re newer to the industry? Most important make sure your personalities mesh – you need to trust one another. You should trust that they know how jewelry is constructed and they should respect your vision and find a way (within reason) to make it a reality.
The finished piece….
I cannot wait to share the wedding photos. Soon my sweets…very soon!
Category: Spirit, Weddings with 23 Comment Tags: designing your own wedding ring, engagement rings, wedding jewelry, wedding rings
Congratulations! I love your ring design. Any significance to the stones you chose? I can’t wait until you share your wedding photos, so happy for you.
congrats but why did you not call me to photograph it? who photographed it? can’t wait to see
Eeep! So excited for you!! Congrats!
Yay! It is beautiful! SO excited for you!
Love the ring. Congrats again.
Jackie
I love your ring, and have been thinking about you! Can’t wait to hear all the details, darling!
xo, Lena
you are just full of surprises…first you elope and now we find out you designed your ring…WOW! Love it!
Can’t wait to hear & see more of your special day my friend!!
Beautiful, meaningful & so you!
Congratulations! And the ring is gorgeous.
OMG i cannot wait!!!! the rings are gorgeous!! congrats and all the blessings in the world!
Congratulations, so happy for you! Beautiful ring.
Wish you a wonderful weekend xo
what wonderful, exciting news – congrats!! your rings are stunning!
I was so excited to hear the news! Congrats and I can’t wait to hear all about the wedding (love the ring!)
WHAT???? Holy moly ~ I am off twitter for a ocuple of days and look what I miss out on!! YAY for you two! Congrats and wish you lots of love and laughter together! Absolutely gorgeous design
)) Can’t wait to hear all about it!
xoxo
kristi
PERFECTION!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! (ALL CAPS!)
Amazing, amazing! Huge congratulations – and your ring is stunning!
Woohoo!! A huge congratulations to you both!! And how special that you designed your own ring!! Super job!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH oh my god where have i been?!?!?!?!?!?!? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
OMG…the ring is gorgeous and you know how happy I am for you!
XO
OMG!!!!!!! how amazingly exciting and awesome news!!!! How the heck did i miss this??? So happy for you. The ring is beyond gor.geo.ous!!!!!!! love it love it. So happy for you friend. Could not have happened to a more lucky and lovely person. Guess what?!?!? I’m next…stay tuned!!
oh my word! sorry for being out of it!! but congratulations!!!! *throws confetti* LOVE your ring!!