Mens Wedding Rings - Considerations for Wear
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | May 11, 2008
Most women wear their wedding rings at all times, taking them off only for certain tasks. For some men, however, the decision is not as easy. When choosing a wedding band for your fiance, consider what he does during work and play and what effect that may have on a ring. If he works with his hands, for example, it may be dangerous or against company policy to wear a wedding ring while working. Even if his company allows it, the job could be rough on jewelry in some way — rubbing off the finish, denting the metal, or loosening a stone. Extra-curricular activities can also be rough on a wedding band if he engages in rough and tumble sports, such as rock climbing, football, soccer, ice hockey, or surfing. Any of them can play havoc with his ring, especially if it has gemstones or can easily slip off his finger. Hobbies are another consideration. Does he regularly use tools that could damage a nice piece of jewelry?
When choosing your fiance’s wedding band, consider what he does with his hands as well as how he will actually wear the ring and buy accordingly. My husband, for example (who works in construction), was going to wear his gold milgrained band only during non-work hours so he wouldn’t scratch it (Gold is a relatively soft metal). That lasted about two weeks. It turns out he actually wanted to wear the ring all the time, so decided to live with some scratches. The better solution here may have been to get a titanium or tungsten ring — which are harder metals — instead of gold. Whatever your situation, think about how he will wear the ring when deciding on the perfect wedding band for him. To explore the possibilities, visit the MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com mens wedding bands section: http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/shopping/Mens-Wedding-Bands
Wedding Veils - Embellishments
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | May 11, 2008
One way to add distinction to your wedding veil is by adding embellishments, such as rhinestones or crystals. These are attached — or “scattered” — over the veil to enhance the overall effect and complement beading and detailing elsewhere in your bridal ensemble. Pearls, rhinestones, crystals, pearls and sequins can be applied only near the edge or scattered across the entire veil. Combine these options with the numerous border options and your veil can be truly unique. Explore different variations in the MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com wedding veils shop section — where 18 different embellishments (including the Aurora Borealis Swarovski crystals pictured at left) are available on most bridal veils.
Mens Wedding Bands - Gemstones or not?
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | May 10, 2008
For some men, whether to have gemstones on the wedding band is a big decision. Like all other choices involving his ring, it is a matter of personal preference. It is perfectly acceptable for a men’s wedding ring to include gemstones. It is a matter of what fits his style, taste, personality, and the kind of work and play he does. If his wedding band will get a lot of wear and tear, he may not want one. If he does opt for gemstones, the preferred ones are diamonds, sapphires (in all colors), and rubies. Most jewelers advise against pearls and opals, which are more fragile than gemstones. A ring with stones need not be overstated at all. In fact, it can be tasteful and elegant! To get an idea of the various styles available, visit MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com’s Mens Diamond Wedding Bands page: http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/shopping/Mens-Wedding-Bands/Diamond.htm
Pink Wedding Dresses
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | May 10, 2008
Like most colors, “pink” encompasses a range of color shades. For the most part, pink wedding dresses are a light or pastel pink. You will see this described relative to something familiar to most of us — “cameo” or “baby” pink for example — depending on the designer. The deeper pinks tend to have more exotic names — “Paris,” “paradise,” “champagne,” or “iridescent” pink for example — and may make a bit bolder statement than the pastels. Browse the selection in the MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com pink wedding dresses section for an idea of your options (including the pink Alfred Angelo pictured at left): http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/bride/bridal_gowns/pink-wedding-dresses/Pink-Wedding-Dresses.htm
Mens Wedding Band Width
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner | May 9, 2008
If your man is a big guy, his hands are large, or he has long fingers, he can handle a wider width wedding band than someone smaller. Smaller width rings are likely to look diminished on his large finger, so choose an average-width or slightly wider band. Conversely, if his hands are small or fingers slender, stick with a narrower band. In terms of width, his wedding ring will likely be wider than your band. The most popular widths for men are 6 and 7 mm. If you are thinking to uby one wider than 7mm, bear in mind that very wide bands may not be as comfortable and usually fit tighter. So, when sizing him for a wider ring, go up by 1/4 - 1/2 size. To see mans rings of all widths, visit the MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com mens wedding bands section: http://www.myonlineweddinghelp.com/shopping/Mens-Wedding-Bands
For more considerations when choosing his ring, read the Choosing Mens Wedding Rings page.
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