You’re engaged and you want to flaunt your ring all day, every day, we don’t blame you. But wearing a new and expensive piece of jewellery 24/7 takes some getting used to and there are times and places not to wear your engagement ring to keep it safe and sound.
Here are some places you might want to go ring-free:
The beach
You want to take a selfie in your stellar bikini and show off your gorgeous ring but there’s a risk of losing it in the sand or the water. Sand can also easily get into the ring setting or under your stone.
The gym
You could probably wear your ring during cardio but if you’re doing weights don’t even try it. The strong pressure of the weights could bend the band and if you have a pavé band it’s possible that the smaller stones may fall out of the setting if it takes too many knockings.
The shower
This one may be obvious but it’s easy to forget to take off your ring if you’re in a rush to shower. Shampoos, body washes, soaps, hair and beauty products all cause a residue buildup either on or under your stone which is difficult to clean. Also remember to be careful when you’re applying lotion or hair serum with your ring on.
The pool / jacuzzi
Chlorine in pool water can cause damage to your ring, and over time it will discolour the metal of your ring band.
While cleaning
Whether you’re cleaning the oven or your car or even just washing the dishes, take your ring off! If you have a coloured stone you need to be even more careful because the chemicals from the detergents can erode the finish and polish of the stone.
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If you love modern design and clean lines, this cake trend is for you. Many couples have been loving incorporating geometry into their wedding cake to bring a unique finish and edge.
This style is greatly inspired by the minimalist trend that focuses on simple detail to create a big statement. You don’t need tons of flowers, loud colours and tiers upon tiers to impress your guests. Simply turn to your junior school maths set for inspiration!
Using shapes like circles, squares, triangles and hexagons on your cake add a unique and modern look. You can go flat or use them in 3-dimensional elements to really pack a punch. Remember to keep the rest of the cake simple to avoid it being too overwhelming.
Here are some shapely ideas to inspire you:
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One of the toughest decisions engaged couples can make while planning a wedding is their guest list. Of course, you want your closest family and friends present on your special day. However, sometimes its not possible to include everyone. If your wedding venue has imited space, you have to make the choice on who to include and who to leave out.
One couple faced this conundrum and instead of keeping their guest list small, they decided to let their guests know exactly what’s going on. In a wedding invite, the unnamed couple explains that they have had to “categorise” guests to ensure they do not surpass capacity restrictions.
“Dear friends and family, please understand that our venue is limited in the number of guests we’ll be able to accommodate for our wedding day,” the invite reads. “As much as we’d love to have each and every one of you join us on our big day, we’re forced to split our guests into groups to ensure we don’t surpass our capacity restrictions.”
Guests were separated into Groups A, B and C. Group A are the special few at the top of the list, and are asked to RSVP as soon as possible . Groups B and C must watch the couple’s wedding website to see if there are any available spaces that open up, depending on Group A’s RSVPs.
The couple also ask that guests leave their kids at home with a babysitter, and that singletons don’t bring a partner to keep the guest list as low as possible.
This ranking quickly went viral on Reddit and Facebook page when a user posted: “That’s it, I’m wedding shaming”. It sparked a fierce debate on whether the couple are right to categorise guests in this manner. Some believed it was the smart thing to do, while others thought it was rude for the couple to tell guests which group they are in, as it essentially says how important (or not) they are to the couple.
“Nope.. if I got that and found put i was in group b I would be pissed. Find a venue that can accommodate everyone you want there or don’t invite me after the fact because you then want to fill it up. No thanks,” writes on Facebook user.
What do you think? Were the coupe right, or is there a more tactful way they could have gone about it?
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Choosing the perfect wedding dress is a painstaking process for any bride-to-be. Along with flattering your figure and being within your budget, you want your wedding gown to reflect your personal style. But with so many looks to choose from, it can be hard to pinpoint which one to go for.
Here’s where detachable skirts come in. This style can transform a slinky number into a full-skirted gown or even a dress into a jumpsuit, saving you from having to choose just one look for the day.
Here are some gorgeous detachable-skirt wedding gowns we’ve seen:
This gown goes from simple and elegant to fun and modern with the simple addition of a skirt.
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The no-overskirt alternative of this gorgeous ensemble is definitely for the more daring bride, but it’s also undeniably haute couture (read: still classy) and a truly different statement look.
If everyone’s been asking you who wears the pants in your relationship, now they know. This is a particularly clever take on detachable skirts.
This frothy, tiered, detachable train transforms a body-hugging gown fit for the Met into a modern take on the classic wedding dress.
This dreamy dress says Grecian Goddess, with and without the detachable skirt, and is utterly elegant.
The long lacy sleeves, the decadence and the fine detail of this dress with a (detachable) train work together to create a gown fit for royalty.
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