In decades past, but also in a romantic present, the man got down on one knee, ring in hand, and proposed. Today, many couples decide together to become husband and wife, and together they choose the rings.
You have to keep in mind three "easy" things:
1- find a honest jeweler, even through recommendations or family connections;
2- select a ring style: it has to reflect your personal tastes;
3- set a price range: most experts agree that the ring budget should total no more than the bride and groom's combined salaries for two months. If someone is buying the rings for you as a gift, try to evaluate how much he/she is willing to pay for your wedding rings.
How to plan a wedding: choosing the ring
How to plan a wedding: setting a date
There's a lot of people planning a wedding and you'll have to find when and where you'll be able to fulfill your sweet idea.
For example, most of the churches in Rome have a 12-months waiting list, or even a 2-years one, for places such as the Abbey of Farfa or Amalfi.
So, sit down together to determine a wedding date priority list and try to keep in mind a couple of things:
- consider the type of honeymoon you both want. For instance, if you are both sun-worshipers, don't plan a wedding date when your favorite island is experiencing monsoon season;
- you both may have work periods when you can't take time off;
- some couples go out of their way to schedule a wedding over a three-day weekend, so everyone has more time together. This idea works best if you send invitations at least eight weeks in advance; otherwise, people might already have plans;
- the bride wants to look and feel her best on her wedding day. If she suffers unpredictable cycles, a quick chat with her gynecologist may bring up solutions;
- saturdays are generally the preferred wedding day, especially if there's people coming from far-off places.
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