Most men are just as nervous about selecting engagement rings as they are about popping the big question. If the ring is not everything she imagined there is worry she will have doubts about the marriage or the man asking her hand in marriage. If it isn’t the right style for her tastes and personality then she may not fall in love with it the way he wants her to.
There is a lot at stake here! If you are about to pop the question and need some guidance selecting a ring she will absolutely adore, consider some fast tips:
1. Quality counts more than size.
So many men shop for rings with one thing on their mind: size. There is a cultural assumption that the size of the ring is a measure of the size of the love between a couple. This is entirely untrue and of course, quite silly.
Yes, many women do look for size when comparing rings with others, but quality is also noticed. If you think that your soon-to-be-finance would react badly to a smaller sized ring, you can guarantee that she will not appreciate being given a ring of low quality or which has not been cut perfectly.
Do yourself a favor and value the quality of the cut and clarity of the diamond more than you value the size of the overall ring. Get her the best quality ring you can afford and she will fall in love with it.
She will love it because it came from your heart!
2. Try to get some idea of what your loved one values and prefers when it comes to jewelry.
Hopefully, you know your loved one’s personality inside and out by this point. That will make selecting an engagement ring that she will love a bit easier, but you should still try to get some perspective on her preferences in relation to jewelry before you start shopping.
It never hurts to look in jewelry stores together and take notice of the things she seems drawn to. You may notice that she loves white gold but never looks twice at yellow gold. You may also notice that she likes smaller sized pieces or that there is nothing too big for her interest.
You can also ask her close friends and relatives as they may know what type of jewelry she usually likes. Use this information to steer your ring selection.
3. You should never purchase an engagement ring prior to thoroughly researching the jeweler.
Unless you are shopping for engagement rings from a jeweler that was referred from someone you absolutely trust, make sure to research the jeweler prior to making your purchase. You want to ensure that they have not had any complaints against them with the Better Business Bureau and that there aren’t a lot of negative reviews and commentary posted online.
You also want to look for signs that the company has a long history of selling engagement rings of very high quality and at reasonable prices. Knowing the market in terms of quality standards and price ranges will further ensure that you get the best deal possible on an engagement ring that is perfectly suited to the love you share with your fiance!

Author: Sachin Kumar Airan

Over forty years as a marriage and family therapist, I have had the privilege of learning from my clients. I have had the opportunity to observe and study what makes lasting love. The below list identifies the kind of vows and commitment statements that lead to happy and lasting unions.
* We will provide safety to be honest and true to ourselves * We will choose love instead of fear and attack thoughts* We will treasure our connection and maintain an open heart to one another* We will treasure our children and grandchildren* We will be there when our family needs us* We will move away from chaos toward unity and healing* We will take turns serving as leader* We will maintain spiritual practices that open our hearts and minds to love and transcend our egos* We will make a conscious choice at moments of aggravation to step back, cool off and not lose sight of the pain of the other* We will remember that true strength is not mean spirited but calm and clear* We will respect that love partakes of the soul and that our soul is vulnerable* We will celebrate everyday and guard the happiness of one another* We will tell the truth with love* We will allow negative feelings to flow through us without becoming attached to them* We will invite the presence of God into our life* We will focus on joy, love and miracles* We will support one another’s dreams* We will seek inspiration and wisdom about relationships* We will not expect perfection in a changing world, instead we will perfect our love* We will remember May Sarton’s caution to be gentle with one another in this brief time for we shall die in exile far from home* We will remember that what matters in life is how much we have loved* We will set goals together that are life-enhancing for us and our family* We will be love finders rather than fault finders* We will both be givers in our marriage* We will kindle the spirit of the other* We will encourage one another’s individual interests* We will share magical moments of love and laughter* We will help one another face fears and pain and use them for transformation* We will help one another find joy amidst suffering* We will help the other remember the song of the heart* We will model joy, love and meaning in a marriage for our children and grandchildren
Going through this list with your partner is a great couples exercise. Acknowledge the vows you have kept, and discuss the ones you both need to work on. A relationship filled with lasting love is something to treasure forever.

Going through this list with your partner is a great couples exercise. Acknowledge the vows you have kept, and discuss the ones you both need to work on. A relationship filled with lasting love is something to treasure forever.

Author: Dr. Linda Miles

Just because you have to watch your money and make sure you do not go overboard it doesn’t mean that you cannot have a fabulous wedding. If money is tight you might also wish to take out wedding insurance to cover your outlay.

Options for choosing a wedding dress

One of the things that cost a great deal of money is the wedding dress. Of course every bride wants to shine on her big day and might have pictured her ideal dress for many years. However what you picture in your mind when just a girl and what you are able to afford may be two different things. Weddings dresses can run into many thousands of pounds. However there are ways that you may be able to have the wedding dress of your dreams and not have to pay out a fortune. If you have pictured getting married in a designer wedding dress but they are out of your price range then shop around online as there are stores that make “clones” of designer wedding dresses and very few people can tell them apart from the real thing. This could be an ideal way to get that designer look without having to splash out designer costs.
Another option you may wish to consider when looking for a wedding dress is to hire one. After all the majority of wedding dresses just end up locked away in the attic never to see the light of day again or they end up in charity shops. Shops specialise in offering good quality hire dresses along with mother of the bride, bridesmaids and grooms attire. This is often a great way to save thousands of pounds on the dresses and still look good.
There are shops that only sell second hand wedding dresses which they have carefully restored and cleaned to their former glory. This could be an ideal way to get the dress of your dreams for a fraction of the cost and no one will know that you have bought the dress second hand as it will look brand new. You might also look online at auction websites or check out your local free ads papers to see if you are able to pick up a bargain wedding dress.
Covering the dress and your wedding with wedding insurance
Whether you choose to buy a brand new dress, hire one or get a second hand one you may wish to consider wedding insurance to cover the dress. Wedding insurance covers a great many aspects of your wedding including the vendors letting you down and the venue where you booked your reception. You could end up saving a great deal of money if the worst should happen. Imagine how much you may lose if you have hired the wedding dress and red wine gets spilt down the front of it. You could say goodbye to the hefty deposit you had to pay and would have to pay out to get the dress restored to its glory again. This of course is just one example where you wedding insurance might come in handy and save the day, on your wedding day.

If you’re thinking about taking out wedding insurance, our wedding insurance comparison table can help you to find the right policy. We list many of the major UK wedding insurance providers such as Weddingplan Wedding Insurance and E&L Wedding Insurance.

Author: Adam Leyton

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