It’s a common misconception that buying an engagement or wedding ring on a budget means you can’t buy sustainably and ethically. English Wedding members Jacqueline & Edward are here to bust that myth and show you how you how you can buy affordably without compromising on quality or your eco values.
How to Buy an Affordable Engagement Ring
Photograph by Piccolino Weddings
Buying an Ethical Engagement or Wedding Ring on a Budget, by Jacqueline & Edward
Here’s our guide on how to get an affordable yet beautiful, ethical, made to order engagement ring…
We read this article over on 166 Photography and were bowled over by its refreshing honesty and helpfulness. It’s kind of alarming how none of the wedding media seem to prioritise mental health in their messaging, and that needs to change. Studies have found that 70% of engaged couples or newlyweds described the process of planning a wedding as “extremely stressful”, and identified the top 5 emotions while planning a wedding to be:
- Excited
- Happy
- Stressed
- Overwhelmed
- Anxious
Header image: Merrick Cousley
I had a little email chat to Rosie, who writes for Kabiru Abu, the other week. There’s so little in the wedding media about grooms – and given that not every wedding has a bride, we feel there’s a need for more balance! Here’s a piece for all the grooms out there – because it’s NEVER all about the dress!
Grooms getting hitched in the next couple of years have a lot to look forward to says Savile Row suit designer to the stars, Kabiru Abu.
We’re taking a look at weddings, traditions and mental health over the coming weeks, and I asked a few experts if we could share their tips with you lovely lot! First up is Cambridge wedding photographer Damien Vickers, whose images have that effortlessly lovely, authentic feel. And here’s the thing: Damien’s reviews from his couples often mention how comfortable they and their guests felt with him, and the relaxed vibe he created around their wedding day and photographs.
Damien’s written a lovely blog with 10 tips for a super chilled wedding – and we wanted to share those tips – in a nutshell – with you here today!
Buying your engagement ring is one of the most exciting purchases of your life, but some of the technical descriptions can be a bit confusing – unless you’re a jeweller! While some are obvious, others are harder to work out so, Emmeline Smith from Infinity Diamond Jewellery shares her quick guide to help get you up to speed with the basics.
The main parts of a ring
Shank or band – is simply the part of the ring that wraps around your finger, in any metal and is the part that will bear any hallmark.
