Wedding ring tattoos put a modern twist on two ancient practices. The first, of course, is the giving of a wedding ring to symbolize love and lifelong commitment; the second is the art of tattooing. According to historians, wedding rings were first given by the Ancient Egyptians, and tattooing dates back even further, to Neolithic times. Why have they combined?
There are many reasons. Some couples can’t afford wedding bands, so they get tattoos while they save. Others want to make a permanent declaration of their love, and few things are more permanent than a tattoo. Depending on the size of the tattoo, they can be concealed under a wedding ring while at work. The
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In the wake of the Great Recession, American couples have been doing more with less. According to the most recent wedding study published by BRIDES Magazine, the cost of the average wedding fell by more than fifteen hundred dollars in 2011. How are they saving? Most are reducing personal expenses, especially bridal jewelry.
Stainless Steel Wedding Band
Instead of cutting their honeymoons short or holding their receptions at home, couples are selecting less expensive engagement and wedding rings. The good news is that they rarely have to compromise much due to the wide range of style and metal options available online.
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It was the royal wedding of our generation, a call for celebration and hope for millions watching around the world, as Prince William wed Catherine Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge in Westminster Abbey last Friday.
It seemed like every detail turned out to perfection! The dress was stunning, Kate was glowing but poised, William was a little nervous but dashing in his red regimentals, both clearly in love and very happy as they said their vows. The Abbey was transformed for the event into a regal garden with trees, flowers and spring foliage.
But it wasnt only the foliage that made Westminster bloom! Almost
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It was the royal wedding of our generation, a call for celebration and hope for millions watching around the world, as Prince William wed Catherine Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge in Westminster Abbey last Friday.
It seemed like every detail turned out to perfection! The dress was stunning, Kate was glowing but poised, William was a little nervous but dashing in his red regimentals, both clearly in love and very happy as they said their vows. The Abbey was transformed for the event into a regal garden with trees, flowers and spring foliage.
But it wasnt only the foliage that made Westminster bloom! Almost
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Are you bleary-eyed from waking up at 4 AM to watch royal wedding footage? Or are you bushy-tailed from sipping English tea and eating scones all morning at a viewing party?
Or perhaps you decided to hit snooze and catch the wedding-of-the-century’s details at a reasonable hour.
If you missed it, the Royal Wedding was just perfect. Everything went off without a hitch. Kate looked just lovely and handled herself with the poise and grace of a true royal.
And the detail we’ve all been speculating about for months? Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is a truly beautiful gown by British designer Alexander McQueen. As Ka
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