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engagement ring

So you’re thinking of proposing with a ring? We’ve got tons of ideas and inspiration including custom rings, eco-wedding rings, non-ring alternatives, and ring tattoos! Oh and der: don’t forget about our Vendor Guide listing of alternative wedding rings and jewelry.

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Unconventional wedding rings with sweet symbolism from Bilingual Design

If y’all are looking for unique wedding/commitment rings or engagement bands, then you’ll wanna learn more about Bilingual Design, as they offer custom ring design, as well as their signature Bilingual Wedding collection that’ll be sure to grab your attention with their sweet symbolism and clever design.

Let’s gawk, shall we?

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Avoiding engagement ring envy, or: How I learned to love the symbolism

Engagement ring envy — the stuff of legend and myth? Or a nasty side effect of being engaged and the wedding industrial complex? Since the holidays are a popular time to propose, we thought we’d share Offbeat Bride reader Sarah’s thoughts as she delves into her inner psyche and explores the deep annals of her engagement ring envy demons.

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5 engagement ring style tips from Brilliant Earth featuring their ethical origin jewelry

Remember when we featured a wedding band style guide from long-time offbeat sponsor Brilliant Earth? They’re back with an engagement ring style guide featuring ethical origin jewelry and conflict-free diamond options. But beyond that, this guide also features ultra cool designs to fit your funky style. If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, you might want to pay attention to these five tips…

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Where to start with wedding planning when you never dreamed about being a bride

I honestly had never really thought about what a wedding would like like for me. I thought I’d jot down a few pointers for those of you who, like me, don’t have any clue about this type of thing, but know that a meringue is not your cup of tea…