Category Archive

ring

Wedding rings for women? Oh yes, we’ve got them here — ranging from alternative engagement rings to non-diamond rings. Wedding rings for men? We’ve got posts about that, too! What about if you’re not wearing a ring? What about wedding tattoos? Yep! Sapphires rings, ruby rings, emerald rings… even rings without stones at all! You may also want to check out these archives: 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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Pumpkin-unicorns, Nightmare before Christmas, tentacle rings, and other awesome wedding shit

I’m kicking off this week’s Reader Round-up with pumpkin-unicorn card monster because “pumpkin-unicorn card monster.” ‘Nuff said. That shit is AWESOME. In fact, we have a lot more awesome shit for you this week. How about I show you an engagement ring that even Cthulhu would love, a Nightmare Before Christmas cake, Calvin and Hobbes action, and a bride enjoying her cocktail hour…

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Get a special discount on custom-made House on Hudson wedding rings

As a teenager, designer/goldsmith Miranda would tear apart her collection of junky plastic jewelery and reassemble the pieces in a way that she liked better. That kind of “not going to settle for anything but awesome” attitude is why House on Hudson can make y’all some superb wedding and engagement rings. And House on Hudson’s special discount is why you’re going to be able to actually save money on custom-made wedding rings.

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Gorgeous, sturdy, and Earth-friendly hammered wedding bands from Isabel Jewelry

Our sponsor Isabel Rucker lives and runs her jewelry business in a small town in Wyoming’s Rocky Mountains. Being close to nature continually feeds her creativity and desire to be environmentally-friendly. That’s why her shop, Isabel Jewelry provides hammered rings made of 100% recycled yellow, rose and white 14K gold, and sterling silver. If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind, hand-made wedding bands with an eco-twist, you’re gonna want to peep these bands for three reasons…

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Leah & Lisa’s fantastical whirlwind wedding of rainbows and butterflies

OMG rainbows! The Honor Party of Awesomeness is attired in a rainbow of petticoats, suspenders, ties, Converse, and shades, and that’s only the beginning. Ribbons of rainbows follow a rainbow of butterflies all through the details. Check out the cake topper that inspired it all and the pinky promise, thumb-touch, lick that sealed the deal.