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Find Out Her Ring Size:This is where a lot of men mess up with the purchasing process. They’ll have the perfect ring picked out, but they get the wrong size ring for their girlfriend’s finger. When they get down on one knee and attempt to slide the ring on their...

Hello all newly engaged couples! This is part one in a series of a 'Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring".There’s a lot of pressure on this purchase. It’s a symbol of your love for your girlfriend, and it’s a token of your willingness to take the relationship to the...

 Choose the SettingA ring’s “setting” refers to the way in which the diamond is placed on the ring. Like everything else with an engagement ring, which setting you pick depends a lot on your girlfriend’s preferences. You can actually create combinations of different...

Winship’s Guide to Buying an Engagement Ring Step 3Selecting a Quality Diamond: The Four C’sSo you’ve selected a band. We now move to the focal point of most engagement rings: the diamond. For many men, purchasing a diamond can seem like a daunting task, but with a...

Find Out Her Ring SizeThis is where a lot of men mess up with the purchasing process. They’ll have the perfect ring picked out, but they get the wrong size ring for their girlfriend’s finger. When they get down on one knee and attempt to slide the ring on their lady’s...

Working with an honest wedding budget No one likes to discuss budget.  In fact, the very word makes people uncomfortable because it implies there is a limit.  Its reality, every person has a limit, every couple has a budget when planning their wedding. ...

 My advice, start with a vision for your wedding flow, Bride’s dress and then take it from there. Your outcome can be a consistent look or go crazy with a whimsical combination of color and décor. If you are using Save the Date Card, This is a great opportunity...