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How To Shop For Wedding Rings

Shopping for wedding rings may seem a little daunting as there is so many things to take into consideration.

Whether or not you have a general idea of what style, setting, metal or stone it is that you are looking for, there are still a large number of factors that you need to take into account. Below you will find some useful tips, a sort of buying guide to follow, to ensure that you are getting the wedding ring that you deserve.


Wedding Rings to Flowers Be Sure to Insure your Big Day

Reserving a few pounds out of your total wedding day budget for insurance is worth it for peace of mind.

The average wedding in the UK apparently now costs about £20,000, and with this much money at stake insurance plan is a very sensible option. As little as £50 will cover all your wedding arrangements in case of accidental damage, lost rings or cancelled honeymoons.


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Perfect matching wedding rings
"Perfect matching wedding rings"

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. Do you really have time to trawl the high street, looking for wedding rings and engagement rings? Here’s an insight to planning your big day.

Don’t you just love weddings? The cake, the cars, the dresses, the flowers, the music, the food, the drink and the vows; it’s such a wonderful day. Unless of course you’re the bride and you’ve been left to organise that huge list! And don’t forget all the boring stuff like the booking the photographer, doing the seating plan, the invitations and the wedding rehearsal!


Wedding Rings Direct – Brilliant Service, Brilliant Prices

Wedding Rings Direct - Brilliant Service, Brilliant Prices
"Wedding Rings Direct
Brilliant Service, Brilliant Prices"

At Wedding Rings Direct we have over 30 years experience manufacturing wedding rings. We offer fabulous rings at up to half off high street prices, and you can even design your own unique wedding ring or engagement ring using our bespoke service.

At Wedding Rings Direct we know how important your big day is - that's why we make every effort to help make that special day even more perfect for you...


How to Propose - Top 10 Ways

Proposing marriage in a boat
"Don't rock the boat with hasty moves"

Approximately 300,000 people get married a year in the UK alone, which means that potentially half that number of people have found themselves in the very situation which you are in now

You have decided that she is the one but are struggling to find the best way to ask the person that you love to be your wife. When it comes to proposing marriage, combining originality and tradition is a vital prerequisite to making the day that you propose memorable, for all of the right reasons!...


Jewellery – Choosing Diamond Engagement Rings

Three diamond engagement rings - two brilliant cut and one marquise
"It's kinda important she likes the ring!"

Ready to buy an engagement ring, but don’t know where to start? Search our collection of diamond engagement rings

For many men, buying an engagement ring is the first time they’ve ever bought an expensive piece of jewellery - and certainly the first time they’ve ever bought jewellery with such significance. An engagement ring is a symbol of the promise to wed, and whether you’ve discussed marriage with your partner, or you’re planning a complete surprise...


Jewellery – Wedding Rings for your Big Day

A matching set of wedding rings for him and her
"What a pair!"

Make sure you shop early for jewellery if you want to get the perfect wedding rings.

When you’re planning your wedding, whether it’s big or small, there will be lots of things on your “to do” list. From flowers to cake, dresses to wedding rings, there’s a lot to think about and a lot to do. Many of those things need to be done in the few weeks or days leading up to your wedding, so it makes sense to shop for other things early so that you can cross them off your list...


How To Get Your Girlfriends Ring Size Without Asking Her!

Boyfriend and girl friend showing off their engagement ring
"I wonder how big it is?"

OK, so you have finally decided that she is the one for you! You have come up with your ingenious and original way of how you are going to “pop the question”; a beach in some exotic location? A romantic candle lit dinner?

Taking her back to the first place you met? All great ideas, but now you have the fundamental problem, the one thing that 99.9% of all us guys do not know, what is her ring size? Something that you need to know before presenting her with her engagement ring!...


Is Palladium The New Platinum?

Example palladium wedding rings
"New kid on the block?"

Discovered in London in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston, Palladium is fast becoming recognised as the metal of the 21st Century.

In comparison to Platinum and Gold, Palladium is a fairly "new kid on the block", boasting a huge increase in popularity over recent years. A huge influx in demand for Palladium Wedding Rings and Engagement Rings has made the question arise, Is Palladium the new Platinum?...


Say it With a White Gold Eternity Ring

example image of white gold eterntiy ring
One of our white gold
eternity rings

A white gold eternity ring is the perfect way to say "I love you" and is something that she can keep forever.

It's almost Christmas, and not before long, you'll be faced with Valentines Day. Commercial holidays, romantic anniversaries and celebratory dates are always around the corner. If you want to surprise the woman you love with the perfect gift, choose a white gold eternity ring. This is the perfect way to tell someone just how much you care...


White Gold Wedding Rings – The Contemporary Choice

A pair of white gold wedding rings
"White gold wedding rings are
perfect for cooler skin tones"

White gold wedding rings make the perfect alternative to expensively priced platinum jewellery

White gold wedding rings are a contemporary choice for anyone who doesn’t want the traditional look of yellow gold. Making the ideal alternative to platinum, white gold wedding rings can also save you some money if you are planning your wedding to a budget.

White gold wedding rings are usually enhanced with...


Choosing Wedding Rings for Men

A pair of white gold wedding rings
"Titanium is a popular choice when
it comes to wedding rings for men"

In this chapter of our website you can find a wealth of information about our rings, the materials we use and their origin.

Men are generally not jewellery lovers. But your wedding ring is to be worn everyday, so at the very least it needs to be comfortable and well-fitting. But wedding rings for men are so much more than just a gold band around the marital finger. There are so many styles to suit your skin tone and your personal style. Whether you like the minimalist look or you like to make a statement with your outfit, there are many different types of wedding rings for men...

Top 10 Most Memorable Destinations for a Perfect Wedding

Beach wedding
Beach Wedding - Seychelles

As people grow tired of the unpredictable British weather, more and more are opting for unique or overseas weddings.

Often combining a romantic honeymoon with the wedding itself to have a truely remarkable wedding they will never forget. Here are some of the most unforgettable destinations to help feed your imagination!...




20 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

Money Saving Tips
Be honest about your budget

Planning a wedding in the best of financial climates can be a stressful experience. The idea of cutting corners or "making do" is no-body's idea of a dream wedding.

Remember, behind every Peter and Jordan extravaganza, there's still a carefully balanced accounts sheet, and you bet your bottom dollar, a list of ideas that for one reason or another, had to be sacrificed...

Nobody can have everything. It's time to choose strategically the things you can't compromise on.


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