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Bridalwave column - My Eco-friendly Wedding. Part 2: The rings

Part Two: The Rings

Thumbnail image for Thumbnail image for Katie_Lee_thumbnail_profile.JPGDespite the fact that I'm still very far away from even venturing into a bridal shop to try on dresses (my sister booked me in for some appointments, but I conveniently came down with the vomiting bug that weekend), we already have the rings sorted out. I'm actually quite surprised by that - and not just because my organisational skills have so far been less than good. I'm surprised because I'm actually really uncomfortable with the idea of wearing a wedding ring at all. I've tried to psycho-analyse myself to work out what the problem is, but I think I just have an issue with wearing a badge to tell people something that is ultimately just my and my other half's business. I always feel a bit odd going into a business meeting with people and spotting their wedding rings. Suddenly I'm party to their private business and can start speculating on what their other halves are like and how they might behave at home.

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Posted by on March 13, 2008

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Vintage or even better parents rings sounds good - if I, er, cough, ever were to get married. Great column.

Posted by: Dan | March 13, 2008 3:22 PM

I *love* the idea of using parents' rings! Unfortunately, I don't think they've finished with them yet...

My sister has an engagement ring that was given to her husband by his grandmother. Unfortunately, just like my antique ring, it's quite fragile, and both of us have already managed to lose stones from ours. I think it's lovely to have old rings, but they are often too delicate to stand up to daily commutes.

Posted by: Katie Lee | March 13, 2008 3:41 PM

er, right o. I'll get me coat then.

Posted by: Dan | March 13, 2008 4:15 PM

No no! I'm agreeing with you! But maybe skip a generation or two and ask the grandparents or great grandparents.

Posted by: Katie Lee | March 13, 2008 5:06 PM

i get your sentiments katie, i guess i'm just too institutionalised to give up on the idea of wedding bling ;-)
i'm sure there's cultural/anthropological blah reasons why we exchange rings. same with religious symbols i guess

Posted by: darika | March 13, 2008 6:58 PM

Katie, your wooden rings sound fab, but if someone wanted to go down the gold and diamond route it can be a minefield of worry about where it all comes from.

Fortunately April Doubleday's has just developed a fabulous range of gorgeously ethical wedding rings. You can find her in the GreenUnion directory under jewellery.

Keep up the good work.
Rosie

Posted by: Rosie | March 13, 2008 8:41 PM


I don't think you're insane at all...I have similar, very strong feelings about the idea of getting married and all the markers that indicate the fact. One thing I've considered is not wearing a band on the ring finger, but on the middle finger of the left hand, which I believe was traditional in Medieval France (I may be dead wrong about this); I like the idea, because it would mean that the significance of the ring would be known only to those who have any business knowing.

I do have two friends who got matching tattoos, instead of rings; not names, but the same small design, the woman on her shoulder (back), the man on his upper bicep.

And, just so you can add it to a list, I came across this site (courtesy of a favourite site of mine, chateaubizarre.com): http://www.greenkarat.com/

Best wishes for your upcoming wedding!

Posted by: mjx | May 1, 2008 4:28 PM

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