#67439 - Wedding rings

[Katya]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/67439/

I have a friend who plans to buy a new (very cheap*) wedding ring every year so that she can wear a different one as often as she likes.

*I.e., maybe $25. She's not the platinum and diamonds type.

[mic0]

That's such a cute idea. I only feel minimal sentimental attachment to my ring, so I wouldn't mind getting a different one someday.

[bobtheenchantedone]

I was once fond of saying that I would, when the time came, just switch to wearing rings on the left ring finger and make sure to wear one every day. I later conceded that I do like the idea of having a special and constant ring, but it may change anyway because I am very good at misplacing things. For that reason and others, I also don't want an expensive ring.

[Katya]

That's such a cute idea.

Seriously. Think of all the cute etsy rings you could buy. (Including duct tape rings!)

[bobtheenchantedone]

Yes, duct tape makes great engagement/wedding rings! ; )

In related news, we actually are working on a wedding right now, and it's probably going to be awesome.

[Katya]

Yes, duct tape makes great engagement/wedding rings! ; )

In related news, we actually are working on a wedding right now, and it's probably going to be awesome.

Seriously? That's awesome. (Is she doing a duct tape wedding dress? I've heard duct tape doesn't actually breathe all that well.)

[Dead Cat]

I think it's a good idea to have at least one extra ring, if only for the times when your fingers are puffy from pregnancy and stuff.

[Dead Cat]

Also, a duct tape wedding ring sounds awesome!

[Defy V]

I think it's a good idea to have at least one extra ring, if only for the times when your fingers are puffy from pregnancy and stuff.

True that! I don't have an extra ring and have the fortune of looking eternally 14 years old, and sometimes I feel self-conscious walking around with a giant pregnant belly and no ring. I'm counting on my 14-year-old-looking face looking wholesome enough to dispel any doubt.

[C is for]

I think it's a good idea to have at least one extra ring, if only for the times when your fingers are puffy from pregnancy and stuff.

True that! I don't have an extra ring and have the fortune of looking eternally 14 years old, and sometimes I feel self-conscious walking around with a giant pregnant belly and no ring. I'm counting on my 14-year-old-looking face looking wholesome enough to dispel any doubt.

Marduk, this is directed at you for always thinking she looks 14.

[Marduk]

I'm not even sure who she is. You'll have to bring her to the party so I can make a judgment call.

[bobtheenchantedone]

Yes, duct tape makes great engagement/wedding rings! ; )

In related news, we actually are working on a wedding right now, and it's probably going to be awesome.

Seriously? That's awesome. (Is she doing a duct tape wedding dress? I've heard duct tape doesn't actually breathe all that well.)

We're working on flowers for accessories and corsages and that sort of thing. The dresses, as far as I know, are going to be a little more traditional.

And yes, duct tape does not breathe well; that's what my sister wore to prom last year and she did not have a good time of it. This year's duct tape prom dress was made in cloth and then taped over, and though I haven't gotten a full report on it I'd assume it was much more wearable. Also much easier to make, and it hung better.

[Katya]

And yes, duct tape does not breathe well; that's what my sister wore to prom last year and she did not have a good time of it. This year's duct tape prom dress was made in cloth and then taped over, and though I haven't gotten a full report on it I'd assume it was much more wearable. Also much easier to make, and it hung better.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/201 ... oung-woman

Did you hear about this story? The cardboard dress is cute, but I'm actually much more impressed with her pull tab dress from last year. It's got a gorgeous drape.

[bobtheenchantedone]

I'd seen that, but never actually looked at it. The pull tab dress is much better.

[Portia]

I have very small fingers (5.5) and rings rarely fit well. I love jewelry and wear it every day but never got much into rings. Too bad a nice pair of diamond earrings or necklace couldn't have the same cultural significance.

[TheAnswerIs42]

I have very small fingers (5.5) and rings rarely fit well. I love jewelry and wear it every day but never got much into rings. Too bad a nice pair of diamond earrings or necklace couldn't have the same cultural significance.

Me too! Actually, my 5.5 was too big for a while, so I stopped wearing my wedding ring for a long time in fear that it would wiggle off one day. I just barely started wearing it again. I always wore something though - it isn't easy, but I have found a few size 5 rings over the years.

[Sky Bones]

42, the same thing happened to me. I stopped wearing my engagement ring and wedding band for a while (almost 3 years) because suddenly they were slightly too big. They started to fit fairly nicely again during pregnancy though I only wore my band. With the weather warming up hopefully my band will still fit nicely-- it practically slides off when I'm too cold.

Even still, I've never really felt the desire to get a different ring, mostly because I don't feel weird or anything going out without a ring. (shrug) Maybe it has something to do with my location, too.

[Genuine Article]

I don't care much for jewelry, so I have a wedding ring, but I haven't worn it for a few years.

[krebscout]

I was ring size 6, but it's so loose now that it rotates so the stones dangle on the underside of my finger while I type. It may well fly off one of these days when I'm flinging my arms about. I was thinking about having it resized, but that may cost almost as much as the ring did. Haven't thought about a new one. I'll have to look into that.

[C is for]

Since we're just talking about ring sizes, I'm pretty sure I'm a size 4.5.

Just, you know, for future reference.

(Also for future reference, I like pretty rings but I mostly like small ones. I am not directing this at anyone in particular.)