Using one ring for wedding band and engagement

I was wondering if it is ok if I only have one ring for the engagement and wedding. I want a ring that is a thick band with diamonds and find it unnecessary to have two. But I don't know if this is "traditional" or expectable. I'm a traditional girl but as a couple we are on a budget and would.... [Read more]

Louisiana wedding reception ideas and locations

Help! Due to the hurricane, we are really strapped in terms of finding a good reception hall within our budget. We are inviting about 150+ (all family) and need to stay under $5,000. The reception needs to be near Luling, LA and we would like alcohol. Any ideas? Oh, and we are having it this May if.... [Read more]

Engagement ring as wedding band

I know this question has been addressed a couple of times, so forgive the duplication. However I have seen differing opinions, so I was hoping for some clarification.

My fiance recently gave me a beautiful anniversary band as an engagement ring. He knows I don't wear jewelry, and I'm not really a.... [Read more]

Wearing my promise ring

about a year into our relationship my now fiance gave me a promise ring, I used to wear it on my left hand but too many people critisized that it looked like a wedding band so i now wear it on my right. He bought be a matching engagement ring/wedding band set when we got engaged and I am currently.... [Read more]

Promise ring as wedding band

my boyfriend gave me a promise ring for valentine's day a few years back and has recently proposed with an engagement ring. what should i do with the promise ring? i'd like to use my promise ring as my wedding band, am i off base? i figured that since i now have an engagement ring i can take off.... [Read more]