Some people think being single during the holidays is depressing. Many may feel lonely or left out because they don’t have a significant other at their side. Well I am here to tell you that just because you are single does not mean you are at a disadvantage. In fact, you have the advantage of being unattached during the holidays. I’ve listed my top 5 advantages … [Read more...]
African American Gemologist Shares 3 Super Important Steps in Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring
The holidays are upon us and there's nothing like sharing in good food, good times, and good love. This time of year, it's not unusual for couples to take a leap to the next level of their relationship and go from merely dating to an engagement for marriage. Because that leap is an emotional one, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect engagement ring whether you decide … [Read more...]
Is Their Marriage Doomed If a Woman Goes Half On Her Engagement Ring?
One of my coworkers ran up to me one Monday morning to share some good news. She told me one of her friends got engaged over the weekend. She even showed me a picture of the engagement ring. I thought it was beautiful. Since I didn’t know the friend, I didn’t have much more to say. As I was about to return to my computer screen, my friend shared some more information. My … [Read more...]
With This Ring, You Were Wed: Why My Ring Reminds Me of My Commitment
Wow, a few weeks ago I was blessed to officiate my 94th wedding. There were two things that made this one really cool. The first was that the groom was my cousin. Also, since it was a family wedding, my sister and brother-in-law, who are also the first couple I married, were there and they were just days away from celebrating their tenth anniversary. Seeing these two couples … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Select the Ring that She’ll LOVE!
When looking for an engagement ring or updating a ring to celebrate an anniversary it's extremely important to select a ring that she'll love. But the question is how do you pick a ring that she'll love if she doesn't pick it out? By educating yourself on the options and using a few of the tips that we're providing below, you'll be in good shape. Just imagine her opening the … [Read more...]
Are You Naughty or Nice, When You Don’t Get a Ring for Christmas?
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” rings the Christmas classic in malls. That’s the same song that goes off in my head when I log in to my social media accounts and see the abundance of engagement, wedding, and baby announcements and photos. If you’re single and childless, then yes, it’s maybe not so wonderful compared to everyone else. If you don’t see yourself … [Read more...]
10 Interesting Historical Marriage Facts, #6 May Surprise You
Do you ever wonder what marriage was like in the past? Do you know how marriage came to be or why the wedding ring is worn on the left hand? Listed below are some interesting historical facts about marriage from different cultures that may surprise you. 1. Marriage can be traced back to St. Paul who compared marriage between a man and woman to the relationship between Jesus … [Read more...]
Question: Should You Ever Upgrade Your Engagement Ring?
Check out this video that we did for the LeoLove Show. The question for this week was should you ever upgrade your engagement ring? Sean thinks that upgrading your engagement ring changes the meaning of the ring. Michelle thinks Sean is wrong. Press play to see how Ronnie and I felt about the question. BMWK family, what do you think? Is your engagement ring sacred, or … [Read more...]
Are You All About the Ring?
I will never forget how excited I was when my husband (boyfriend at the time) and I went looking at engagement rings. Suddenly everything began to feel more real and exciting. I was finally going to marry the man that I felt I was created to love. It was only a matter of time. Several months later he surprised me by proposing. I said yes and while I loved my ring I was more … [Read more...]