The OurWeddingDay Blog

Natural Beauty: Raw Diamonds

OWD — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:09:23 -0500

Raw diamonds are getting a lot of attention lately, and we see why!

What are they?

They have never been heated or cut and appear in their natural state

They cost a lot less than a traditional diamond

The shape and look is unconventional without being "too modern"

They're a great conversation piece

Raw diamonds are the perfect balance to this economic recession. Not only is money saved, but you're almost certain to have a ring unlike any of your girlfriends.

Etsy seller kateszabone makes gorgeous handmade jewelry and uses plenty of raw diamonds (in a variety of colors!) in her pieces. Our personal favorite is pictured above, but she has much more to choose from - including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more

Check out kateszabone's Etsy shop.

Fates Stepping In

OWD — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:19:35 -0500

You're not going to believe this, but...

A man who lost his wedding ring off the coast of Hawaii's Oahu island less than 24 hours after his nuptials says the ring washed ashore four days later.

Carlton Helm said he had gone for an 8.5-mile paddle along Oahu's east shore Sunday morning and did not realize until he was nearly finished that he had lost the waterproof case containing his wallet, cell phone and wedding ring.

"It was gone. The container was gone and I freaked out. I was like 'Oh my gosh,'" Helm said.

Helm said he and his new wife left for their honeymoon Nov. 16 to the Hawaiian island of Molokai expecting to never see the ring again.

"I didn't care about the cell phone, wallet. I mean they could have racked up the credit cards. I just wanted my ring," Helm said.

However, the newlyweds said they received a call four days later from Hanauma Bay Park employees saying the plastic case had washed ashore with its contents intact.

"(We were) ecstatic. We're like, 'This is an act of God,'" Helm said.

Truly amazing! What a happy ending!

Inked

OWD — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:27:36 -0400

During the coverage of the Republican National Convention, we could not help but notice that Bristol Palin's boyfriend Levi had her name tattooed around his finger.

It seems like he is not the first person to come up with this brilliant plan: Pamela Anderson, Howard Stern and Ashlee Simpson all decided to get inked for their big day.

Will you be heading to the tattoo parlor before their weddings?