Wedding Ring Alternative

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There are many reasons one would choose not to wear a wedding ring - comfort, medical, work, lifestyle, or matters of principle being the majority of them.  You can still show your lifelong commitment to your spouse by sporting a wedding tattoo.  Here are a few options to get the cogs turning in your brain if you are feeling like a traditional wedding band may not be for you.

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LOVING this Owl + Tree tattoo.  Check out the adorable couple behind them here.

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Matching Infinity symbol tattoos.  Saying forever in more ways than one.

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I super love the story behind why this gentleman chose to have E2 tattooed instead of wearing a wedding ring.  He says, "I'm married 32 years, I don't wear a wedding band. I'm Ernie my wife's name is Elaine. Hense E Squared....". CUTE!

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And how cool is this? A diamond tattoo instead of a real diamond? This diamond really is forever.

A Match Made in Heaven

Matching wedding sets! Totally traditional and romantic!

Wedding Ring Set His and Hers Frosted Frosted Sterling Silver Diamond Bands by LiliaNashJewelry
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We Hold One Heart in 14k White and Yellow Gold - Handmade Wedding Band Set by LichenAndLychee
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14k rose gold custom rustic wedding band set by GoldenSparrowDesign
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Wedding Band Engagement Set in 9kt Rose Gold and White Gold with Pine Trees by ashhilton
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Eloping Made Easy - 4/26/12

 
1. Suit vest in Italian Wool – J. Crew - $135
2. Little White Dress with Paillettes – David’s Bridal - $60!
3. Once Upon a Time Recycled Silver Wedding Band set – Etsy seller peacesofindigo - $271
4. DIY hand-tied bouquet – instructions can be found here – less than $10

Make that bouquet, put on those clothes, grab your rings and head to your local city hall.  It doesn’t get any easier to elope than that.

Put a Ring on It - guys edition 3/16/12

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m drawn to the more unique styles of wedding jewelry. In my opinion, there are just too many mass-produced, knock off of a knock off of a knock off style ring options on the market. Now and going forward, I intend only to show you the unique, most likely produced by small artisan shops jewelry. I hope you like it!
Now, on to the shiny stuff!

Copper Wood Grain Tree Bark Mens Band Ring Source: etsy.com via Let’s Elope! on Pinterest

INFINITY CURVE Ring Source: etsy.com via Let’s Elope! on Pinterest

This wood band isn’t shiny but it is still pretty rad!

Walnut Wood Ring Source: etsy.com via Let’s Elope! on Pinterest

and finally… this one! It’s made from a METEORITE!

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