Yesterday, I posted about my tough decision to spend big on videography, and keep the budget modest for wedding bands. But I could't settle for just any 'ole plain band, so I scoured the internet for a palladium or titanium band that suited me. Frustrated, I clicked over to Etsy to see some clever indie designs, and it was love at first sight:
5mm Palladium Band with Heart by WroughtGold
Here's where I should confess to over-thinking, plotting and planning: I found this ring before I found Well Spun Wedding Films. And I was torn between this and the Tacori platinum dream ring. I wanted both! Fortunately, I found a distraction and a wise use of money in videography which made my ring decision for me. (Although, if you look at this thought process... you can see I was just using the ring as an excuse to get the videography... it's a case of bride-brain logic if I've ever seen one).
Another option I've considered is re-using my promise ring. I'm allergic to something in the gold, but perhaps we could melt it down and up-cycle it as a two-toned wedding band with palladium...? (Is that the right use of "up-cycle"?) But alas, this seems like a project I should have researched months ago.
I convo'd WroughtGold on Etsy for a quote for the heart ring in my size and a thinner band, so fingers crossed it fits into my budget! And maybe that little heart can be filled with gold from the promise ring? Just brainstorming here. I need to resize it for my right hand anyway...
Have you used or considered Etsy crafters for your wedding bands?
