If you are currently planning a vintage wedding, or looking for wedding inspiration we suspect you will be quite familiar with handmade and vintage marketplace Etsy. Selling products from around the world it is a wonderful collection of bespoke items you just wont find anywhere else, the hardest part is making a choice! Todays selection is five wedding rings that you will want to wear forever…
For a great choice if you’re on a tight budget, silver works really well – these retro his and hers silver bark texture rings are really striking. The sides are tall enough for a date or something concise to be stamped onto them too…And they’re matching wedding rings too which is a lovely thing to have.
Titanium has the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element and signifies strength in all its forms. For a ring style with a difference for your groom, go for a slightly square shape ring. Masculine, pretty much indestructible and cool looking plus its a great bargain price!
Create the most personal wedding rings possible with personalised fingerprint gold rings including the date of your wedding day…a perfect love token that you’ll want to wear forever.
A Russian wedding ring has three interlocked bands of varying shades of gold representing the Holy Trinity. Add diamonds for maximum impact and you’ll have a timeless wedding ring.
Rose gold is always a great vintage style choice and this hammered rose gold ring is lovely. Vintage looking with a modern edge and would suit a bride or a groom!
Our 5 Etsy buying tips –
- Be clever with your search options. Use specific colour and shape descriptions as keywords. So instead of just searching for ‘pink dress’, search for cerise dress, fuchsia dress, pastel dress, blush dress, coral dress etc. Search every day as people list all the time and you don’t want to miss out on the perfect item because you didn’t find it in time.
- Consider the location of your seller. You can buy globally on Etsy but factor in timescales, postage costs, customs charges and language differences.
- Use Paypal. This will protect both you and the seller and provide you with extra protection in case of a problem.
- Request samples. This one is particularly key if you’re thinking about co-ordinating lots of different products together, as colours can vary widely and photographs aren’t always accurate. Most sellers should be open to sending you small samples, especially if you’re willing to pay postage or a small fee.
- Read the feedback and ask about the return policy. Check out what other shoppers have said as comments and reviews are a great sources of information. When you’re buying products sight unseen, there should always be an easy return or exchange option. Check out the seller’s return policy, and if it’s not on the site, feel free to ask about it.
Are you going to be a vintage bride soon? Come visit one of our upcoming vintage wedding fairs in Cambridge on 14th September, Harrogate on 21st September, or in London on 9th November and find everything you need for your big day. For more details check the website – www.vintageweddingfair.co.uk.
Written by Sarah Gorlov.
