Is your wedding fast approaching? As your special day draws closer, it’s important to consider the finishing touches. You may have the dress, you may have the venue, but your jewellery is just as special!
With this in mind, we’ve put together a helpful checklist that will pinpoint what needs to be done to ensure your day runs as smoothly as possible.
4-6 Months Out
Our team at Gerard McCabe encourages all brides and grooms to order their wedding rings around four to six months before the big day. Since many require a few weeks for manufacture and delivery, it’s important you get in ahead of time to avoid delays!
4 Months Out
Looking for a way to add a sentimental touch? Wedding band engraving provides added personal value to the ring. Remember: these few words are special, and should be well thought out! Discover unique and classic engraving options for your wedding bands.
2-3 Months Out
Many brides and grooms choose to share a small token of gratitude with their bridal party. These tokens of appreciation always mark the occasion, and are a wonderful way to celebrate those closest to you. These gifts could be anything from a beautiful pendant for the bridesmaids, or, for the groomsmen, a classic timepiece! Gerard McCabe has long been involved in the bridal world, and today has a curated and wide selection of bridesmaids and groomsmen gifts for you to choose from.
1-2 Months Out
It’s always good to give yourself some time to decide what jewellery you’ll wear on your special day, beyond your wedding rings alone.
For the bride, you may choose to keep it classic with a beautiful set of diamond earrings, or, for a contemporary look, a styled selection of costume jewellery. For the groom, you may consider adding a stylish watch, cufflinks, or a unique tie pin to complete your wedding day look. However, no matter your wedding aesthetic, it’s important to allow yourself some time to consider what you feel best expresses 'you'!
TIP: To evoke that utterly curated feel, consider matching accessories for you and your bridal parties!
The traditional saying is ‘something old, something new, something borrowed. and something blue’. While this is by no means 'wedding day criteria', it can be a fun theme to incorporate into your big day!
Maybe a family heirloom will do the trick for the something old category? If that’s the case, consider getting it cleaned or restored! As for something borrowed, why not incorporate a small sentimental token from your Mum, aunt, or a dear friend? More often than not, it's these intimate details that bring significance to your special day.
1 Month Out
Jewellery cleaning can be valuable for everyone in the family and bridal party. In the weeks leading up, it might be worthwhile following up with everyone and seeing if any cleaning or small repairs are required. We offer a free in-store cleaning service, so why not pop past with your bridesmaids or Mum and let us clean everyone's rings as part of your pre-wedding pampering?
The Week Before
In the week leading up to the special day, consider the way in which the wedding rings will be presented. Do you need a box? Ring bearer cushions? These are all small details that can add a classic, elegant touch to the ceremony.
Besides those details, it’s important to consider your engagement ring. Does it need to be cleaned or rhodium plated? This service allows the ring to truly sparkle on the day, and rhodium plating in particular ensures the colour of the gold remains as it was the day your partner popped the question.
The Day Of
When the special day arrives, the real excitement begins! Of course, there are still a few things you should consider...
- Will you wear your engagement ring on your right hand, or will your Maid Of Honour wear it until you exchange wedding bands? You can put your engagement ring back on for your photos with the wedding certificate, but it’s while you exchange vows and rings that the engagement ring should be placed somewhere safe!
- If you’re changing wedding dresses for the reception, will your jewellery remain the same? If not, consider leaving the ceremony jewellery in a safe location, easily retrievable, or with someone you can trust.
After The Wedding
Following the wedding and honeymoon, if your rings were purchased from Gerard McCabe, you’ll receive a care plan. Within this care plan are six and twelve-month complimentary in-store cleans for your rings! Our team will also offer some advice and guidance when it comes to maintaining your bridal ring set - to ensure the sparkle lasts forever.
Oh, and don’t forget to add an eternity ring when you celebrate your first anniversary!
No matter where you are in your wedding planning, Gerard McCabe has you covered in all things bridal jewellery. Explore our full collection and services online here!
