My mother said it was simple to keep a man, you must be a maid in the living room, a cook in the kitchen and a whore in the bedroom. I said I'd hire the other two and take care of the bedroom bit. Jerry Hall
Planning a Wedding on a Budget
Planning a wedding on a budget can be a challenge but it can also be a lot of fun. There are many, many ways to cut corners without looking like you're cutting corners. For example, design and print your own wedding invitations and thank you notes. You can even print a checklist off of the computer to help keep you in line and to keep everything organized. List everything you will be spending money on and develop a budget. Do stick to it and try to stay under it.
If you make the food yourself, you'll save a bundle. That includes the cake. You can find beautiful, easy to make cakes in magazines and on the internet that will rival even the most expensive wedding cake. Not only will you save money, but you'll have a ball doing it. When you're planning a wedding on a budget the key is to plan ahead and get organized.
When you're planning a wedding on a budget, you'll find yourself just shaking your head at some of the prices being charged for things like mint and nut cups. This should be one of the easiest, most frugal details to take care of. Imagination is the key here. You need a container to hold mints and one to hold nuts. It doesn't have to be crystal. Find something that matches your personality. It will be fun being a little different.
Use candles for centerpieces. They're beautiful and inexpensive. Keep the food simple. No one is going to remember the food anyway. They will remember the festivities and the atmosphere in general but the exact dish that was served will fade quickly. Have enough but not too much. You might even consider hors d'oeu rves and mini sandwiches.
If you know someone who has a unique talent, now is the time to flatter the heck out of them. Do you know someone who sings, bakes or takes pictures? Most people are flattered to be asked to participate in a wedding. Maybe you know someone who makes crafts. She might be willing to help out with the decorations. When you're planning a wedding on a budget, think about the things you might be able to borrow like punchbowls, serving pieces and things you would only use once.
Obviously, weddings are about a lot more than money. It doesn't make much sense though, to start off your marriage with debt you can't afford and will most likely regret. Besides, you'll need the money for the honeymoon!
Tungsten Rings and Tungsten Carbide Rings; The New Kid on the Block!
By Allen Walters
 Rings are the symbol of many things and many ideas and feelings; love, friendship, commitment, engagement, marriage, anniversary and on and on. They are an institution and our society and in many other cultures of the world. And even though the basic ring has not changed, the styles and metals used to form them has gotten very diverse. And tungsten and tungsten carbide rings are on the top of the list for a new and exciting metal.
For decades the metal of choice for rings was platinum, yellow gold, white gold and sometimes silver. But times have changed! Tungsten made into rings has become the chic metal of choice over the past couple of years. Of course, the other metals are still being used, but this unique metal is in a class all by themselves.
This very strong metal, although becoming very popular, has not been discovered by everyone as of yet. But once people stumble upon this strong, unique and beautiful metal, they are hooked and usually don't buy any other metal after that.
The process to make tungsten and tungsten carbide rings is very unique. The process combines tungsten and carbide powders. Then at 2400 degrees Fahrenheit, the two are mixed and molded together. Next is the polishing process where a diamond substance is used to create a luster and polish that will never dull or scratch and last like that for over 50 years! These rings are an amazing creation of beauty and durability.
More incredible are the facts about these remarkable rings. They are literally 10 times harder than 18K gold and next to diamonds, they are the hardest substance. Also, it is totally impossible to bend tungsten and it nearly indestructible as well.
What is awesome about these rings is that you can inlay them with platinum, gold or silver. So if you are a person that has to have something very different and you still want to have the tradition of the normal metals, then this is for you also. The designs that have been created with gold and silver are absolutely breathtaking and cannot be made with any other metal.
When purchasing rings made out of these metals, you have to be careful because some manufacturers want to save money and will put cobalt in them. These are very often sold as authentic tungsten rings but you will soon realize if you were fooled. Very quickly, your ring will oxidize and will also develop small spots on the finish of the ring because of the natural chemical reaction of your skin and the cobalt together. So be very careful when purchasing these rings and ask the jeweler if the metal contains any cobalt.
These rings are such an investment because they will literally last a lifetime and always keep their beautiful shine and polish. They are a real investment that will be handed down for generations.
Allen Walter's store has always been one step ahead of the trend when it comes to jewelry. His tungsten carbide rings are uniquely created for their discriminating customers. Visit their store and discover a whole new perspective tungsten rings. Don't waste another moment; find out why this beautiful metal is quickly becoming the ring of choice.
What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow. Nathaniel Hawthorne |