Meet Couple A. They want to test drive their wedding bands months before the big day, and make the purchase a priority during their wedding planning. They start looking at rings right after getting engaged and buy their dream titanium wedding band set 8 months before their summer nuptials. A month before the wedding, [...]
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Meet Couple A. They want to test drive their wedding bands months before the big day, and make the purchase a priority during their wedding planning. They start looking at rings right after getting engaged and buy their dream titanium wedding band set 8 months before their summer nuptials. A month before the wedding, the Groom's titanium wedding band is nowhere to be found!
Meet Couple B. They are so overwhelmed by the details of planning their DIY wedding that they only think of purchasing wedding bands a few weeks before the ceremony. By the time they've reached a compromise on which titanium wedding band set they want, their wedding is one week away. Because they are having their titanium wedding bands made custom to order, they end up having to pay extra fees for the rush. They receive the rings the day before the ceremony and the bride's wedding band only goes on when forced over the knuckle!
So when _is_ the best time to purchase wedding bands?
According to a poll on 'Weddingbee':
44% of couples purchased wedding bands less than 3 months before the wedding
19% of couples purchased wedding bands 4- 6 months before the wedding
24% of couples purchased wedding bands 7- 9 months before the wedding
13% of couples purchased wedding bands more than 10 months before the wedding
One thing's for sure - there's a whole heck of a lot going on during the wedding planning bonanza and purchasing too early or too late can have its drawbacks. It seems like the best window is generally anywhere from 2-4 months before your wedding date. Of course there is no one-size fits all timeline....but here are a few guidelines to follow that may help to save you some sweat and tears!
1. Give Yourself Time - You probably have a basic idea of what you want, but that doesn't mean that you won't find other ring styles you love. Give yourself time (4-6 weeks) to browse, research, price and revisit rings that catch your eye. If you will need to budget or pay for your ring in installments, work this into your timeline. 
2. Know Your Seller - Familiarize yourself with the ring maker/seller's processing and shipping time. Read customer feedback to find out if they are generally early, timely or late with their orders. Start the conversation early if you are looking for lots of custom work or additional services (engraving, ring box etc.) Make sure the vendor you are purchasing from knows your wedding date. 
3. Allow for Alterations - By purchasing at least a month or more in advance, you can almost guarantee that you will have time to re-size or re-engrave if need be, ensuring you have the perfect titanium wedding bands to exchange when the big moment arrives on your special day!
When Should We Purchase Our Wedding Bands?
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Meet Couple A. They want to test drive their wedding bands months before the big day, and make the purchase a priority during their wedding planning. They start looking at rings right after getting engaged and buy their dream titanium wedding band set 8 months before their summer nuptials. A month before the wedding, the Groom's titanium wedding band is nowhere to be found!
Meet Couple B. They are so overwhelmed by the details of planning their DIY wedding that they only think of purchasing wedding bands a few weeks before the ceremony. By the time they've reached a compromise on which titanium wedding band set they want, their wedding is one week away. Because they are having their titanium wedding bands made custom to order, they end up having to pay extra fees for the rush. They receive the rings the day before the ceremony and the bride's wedding band only goes on when forced over the knuckle!
So when _is_ the best time to purchase wedding bands?
According to a poll on 'Weddingbee':
44% of couples purchased wedding bands less than 3 months before the wedding
19% of couples purchased wedding bands 4- 6 months before the wedding
24% of couples purchased wedding bands 7- 9 months before the wedding
13% of couples purchased wedding bands more than 10 months before the wedding
One thing's for sure - there's a whole heck of a lot going on during the wedding planning bonanza and purchasing too early or too late can have its drawbacks. It seems like the best window is generally anywhere from 2-4 months before your wedding date. Of course there is no one-size fits all timeline....but here are a few guidelines to follow that may help to save you some sweat and tears!
1. Give Yourself Time - You probably have a basic idea of what you want, but that doesn't mean that you won't find other ring styles you love. Give yourself time (4-6 weeks) to browse, research, price and revisit rings that catch your eye. If you will need to budget or pay for your ring in installments, work this into your timeline.
2. Know Your Seller - Familiarize yourself with the ring maker/seller's processing and shipping time. Read customer feedback to find out if they are generally early, timely or late with their orders. Start the conversation early if you are looking for lots of custom work or additional services (engraving, ring box etc.) Make sure the vendor you are purchasing from knows your wedding date.
3. Allow for Alterations - By purchasing at least a month or more in advance, you can almost guarantee that you will have time to re-size or re-engrave if need be, ensuring you have the perfect titanium wedding bands to exchange when the big moment arrives on your special day!
Meet Couple A. They want to test drive their wedding bands months before the big day, and make the purchase a priority during their wedding planning. They start looking at rings right after getting engaged and buy their dream titanium wedding band set 8 months before their summer nuptials. A month before the wedding, the Groom’s titanium wedding band is nowhere to be found!
Meet Couple B. They are so overwhelmed by the details of planning their DIY wedding that they only think of purchasing wedding bands a few weeks before the ceremony. By the time they’ve reached a compromise on which titanium wedding band set they want, their wedding is one week away. Because they are having their titanium wedding bands made custom to order, they end up having to pay extra fees for the rush. They receive the rings the day before the ceremony and the bride’s wedding band only goes on when forced over the knuckle!
So when _is_ the best time to purchase wedding bands?
According to a poll on ‘Weddingbee’:
44% of couples purchased wedding bands less than 3 months before the wedding
19% of couples purchased wedding bands 4- 6 months before the wedding
24% of couples purchased wedding bands 7- 9 months before the wedding
13% of couples purchased wedding bands more than 10 months before the wedding
One thing’s for sure – there’s a whole heck of a lot going on during the wedding planning bonanza and purchasing too early or too late can have its drawbacks. It seems like the best window is generally anywhere from 2-4 months before your wedding date. Of course there is no one-size fits all timeline….but here are a few guidelines to follow that may help to save you some sweat and tears!
1. Give Yourself Time – You probably have a basic idea of what you want, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t find other ring styles you love. Give yourself time (4-6 weeks) to browse, research, price and revisit rings that catch your eye. If you will need to budget or pay for your ring in installments, work this into your timeline.
2. Know Your Seller – Familiarize yourself with the ring maker/seller’s processing and shipping time. Read customer feedback to find out if they are generally early, timely or late with their orders. Start the conversation early if you are looking for lots of custom work or additional services (engraving, ring box etc.) Make sure the vendor you are purchasing from knows your wedding date.
3. Allow for Alterations – By purchasing at least a month or more in advance, you can almost guarantee that you will have time to re-size or re-engrave if need be, ensuring you have the perfect titanium wedding bands to exchange when the big moment arrives on your special day!
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Top Wedding Trends for 2013
Top Wedding Trends for 2013
If you've been to a wedding lately but might have mistaken it for a music video, circus, or mountain expedition, you're not alone! Weddings have gotten freaky, fantastic, and far-removed from the traditional little white chapel occasions that dominated generations past. Weddings have gotten a little less fit-the-mold and a little more be-yourself. DIY has become the norm, and that's why wedding galleries like these never get boring!
iPhone Groom & Bride
2013 is going to be an exciting year - we've outlived the rapture and Mayan apocalypse and more states are legalizing same-sex marriage! Here at Minter & Richter we've got an inside look at what may prove to be some of the year's hottest wedding trends. Check it out!
1. COLOR: What's cool and refreshing in summer and spring (think mojitos), yet can also provide comfort and warmth in winter or fall (hot cocoa) ...?
MINT is the new green.
Mint is what you make it: retro, girly, clean, classy...
Mint Rapunzel doesn't let her hair down for just anybody.
Minter & Richter - "When the Light is Gone, Love Remains" Titanium Wedding Band
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the one who doesn't want to blend in with the walls?
Minter & Richter - "Midori" Sandblasted Titanium Wedding Ring
2. BEAUTY: What happens when simple knots and twists are taken to the next level...?
Back to the basics with BRAIDS.
Elegant, Romantic, and won't sneak into your cake or kiss!
Go with the flow on your wedding day...
DIY wow.
3. DECOR: Did you ever cut out a paper heart in elementary school for somebody special...?
CUT-IT-OUT. Laser Cuts wow by adding a modern or vintage look to dress, decor, invites, you name it.
Vintage Lace gets a modern twist.
Bold design.
Honeycomb-cell bracelet.
Elevated. Overstated.
4. FOOD: What's often fruit-filled, and always fantastic....?
PIE takes the cake!
Cuts like cake, smashes like pie.
Eat your heart out!
Hap-pie-ly Ever After.
5. JEWELRY: What could be more traditional than a ring that will maintain its shining strength and beauty generations beyond gold and silver?
TITANIUM is getting hot, hot, hot! Extremely durable, 100% hypoallergenic, and with a lower price point than many other metals, titanium wedding bands continues to surge in popularity. MOKUME meets titanium:Featuring uniquely patterned metal-stock styled in the Mokume Gane tradition of Japan, our new M3 line of titanium rings are a modern interpretation of an ancient metal art. Originally created in 17th century Japan as adornment for samurai sword handles and sheaths, Mokume Gane reflects the finest hour of craftsmanship - reproducing the intrinsic beauty of mother nature herself. Bold!
Minter & Richter "Lava"
Mokume
Minter & Richter "Into the Universe"
Mokume earrings
Minter & Richter "Katana"
What do you predict will be big in weddings for 2013? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Top Wedding Trends for 2013
$If you've been to a wedding lately but might have mistaken it for a music video, circus, or mountain expedition, you're not alone! Weddings have gotten freaky, fantastic, and far-removed from the traditional little white chapel occasions that dominated generations past. Weddings have gotten a little less fit-the-mold and a little more be-yourself. DIY has become the norm, and that's why wedding galleries like these never get boring!
iPhone Groom & Bride
2013 is going to be an exciting year - we've outlived the rapture and Mayan apocalypse and more states are legalizing same-sex marriage! Here at Minter & Richter we've got an inside look at what may prove to be some of the year's hottest wedding trends. Check it out!
1. COLOR: What's cool and refreshing in summer and spring (think mojitos), yet can also provide comfort and warmth in winter or fall (hot cocoa) ...?
MINT is the new green.
Mint is what you make it: retro, girly, clean, classy...
Mint Rapunzel doesn't let her hair down for just anybody.
Minter & Richter - "When the Light is Gone, Love Remains" Titanium Wedding Band
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the one who doesn't want to blend in with the walls?
Minter & Richter - "Midori" Sandblasted Titanium Wedding Ring
2. BEAUTY: What happens when simple knots and twists are taken to the next level...?
Back to the basics with BRAIDS.
Elegant, Romantic, and won't sneak into your cake or kiss!
Go with the flow on your wedding day...
DIY wow.
3. DECOR: Did you ever cut out a paper heart in elementary school for somebody special...?
CUT-IT-OUT. Laser Cuts wow by adding a modern or vintage look to dress, decor, invites, you name it.
Vintage Lace gets a modern twist.
Bold design.
Honeycomb-cell bracelet.
Elevated. Overstated.
4. FOOD: What's often fruit-filled, and always fantastic....?
PIE takes the cake!
Cuts like cake, smashes like pie.
Eat your heart out!
Hap-pie-ly Ever After.
5. JEWELRY: What could be more traditional than a ring that will maintain its shining strength and beauty generations beyond gold and silver?
TITANIUM is getting hot, hot, hot! Extremely durable, 100% hypoallergenic, and with a lower price point than many other metals, titanium wedding bands continues to surge in popularity. MOKUME meets titanium:Featuring uniquely patterned metal-stock styled in the Mokume Gane tradition of Japan, our new M3 line of titanium rings are a modern interpretation of an ancient metal art. Originally created in 17th century Japan as adornment for samurai sword handles and sheaths, Mokume Gane reflects the finest hour of craftsmanship - reproducing the intrinsic beauty of mother nature herself. Bold!
Minter & Richter "Lava"
Mokume
Minter & Richter "Into the Universe"
Mokume earrings
Minter & Richter "Katana"
What do you predict will be big in weddings for 2013? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Win a $200 Minter & Richter Gift Certificate!
Win a $200 Minter & Richter Gift Certificate!
Okay, so we've pinned. We're on board. We get it! Now we want to mix it up and have a little fun. We want to know:
Enter our Pinterest 'Ring-spiration' Contest Today!
WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $200 MINTER & RICHTER GIFT CERTIFICATE!
RULES FOR ENTRY:
1) Follow Minter & Richter Designs on Pinterest.
2) Create a board inspired by a Minter & Richter Titanium Ring (maximum of 6 pins including ring).
3)Title the board Minter & Richter 'Ring-spiration' Contest/ Your Name.
4) Submit your board URL to lynn@minterandrichterdesigns.com by DECEMBER 13.
4)We will select and re-post our five favorite boards on the Minter & Richter Pinterest page on DECEMBER 14th and open voting to the public for one week to determine a winner.
5) The winner will be announced on DECEMBER 21st at NOON.
**Limit One Entry Per Person**
Thanks for Playing!
Win a $200 Minter & Richter Gift Certificate!
$Okay, so we've pinned. We're on board. We get it! Now we want to mix it up and have a little fun. We want to know:
Enter our Pinterest 'Ring-spiration' Contest Today!
WINNER WILL RECEIVE A $200 MINTER & RICHTER GIFT CERTIFICATE!
RULES FOR ENTRY:
1) Follow Minter & Richter Designs on Pinterest.
2) Create a board inspired by a Minter & Richter Titanium Ring (maximum of 6 pins including ring).
3)Title the board Minter & Richter 'Ring-spiration' Contest/ Your Name.
4) Submit your board URL to lynn@minterandrichterdesigns.com by DECEMBER 13.
4)We will select and re-post our five favorite boards on the Minter & Richter Pinterest page on DECEMBER 14th and open voting to the public for one week to determine a winner.
5) The winner will be announced on DECEMBER 21st at NOON.
**Limit One Entry Per Person**
Thanks for Playing!
Favorites Photo Gallery: ‘Ring-scapes’
Favorites Photo Gallery: ‘Ring-scapes’
Receiving photos from our customers is like having a fresh bouquet of flowers delivered to the office...
Bringing light, color, passion and.... pumps!
We're an online business, so it's not often that we actually get to meet our customers face to face. They come from Poland and Pennsylvania, Bhutan and Boston - with love stories as varied as the landscapes and languages they live in.
Kiwi Couple
Sometimes pictures are the simplest of translations.
Here are a few of our favorite "Ring-scapes"...
Ring's Best Friend
Wild Thing
DJ Love
The Sword and the Ring
Thank you kind and beautiful customers for sharing your happiness :)
Favorites Photo Gallery: ‘Ring-scapes’
$Receiving photos from our customers is like having a fresh bouquet of flowers delivered to the office...
Bringing light, color, passion and.... pumps!
We're an online business, so it's not often that we actually get to meet our customers face to face. They come from Poland and Pennsylvania, Bhutan and Boston - with love stories as varied as the landscapes and languages they live in.
Kiwi Couple
Sometimes pictures are the simplest of translations.
Here are a few of our favorite "Ring-scapes"...
Ring's Best Friend
Wild Thing
DJ Love
The Sword and the Ring
Thank you kind and beautiful customers for sharing your happiness :)
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Keeping the Love Alive: Titanium Wedding Band Care
Keeping the Love Alive: Titanium Wedding Band Care
When it comes to wedding bands, titanium is one of the strongest and longest-lasting metals around. But like any good marriage, a titanium wedding band will need love and care to keep it shining as bright as the day it was put around your finger. The inevitable surface scratches and scuffs from every day wear may be particularly evident in a new ring, but over time will develop a natural, even satin patina over the entire surface. Your level of activity and wearing habits will dictate how often the band will need a good cleaning and polish. The finish, color and inlay of your titanium wedding band will determine the method you use to clean your band.
Cleaning Titanium:
It is likely that you already have on hand the common household cleaning materials to care for your titanium wedding band. Liquid dish soap can remove any dirt and grease build up, and an ammonia glass cleaner can be used for shine. Wash and dry your ring with a soft towel or lint-free cloth.
Polishing Titanium:
Apply a cream metal polish with a jewelry care cloth to remove minor scratches in your titanium wedding band. Use liquid dish soap to wash away any polish residue. For titanium wedding bands with a satin or brushed finish, use a fine nylon pad (available at most auto care stores) to restore the soft look of the finish. Avoid rubbing any surface with anodized color, as it will take the color right off.
Cleaning Rings with Wood Inlays:
Titanium Wedding bands with wood inlays can easily be cleaned and polished with a little water and vegetable or mineral oil. Applying a good microcrystalline wax polish such as Renaissance Wax will offer added protection to your wood inlay.
Cleaning Anodized Rings:
Skin oil, soap residue and other contaminants can leave a film that can cause anodized color to look dull. Revive your anodized titanium wedding band by soaking it in glass cleaner for 3 minutes, then rinsing it in warm water before allowing it to air dry. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary. Remember never to wash anodized rings with cleaners containing abrasives.
Having you and your spouse’s bands professionally cleaned and polished can be a wonderful anniversary surprise.* Some couples opt to have personalized engraving added to the interiors of their bands on their first anniversary. With a little TLC, your titanium wedding bands will continue to shine, mirroring your commitment to care for each other throughout life.
* Minter & Richter offers FREE "Spa" Treatments for your wedding band for life! Contact us for more details!
Keeping the Love Alive: Titanium Wedding Band Care
$When it comes to wedding bands, titanium is one of the strongest and longest-lasting metals around. But like any good marriage, a titanium wedding band will need love and care to keep it shining as bright as the day it was put around your finger. The inevitable surface scratches and scuffs from every day wear may be particularly evident in a new ring, but over time will develop a natural, even satin patina over the entire surface. Your level of activity and wearing habits will dictate how often the band will need a good cleaning and polish. The finish, color and inlay of your titanium wedding band will determine the method you use to clean your band.
Cleaning Titanium:
It is likely that you already have on hand the common household cleaning materials to care for your titanium wedding band. Liquid dish soap can remove any dirt and grease build up, and an ammonia glass cleaner can be used for shine. Wash and dry your ring with a soft towel or lint-free cloth.
Polishing Titanium:
Apply a cream metal polish with a jewelry care cloth to remove minor scratches in your titanium wedding band. Use liquid dish soap to wash away any polish residue. For titanium wedding bands with a satin or brushed finish, use a fine nylon pad (available at most auto care stores) to restore the soft look of the finish. Avoid rubbing any surface with anodized color, as it will take the color right off.
Cleaning Rings with Wood Inlays:
Titanium Wedding bands with wood inlays can easily be cleaned and polished with a little water and vegetable or mineral oil. Applying a good microcrystalline wax polish such as Renaissance Wax will offer added protection to your wood inlay.
Cleaning Anodized Rings:
Skin oil, soap residue and other contaminants can leave a film that can cause anodized color to look dull. Revive your anodized titanium wedding band by soaking it in glass cleaner for 3 minutes, then rinsing it in warm water before allowing it to air dry. Repeat the cleaning process if necessary. Remember never to wash anodized rings with cleaners containing abrasives.
Having you and your spouse’s bands professionally cleaned and polished can be a wonderful anniversary surprise.* Some couples opt to have personalized engraving added to the interiors of their bands on their first anniversary. With a little TLC, your titanium wedding bands will continue to shine, mirroring your commitment to care for each other throughout life.
* Minter & Richter offers FREE "Spa" Treatments for your wedding band for life! Contact us for more details!
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