A Sunday laundry list - getting RE-married

I've had this post in me for a while, but seeing as I want it to be a more complete laundry list of resources for those walking down that aisle for a second time, I thought it best to wait for the weekend. Without further ado, THE list...

These 2 resources provide top to bottom thought provocations for marrying a divorce(e) or marrying a widow(er). Both very thorough reads.

The next listings help break down the potentially sticky subjects that can hinder a second (or any) marriage, but can also be a breeze to deal with thanks to proper planning. Everything from spouse's religon to bringing kids into the family is covered in this excellent Guide to Remarriages.

Specific financial related advice (including a thoughtful discussion of prenuptial agreements is found in this Financial Guide to Remarriages.

Moving past those topics, the seemingly last thing to cover would be the second wedding itself-- after all, it's a VERY big day! This Guide to the Second Wedding Day is a great resource. Examples of both invitations and announcements are shown. Ideas for the traditional second wedding and the nontraditional second wedding are included, as well as destination wedding choices.

Lastly, a fascinating follow up read is on second wedding etiquette.

Enjoy!


~D

Branded Diamonds

One of the questions I'm asked most often is the differences between branded and non-branded diamonds. Here's one trusted source's take:

You know exactly what you are getting – a name that stands behind the products it sells and meets high quality standards.

Good resources:

• The Leo Diamond


• DiamondDiva


• Elexese

More help with the 4 C's

One of the most honest diamond charecteristics list I've seen...

Diamond humor...

Two quickies this am, just to keep our diamond-shopping-filled lives full of good cheer. The Diamond Diva breaks out the Brad Pitt references, while Brilliant Proposals goes old school with tales of JFK's proposal:

Ocean's 12 anyone?

JFK, F. Scott Fitgerald, and many more...

Where do I buy?

Buy from a respected retail jeweler. It's the best route for making the right investment and getting the best assurance of quality, value, and service

Where to buy the engagement ring

Picking the finest diamond engagement ring

What kind of diamond engagement ring?

What ring will knock her over, cause her eyes to bug out her head? What ring will make her drop in worship of you? What size, shape, and setting will be exactly what she's been dreaming of? Here are some ideas on how to find out.

• choosing the engagement ring


• diamond engagement ring


• wowing your lady

How do I propose marriage?

The moment of a marriage proposal is one neither of you will ever forget. It will be a story you describe in detail to your closest friends and family… and tell your children about in years to come.

• How to propose marriage


• marriage proposal ideas


• do's and don't of marriage proposals

The 4 questions

Today's lessons will be four-fold. Keep your eyes (or newsreaders) peeled, and explore the 4 questions of taking that leap:

• How do I ask her?


• What kind of engagement ring?


• Where do I buy her diamond engagement ring?


• How much do I spend on her engagement ring?

How to buy diamonds

Some more fruits from my research labor: How to buy a diamond

getting RE-married?

Just came across a great resource for anyone considering popping the question, but a home run for those trying to avoid the mistakes of their past. Check out HowToRemarry.com and learn some great pointers.

Loose diamonds

Here's what I was told very recently on a diamond research trip (read: engagement ring perusal)

"In any piece of diamond jewelry you buy – whether it's an engagement ring, a wedding band, necklace, pendant or bracelet – the quality of the diamond should be your first consideration"


Made sense to me. Here's the skinny on picking your loose diamonds

Selecting THE diamond

Speaking from the male perspective, you can never have too many experts weighing in on selecting the right diamond. Today's tidbit comes from selectingadiamond.com, and gives great advice on:

• Branded diamonds


• How much to spend?


• Choosing the engagement ring


• Where to shop?

diamond engagement rings, part deux

If we're talking about Diamond Engagement Rings, we might as well learn something about how to pop the question, right? The Diamond Diva checks in again with some great tips, as well as some gems from the folks over at Brilliant Proposals

diamond engagement rings

Just caught this great update on diamond engagement rings by the Diamond Diva -- trust me, this gal knows her diamond rings when she sees them!

All about diamonds!

Before getting too seriously involved in my hunt for the perfect diamond (or diamonds, who knows?!), I decided I needed more information-- I needed to know what exactly makes a diamond special, be it loose diamonds, or for use in a diamond rings. I needed to know how to choose my diamonds, and basically, how not to get caught with a poor rock. I needed to know all this, and Leo Schachter helped me out bigtime!