Ahh . . . sweet romance.
The flowers. The chocolate. The late night whispers of "I love you."
For most people in love, the culmination of months of togetherness and special friendship comes down to one single moment: The marriage proposal - - featuring a simple, but elegant, diamond engagement ring.
Of course, if you're a celebrity, a simple ring may not have enough wattage to suit your tastes. Thus, we see many celebrities sporting five-carat to seven-carat diamond studded engagement and wedding rings.
Well, if you can afford it, why not flaunt it, right?
Take for instance the recent marriages of Britney Spears and Star Jones. When Britney Spears got engaged to her former back up dancer, Kevin Federline, she promptly bought herself an awesome-looking five-carat diamond engagement ring. (Does anyone really believe that Kevin bought this for her on his dancer's salary?)
Britney bought herself the ring she felt she deserved ? nothing wrong with that. Then, she and Kevin quickly made the leap to matrimony in a matter of months with a surprisingly nice (no lip kissing of Madonna) wedding ceremony.
As for Star Jones, it's not known whether her stunning seven-carat princess cut diamond ring was bought or donated, but she too happily skipped off to a wedding ceremony with all the trimmings.
So, does all this extra diamond wattage mean that celebrities have a better wedding ceremony than everyone else?
Absolutely, not.
There's absolutely no proof that their multi-carat diamond rings and fancy wedding accommodations gave them any more satisfaction at the alter than Joe and Jane Doe's down right sparse nuptials in a run-down back yard.
Buying the biggest and fanciest diamond engagement ring on the planet doesn't guarantee anything but a nice piece of ice jewelry to show off to your family and friends. Other than that, celebrities have the same odds for a successful, happy union as the rest of us.
And that's the way it should be.
About The Author
Copyright 2004
Donna Monday
One special moment. One special ring.
http://www.1-love-rings.com
Time was when you'd open a wedding invitation you'd find... Read More
Think creatively and add a personal touch to your special... Read More
If you're getting married, a Bridal Show is a great... Read More
The kind of bridesmaid dresses your bridal attendants should should... Read More
He's proposed, and most likely you're flashing your new engagement... Read More
Marriage counseling is an investment of money, time, and energy... Read More
A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question... Read More
Here are five seeds of a great marriage from grandmother.... Read More
A couple should trust each other in many ways. When... Read More
Let's face it retirement is a time of great transition... Read More
The elegant and sophisticated look of glittering, gleaming gold. There's... Read More
With the average cost of a wedding around ?17,000 you... Read More
The Arizona Inn is just the place that you are... Read More
So, you decided to opt for an outdoor wedding under... Read More
Embarking upon a marriage is a wonderful time in life... Read More
Wedding favors are a delightful detail for any wedding shower,... Read More
I recently watched a CNN programme which centred on "kidnapped... Read More
With so many ways to ask your closest friends and... Read More
You've probably heard about Save the Dates since they have... Read More
There are many great options to consider for letting your... Read More
Wedding planning is a difficult task for everyone. Unless you... Read More
Perhaps the single most important thing that must be accomplished... Read More
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel and Bookpleasures is pleased... Read More
Deciding the menu is a pretty simple affair. Once you've... Read More
For better or worse, in people's minds weddings and wedding... Read More
insured cleaning company Wilmette ..These guidelines will help you avoid the three most common... Read More
'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.' This is... Read More
There's no way to absolutely guarantee that your marriage won't... Read More
Are you a Bride-to-Be? Wonderful! Congratulations! But what's that enormous... Read More
A 50th anniversary gift commemorates a milestone most married couples... Read More
Over the past years I have performed at many, many... Read More
Moissanite is fast becoming the new diamonds. The newest jewelry... Read More
Only in Las Vegas can you find everything for your... Read More
Diamond engagement rings for many years typically came in the... Read More
Your wedding is nine months away and you decide to... Read More
Of all the things you need to do, buy and... Read More
The Arizona Inn is just the place that you are... Read More
The relationship expert on i.village.com, I am the author of... Read More
Traditionally, a wedding band was worn on the ring finger... Read More
All brides want to be beautiful on their wedding day,... Read More
The more realistic you are as you prepare for marriage,... Read More
The big day is not all about the bride; the... Read More
The tradition of hosting a bridal shower for the bride... Read More
Everybody who has decided to marry wants their day to... Read More
Beth and Tom were happily married for over 25 years... Read More
That first wedding was a dream, a gorgeous long white... Read More
Each of the dozens of Maui honeymoon resorts can be... Read More
There are two major events that you have to plan... Read More
Hopefully, you've read my prerequisite lesson "Invitation Anatomy 101 ?... Read More
Being disc jockeys, we get the opportunity to evaluate many... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |