Always check first

My wedding band is ready for pick up! Simultaneously I received an email from our Rabbi who is officiating the wedding, with a detailed list of things to know, including this:

The first line mentions a "plain gold band" for a wedding ring.

So, oops on our part.
You might remember the ring I "commissioned" our jeweler to make, is not plain nor solid.
Mike's cousin, Laurie, who leads the Hill Havurah pretty much already told us this - but we already ordered the ring at that time. (Hi Laurie!)

So what to do?
Well, duh, just get another!
I looked online at a few sites and found a plain white gold 2mm ring for less than $75.
No, that does not mean I am getting rid of my envisioned ring.
Yes, instead, that means I will have 2 wedding rings:  one plain white gold, the other my sapphire and diamond beauty!  The plain one will be used under the Chuppah, the other will be a gift of sorts.

I guess I learned that you should always check first before making any big purchases, wedding related.
However, I always wanted a diamond/sapphire band, so I'm not sure my decision would change!

I will be featuring more of the Rabbi's list of wedding requirements in future posts (aka let's see if I can follow directions).


Have you made any decisions and then come to find out checking first would save you time and money?


{PS:  Our friends Erik and Deanna currently live overseas in Kazakhstan, where Erik works for the Foreign Service/US Gov't.  However, Deanna is already back in the states, anticipating are their little one's arrival on Oct 22, and Erik will be back shortly.  I'm writing all this because they told me my blog is blocked in Kazakhstan!  I wanted to give them a state-side welcome and best wishes on the arrival of their baby! Hi guys!}