It doesn’t matter if you’re a girly girl like Sleeping Beauty or more of a sporty daredevil like Ariel, every little girl dreams of becoming a princess when she grows up. Since the odds of every girl marrying into a royal family or discovering some secret royal heritage are slim, it has become a popular trend to live out childhood fantasies by having a wedding fit for a princess.
As in many themed weddings, it all starts with the ring…meaning in “engagement lingo”, that it all starts with you men. If you know that your fiancé has, what I refer to as, a “Cinderella Complex” then why not play the role of Prince Charming? It might seem cheesy at first for you macho men out there but remember, all fairy tales inevitably end happily ever after. If you sweep your princess off her feet with the all the romance and grandeur of a Disney movie you are guaranteed by the laws of fairytale world to always get the girl in the end.
Here are a few ring ideas that will be sure to woo your pretty princess girlfriend into becoming your beloved betrothed Queen:
The Princess Cut
Besides the name, of course, this particular cut is sure to dazzle your special lady, even if she is a mermaid under the sea. The shape of a princess cut, when looking at the face of the diamond, is always square or rectangle shaped. If you then look at its profile, the diamond has the shape of an inverted pyramid with prongs typically securing each corner. The princess diamond is a ring fit for royalty not only in name, but also because of the regal nature of the cut. The princess cut diamond reflects a high degree of light causing its many facets to sparkle brilliantly and continue to shine in the darkest of castles.
Royal Insignia
Throughout history all royal families have a crest or insignia that represents their family’s heritage. If your fiancé-to-be has close ties to her family’s past, embrace it by researching her genealogy and incorporating a particular crest or insignia that represents her lineage. Use this technique with caution and only proceed if you have found proper evidence supporting the particular symbol you choose.
Regal Colors
If you choose to accent the ring with color, any rich vibrant color will do. Purples, dark blues or even emeralds reflect the luxuriousness of a royal crown. Stay away from light or pale shades.
Princessology
Cinderella rode in a pumpkin coach and wore glass slippers and Sleeping Beauty’s man pursued her atop a white steed. Find a particular princess that your bride relates most closely to and don’t be afraid to incorporate these symbols onto the ring.
You should be warned that such a wedding will include many other extravagances such as elaborate gowns and tiaras and you may even end up in a castle. Just remember, she may be a princess for a day but she will be your wife for a lifetime so why not indulge her just this once?













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