Wedding Planning Tips for Brides -- from iVillage Wedding Expert Anne Chertoff
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- From I Will to I Do
Calling the Whole Thing Off
I know I usually write about all the pleasant things that happen over the course of an engagement or at a wedding, but sometimes things don't work out, so today's wedding planning question is: If you cancel the wedding, what do you do with your gifts and the ring?
Well, the gifts are easy, you return all of them. Sorry folks, you can't keep 'em.
As for the ring that gets a little trickier. Some states may have a law regarding who gets the ring so if things aren't going so smooth with your ex, you may want to consult a lawyer. If the ring was an heirloom from your family, obviously you get to keep it, and if it's from his family you have to give the ring back to him.
If he insists you keep the ring but you don't know what to do with it, or he takes it back and can't return it, what do you do? You can either hold on to it for sentimental reasons or try and sell it.
If you decide to sell it I have the perfect website for you to use: IDoNowIDont.com. This company was created specifically for men and women looking to sell their engagement rings. You can also sell other jewelry and wedding dresses.
Here's how it works: The seller posts his or her ring for FREE and buyers bid on it, just like an eBay auction. Once the auction is over, the seller sends the ring to the I Do Now I Don't office in New York City, and the buyer sends his payment to I Do Now I Don'ts PayPal account. Once the ring arrives a certified jeweler will examine it to ensure that it's real and matches the description posted by the seller. If it is, they'll ship the buyer the ring and the forward the payment to the seller. The company charges a 5% fee to the seller.
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Thanks anne.I am lookimg for a beautiful engagement ring and you showed me a good source of getting it.
I love that you wrote about this. We see a lot of brides that come in after calling off an engagement and they need to know what to do with their ring, gown, etc... I will surely pass this site on!