How to make your own cushion for wedding rings?

FOR WHAT?

The moment when the bride and groom exchange rings and become spouses is the most exciting moment at any wedding. The newlyweds have the attention of their family and friends, their every move is caught by the lenses of photo and video cameras. These unique shots become the beginning of a family story.

At the wedding ceremony, rings are presented to the newlyweds, usually on a special stand or plate. This standard accessory can be replaced with a pre-prepared pillow for rings, which will highlight the style of your holiday, create a special atmosphere and reflect the individuality of the newlyweds.

An important nuance: according to Russian customs, only the newlyweds themselves can touch the wedding rings. Therefore, if ancient rituals are not an empty phrase for you, you definitely cannot do without a tray or pillow.

How to choose a ring size?

Wedding symbols are worn constantly throughout family life. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right size of jewelry. After all, a piece of jewelry that is a little too big can be easily lost, and a piece that is too tight will interfere with normal blood flow and create discomfort.

You should know that every person has a certain asymmetry, and the size of the fingers on both hands may differ. You must definitely ask the seller to measure the size of your right ring finger.

The thickness of the fingers changes throughout the day - in the evening they become wider. They expand after intense sports training, heavy physical labor, drinking a lot of liquid and in the heat.

In the cold, the fingers, on the contrary, narrow. All these factors should be taken into account when planning to buy complex jewelry.

The most accurate finger size can be determined in a calm state in the afternoon in a cool room. Taking into account the above recommendations, go to the jewelry salon in the late afternoon. Once you have selected the rings, do not rush to buy them. Ask them to put it aside, and then come back a few more times for fittings at different times of the day.

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WHO IS SERVING?

In our country, rings are traditionally presented to newlyweds by a registry office employee. Witnesses do not participate in this process in any way. Another option is that the rings are already prepared in advance for the start of the event and are waiting in the wings on a special tray.

Some newlyweds prefer to hold a ceremony in a European style. In this case, one of the children of relatives or friends brings the rings to the bride and groom. This is a beautiful, stylish and very touching option for presenting rings. The main thing in this case is to agree with the registry office on a non-standard approach and rehearse the exit scene with the young participants.

Wedding rings from the hands of a charming angel from the Wedding People agency.

Cute and original cushions for rings from Olga Marandi are a pleasure to hold in your hands!

Ring Cushion Alternative

It is not necessary to present the rings on a soft pillow. There are many other original ways to make the ceremony more creative and memorable:

1. Basket. A wicker product with a soft lining inside will be an excellent packaging for wedding rings. After the wedding, the newlyweds will be able to store other jewelry there.
2. Wooden box. Place faux moss, lace, or a cushion of pretty fabric with lace inside and attach rings on top.
3. Heart made of threads. Make a wire base and wrap it with red thread. Decorate the product with satin ribbons with beads to which rings will be attached.
4. Album-shaped holder. Attach rings to the braid in the middle of the recess - an unusual and very touching option for a wedding in a classic style.

A wedding is not only a luxurious, beautiful celebration in honor of the union of two loving people. This is also a long preparation, during which you need to take into account all the nuances and little things. Don’t forget to prepare an elegant pillow on which to place the wedding rings, and choose the shape, size, material and decor from which it will be made to suit the style and theme of the wedding.

TYPES AND FEATURES

And accessories for presenting wedding rings to newlyweds can be made in the form of boxes, pillows, plates or items that correspond to the theme of the wedding. All of them can be personalized with the newlyweds' initials, wedding date or romantic phrases.

Let's look at each of the formats in more detail.

You will find cushions for rings and everything you need for a wedding in the online wedding paraphernalia store. I agree!.

One of the downsides is the small selection of accessories of this type. We also advise you to pay attention to the opening/closing mechanism when purchasing. If the box comes with a regular lid, make sure that it is easily removed and will not create an unnecessary pause at a crucial moment.

Next year boxes in the shabby chic style will be fashionable - large flowers on a light background.

Details of the wedding, successfully noted and beautifully photographed by photographer Mikhail Loginov.

Original box for rings from the Wedding Things store.

Pay attention to how the pad is made and from what material. Rings can easily fall off a slippery surface, which is considered a bad omen in the vast majority of countries. The solution may be non-slip materials, a special recess in the middle of the pad, or fasteners for rings. The role of the latter is often played by ribbons. With their help, the main symbols of marriage are kept on the pillow. So that the newlyweds do not have to remove tangled jewelry at the special moment, practice tying and untying it in advance. An alternative to ribbons is pins or pockets.

The main advantage of the pillows is a huge selection of options, ranging from classic ones in white with rhinestones, ribbons and lace to exclusive ones - knitted, decorated with a scattering of multi-colored buttons, fabric flowers or embroidery.

Stylish photos of wedding rings from Olga Ivanova.

Pillow with ties in the photo by Dmitry Pritula.

Plates usually include accessories made of metal, wood, clay or stone. Although there are also more unusual ones - like wickerwork made from vine branches. The plates in the shape of tree leaves look very beautiful. From such a plate, the rings are unlikely to fall to the floor (which is what most brides are afraid of), but there is another difficulty - brides with long nails will have a problem taking the ring from a flat plate.

A stylish metal plate that serves as a ring feeder. Photographer Alexander Senchuk.

With an unduchka, fresh flowers and fruits, Oscar figurines, shells, animal figurines, baskets or boxes in the form of a bird's nest, a book or a letter - these are all examples of themed accessories for presenting jewelry to the bride and groom. They, as a rule, are directly related to the theme of the celebration or the personal preferences and hobbies of the young people.

Delicate shell shell with rings in the photo from iPhotofresh Studio.

An idea for presenting rings in a vintage style, photographed by Maxim Orlov.

Unusual pillows for rings at a themed wedding from the wedding accessories salon Nastya Rai.

Pillow decorated with artificial flowers

A pillow for wedding rings, made of white satin and decorated with ribbon flowers and lace, looks festive and solemn.

Prepare the following materials:

• satin fabric 50x50 cm;
• openwork/lace fabric 50x50 cm;
• white satin ribbon 0.5x50 cm;
• golden wavy braid 1 m, 20 cm;
• satin rose made from ribbons (you can buy ready-made or make it yourself);
• small white and beige beads;
• golden flowers;
• 4 decorative small flowers;
• padding polyester;
• hot gun;
• threads, scissors.

How to make a pillow step by step:

1. Cut out a square of cardboard to the desired size.
2. Place a cardboard template on lace and satin fabric and trace it with a special marker or a piece of dry soap.
   

   To secure the fabric well, pin the cardboard to it using pins or needles.

3. Cut 4 squares: 2 from lace fabric, 2 from satin.
4. Sew a lace piece on all sides onto a square of satin fabric using a basting stitch. We sew the other two squares together in the same way. You should end up with two pieces, with satin fabric on the bottom and lace on top.
5. Place the two squares together, lace sides facing each other, and secure with a basting stitch on three sides.
6. Sew the product using a sewing machine, leaving 1 cm at the edges.
7. Pull out the basting thread and turn the workpiece inside out.
8. Cut a rectangle from padding polyester to the size of the pad, fold it in two layers, carefully place it inside, and straighten it to fill the entire space.
9. Sew the last side with a blind stitch.
10. Select a square in the center - this will be a recess for the rings. Sew a through stitch on all four sides, glue gold braid and four beige beads along the edges.
11. Glue a white ribbon rose to the top left corner.
12. Cover all sides with gold braid.
13. Cut 3 strips of white tape, about 10 cm long, and burn the edges. Fold each piece into a loop and glue it to the top of the rose.
14. All that remains is to decorate the pillow with golden flowers and beads. Try to maintain style and symmetry so that the product does not look too pretentious and ridiculous. Glue a small decorative flower to each corner.

Cushion for wedding rings in rustic technique

Increasingly, weddings are taking place in a rustic style, demonstrating unity with nature and concern for the environment. An accessory for rings using the rustic technique involves the use of natural materials: burlap, linen, cotton, embroidery, lace.

What you will need to create an original pillow:

• a piece of burlap;
• cardboard;
• twine;
• filler (sintepon, cotton wool);
• thread to match the color of the fabric, needle;
• decor

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We make a square template from cardboard, apply it to burlap, and cut out two identical blanks.
2. We sew the burlap on three sides, turn it inside out, and stuff it with stuffing.
3. We sew the remaining side with a hidden seam.
4. We sew a bow of twine in the center of the product - the rings will be held on it. If desired, you can decorate the finished product with embroidery (a suitable pattern can be found on the Internet, several options are presented below) or with initials made with acrylic paint using a template. Use wooden buttons, beads, and lace as decoration.

TRENDS 2015

Photographer Irina Polanskaya found a great way to emphasize the eco-style of a wedding.

LIVE FLOWERS AND FRUIT will continue to be trendy, both in “pure” form and in compositions used to serve as rings.

A pillow made of living plants in the wedding colors from the Peony holiday agency.

Accessories IN THE EASTERN STYLE will also begin to come into fashion - pillows, trays and boxes with complex patterns, precious stones, and expensive finishes.

RUSSIAN STYLE is also gaining popularity - bright accessories using national ornaments.

Photographer Sergey Yurin subtly captures the mood and details of your wedding.

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Standard ring exchange procedure

The wedding ceremony script in each registry office has a standard structure that has been tested by time. They may differ from each other only in the content of lyrical digressions. Even if the newlyweds want to write their own script, its outline remains unchanged. The engagement at the registry office follows immediately after the bride and groom have voiced their consent to marriage.

The rings on a plate, available in every wedding hall, are presented to the newlyweds by the registry office employee who conducts the ceremony.

Usually the groom is the first to agree to take the girl as his wife, so he is the first to put the ring on the bride's finger. Unlike in the West, where wedding rings are worn on the left hand, we usually wear it on the ring finger of the right hand. This finger is ruled by the Sun and symbolizes spouses.

Arbitrary deviations and modern trends

There are no instructions on how to properly put on rings at the registry office.
It all depends on the pre-prepared script for the ceremony. So, in some registry offices, the bride may be asked first for consent to marriage. She must be the first to put the ring on the groom's finger. Or the bride’s consent is first asked, but the groom puts on the ring first. Such deviations from the “traditional” procedure can be either planned or the result of a banal slip of the registry office employee. Therefore, in order to save yourself from bewilderment during a special moment, it is better to discuss this issue in advance. Even if the registrar says that everything depends on the newlyweds and does not matter, discuss your preferred option. Now it has become fashionable to present rings on special pillows/plates/boxes, which are decorated in the style of the celebration. They must be provided to the registrar before the ceremony itself. In this case, it would not be amiss to make sure in advance that the rings on the pillows are securely fixed and will not fall off when they are carried to the newlyweds

It is worth discussing in advance with the registry office employee who will present the rings to the bride and groom.

From the Western tradition it has come to us that this can be done by children - brothers, sisters, nephews or their own children from another marriage. Often this is done by a couple of children - a boy and a girl - dressed in mini-wedding or just white clothes. Usually this idea is implemented at outdoor ceremonies. If the registry office employees agree to make changes to the script, then it would not be amiss to show at least once, perhaps even immediately before the wedding itself, where and how the child should go.

How to store engagement rings before the wedding

• Preparation is also important ; After storing the accessories, you need to charge them with positive energy. Imagine your wedding day and the joyful emotions that you so want to experience during the celebration.
• Saving rings is the groom's lot ; According to the rules, wedding rings must be kept by the groom. Previously, it was customary for a man to choose and buy jewelry on his own. In the modern world, this issue is resolved in different ways. Most often, both lovers buy jewelry. But it is still better for the groom to store wedding rings until the wedding. In addition, the groom must also bring accessories to the registry office and give them to the marriage registrar in advance .
• Our dear parents . There are situations when parents on one side or the other buy wedding rings. In this case, they can store them until the wedding and bring them to the registry office.

What rings are served on at the registry office: a box or pillow for rings for a wedding

Traditionally, a lot of attention is paid to the wedding ceremony, because video recording of the event will delight the newlyweds, friends and relatives for a long time. Now the celebration can be held not only in the registry office building, but also in the park, on the lawn or in an old family mansion.

Themed weddings in the Old Russian style, the Middle Ages, masquerade or color are popular This gives you freedom in choosing accessories, and even a pillow for rings for a wedding, which was previously obligatory for the registry office, can look very unusual and correspond to the given theme of the event.

Photo of wedding ring pillow

A little history

From time immemorial, this seemingly simple object has had ritual significance; for example, in European culture, a wooden box for rings was used as a talisman against the evil eye . In Rus', an embroidered towel was taken to serve rings; it was believed that only parents or the newlyweds themselves could touch it; if one of the guests did this, the future spouses would often quarrel.

Stylists offer several options for how to present rings beautifully at the ceremony

A stand for wedding rings is a fashionable and original way, especially if children give it to the newlyweds. The variety of shapes and stylistic solutions is amazing ; there are budget options for a couple of thousand rubles, and there are real works of art, decorated with crystal rhinestones.

Existing stand options:

A wedding plate or saucer for rings is a traditional option, but even here the scope for flight of imagination is limitless. Let's start with the material , it can be either wood or porcelain.

Wedding ring saucer

You can come up with a design yourself, for example, decorate an ordinary white saucer with peony buds, stick artificial pearls, or make jewelry from polymer clay. For eco-style weddings, decorations can be made from berries and forest herbs, and the plate itself can be made from wood.

A case for wedding rings can be purchased not only in jewelry stores, but also on the websites of workshops engaged in the manufacture of wedding boxes.

Pay attention to the glass boxes with a lid; their beauty is that you can create decor that will organically fit into any color scheme

Personalized cases are another fashion trend, and the cost of engraving work will pleasantly surprise you, and the memories will last a lifetime.

More interesting ideas:

Why do you need a ring cushion for a wedding?

The pad is needed at the registry office to present the rings, but for this purpose it is permissible to use any accessory from the ones listed above. Undoubtedly, the pillow looks much more modern than traditional saucers, but its advantages do not end there:

Newlyweds often wonder whether they need to buy a cushion for rings at the registry office? You will have to do this only in one case - if you forgot the pad at home. Otherwise, no one has the right to oblige you to do this.

Photo of cushions for rings for a wedding

How to make a pillow for rings for a wedding with your own hands?

On the Internet there is more than one master class on making a wedding pillow for rings, the main thing is to be patient, have the necessary materials and come up with a design. It is better to purchase everything you need at a craft store, and with a reserve.

If you plan to use natural materials, collect them in advance, about a week before starting work

A DIY wedding ring pillow will give you the opportunity to express yourself and realize even your wildest ideas . For example, you can decorate the pillow with embroidered names or photographs of the newlyweds, paint the wedding date, wishes or symbols of love and prosperity.

Sewing a pillow for wedding rings for a wedding is very simple, you just need to choose the fabric and filling.

As a rule, the maximum size of the pad should not exceed 15x15 cm, otherwise it will look ridiculous. You need to start sewing with a paper pattern, which is then transferred to a fabric folded in half and outlined with special chalk . Then they retreat approximately 0.5 cm from the edge of the line and cut out the workpiece. I sew two sides with threads matching the color of the fabric, fill them with filler and carefully hem the third. A pillow with a flower or lace will look very impressive.

What materials can be used to make a pillow?

First, let's look at the main types of soft bases for rings. There are many interesting ideas:

• A classic example of white or pastel color, which can be decorated with mother-of-pearl beads, seed beads, lace, artificial or even fresh flowers, pearls.
• A colored pillow made in a light palette, decorated with traditional wedding decor.
• A cushion for wedding rings made from fresh flowers.
• Supporting the general concept of the holiday: for a vintage style - with golden lace and an antique brooch, for an ethnic style - made of burlap, for a shabby chic style, a floral option is suitable.
• The backing can be of any shape - classic square, oval, circle, heart, rhombus and others.

If you decide to sew a ring pillow for your wedding with your own hands, then first of all you need to choose the appropriate material. The accessory can be made from almost any fabric: brocade, lace, satin, and handicraft brides can even knit it.

What decoration materials are usually used:

• chiffon, lace, satin ribbons;
• beads;
• mother of pearl beads;
• rhinestones;
• guipure;
• artificial decorations: butterflies, flowers, hearts, doves, leaves;
• embroidery.

Particular attention should be paid to the fastening for the rings, which must, first of all, be reliable. Usually the rings are held on satin ribbons, but you can make a small depression in the center of the pillow, using large pearls or beads as a retainer on which the rings will be strung.

Making a ring box for a wedding with your own hands

Wedding ring boxes have become a part of wedding fashion, especially since stores offer an incredible selection.

A DIY ring box for a wedding will look stylish and unusual , and most importantly, it will cost you much less than in a store.

Both an oval box and a small chest are suitable for making an accessory. You can decorate with lace, beads, rhinestones.

As a rule, the form is covered with a fabric case, and the edges are secured with special glue.

Then decorative elements , and a cushion or flower buds are placed inside.

Photo of DIY wedding ring cushions

The sizes of the box can be very different, the main thing is that the accessory does not look bulky and does not stand out from the overall style.

Whatever option you choose for presenting rings, it is important that your wedding day remains the brightest in your memories. Well, a small trinket in the form of a basket or pillow will be an excellent reminder of happy moments.

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How to put on a wedding ring at the registry office

Exchanging rings at the registry office is an optional procedure (you will be registered without rings), but a traditional one. Despite the fact that the process itself lasts no more than a minute, this is one of the most emotional moments of the ceremony, ranking alongside “Yes, I agree!” and the first kiss. That is why it is not surprising that you are worried about putting on rings at the registry office.

Much attention to the fleeting moment

The exchange of rings is one of the main moments of the ceremony, although it takes no more than a minute. Engagement photos take pride of place in the young family's wedding album, and the wedding video features a close-up view of it.

Therefore, it is better to pay attention to how to put on rings at the registry office:

1. There is no need to rush, lest under the influence of emotions you drop the ring or lose the “ability” to hit the target and put it on the right finger the first time. All this will be filmed on camera without the opportunity to “replay” the moment.
2. For convenience and to avoid funny incidents, it is better for the bride to give her bouquet to the witness at the time of the exchange of rings.
3. Newlyweds should consider how best to provide camera operators with a good view and angle of the engagement.

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Standard ring exchange scenario

There is no particular reason to worry: the registrar will tell you the procedure. As a rule, a brief instruction is given before the ceremony begins, and during the process they give direct instructions, although they are not so easy to understand due to the explosion of joy hormones in the head.

The scenario is simple: after hearing the agreement of the bride and groom, the registrar hands over a tray and invites them to “exchange rings.” As a rule, the specialist says something like: “Groom, put a ring on the bride. And now you, bride, put the ring on the groom,” thereby leading the process.

It is clear that it is useless to demand much from you at this exciting moment, but still try:

By the way, during the wedding the newlyweds are not so independent: the priest puts the rings on them, but the order remains the same: first the groom, then the bride. According to tradition, during the betrothal process, the priest swaps the rings three times: the groom wears his ring first, then the bride’s ring, then his again, and vice versa. This exchange is carried out in honor of the Holy Trinity.

Wedding rings in folk signs and superstitions

Wedding rings have always been attributed special significance and even power. Therefore, there are many signs associated with them. Here are a few of the most famous and “popular” to this day:

• the joint purchase of a pair of wedding rings promises the newlyweds a long life together;
• You should never (either before or after the wedding) let anyone try on your wedding ring. It is believed that this way you can give your family happiness into the hands of another person;
• people believe that if the ring falls during a wedding, then the young couple will face separation or an early break in the relationship;
• It is considered a bad omen to remove the wedding ring immediately after the wedding;
• parental jewelry can be used as wedding jewelry only if their marriage was happy, since it is believed that by putting on someone else’s wedding ring, a person takes on “someone else’s fate”;
• If one of the single guests at a wedding manages to touch the wedding rings of the bride and groom, this is a sign of his imminent wedding.

When preparing for a wedding, paying attention to various little things and superstitions, do not forget that only people create happiness in family life.

Arbitrary deviations and modern trends

Often newlyweds or their parents want to make changes to the standard scenario. Deviations may be related to the traditions of a family or people. For example, in some regions it is customary for newlyweds to stand on a wedding towel while exchanging gold symbols of marriage. Modern brides may be offended by the traditional order, and then they may insist on ringing their chosen ones first.

Any changes must be agreed with the registry office staff. Remember that you can ask for a deviation from the standards, but you cannot demand it: you have every right to refuse to change the script. Employees of small registry offices are most accommodating when the flow of “married couples” is not too intense. But wedding palaces, especially during the hot season, when 15 minutes of time are allotted for a couple, are unlikely to give consent to the child taking out a velvet pillow and other liberties. Want something creative? Organize on-site registration!

What to pay attention to

Many people consider a cushion for rings to be almost a mandatory purchase. Believe me, at the registry office they are not served on a shovel - beautiful presentation is provided for by the ceremony standards. So you can avoid this waste and reduce the amount of waste that humanity produces. A special pillow, chest or tray is only justified if its design is consistent with the concept of the wedding and this is important for a harmonious photo shoot. For example, your wedding is at sea and the rings are served in a shell or a pirate’s chest.

What else is important? Remember it yourself and implant it in the groom’s head: the ring finger of the right hand! It is not customary to mark the landing site, which is a pity. You also need to remember the rings themselves, because “forgotten rings” happens more often than you might imagine. Before your wedding day, identify a responsible “custodian.”

Owners of beautiful solitaires are wondering whether they need to remove their engagement ring at the registry office. According to tradition, there should be no other rings on the hands of the bride and groom on this day, and yet today the “engagement” is often left, and for the duration of the engagement they are simply transferred to the left hand. If the bride's engagement ring and wedding ring form a harmonious pair, it is worth capturing the duet during a wedding photo shoot.

Does the registry office need a cushion for rings?

Wedding accessories play an important role, so young people pay special attention to them. These are cute, delicate details that create a unique image of the celebration. The decoration of the hall, table setting, glasses, cutlery - everything should correspond to the chosen theme. One should not forget about such a necessary item as a pillow for rings, since this accessory is used during the wedding ceremony.

Why do you need a cushion for wedding rings? Previously, in the registry office they were carried out on a tray or saucer, but now it has become popular to use an exquisite pillow on which wedding rings look very solemn. And young people also take memorable photographs of rings: after all, on a tray or in a box they look not at all as festive as on a beautiful pillow.

The use of this accessory was borrowed from Western tradition. In the USA and many European countries, pillows are used for outdoor ceremonies, which are very popular there.

Sometimes the rings are carried out on a beautiful soft stand by a little boy dressed in a formal suit, which adds a special touching touch to the ceremony.

Signs associated with the exchange of rings

We advise you not to pay attention to signs. The Church speaks to believers about this, and Ratio to sober-minded people. Stay positive and rest assured that whether or not you wear the Palace rings correctly at the registry office, they will bring you happiness! We promise!

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