With summer drawing to a close, the kids back in school and the return of your normal routine, now is the time to ensure you are taking a precious moment to give your cherished diamonds a “good cleaning”.
 

We are extremely lucky to call Canada home – especially during the summer. During our beautiful Canadian summer, we experience a friendly reminder of why this is the case. In the hope to encourage you and your loved ones to take a break from preparing your wedding or planning the big proposal, below are a few summer pastimes to  give you some inspiration to get outside and enjoy the rest of the summer…

1. Honour a Wannabe Wedding Planner: Do a review of your family and friends to identify if there is someone that has a natural passion and ability to plan family parties or celebrations. Depending on your relationship, consider asking him/her to support you with your wedding plans! If he/she naturally enjoys being the “party planner”, he/she will be honoured that you have considered them to take on such an important role!

Continuing on with our three part series, here are a few more proposal stories to get the ball rolling on how to pop the question with style. The tables have turned this time round though - with the stories being relayed from the perspective of the men. Planning how to pop the question is one of the most thrilling, yet stressful, milestones in a guy’s life. But just remember – you are in charge of the proposal. We have no doubt that you are going to knock her socks off too, just like these guys did. 
 
Proposal Story #1:

1.  “Process of Natural Selection” for your Guest List: The downside of having too many friends and too large of a loving family! Many couples face the stressful and, at times, emotional challenge of having to pare down their guest list due to number and budget parameters. With a destination wedding, due to people’s schedules and finances, naturally a portion of your invited guest list will not be able to attend. However, be sure to keep in mind, this could be seen as both a benefit and a detriment…
    

Every couple has a special and unique love story. Proposing is such a wonderful milestone in one’s life that finding the special diamond engagement ring to symbolize your unique love story is simply a non-negotiable. Your unique love story deserves a personalized, unique symbol: a one-of-a-kind engagement ring.
 
What does it actually mean to design your own unique, one-of-a-kind engagement ring here at Spence? And what does the step by step experience look like?
 

Surprise? Collaborative Mission? Teamwork from Beginning to End? The million dollar question: “How involved should she be in the engagement ring shopping process?” On the one hand, you want to surprise her. On the other hand, you want it to be a ring she absolutely adores. Sorry guys - we wish it was a straight forward answer we could provide you with, but there really is no “how it is supposed to be”.
 

Bridal showers are an interesting tradition. Friends & family sitting around discussing the upcoming nuptial in anticipation of the “big day” just seems slightly outdated in current times. To be honest, it may be safe to say that at least 50% of bridal showers are traditional, uneventful and regretfully, boring. Eager to help, we have comprised a list of ideas to hopefully inspire you to host a memorable, unique and fun shower. With “wedding season” around the corner, here are our top 10 fun ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
 

“Will You Marry Me?” If these words make your throat tighten, your palms sweaty and induce a stutter, we got your back… Planning the big proposal is one of the most exciting, yet stressful, events in a guy’s life.  But remember one thing, chief - you are still in charge of the proposal. Nobody can take that away from you. All you need now are some ideas on how to pop the question with style.

When we wear something every day, we often forget to treat the item that we cherish so dearly with the utmost care. Whether it is your stunning engagement ring, wedding band, anniversary ring, favorite set of diamond studs or your go-to diamond pendant – just like your car – your diamond jewelry also needs regular “maintenance” checkups.