Wedding Ring Checked!

Happiness! July 28, Sunday, we have booked Oddysseus Suarez for our wedding ring! 

We have initially checked wedding rings at Suarez yesterday at the bridal fair but we did not proceed on booking yet since we have yet to check at Ongpin as advised by FMIL.

Early in the morning today, we proceeded at Ongpin to check rings on one of the credible supplier in the place, Mayfair Goldsmith. Sad but Mayfair is closed during Sunday so we checked with other stalls in the place. I felt alienated with the first stall that we have checked, the people were speaking Chinese the whole time we were there and they were not that eager to entertain our queries. Shout out to the lady in the shop, "We are serious buyers here!" :) We also checked with other shop but there is no "this is it" feeling plus we can not vouch their credibility. 

We asked FMIL if we can check Suarez at the Megamall's bridal fair and she agreed with our suggestion. We first stopped by at the The Podium to check first at Miladay Jewels, they have beautiful designs but the price is just way beyond our budget. 

After having our lunch at Gloria Maris, we proceeded at SM Megamall to check Suarez at the bridal fair. FMIL checked the designs and the authenticity of the wedding rings.

After haggling and finalizing the designs, we booked Suarez! Yey! I also appreciate the soon to be ex-bf because he made it sure I like the design and its specifications.

We chose a 14K two-toned stone finish wedding ring with 4mm width for both of us. It will be adjusted to a semi comfort fit. Freebies: arras, cake slicer and one stone for each of the ring.

This is it! Our wedding is really very near! Super excited! 

We got a very good deal with Suarez but honestly it is over the budget we have set for the wedding ring. Initially we are fine with cheaper silver wedding bands but then along the way we both realize we wanted to invest on it since we will wear it everyday of our marriage lives. I also told him before when he was planning to buy me an engagement ring to forego giving me a promise ring and just add the budget to our wedding ring instead. I'm happy we have adjusted our budget for the wedding ring and it's a good thing we can pay it on installment: nine months for cash basis and six months if we will use our credit card.

I'm also thankful for the FMIL for guiding us to find our wedding bands. :) Out of topic: I also want to book Margarush but since this is not included in our budget and is just nice to haves, we will just think about it after booking should haves.