Engagement rings: a modern treasure
Hunting for treasure on remote tracts of farmland is more popular than ever, especially since the unearthing of the world's largest trove of Anglo-Saxon treasure which was recently discovered with a metal detector on a farm in Staffordshire. And while sweeping huge tracts of land with a state of the art metal detector isn't exactly one of today's precision farming methods, it is still an increasingly common practice. Of course, the open countryside has plenty of other purposes to serve, some of which involve treasures of a different kind. Weekend excursions into the countryside are the perfect place for a proposal, and many engagement rings have changed hands in just such a way. There's nothing more romantic than an evening walk in the brisk open air, followed by a quiet conversation under the stars.
Some grooms-to-be meticulously craft such situations, going to great lengths to pin down the exact place in a field or alongside a stream where they plan to pop the question. Short of roving a field with a GPS machine in hand, it's hard to over plan for these life-defining moments. For many couples, their countryside proposal was so romantic and charming that they opt to host their wedding ceremony in the countryside as well. Back at home, friends and family members look at the gorgeous engagement rings to the romantic proposal stories. The entire setup generates enthusiasm over the prospect of a country wedding, and the rest unfolds naturally. If you or someone you know is considering the prospect of tying the not in the countryside, there are a few points worth considering. Many couples choose to go with a more casual theme, encouraging guests to wear khakis, sundresses or a simple shirt and tie without the jacket. If this is the direction your wedding is taking, it is important to stress the laid-back dress code on your invitations so that none of the guests show up in formal attire.
Finding the right venue can be tricky unless you know someone, but there are sometimes wedding facilities operated in conjunction with country clubs. An even better idea is to rent a rustic barn or farmhouse in the countryside, and decorate the premises with a unified theme, colour of pattern. The relaxed atmosphere can lend a disorganized feel to the décor, so it is important to intentionally tie elements together. For example, the floral pattern on the bridesmaid's dress might match the flower arrangement on the picnic tables, or the prominent colour in the dresses might be featured again the groomsmen's neckties. Even couples who didn't have a romantic proposal in the countryside are still prime candidates for a country wedding. When out shopping for their engagement rings or wedding bands, they may start to feel overwhelmed with the pressure of planning an overly formal affair. In many cases, the easygoing atmosphere of a wedding in the countryside is fun and freeing. Guests are likely to come away as happy to have been a part of it as the couple was to host it.
