Many couples prefer to write their own vows or put their own unique twist on traditional vows. And speaking from personal experience, it can be challenging to begin to writing them! Here are some of our favorite literary quotes, poems, passages, song lyrics, and quotes from thinkers & scientists to help spark inspiration and creativity in writing your one-of-a-kind vows.
Read moreSummer Food Vendors at Finnriver
There are so many delicious local treats to be savored at Finnriver this summer, from woodfired pizza to fresh oysters! Every day of the week there is a different delicacy to be enjoyed with a cold cider overlooking the beauty of the Chimacum Valley. Check out the schedule of rotating food vendors. Almost all the vendors offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options!
Read moreFerry Tips & Tricks
If you’re traveling to Port Townsend, chances are you’re going to be taking one a Washington State Ferry (WSF). It is one of the loveliest ways to travel and commute. The WSF is the largest ferry system in the United States (and 4th largest in the world!) with nearly 25 million people riding the ferries last year. To ensure that your travel experience goes smoothly, here are a few tips & tricks to riding the Washington State Ferries.
Read more5 Spring Hikes in Port Townsend (and beyond!)
One of the best ways to experience the Olympic Peninsula is on foot and there countless amazing Olympic Peninsula hikes of varying difficulties, lengths, and views. It was hard to narrow it down, so I’ve picked just five of my favorite hikes within an hour of Port Townsend.
Read moreDiamonds & Diamond Alternatives
Some people want to add a little (or a lot of) sparkle to their rings by incorporating stones. Diamonds are generally the first stone that comes to mind when people picture an engagement ring. But for reasons ranging from taste to budget to politics, some people are leaving diamonds behind. Keep in mind that rings take a lot of abuse, especially wedding rings since they are typically worn daily. Not all stones are created equal, so be sure that you consider how your stone choice will hold up so that you can love wearing your ring for years to come.
Read moreQ&A with Tanya Rublaitus, Port Townsend Wedding Planner
Tanya Rublaitus is the owner of PT Weddings & Events and is an amazing wedding planner, day-of-coordinator, and officiant. Tanya is lovely and wonderful and exactly the person you want in charge of the important details on your big day.
Tanya was kind enough to do a Q&A for the With These Rings blog. Learn more about Tanya and her services and what makes Port Townsend such a special place to say "I do."
Read moreHow to Care for Your Ring
Rings, no matter the type of metal or karat, will show age with daily wear. As we go about our day-to-day lives, our rings will inevitably collect scratches, marks, and myriad of buildup. (lotion, dirt, makeup, ect.)
Everyone’s rings will wear at a different rate depending on your lifestyle, but all ring will wear with time. I personally like the way that rings age to show the years that we have been together. But some people want to keep their rings looking new for as long as possible. Wear is inevitable but luckily, there are simple and inexpensive solutions to care for your rings and freshen up their finish.
Read moreRing Fabrication Workshop 101
The fabrication workshop is the most popular and hands-on option at With These Rings. The workshop allows you and your partner to create handmade wedding bands from gold in several color and karat options or palladium sterling silver. Whether you want a more traditional and polished look or rustic and textured, you will end up with heirloom-quality rings. Many couples walk out of the fabrication workshop with their finished rings.
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