Through out the planning process although we have hit a number of "speed bumps" along the way- for the most part I have been awed by the way things are coming together for this thing. I mean, seriously, "ideas" become reality (at a discount) over and over, and although- sheesh I have had my share of meltdowns, I got to take a step back last night after a sniveling fit and go run an errand with my beloved, which turned into not only figuring out his ring size, but freakin' working with the designer to mold his almost perfect ring into THE perfect ring in 10 mins flat.
I proudly informed my better-half-to-be that this purchase was the responsibly of the bride, and slammed that debit card down proudly.
To go please.
(Yup. Paid cash for the sucker it was THAT reasonable). The best part about the night was that we bought it from the guy who designed & made my ring and so although it is totally SO Brian, it actually compliments mine and anyone can see immediately how they match up.
Brian went from not being used to wearing any kind of jewelry to wanting to wear it out the door immediately. But alas, we tucked it safely away into that little black box to await it's formal debut on the big day.
I tell this story for 2 reasons.
1) God is so gracious to me even when I am at my sloppiest by not only providing relief and comfort to my anguish through the comfort and communication of fiance, family and closest friends-- and then goes ahead and provides us with such a special and significant gift- a wedding band- the symbol that he will wear to represent the fact that we are one for all time in a few short weeks.
2) You have to go and visit this jeweler. If you have my specific taste you'll just D-I-E. And even if you don't, you'll be able to appreciate the amazing imagination and creative mind this guy has. Seriously. If you are sold on a style and he tries to swing you but you don't budge, he will take your idea and run with it and make it better on the spot so the end result is not exactly what you first wanted, but now better. So it's still him, and still you all rolled into one.
He didn't try to up sell us either. I mean, yeah, he tried to tell me that the White gold is his favorite but when I stood my ground he was immediately on board with my metal choice and super happy for us. (maybe even happier to make a sale on the spot?)
So take a stroll into LaVitrine and ask for Musti. He had a store on Montana in Santa Monica and also in Woodland Hills.
I dare you not to fall in love with something. If you are on the hunt for a different kind of band for yourself, or something simple with a twist for your fiance, you won't be disappointed. Heck you'll probably just have to have something in the window regardless!
Please tell him we sent you. He may not exactly remember us, but he'll be happy to hear you were referred. Brian and I are predicting he'll hit it big any day. Then we'll no longer be able to afford him, but at least we'll each already own a design by Musti!
Thanks so much to my Sister for finding him for Brian! (and if you ask her how, she has a great story about that).
Now, on to the next project....
