I don't think any of it will be custom--one of the stores in town has several carved rings in stock that he liked. He didn't mention he wanted a carved one until after we got home, so I'm not sure what the pattern he liked even was--have to wait and see, I guess.
The beauty of a wedding ring is not the carat or the fitting, it is in the sanctity of your commitment and what comes after all the hoopla is over. Your choice is lovely OG. All the best.
I like the first one the best- is that the carved one? or are they both carved? very elegant.
Sort of back to the original point, I agree with Leopardess. It's nobody's business either way- both types of comments are shallow. Glad you guys found something you are happy with. So still no date? Having been married for oh, a whole week and a half now- I have to agree with the others- plan a day that makes you happy, no matter what friends, family, etc quibble about- the wedding is nice but not the most important thing. Actually my favorite advice was from one of my bridesmaids when I was having a really bad day-" as long as you end the day married, and nothing has happened worthy of airing on cable TV news, it's a success." Sounds like setting the bar pretty low but it really made me feel better.
No firm date yet, but I have the ring now. We looked at wedding bands, and haven't picked anything out yet. It's most likely going to happen between now and oh, say, June 05. We're not in a big hurry. Most likely we'll just go to a JP, and then have a reception some time later. Actually, 2--one for my family here, and one for his family next time we go to New York.