The Most Meaningful Making

Why I Love Wedding Ring Workshops

There’s something incredibly special about watching two people make their wedding rings together. It’s a calm few hours in the middle of what is often a whirlwind of planning — a pause, a breath, a chance to do something real with your hands and with each other. I always say that the workshop becomes its own tiny ritual, and over the years, I’ve really come to cherish being part of it.

Every couple arrives with their own energy. Some are buzzing with excitement, others are a little nervous, holding hands tightly as they step into the studio. But within minutes, once the kettle is on and the tools are laid out, you can feel them settling in. There’s a lovely moment when they realise, “We’re actually doing this. We’re making our rings.” That shift always makes
me smile.

One couple last year spent more time laughing than soldering — she was determined to make her ring perfectly round, and he kept insisting that a slight wobble would “only make it more romantic.” They left with beautifully polished bands and this shared joke that kept resurfacing throughout the afternoon. Another pair, quieter and more thoughtful, spent several minutes just holding the wax prototypes I’d prepared, turning them over gently in their hands as if already imagining the years ahead. They told me later it was the first moment in their planning that felt completely theirs.

What happens in the workshop isn’t simply jewellery-making. There’s a tenderness to it — a mix of concentration, curiosity, and affection. They cheer each other on, hold up their half-formed rings proudly, swap tiny triumphs (“Look! I did it!”), and gently encourage each other through the trickier parts. And I get to stand beside them, guiding and keeping the atmosphere easy, cosy, and unrushed.

I think that's what couples love most: it’s time carved out just for them. No spreadsheets, no logistics, no deadlines — just the soft rasp of files, the glow of the soldering flame, the shared thrill of creating something meaningful and lasting. By the time the workshop ends, the rings are still warm from being shaped and polished, and the couples are often glowing too.

Many tell me afterwards that it becomes one of their favourite parts of their wedding journey. Something tactile and grounding — a reminder of what the day is really about. And every time I wrap up a freshly finished pair of rings to send for hallmarking, I’m reminded how lucky I am to be part of that moment.

Making your own wedding rings isn’t just about the finished pieces. It’s about the memory of making them together — in a warm studio in Winchester, with tea, tools, and a few hours of slow, meaningful creativity. And I can honestly say, it’s one of the loveliest things I get to do.

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