The diamond is closer to the finger and better protected. Practical and wearable, durable, yet feminine at the same time. Solitaires and classic three-stone diamond rings, that's what we see people gravitating towards. Give your guests little bottles of bubble-blowing mix, and they'll wave you off with wands and very best wishes. The bubbles will set off the sparkle of a sunny day, and brighten a cloudy day.
Butterflies are also a popular choice, but there are a couple of important drawbacks.
So if you're planning on a pretty spectacle by releasing a flock, that's a significant expense. Commercially raised monarchs may be disoriented and unable to perform their southern migration. You're also taking the risk that the butterflies have weakened or died during shipment. While there may be a money-back guarantee in such cases, that won't cover the damper on your special occasion. Your florist can supply them.