Champaign Jewelers Announces Monthly Design Brunch and Wedding Band Weekend March 19–21

Champaign Jewelers announced two in-store programs designed to help customers remake heirlooms and choose wedding bands: a recurring monthly Design Brunch and a three-day Wedding Band Weekend scheduled for March 19–21, 2026, at the Village at the Crossing, 2437 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL. The store’s event page lists tiered savings - $100 off purchases of $750, $300 off purchases of $1,750, and $500 off purchases of $2,750 - and notes that financing is available.

The Design Brunch is presented as a relaxed, recurring monthly session where customers bring outdated or sentimental pieces to explore remodeling and redesign with on-site designers. Kari Smith of Champaign Jewelers describes the event as “a really fun, low-pressure time to just hang out, bring a friend, and work through different design ideas,” and adds that it is “a great place to get started if you have an idea in your mind but don’t quite know how to make it happen.” The store’s announcements identify the brunch as monthly but do not list a specific recurring day or start time.

Wedding Band Weekend will run Friday through Sunday, March 19–21, 2026, and promises an expanded selection of bridal designers and curated modern and timeless styles. The Champaign Jewelers event page names Allison Kaufman, Zeghani, and Lashbrook as featured designers; coverage syndicated from the local announcement highlights Lashbrook’s reputation for customizable bands using unusual materials such as meteorite, dinosaur bone, and colored diamonds. Kari Smith emphasizes the value of in-person selection, saying, “Every diamond is unique. You can have two that look identical on paper but completely different in real life. Being able to see them side by side and choose the very best one for our clients is really special.”

Practical details for shoppers: appointments are recommended for Wedding Band Weekend and can be scheduled through the store’s website, social media pages, or by calling or texting (217) 693-7655; the store also lists email contact at info@champaignjewelers.com. Champaign Jewelers identifies itself as a locally owned fine jewelry retailer specializing in diamonds, engagement and wedding rings, and color gemstone fashion jewelry, and it offers custom design, jewelry repair, and appraisal services. Regular store hours on the event page are Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the shop is closed Monday and Sunday.

The announcement frames both events around personalization and wearability: a pull-quote in the local write-up reads, “Now there are hundreds and thousands of styles available, and you can truly make a one-of-a-kind ring that reflects your personality,” presented as contributed content to Chambana Today. For couples planning purchases during the March 19–21 weekend, the combination of side-by-side diamond viewing, on-hand designer selections from Allison Kaufman, Zeghani, and Lashbrook, and the advertised savings provides a concrete opportunity to compare stones, test settings, and move from inherited sentiment to a wearable, customized piece.