The engagement ring usually is the one that gets noticed, but remember the wedding bands are what actually represent the love and bond between couples. Some couples forget to budget for their wedding bands or some leave it till the last minute to purchase and realize there are way more choices than they expected. Nonetheless, the wedding bands are important and no matter the budget, they should fit you and your partner’s style.
Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect wedding bands for you and your partner.
Do they need to match?
It used to be a trend to have matching wedding bands. Now-a-days, it’s totally up to the couple and what they want to do. There are no rules that says your wedding bands have to match. This is an item you will be wearing for a very long time, so it’s crucial that you and your partner find something you like and is comfortable for both of you individually. If it happens to match, awesome, if not that’s great too! Either way, you know it’s a symbol of your love and that’s the most important thing.
Do they fit your lifestyle?
When choosing a wedding band, considering one’s lifestyle is very important. For someone who uses their hands a lot either for work or for someone who lives a very active lifestyle, a more simple ring that is made out of a durable metal (ie. Tungsten, titanium) is probably the best way to go. They may need to take it off often so it doesn’t get lost or damaged, so keeping it minimal will reduce costs and still fit within their life.
For those more fashion forward, you could consider getting a band with stones and embellishments. Especially for the groom since they do not get an engagement ring (typically), there’s no rule that the groom cannot have gems and diamonds. So, if you want to break the mold and get a very stylized wedding band you should do it!
Do you know what kind of style and metal (or material) you want?
Although at a glance wedding bands may look the same, there are many ways to make them different. For instance a straight edge or a rounded edge, the thickness of the wedding band, do you want it engraved? These are all different details that make wedding bands look different.
Another thing to carefully consider is the metal. If you were involved with the purchase of the engagement ring you probably researched all the different types of metal. It’s no different with the wedding band. Although, something that gets overlooked a lot are allergies. If you seriously are allergic to metals, there are increasingly more options for you to choose from. Look into what metals (ie. platinum, titanium) and materials (ie. silicone) are hypoallergenic and go from there.
Do you know your ring sizes?
With more online retailers you may consider getting your wedding bands online. They will most likely go over with you how to measure your ring size. Some may even have video call consultations to answer all your questions. However, if you are someone who just wants someone to physically show you, don’t be shy in going to a brick and mortar jeweler. That way you can feel the different metals, get information from an expert, and if you still decide to buy online you will have all the information you need. In the end, it’s still a pricey purchase so you should be comfortable before buying!
Consider your engagement ring.
It’s always a good idea to try on different wedding bands to see if it fits with your engagement ring. Just like your engagement ring, you may have certain ideas or notions of what you want. However, you don’t know how it looks on you till you actually put it on.
Although there are so many moving parts to a wedding, in the end they should all bring you joy. With these tips, choosing your wedding bands will be a breeze so you and your partner can happily check this off the list and enjoy the moments leading up to your big day.
