If he popped the question by giving you the perfect engagement ring, then you are one of the lucky few women whose man actually has a sense of her style. Congratulations! Now all you have to do is pick the wedding bands. This may sound simple in comparison to perusing engagement rings, but in fact, it can be even more difficult. Considering that you both have to choose the rings that will symbolize a lifetime of love and devotion, there are several factors that will come into play. Here are a few rules to help you out.
1. Consider your engagement ring. When you go to choose wedding bands, you may want to select a style that goes with your engagement ring. Since you are likely to wear them together frequently, you don’t want them to clash.
2. To match or not to match? That is the question. Many couples like the idea of a traditional set of wedding bands that matches (usually with a slightly larger band for the man) since it symbolizes unity. However, modern practice holds that this is unnecessary. Today, women tend to choose a band that goes well with their engagement ring (or even combine the two into one band) while men seem to like comfort-fit bands that may not be as attractive, but are certainly easier to wear on a daily basis.
3. Choose a metal. One thing you will want to match is metal. It simply won’t do for him to have a gold band when yours is platinum. And often this is dictated by the metal featured in the engagement ring.
4. Choose a style. Again, you should settle on a style that both of you can live with. Some couples prefer plain bands while others opt for diamond studs or a Celtic motif. You can keep it simple or jazz it up, but be sure you’re on the same page. There is some amount of leeway for disparity amongst rings, but in general, the symbolism of the rings is lost if you go in two completely different directions.
5. Don’t steamroll him. Men don’t have that many options when it comes to jewelry and in fact, most guys don’t even like to wear much. Take into account that he’s opting to show the world how much he loves to you by donning this ring every day for the rest of his life. So let him have a say in what he’ll be wearing. You got the engagement ring of your dreams, so give him a little latitude when it comes to the wedding band. If you really don’t like the set he selects, you can always combine your wedding and engagement band into one ring.
