{"id":1983,"date":"2017-03-21T09:15:52","date_gmt":"2017-03-21T09:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/?p=1983"},"modified":"2021-08-03T00:55:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:55:00","slug":"chooses-wedding-bands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/education\/chooses-wedding-bands","title":{"rendered":"Who Chooses The Wedding Bands?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting married is an exciting step, but with this excitement often comes a lot of stress. From deciding on a wedding venue to whittling down the invite list, there are tons of choices every couple must make. However, between cake tastings and tux fittings, sometimes the smaller details are overlooked. One of these smaller items, though, is the center of the ceremony itself: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Education\"><strong>wedding bands<\/strong><\/a>. When it comes to selecting wedding rings, there are tons of options available for both the bride and groom. Nevertheless, it is important to select the right rings. Not only do the rings symbolize the eternal love of marriage, they must match personalities of both the couple and the ceremony itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Who Chooses The Wedding Bands?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, it is up to the groom to select an engagement ring as a lead up to the proposal. However, many brides-to-be are often involved in the selection of the engagement ring to some degree. With the popularity of social media sites, it is easier than ever to get an idea of what she might like on her hand. However, when it comes to choosing the wedding bands, the waters are a little murky. A bride may have her eyes on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Engagement-Rings\/Search\/MatchedSets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">matched set<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that her wedding band will complement her engagement ring. On the other hand, the groom may not wear jewelry regularly, and it may be quite difficult to choose the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding ring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> he\u2019ll like best. If this is the case, the bride may do well to consider his everyday style and help him make a choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1984\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/dual-band-mens-wedding-ring.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1984\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/dual-band-mens-wedding-ring-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Men's Wedding Band\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/dual-band-mens-wedding-ring-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/dual-band-mens-wedding-ring-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/dual-band-mens-wedding-ring.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dual Band Men&#8217;s Wedding Ring in 14k White Gold<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The safest answer is to have both the bride and groom select their own rings together. This will ensure both parties are happy with the ring they will wear for the rest of their married lives.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Pays For The Wedding Rings?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of the average American wedding continues to grow higher, so sticking to a budget is very important. The cost of the wedding bands should be factored into this overall plan, but there are a number of ways to decide who pays for each ring. Historical examples suggest the bridge should purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/Wedding-Rings\/Search\/Men\">the groom\u2019s ring<\/a> and vice versa, but this is not always the case. In some instances, the parents of the bride or groom may step in to pick up the cost. More often, though, the cost of the wedding rings is part&nbsp;of the wedding budget. This allows for easier planning and payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1985\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Pave-Diamond-Wedding-Band.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1985\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Pave-Diamond-Wedding-Band-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"women's wedding band\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Pave-Diamond-Wedding-Band-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Pave-Diamond-Wedding-Band-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Pave-Diamond-Wedding-Band.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Wedding Band<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding, keep in mind the style of the ceremony and the preferences of your partner. Also, it is important to remember that the rings themselves are symbols of everlasting love, but that does not mean they have to match exactly. A marriage is a union of two individuals, and each person is bound to have a style they like best. When picking out wedding rings together, discuss your likes and dislikes with your partner. It will help determine the perfect band&nbsp;for your new spouse.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting married is an exciting step, but with this excitement often comes a lot of stress. 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