Congratulations on your engagement! This is a really exciting time in your life. It’s also probably going to be a bit stressful.
During this next year, I want to walk through this process with you. I’ll give you a 12 Month Guide to planning your wedding and explain things along the way. You can start from the beginning here (click). Come back to this blog each week for the next installment.
Week 30 – Wedding Bands
Hope your moms are enjoying shopping for their wedding dresses!
When you’re picking your wedding bands it is important to think of a few things beyond does it look nice.
The bride’s band should look nice against the engagement ring, but it doesn’t always have to be identical. You can mix metals or jewels. Some engagement rings even have a matching wedding band available. Whatever you choose to do, make sure the wedding band is complementary to the engagement ring and fits well.
It’s important to consider how the rings sit next to each other on the ring finger. If your engagement ring has a large center that curves away from the band, then your wedding band will need to match the curve. After the wedding you may keep them separated or weld them together. Many people choose to weld them into one ring. Personally, I like the option of wearing just the wedding band when I’m working out or traveling. The choice is yours. Either way, the rings need to fit well together.
The groom’s ring is a way for him to express personality just like the bride’s engagement and wedding rings. It’s also important to consider the groom’s profession. If he works with a lot of metal or around electrical work you may need to change metals or consider a few alternatives when he can’t wear a ring (there are a few jobs where it’s legitimately unsafe). Tungsten is one of the most cost effective and durable options for somebody who might be a little tough on the ring’s wear and tear. It is incredibly solid, so much so that it cannot be expanded wants cast. The groom’s wedding band can be plain and simple, have jewels, or have intricate design details on it.
The price of the bands can be range from $50 to $1,500 (though you can always find an exception, this is a typical range). As mentioned in most posts, go back to your budget and figure out what fits in your budget, personality, and lifestyle.
Hope these are helpful consideration as you purchase wedding bands. Next week we’ll talk about making arrangements for the wedding night!
Katelyn is a certified wedding planner. She is available for consultations.
She will even meet with you on Skype to help you work through part of your wedding planning.
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