Jeffrey P. Bigham
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Buying Your Wedding Rings Jeffrey P. Bigham |
Now that you're engaged (hopefully after having read my Engagement Ring Article), you're now ready to purchase your wedding rings. Both partners receive these in traditional marriages, and, while some debate exists as to weather a man is expected to always wear his, both partners wear their rings to signify the commitment they each made on their wedding day. Fortunately, for us men, the most difficult part of the pre-wedding ring buying experience is over. Having already purchased the engagement ring, our days of guessing what our fiance will like have gladly ended and we are left to approve happily of whatever ring she picks and help choose a ring we think we'll be able to bear.
Purchasing wedding rings is pretty simple and straightforward, but you'll want to avoid some common pitfalls by reading this article. Also, by following my money-saving tips, you'll get great rings for as little as possible. Purchasing it online via a reputable online retailer can allow you to get a great price without sacrificing anything.
Much of what will make a good ring for the groom is dependent on his tastes. Whether he prefers gold, white gold or platinum is largely a personal choice. Gold is slightly cheaper but can wear down over many years. White gold is plated yellow gold and can eventually turn yellowish. Platinum is a heavier metal and, while it tends to ding more than gold, it can be polished back to its original size and shape. Other options you can choose from are whether or not to have diamonds or other stones in the ring, whether or not to have a design in the ring and, finally, the width of the ring.
Regarding the width, most men will be happier with a wider ring. Especially when viewed online, the thinner rings can look like they'll be sufficient and they're certainly cheaper, but a wider ring will look more masculine. Most men will be happier with a wider ring.
You'll want the metal used in her engagement ring to be the same as the metal used for her wedding ring. Match the thickness so the combined width of the engagement ring and wedding ring aren't too much for her finger. Other than that, it's mostly about personal preference and price.
Unlike shopping for an engagement ring, this is something that can and should be done together. Have fun and spend some time together picking out these symbols of your future life together.
* Don't be fooled, purchasing a ring is simple and relatively cheap - purchasing the diamond is much trickier.