Wedding Rings and Bands
Selecting the Perfect Rings
Let us assume that you already have the most essential thing. If you are a bride-to-be, then you already have your groom-to-be and vice-versa... At some point before the wedding date, you will need to get a wedding ring or rings.
If you already have an engagement ring, it may be part of a set with a coordinating wedding band or bands. Even so, it isn't necessary to purchase the associated wedding band (unless the engagement ring was priced as part of a set).
The double ring ceremony, where both the bride and groom receive a ring during the wedding ceremony, has become the rule of modern weddings. Therefore, a couple will usually purchase two wedding rings. And, if purchased together, the groom's wedding band and the bride's wedding band, will match each other. Of course his ring and her ring will be sized appropriately for male and female fingers!.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your wedding band(s). You can choose a very simple wedding band or a celtic wedding band with trinity or celtic knots "woven" into the metal. Or, if the wedding ring intended for the bride has been passed down through the bride's or groom's family, you will still need to find a suitable ring for the groom.
Gold (white or yellow) and platinum are the most common metals for wedding bands, however, titanium is becoming popular choice.The wedding bands may also be inscribed with the names of each betrothed or with other words of meaning for the couple.
If you are looking for a wedding ring or band, you may consider an internet purchase. During the order process you will use a sizing chart, available at an online jewelry store like JustMetal (see at right). This is important with any ring purchase, especially for a titanium ring as resizing is not possible after the fact.
Weddings and Romance has many more articles that may be of interest to you, such as our articles on Proposing Marriage and Choosing Engagement Rings.