The Perfect Fit, Wedding Band

The Wedding Band

The wedding band is just maybe the most important piece of jewelry worn in life. wearing a wedding band is symbolic of the bride and groom’s commitment to each other. Exchanged as part of the marriage ceremony and witnessed by family and friends the wedding band is a beautiful physical reminder of a couple's major moment in time. Unlike other pieces of jewelry, wedding bands are worn every moment of every day. Therefore, it is essential that a wedding band is comfortable and compatible with a couple’s sense of style. 

The bride and groom-to-be should spend time viewing and researching band styles and materials prior to making a final decision. By browsing jewelry stores and Internet sites together, couples can gain a sense of their partner's likes and dislikes, and when it comes to the wedding band material? 

Wedding bands are traditionally made of gold, white gold, or platinum. If a couple chooses gold bands, they should select 14k or 18k gold for sufficient quality and durability. Another less expensive choice for men’s bands is titanium. To reflect individual taste a band may be embellished with special finishes or engraved patterns. Diamonds or other precious stones can also be incorporated into the design, and if you thinking matching bands?

Matching wedding bands are often chosen by couples to symbolize their union. Engaged lovers may purchase matching “his and hers” rings or create a matching custom design for both bands. If they cannot agree on a shared band design, they may consider rings that are coordinated rather than matching. For example, bands might be made of the same material, share a similar style (like vintage, classic, modern) engraved pattern, or include the same stones without being identical. If the bride and groom prefer different metals (gold vs. platinum), they may choose to create a ring that incorporates both colors. Have fun personalizing your messages of love.

Many couples choose to engrave a meaningful sentiment or their wedding date on the inside of their wedding bands. This option can “unite” the rings, even if the pair did not choose matching rings. Engraving is offered at most jewelry stores and at a reasonable price. However, if a couple wishes to personalize their rings with an engraving they should make sure to allow sufficient time to ensure the rings will be ready well in advance of the ceremony.