Whether you chose the perfect engagement ring together or it came as a complete, and romantic, surprise from your partner now that you are engaged it is time to start thinking about your wedding rings. Choosing the perfect wedding ring might take a little more time and effort than you initially think as you cover all bases. This is a ring that needs to stand the test of time, it’s going to be part of your outfit every day once you say, ‘I do’.
In this blog, I’ll explore 5 key things to consider when choosing your wedding ring:
- Should each partner have the same style?
- What metal should you choose?
- What style of rings will you have?
- Do you want to match your ring to your engagement ring?
- Make sure you buy from a reputable seller.
There are a could of bonus engagement ring tips at the end Pin those to your wedding planning list📌
Should your wedding ring match your partner’s? 💛💛
Do you and your partner have the same taste and style or do your ideas differ wildly? If you were to pick matching wedding rings, will you need to compromise on the style and look for it to fit what you both want? There is absolutely nothing to say that you have to have matching rings, they don’t even have to be made from the same metal if you like different things or if one of you has allergies etc. What will you choose – matching or distinctly different?
Which metal should you pick? 💍
There are a couple of different choices when it comes to what you have your ring made from. They vary in price and you will need to consider what your engagement ring is made from as you want the metals to match in ‘hardness’ so that they do not erode each other.
You also (for Grooms) don’t want something that’s going to be really faded and look nasty in 20 years’ time😧
Wedding rings are most commonly made from:
- Gold
- The most traditional metal for wedding ring bands, though as with all traditions, there are now lots of different options so you can be more creative.
- Silver
- Sterling Silver is a popular choice, as it looks classical and clean but can be a much cheaper option in comparison to Gold, Platinum, and Palladium. Pure silver is very soft so is mixed with other alloys to strengthen it. Always check that you are getting high-quality sterling silver, and not something that is simply silver-plated.
- Platinum
- A dense metal so rings can feel quite heavy in comparison to others, on the plus side it is very durable and does not easily erode and is a very white metal in its pure form.
- Palladium
- A shiny silver metal which forms part of the platinum family, small amounts mixed with gold forms white gold.
Black Zirconium with our wedding date engraved in runes on the inside. No excuse to forget the date😉
What style of wedding ring will you choose? 🖖
Just like dress style, we all have unique styles and preferences when it comes to our jewellery and when you are looking for something you will wear every day for the rest of your life you want to be confident in your choice.
Will your wedding ring be a simple plain band? Are you drawn to something that has precious stones or gems in the band? Do you want your wedding ring to be engraved – would that be on the outside or the inside of the band?
HEY, HAVE WE MET?👋
I’m Schuggie, and I run the multi-award-winning Schuggies-Ceilidhs (it’s pronounced ShUUg- eee s – Kay-Laes btw🎉). I’ve been hosting wedding ceilidhs since 2012, and that means the experience of well over 150 in all sorts of themes and venues. Don’t just take my word for it; check out these reviews over on my Pinterest📌Board, you can find them as well on Google My Business and on Facebook (Wedding Ceilidhs).
Do you want your Wedding ring and Engagement ring to match? 💙
Do you already know that you want the same metal for your wedding ring as you already have for your engagement ring? Will your wedding ring need to be shaped to fit the style of your engagement ring? Would you like to go back to the same jeweller to pick out your wedding rings? These could be points that influence your overall choice and style.
Always buy from a reputable seller💝
It might feel like every step of your wedding planning is about budgets and trying not to overspend but don’t be tempted to go cheap on your wedding rings. Buying from a reputable seller, picking high-quality rings, and making sure that you get them insured will give you some peace of mind that you have invested in something you can wear for years to come.
Many couples focus on the perfect engagement ring and forget that choosing wedding rings is just as important, and whilst the engagement ring may have been a surprise, picking wedding rings is something that you can do together as a couple.
A couple of extra tips🥂
Before you walk down the aisle, put on a small amount of hand lotion to ensure your ring slides on smoothly.
Its also a great idea to get your engagement ring cleaned before your wedding day, as you are going to want the up-close images of your rings to look as good as they possibly can✨
Did you know that most jewellers will in fact clean your engagement ring for free?
All you have to do is pop into your local jewellers and ask them to give your ring a pre-wedding shine.
Pin these to your wedding planning list📌
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Shouldn’t planning the rest of your wedding be this easy?
