While the male partner traditionally chooses an engagement ring for his girlfriend completely on his own (although sometimes the girlfriend does get involved in picking an engagement ring), before the couple wed, both partners should be involved in selecting the wedding rings. Of course, a woman might want to let her man choose the rings or vice-versa, but it’s best for both partners to be involved. After all, a wedding ring is supposed to be for life, and therefore both partners need to be pleased with the rings.
To get the process started, the couple can spend some time stopping into jewellery stores or even browsing around for jewellery online to get ideas for wedding rings. Of course, a couple that uses the Internet for the ring search should only rely on trusted jewellery store brands and not third-party sites. Otherwise, the rings may not be made of genuine materials and may not be brand new.
Both members of the couple can suggest what kind of rings that they like, both for themselves and for each other. Around this time, the pair must decide if they want identical rings, or if they would prefer a prettier ring with more flourishes for the bride-to-be and a simpler design and style for the future husband. If the couple wants identical rings, then both parties must be in complete agreement about the ring style and design. For example, men will probably not be interested in a ring with elaborate designs or big stones. Women may not be attracted to a simple gold band.
Even if the couple decides on rings of different designs, both partners must still agree. Price will be a large influence on which rings the couple can choose from. The partners should also consider their daily lives. Since both partners will be wearing the wedding rings daily, they should not get in the way of any activities, whether these are physical or work-related. In such situations, a simpler ring design with fewer flourishes may be the best way to go.
A couple can pick between gold and silver rings, but alternative choices like white gold, platinum, and rose gold also make for attractive rings that are a little less conventional. Next, the partners must decide if they want diamonds or other stones inserted into the rings. These diamonds do not have to be large; they can be inset into the ring to add some sparkle, without being too expensive or clunky.
Once the partners have narrowed down what type of wedding rings that they want, they can finally start shopping around. Couples to be wed should consider shopping at Laings of Glasgow, who have an extensive online selection. Partners that would like simple wedding bands can find these in metals such as rose gold, palladium, and yellow gold. Diamond rings are also available, such as the Andrew Geoghegan platinum wedding band. This ring is simple in design and won’t get in the way of a person’s daily activities. For men that want a little oomph with their wedding rings, the Tacori men’s platinum patterned wedding ring features a raised paisley design with tiny white diamonds studded throughout.
Overall, some couples may feel comfortable to allow one partner to choose both wedding rings. However, just like in marriage itself, a collaborative effort is always better. When both partners work together to find the ideal wedding bands, both will be satisfied with their choices.
