My fiance and I are getting married in 2 years but are starting to plan now. I was wondering how exactly the wedding rings get purchased. Do we go out together and pick a set and buy them, or do we pick out each others and buy them separatly? Do they sell two-piece sets? I've seen a lot of three piece sets that include the engagement ring, but I've already got that. Any advice? Thanks
2007-02-24 17:18:34 · 9 answers · asked by Grace1228 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
There really aren't much in the way of rules anymore. You could go together and get a matching set - most jewelers will carry matching sets. You could also purchase one for him that matches his personality and he could purchase one for you which matches your engagement ring so you end up with two different styles of wedding band. My husband and I both went with simple gold bands so ours do match - I bought his for him and he purchased mine. It is really up to you. All are acceptable options.
2007-02-25 01:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Marijane K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy I sure wish that people wouldn't buy into movie and internet propoganda so much!
First off, ignore what that butt-clown said.
Second, I agree about other posters have said -- the engagement ring is really the only ring that's "required" to be bought secretly. The wedding bands are usually purchased as a couple. It's hard to tell what guys like so let him spec out a couple of jewelery stores before making the final decision.
And unlike Master Genius said, wedding bands with diamonds are not purchased as a financial investment, but as a symbol for the emotional, mental, and physical investment that is being made. And if he did any research that mattered, he would realize that the markup on jewelry is already so high that the resell value is less than half of the initial purchase price.
:P
2007-02-25 02:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by RaginCajun 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband didn't have much of an opinion on what he wanted, so I picked out a ring l like and that was similar in style to my ring. My wedding ring was the same style as my promise ring.
The two of you should decide how much you can afford to spend on your rings and then go to some jewlery stores to see what's available. You do not have to get matching rings or even buy them at the same store. Many stores will offer matching wedding bands, with the man's and woman's rings being the same, the woman's just smaller in scale.
In the end, buy something that you like and you think you can live with. You'll be the one wearing it and looking at it. I
f you can't afford your dream ring right now, get something that you like within your price range and upgrade to a more expensive ring later-maybe as an anniversary present.
2007-02-25 03:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by Just Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want there to still be an element of surprise, but want both of you to be happy, go together. each of you look at what you like and give each other ideas (either style-wise, or more of a "here's my top three choices" type of thing) then each of you can go back individually and pick your favorite from the choices. that way, on wedding day you both will be surprised by what ring you get, but you will both be happy with what you are getting!
2007-02-26 01:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by mrskumar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We went together. We didn't see any sets of bands, just engagment & wedding sets for women. I picked what I liked, he picked what he liked. I paid for his, he paid for mine. That simple. If we went different chances are we wouldn't have picked anything even close to alike honestly. While they don't have to match, it may be a good idea to make sure they at least look simliar.
2007-02-25 01:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by layla983 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already have the engagement ring, you buy him the wedding band, and he buys you a wedding band. It can be the one that matches your engagement ring, or something different.
2007-02-25 05:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what you like. my hubby and i bought ours together. he bought my engagement ring seperatly, but we picked the wedding bands together. if you want a matching set, then most jewelery stores have that. if you find a set you like, you could always have the stone in your engagement ring taken out and set in the bridal set you like. you could always go for a simple diamond "anniversery" band, like what i have. it goes with just about anystyle engagement ring. i have a 3 stone engangement ring and the diamond band look really good with it. again it all depends on what you like andwhat your style is. try on a few, and see what you like best. good luck and congrats.
2007-02-25 01:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is a three ring circus. First the engagement ring, then the wedding ring, then the suffering. (It's a joke people, don't go sniveling.)
2007-02-25 01:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are not only unethical, they're a terrible investment, soon to become worthless stones.
2007-02-25 01:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by heartscared 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋