Don’t wait until the last minute to buy your wedding rings and don’t buy the first rings you see. You’re going to be wearing these bands for a lifetime, so take the time to find rings you love today and will still love when you celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary. If you’ve fallen in love with the idea of platinum wedding rings but you can’t make a commitment because of the higher price, opt for white gold, which looks very similar. Platinum costs roughly three times more than white gold. If you’re allergic to most metals, platinum or purer gold like 18K is less likely to cause a reaction. But rarely do we see a case of true metal allergy. Usually irritation is caused by soap that gets trapped under the ring.
Ideally, you’ll never take off your wedding ring, so it needs to be sized just right. Too small and it will get too tight when your hand swells, too big and it might slip off when your hand gets cold. Have your ring sized when you’re calm and your body temperature is normal.
Many couples buy a matched set of wedding bands, and they’re often more affordable that way, but there’s no rule that says your rings must be the same. If your husband-to-be wants a wide, solid-metal band and you want a dainty ring of diamonds, then you should each have what you love. After all, you’ll be wearing this ring every day for the rest of your life.
If you’re having something engraved inside your wedding rings, don’t assume that it can be taken care of while you wait. Some stores do it on premises and it only takes a day or two, but others may send it out to be done which will take longer.
