Wedding rings don't tend to get the public airing that they deserve, in
your average wedding celebration. However, wedding rings are likely to
be worn for the rest of the bride and grooms' living days, so they are,
arguably, the most important element of the wedding accessories.
Wedding Rings - The Basics
Wedding rings are exchanged as part of the ceremony, normally as vows
are said by both parties. The guests do not normally see the wedding
rings until after the ceremony is well and truly over, so it can be
tempting to skimp on this element and save money.
Bear in mind that the bride will almost certainly wear her wedding ring
alongside her engagement ring. It is essential, therefore, that they
both rings work together well. This is particularly important if the
engagement ring is of an atypical shape or with a particularly large
stone.
Always consider your everyday jewelry. Although it is possible to
accessorize on your wedding day to complement you choice of wedding
rings, this ring will be worn every day, for many years, so it must fit
in well with your general style. This is equally important for the
groom, as he too will have to wear the ring for some time, so he should
also consider what would go well with his usual attire.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not essential to choose golden rings.
If you prefer silver colored rings but want to retain the quality, why
not consider white gold? It is also possible for the bride and groom to
have different styles of ring, so do not feel pressured into selecting
matching styled rings.
Wedding Rings - Ideas for Slashing the Budget
Whilst you want the best wedding rings possible, you do not need to
spend a small fortune! Often, wedding rings are passed through the
generations, particularly on the male side, so find out whether this is
the case so that you can avoid the time and energy of searching for the
perfect wedding rings!
When you are selecting an engagement ring, it may be possible to
negotiate a discount on wedding rings, if they are purchased at the same
time. Another possible option is to consider using cheaper wedding
rings for the ceremony itself and to purchase the more permanent wedding
rings, at a later day. The real point of this is to spread the major
expenses - weddings do not come cheaply!
A great way to make cheaper wedding rings look unique is to have them engraved with your wedding date and your initials.
