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Ok, Question About Wedding Rings And Engagement Rings, It’s All A First Time Thing For Me And Will Be The Last?

Written by Admin on October 19, 2009

11 Comments to “Ok, Question About Wedding Rings And Engagement Rings, It’s All A First Time Thing For Me And Will Be The Last?”

1. dargonsi
   9:00 am on October 19th, 2009

   The modern extension of old traditions is that engagement rings can be selected as part of a set. Some of these sets include the engagement ring and woman’s wedding band that interlock with each other to form one ring after the wedding. Or, he can select a solitary engagement ring himself, and then the two of you can pick out a matched set of wedding rings together. It’s also possible for the man to propose with one ring (he should check with the jeweler for return policies), then take the woman back to the store afterward to let her look around herself and pick which ring she would actually like to have. I’ve also known of several occasions where the man proposed without a ring and then went ring-shopping shortly thereafter with his intended.
   My husband and I were/are very atypical. It’s not that we don’t like traditions, but we question their origins and trash them if the origins are silly or don’t apply to us. I did not want an engagement ring and do not wear one. We chose our wedding bands together (artisan-made wooden rings from http://www.touchwoodrings.com/ ).
   There are several different ways to do it. Ultimately, though, don’t worry about it. Whatever the two of you do that works for you is fine. No one else has to wear the rings, so it’s no one else’s business how you choose them or what you choose.

2. Mrs. W!!!
   3:34 pm on October 19th, 2009

   If you have an engagement ring that has flat sides (which most have, even if the top of the band is rounded), and if the stone is set high enough, you can put any wedding band that also has flat sides next to it. They’ll sit flush with each other (and you can even get them soldered together if you want.)
   Alternatively, some women wear their engagement rings on their right hands and wedding band on their left (that’s what I’ll be doing.  I never understood the tradition of two rings on one finger and none on any other.)
   You can also get a matching set where the two rings come together.
   Lots of options!

3. Music's my life
   9:09 pm on October 19th, 2009

   well usually they come together and you mold them together, my mom has her engagment ring with a simple band molded to it which you do after the wedding. you can go to the jewlers, with you husband is fine, and ask them what band you should get, they should have one that would fit to it and if not, I’m sure that they can figure out something that will work. You can go with your husband or by yourself, depending on what you husband wants to do, does he want to pick out his band? I’m pretty sure that usually the women picks out the mens band because you’re the one giving it to him. If you think about it, it’s like giving a piece of yourself to him and that piece should be from your picking, not his. obviously he can help but your idea should be the pick. you can do the same with him with your band. You both can be at the jewelers so if you have any questions you can ask each other but if you go to the different sections then you can also pick out a surprise for the other

4. Riki
   1:53 am on October 20th, 2009

   If you have very strong opinions of what you want your engagement ring to look like, you may want to drop a hint to your boyfriend before he buys it. It’s tacky if you tell him the exact ring you want, but completely fine to tell your preference on something you will wear everyday for the rest of your life. For example, I will not wear diamonds for personal humanitarian reasons (they are called “blood stones” for a reason), so I made sure my boyfriend knew that before he proposed. A good jeweler can make wedding bands to match any style engagement ring. And don’t worry if your budget right now doesn’t allow for the fanciest thing you may really want – lots of women get their wedding sets “upgraded” later on in life when both are more financially set. Have fun shopping for your rings!

5. Corey A
   2:28 am on October 20th, 2009

   I went engagement ring and wedding band shopping with my fiance’s sister! When I found the one I wanted, I took my now fiance and showed it to him. We bought it together. Then, he kept it for three months while he planned the perfect, romantic, surprise proposal.
   My future sister in law did not get her ring when her fiance proposed. He surprised her with the proposal on a ski lift and then they went and picked out the ring the next day.
   My best friend’s husband proposed to her using a diamond in a temporary plain setting. When she said yes, he gave her the ring. She wore it for a day or two and they went and picked out the ring setting that she loved and they re set the diamond in the setting the loved.
   You can do it however you want – I don’t think there’s a “right” or “wrong” way.

6. truefirs
   5:46 am on October 20th, 2009

   Most engagement rings will fit with several different wedding bands. When you go to shop for wedding rings, just look for something in the same color metal and with diamonds of a similar shape. They will coordinate with your engagement ring, even if they aren’t part of a matched set. Most couples shop for their wedding rings together, so that each person can get a ring he or she really likes and will enjoy wearing.

7. teresa j
   10:24 am on October 20th, 2009

   i insisted that when my fiance proposed he had a ring ready for me – i wanted the whole box popped open, beautiful diamond gleaming up at me type thing but actually i th8ink alot of people propose then go shopping for the ring together – or men store up those moments they were in ring shops and the lady went “thats the kind i want!”. men are rather nervous of getting the wrong thing i think.
   Your wedding ring doesnt have to “match” the engagement ring. As long as it’s the same metal it can be different. usually wedding ring are shopped for together – my fiance chose his and i chose mine separately!!!!

8. mrs.Scho
   3:10 pm on October 20th, 2009

   Well this is how I did it! We were talking about marriage and we would just go into jewelry stores just to look for fun! well he remembered the type of ring i was looking for! I wanted princess cut diamonds! so he went and picked out the one he remembered that i had liked the best! and he surprised me when i least expected it! Now with the wedding bands…when it came closer to the wedding we both went together and picked out the rings together! It was more fun that way and also that way i could get one that matched my engagement ring! It was really hard to get a band to match my ring! so thats why we went together an plus my husband to be at the time didnt have any idea what he was doing! lol he has never worn a ring before so he didnt even know what he liked so i had to help him! We made a day out of it and it was fun!!

9. blessedw
   3:56 pm on October 20th, 2009

   Its good to go ring shopping first for everything including his ring. hell then know what you liked and get the engagement ring then the wedding band matches. best of luck

10. Lydia
    5:31 pm on October 20th, 2009

    My husband chose an engagement ring which was part of a set, so he bought the engagement ring first. Months later went to the jewellers to get the matching wedding band for me.
    I chose his wedding band.

11. luvnhate
    9:57 pm on October 20th, 2009

    My husband bought my engagement ring which was part of the wedding rings. It a 3 ring matching set..

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