Traditionally, the bride receives an engagement ring which should be worn throughout the length of her engagement to symbolize the commitment she has made to her husband-to-be.
At some point during the engagement, some couples choose wedding bands to exchange during the wedding ceremony.
Choosing bridal jewelry is a very important part of planning your ceremony.
When choosing the right wedding bands for you and your spouse-to-be, it is necessary to discuss your needs as well as your wants.
There are a few things that you should consider when shopping for bridal jewelry.
Let's explore some of these elements.
Budget Before you attempt to begin shopping for your wedding bands, every couple should first decide on a reasonable spending plan for their bridal jewelry.
It is highly recommended that you avoid purchasing your wedding rings on credit for several reasons.
The most important reason being that you want to steer clear of accumulating financial debt while planning your wedding as well as your life together as husband and wife.
It's best to purchase bridal jewelry that you can afford.
After all, your wedding bands are supposed to represent your undying love and commitment for each other-not a symbol of debt and obligation that you owe to your creditors.
Style When you begin shopping for your wedding bands you will notice that bridal jewelry comes in a vast array of sizes, materials, and styles.
You should choose a style that works best with your personality and lifestyle.
If you are more of a conservative dresser, then you would most likely choose a more conservative wedding ring.
A more flamboyant dresser would choose an extravagant wedding ring.
Occupation Some couples may choose a wedding ring based on their occupation.
For example, a construction worker would probably shy away from wearing a glitzy diamond wedding ring-especially while on the job.
Also, people in the medical profession are strongly discouraged from wearing extravagant bridal jewelry for health and safety reasons.
Therefore, it is a good idea for every couple to consider their profession when choosing their wedding jewelry.
Location/Lifestyle Some couples' decision about the appropriate bridal jewelry may be influenced by their location and/or lifestyle.
Couples who travel to and fro by way of a mass or public transit system may decide to choose very conservative wedding bands to avoid theft.