When should you buy your wedding bands?

We know planning your wedding is super exciting, but make sure you don’t get caught up in the preparations for the big day and end up making your wedding bands an afterthought.

While nothing is set in stone, a general rule of thumb is to start looking for your bands as soon as you pick the wedding date. That way, you’ll have more than enough time to find the perfect wedding bands for you and your partner. 

Wedding bands for women

With so many different wedding band styles to choose from, narrowing down your options is the first step to ensure you pick the perfect band for you.

To do that, use your engagement ring as a guide. Look for wedding bands which have something in common with your ring, such as the precious metal or the style. That way, you know the rings will complement each other and look beautiful together.

To help you figure out which style is your favorite, here are some of the most popular women’s wedding bands.

Eternity bands

Eternity bands feature a continuous row (or more) of diamonds, usually without any metal showing in-between them, to symbolize never-ending love. This dazzling statement ring can also feature gemstones instead of diamonds, or a mixture of both.

Some women find that having precious stones carry all the way around the ring can make it cumbersome to wear. If that’s your case, you can opt for a half-eternity ring or a three-quarter version instead, which only features gems across a portion of the band.

Gold wedding bands

Yellow gold wedding bands are as classic as it gets, but don’t think for a second that this iconic style is your only option when it comes to gold wedding bands. You can opt for a gold band with interesting texture or detailing, such as rope or braid bands.

And, if you love the idea of getting a gold wedding band, but you prefer a more discrete look to your jewelry, then white gold is the perfect choice for you.

As for rose gold wedding bands, there’s a certain romantic quality to this shade of gold which makes these rings ideal for celebrating your love. A sweet choice for the hopeless romantic!

For brides who love all shades of gold and are indecisive, then a two-or three-tone gold wedding band is the perfect choice.

Interlocked wedding bands

Interlocked bands feature two or three rings perfectly intertwined, resulting in a unique design which is both timeless and innovative at the same time. 

Although styles vary, in most interlocked wedding bands each of the rings is made from a different metal color – typically, yellow, white, and rose gold – or feature different elements, such as diamonds or gemstones.

The best part about these rings is the meaning behind the design, as the interlocking circles signify that your souls are merged into one, and you’re stronger together. How sweet is that?

Stackable wedding bands

Stackable bands come in all shapes, sizes, and metals, making them super versatile. Not only that, but they can also feature diamonds, gemstones, and other design elements, such as floral motifs or geometric patterns. The sky’s the limit!

You can build your stack over time by adding rings to mark special moments, such as anniversaries, vow renewals, and even the birth of your children. Their dainty design makes stackable bands super elegant, and it allows for infinite combination options.

Custom wedding bands

If you’ve been looking for your wedding bands for a while, but haven’t found any rings which particularly speak to you, then you should consider getting unique wedding bands custom designed just for you.

You can work with a jewelry designer to create the bands of your dreams. With custom design, you get to choose the perfect style, width, metal, texture, diamonds, gemstones, and any other details you’d like. 

To make them even more meaningful, you can engrave a special message, part of your favorite song, your wedding date, your names, or anything else inside. When it comes to custom design, don’t be afraid to think outside the box!

Not to mention that no other couple in the world will have wedding bands like yours. They’ll be exactly like your love story: one-of-a-kind.