Before you think about whether you’d prefer white gold or yellow gold wedding bands or consider whether you’d like your wedding rings to feature traditional or modern styles, you and the one you love need to consider if you’d like your wedding bands to match. If you’re still on the fence regarding the question of “to match or not to match?” consider these four factors.
Your personal preferences: Considering your personal taste in jewelry and that of the one you love is extremely important when you’re thinking about whether or not your wedding bands should match. While this factor is a no-brainer, it’s worth mentioning because it’s crucial if you want to end up with rings that you’ll both love for a lifetime. You’re going to be wearing your wedding bands every day, not just on your wedding day, which means that these rings should match not only your wedding day looks, but your everyday looks as well.
If your tastes align—or at least intersect—matching rings may be a good option for you. On the other hand, if your tastes are very different, you may want to think twice. Or, opt for coordinating plain wedding bands, which can complement jewelry of any style.
Your lifestyles: Do you tend to give your jewelry a beating? What about the one you’re marrying? If you work with your hands or are prone to inflicting dents and dings on your rings, consider choosing wedding bands that can stand up to wear and tear; the same goes for the one you love. For instance, hammered wedding bands, such as the Hammered Milgrain Wedding Band in 14K White Gold, already have a pounded texture, providing instant camouflage for wear, while titanium styles resist scratching and denting in the first place.
If both of you are on board with rings that hide or resist dents and scratches, matching wedding bands could be for you. If not, it might be better to pick two different styles.
Your engagement ring: if you want your own wedding band to match your engagement ring, your options are significantly narrowed down from the start. If the wedding ring that would coordinate with the piece that’s already on your left hand is a simple design, matching wedding bands could be good picks; however, if the coordinating band is a delicate floral design, it may be best for the groom to choose a different style.
Your budget: While the amount you want to spend shouldn’t be the primary deciding factor in whether or not you opt for matching wedding bands, it can play a role. Why? A set of matching wedding rings often costs less than the rings that comprise it would cost if they were purchased separately.
If you do opt for matching wedding bands, don’t be afraid to think outside the box of plain wedding rings. A wide range of styles, from Celtic looks to braided designs to hammered wedding rings, are equally suited for both the bride and the groom.
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