Men’s Wedding Rings

Grooms to be:
Email this page to your bride.

You’re getting married, and among the myriad decisions you will have to make is whether or not to wear a wedding ring. Styles come and go in men’s jewelry, and the question of a man’s wedding ring is no exception. Once, men wore elaborate rings on several fingers of both hands. Then, there were times when they eschewed all jewelry or stuck to the simplest possible circular bands. These days, preference is king. You can wear a wedding ring or go bare. If you do wear one, it can be plain or elaborate. It can match your bride’s ring or be highly individual. It can have a design, represent your cultural heritage, or be diamond studded. It’s completely up to you, but that doesn’t make the decision easy. If anything, you have a dizzying array of options. (For the lowdown on current trends in wedding bands, visit jic.org.) Here are some things you should know before you choose your wedding ring and place your order.

Why Wear a Wedding Ring

Men and women wear wedding rings for the same reason: to show that they have made a total commitment to each other, their relationship, and their marriage. Perhaps the only difference is that, for women, it isn’t a question; for men, it sometimes takes a little more thought. A man may wear a ring because he feels it is his duty to do so or because his future wife has asked him to do so.

10 questions to ask before you choose your men’s wedding ring

Special thank you to writing coach, editor, and ghostwriter Bobbi Linkemer, who contributed the original material throughout MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com.