Once I had an engagement ring on my finger, I had a pretty good idea of what type of wedding band I wanted right away. Dave, on the other hand, who has never worn a ring before, wasn’t quite sure, and as we started our search, we were a little taken aback by all of the choices! There are no rules anymore when it comes to choosing a ring for your groom–rather than just something that matches yours, the options are out there for him to choose a ring that fits his personal style to a tee. I recently had the opportunity to chat about the men’s wedding bands at Zales Jewelers for Southern Weddings TV–check it out below!
Let’s take a closer look at some of the options that will fit each gent’s style, shall we?
The Traditionalist: I think a lot of Southern grooms fall into this category–they want to wear the same types of rings that their dads and grandfathers wore. For these grooms, keep the ring simple and classic with a white or yellow gold band with a smooth finish and rounded edges. Bonus: these rings will never go out of style, and would be perfect to pass down to future generations!
Clockwise from top left: 5.0mm Comfort Fit Wedding Band in 10K Gold, 4.0mm Comfort Fit Wedding Band in 14K White Gold, 4.0mm Wedding Band in 10K Rose Gold, 5.0mm Comfort Fit Wedding Band in 14K Gold
The Active Groom: Marissa’s baseball-playing beau shared a tip with us for “the active gent”–the outdoorsman, the athlete, or any guy who works with his hands a lot, and needs a ring that is super durable. He has a formal wedding band that he wears on days off, but he switches it out with a sturdy black titanium ring when he’s on the baseball field. Tungsten is another great option that comes at an affordable price point.
Clockwise from top left: Edward Mirell Men’s 6.5mm Black Titanium Wedding Band with Grey Edges, 9.0mm Black Titanium Comfort Fit Wedding Band, 8.0mm Comfort Fit Carbon Fiber Inlay Black Titanium Wedding Band, 8.0mm Comfort Fit Hammered Black Cobalt Wedding Band
The Businessman: A groom who lives in a suit needs a ring that is stylish, but not too flashy. For a boardroom-appropriate look, stick to a classic shape with some interesting detailing, like a hammered finish or a beveled edge.
Clockwise from top left: 8.0mm Hammered Comfort Fit Wedding Band in Titanium, 6.0mm Wedding Band in 14K White Gold, 6.5mm Beveled Edge Wedding Band in 14K White Gold, 6.0mm Satin Stripe Wedding Band in 10K White Gold
The Fashion-Forward Gent: For a gent who wants a ring as modern and edgy as he is, a two-toned ring is a fun, trendy style. My favorite combinations are charcoal rhodium and rose gold and white and yellow gold. If he wants a little bit of bling, Zales also has options featuring diamond or colored stone details.
Clockwise from top left: Princess Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Slant Band in 14K White Gold, 6.0mm Comfort Fit Wedding Band in 10K Two-Tone Gold, 1/10 CT. T.W. Diamond Three Stone Comfort Fit White Tungsten Wedding Band, 14K Two-Tone Gold Hammered 6mm Wedding Band
What “category” does your groom fall into? What type of ring does/will he wear? We’d love to hear!
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you’re such a celeb, Lisa!
Beautiful rings !