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lanning your wedding is a busy and exciting time, but one thing you shouldn’t overlook is your wedding ring. Wedding rings are often crafted especially for you and made to order for the perfect fit, so allow yourself ample time to make the perfect choice.
At Laings, which has stores in Edinburgh’s George Street, Edinburgh and the Argyll Arcade in Glasgow, you can choose from a beautifully crafted selection of wedding rings.
Rachel Redpath, diamond manager at the independent jeweller, advises that simple wedding bands can take anything from four to eight weeks, with diamond-set pieces and those with intricate designs taking longer. “We advise that you start ring shopping three to six months prior to your big day to ensure you have the wedding ring of your dreams delivered on time,” she says. “This is a piece you will wear for the rest of your life, so it should be a considered purchase – something that reflects your style, your personality, and something that you’ll enjoy wearing every day.
“The bride-to-be often misses out on engagement ring shopping and this is a great way for her to enjoy the luxurious showroom experience. At Laings, you can enjoy a glass of Lanson champagne while giving the team an insight into your journey so far.”
Choosing the precious metal for your ring is a good place to start, says Rachel. “Your wedding ring should be the perfect complement to your engagement ring, so we would recommend that you opt for the same metal as your engagement ring. This means they will pair perfectly and keep the same appearance as time goes on.”
This is a piece you will wear for the rest of your life – something that reflects your style, your personality, and something that you’ll enjoy wearing every day after the wedding
Rachel says it’s important to wear your engagement ring alongside each wedding band you try on – this will help you see how they sit as one.
“This brings us on to style,” Rachel continues. “A plain band exudes a classic and traditional feel, whereas diamond wedding bands instil an additional touch of sparkle. And it’s not just your ring finger size you need to consider. The most common wedding ring widths for women are 2-3mm and 5+mm for men, although it’s a completely personal choice and dependent on what suits your style – and finger – best.”
Meanwhile, for many men, says Rachel, this will be the first piece of jewellery they have worn, so it is not uncommon to spend more time exploring their likes and dislikes.
“Matching wedding bands are a popular choice for couples and this look can be created simply by opting for the same metal. However, when tastes in metal differ, wedding bands can instead be united with a simple personalisation.
“For those looking for a deeper level of personalisation, bespoke design opens up the realms of possibility.“
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