Traditionally the man buys both rings. Many people today have three rings. In which case it’s common for the man to buy the woman an engagement ring, then each buys the other a wedding band, or both buy the wedding bands together.
Engagement rings and wedding rings are different. The proposer (typically the man) buys an engagement ring, which traditionally has a stone, for the woman, which is given when she accepts the proposal. Then both of them give each other a wedding ring, traditionally a plain band of gold or some other precious metal, at the actual wedding ceremony.
Idk about the western culture! But here in South Asia usually parents or relatives who are more closed to Groom’s family, buy a ring. If the person who is getting married does not accept it, they buy it on their own!
The man proposes with an engagement ring, not a wedding band. There is no engagement ring for the man, traditionally. Although if you want one, go for it! I know some couples the woman gave the husband an engagement watch.
As for the wedding bands, a lot of couples will shop for them together. My wife and I went to the jeweler and picked our out together.
I made her a stand-in ring for the proposal/engagement. We then, together, picked out a wedding set that included a nice engagement ring and bands that all matched as a set. While I paid for that set, it would not be unusual for a couple to pool resources to get the set they want.
I bought our bands as well from the same jeweler. I figured it made sense since her family was paying for the wedding. However, thatās because the engagement ring I got her had a companion ring, so basically I just called and ordered that after checking it I make sure she wanted it. I just picked one out for myself then too. She is doing most of the actual logistics on the wedding itself, so it made sense for me to handle the rings on my own. I think it really comes down to whatever works for you and your fiance(e)
You propose with a separate engagement ring. The wedding rings are bought after, by the guy or the bride’s father, and presented to the betrothed at the wedding. The best man holds them until then. At the end of the process the man has one wedding ring and the girl has one wedding ring plus the engagement ring, for a total of two.
I selected the engagement ring for my wife based on what I knew she likes, and paid for it. Later, we shopped for our wedding bands together, letting the other mostly guide the process.
She chose where to buy mine, selected a few she knew I’d like, we discussed and I chose the final ring for myself. She paid from her account and placed the order (although our money is our money at this point, but felt a tiny bit more special that way). Inverse for getting her wedding band.
I talked to my ex husband about what he liked. I picked it out and surprised him on our wedding day. He liked it, but never wore it. He preferred the silicone bands.
Sorry it’s long. My Wife and I are on our second marriage, divorce/widow. We have known each other since high school so we knew each other well. I knew she wanted input in her ring because she didn’t the first time, nothing about size, just that she likes round cut. So one day I surprised her and brought her to the jewelry store and we shopped together… Then I started asking for more expensive stones, I had to get her a bigger ring than my ex-wife right? So of course I flex and buy her the most expensive stone we looked at… And the most expensive band we looked at. š¬š¬ So when we had to go look for the wedding bands my wife knew how much I spent so she told me “I got this” š¤£ She did get me the most expensive one I picked out š
Best relationship I’ve ever had my whole life so she’s worth it!
I learned recently that itās tradition the groom buys the brides engagement ring and the bride buys the grooms wedding band, so basically if youāre in a monogamous relationship despite gender, you just buy each others rings. Which I guess then would also determine if you want to have an engagement ring/band AND wedding ring/band or just get one ring/band each.
My father-in-law gifted my husband his ring since FIL had recently gotten a new one. It was a very sweet gesture and nice that we didnāt have to go out and buy one
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Still the man.
In my experience, you shop for wedding bands together
It varies, but usually you shop for wedding bands as a couple in the leadup to the wedding.
Traditionally the man buys both rings. Many people today have three rings. In which case it’s common for the man to buy the woman an engagement ring, then each buys the other a wedding band, or both buy the wedding bands together.
The guy buys both…š¤£
F’d up, right?!
Engagement rings and wedding rings are different. The proposer (typically the man) buys an engagement ring, which traditionally has a stone, for the woman, which is given when she accepts the proposal. Then both of them give each other a wedding ring, traditionally a plain band of gold or some other precious metal, at the actual wedding ceremony.
Don’t know what normal is at this point but my wife and I picked out are together.
I bought my own. I have worn it maybe twice since my wedding?
I picked out my engagement ring and paid for half. I picked out and paid for both our wedding bands.
There is no right answer. Every couple is different.
I bought wifeās engagement ring to propose and then a matching wedding ring. She bought me my wedding ring. Assumed that was the norm but I dunno.
My fiancĆ©e bought me my wedding band and I bought hers.Ā
The wedding bands are purchased together as a couple.
He buys his own
My husband bought my engagement ring and wedding band, I bought his even though he didnāt expect me too.
Women have two rings: Engagement rings and wedding rings. Men just have wedding rings.
Man buys woman engagement ring and proposes. If woman says yes, the pick out their wedding rings together (typically).
Iām assuming a dude asked this question? lol.
I bought my husbandās and my wedding bands (because he had bought the engagement ring)
Idk about the western culture! But here in South Asia usually parents or relatives who are more closed to Groom’s family, buy a ring. If the person who is getting married does not accept it, they buy it on their own!
Also the man
My dad had to pay for his own wedding ring because my mother forgot to bring the $10 bill she needed to pay for it.
She paid him back on their 50th anniversary, and he gave her the $1 change.
The man proposes with an engagement ring, not a wedding band. There is no engagement ring for the man, traditionally. Although if you want one, go for it! I know some couples the woman gave the husband an engagement watch.
As for the wedding bands, a lot of couples will shop for them together. My wife and I went to the jeweler and picked our out together.
I bought my husbandās ring, he bought my engagement and wedding bands.
All 3 usually come as a matching set.
I made her a stand-in ring for the proposal/engagement. We then, together, picked out a wedding set that included a nice engagement ring and bands that all matched as a set. While I paid for that set, it would not be unusual for a couple to pool resources to get the set they want.
The man is supposed to buy the rings because women didn’t work so had no money.
My husband and I bought the engagement ring and wedding bands together.
When we went to buy my wifeās engagement and wedding rings, our jeweler threw in my wedding ring for free.
I bought my exhusbands ring.
Usually the woman will have an engagement ring and a wedding ring.
Most people I know shopped for the wedding rings together.
I would not buy a ring for a woman unless she had plans on buying one for me of equal value
I bought our bands as well from the same jeweler. I figured it made sense since her family was paying for the wedding. However, thatās because the engagement ring I got her had a companion ring, so basically I just called and ordered that after checking it I make sure she wanted it. I just picked one out for myself then too. She is doing most of the actual logistics on the wedding itself, so it made sense for me to handle the rings on my own. I think it really comes down to whatever works for you and your fiance(e)
You don’t buy your wife a wedding ring to propose
The groom buys both.
We shopped together for rings, but he bought mine (engagement and wedding rings), I bought his.
I bought my ex wifeās engagement ring and both our wedding rings. I bought my new fiancĆ©eās engagement ring since I havenāt learned my lesson lol but she insists on paying for my wedding band and Iām not allowed to āonly have a silicon one since mine is so niceā according to her
You shop for wedding rings together.
Been married 12 years and 2 times before had a ring for 6 months in all 3 marriages rings are bad these days so me and my wife have piercings
You didn’t think the woman buys it did you?
LOL
You propose with a separate engagement ring. The wedding rings are bought after, by the guy or the bride’s father, and presented to the betrothed at the wedding. The best man holds them until then. At the end of the process the man has one wedding ring and the girl has one wedding ring plus the engagement ring, for a total of two.
Lol never happened.
My husband chose his ring and I paid for it. We went together to look for a ring for him.
My wife picked out my ring. I paid for it.
Iāve never stopped to consider whether thatās normal. š
Iād say to each their own. Not sure it matters.
Also the man.
She gets an engagement ring they pick out wedding bands together
My wife bought mine and I paid for her wedding band
She had to proposeā¦.so i got two rings lol
The man, again.
I selected the engagement ring for my wife based on what I knew she likes, and paid for it. Later, we shopped for our wedding bands together, letting the other mostly guide the process.
She chose where to buy mine, selected a few she knew I’d like, we discussed and I chose the final ring for myself. She paid from her account and placed the order (although our money is our money at this point, but felt a tiny bit more special that way). Inverse for getting her wedding band.
You surprise her with a engagement ring. For your wedding bands you do that together.
Im not a traditional person. My proposal was just that. I proposed the idea of pulling the trigger on marriage to my now wife of 8 years with no ring.
I felt the best path would be to let her pick out the ring she felt she would like to have on her finger the rest of her life.
Yes, it is not romantic. Sorry
I bought my husband a wedding band. It has a few small diamonds in it, he loves that no one else has one like it.
My engagement ring came with a wedding band that is basically a ring jacket, that’s why it didn’t make sense to buy a set of bands.
I talked to my ex husband about what he liked. I picked it out and surprised him on our wedding day. He liked it, but never wore it. He preferred the silicone bands.
You’re thinking about engagement rings. That’s what you offer to the other person when you’re the one proposing.
Wedding rings/bands come in matching pairs. They are usually chosen by the couple together.
Sorry it’s long. My Wife and I are on our second marriage, divorce/widow. We have known each other since high school so we knew each other well. I knew she wanted input in her ring because she didn’t the first time, nothing about size, just that she likes round cut. So one day I surprised her and brought her to the jewelry store and we shopped together… Then I started asking for more expensive stones, I had to get her a bigger ring than my ex-wife right? So of course I flex and buy her the most expensive stone we looked at… And the most expensive band we looked at. š¬š¬ So when we had to go look for the wedding bands my wife knew how much I spent so she told me “I got this” š¤£ She did get me the most expensive one I picked out š
Best relationship I’ve ever had my whole life so she’s worth it!
I bought my husbandās band for him because I knew what he wanted and knew he wouldnāt go out of his way to splurge for what he wanted
Iāve been told, since my boyfriend just proposed, I now need to go out and buy him his band for the wedding.
I learned recently that itās tradition the groom buys the brides engagement ring and the bride buys the grooms wedding band, so basically if youāre in a monogamous relationship despite gender, you just buy each others rings. Which I guess then would also determine if you want to have an engagement ring/band AND wedding ring/band or just get one ring/band each.
My father-in-law gifted my husband his ring since FIL had recently gotten a new one. It was a very sweet gesture and nice that we didnāt have to go out and buy one
Itās a very sexist situation