Of course, you hope that your marriage will be a long and happy partnership, so your wedding rings should be chosen carefully and made to last for a lifetime...

Plan Your Expenditure - Traditional wedding planners suggest that the wedding rings should account for roughly 3% of your entire wedding budget. Ring prices start at or around $150 for each and depending on what metal you choose, any embellishments like engraving or extra stones, or the addition of diamonds will affect the price. Consult with your fiancee concerning the budget and try to find a price range that you can both agree on. Setting a budget before you start to shop for rings will make it less likely that you will over-spend and also save you time by narrowing the search.

Know Your Metals - You should be sure you are well-informed about the various metals commonly available for wedding rings. Finding out the best look for you among the various metals is a good first step since differences in skin tone mean some metals will compliment your skin tone better than others. You also need to consider alternative metals such as titanium if you are seeking a more economical choice or if you have an allergy to the standard metals such as gold, silver and platinum.

Don't Choose The First Ring You Find - It pays to visit a number of different stores and check out their stock before you make a final selection. You may find a similar design at a lower price, or you may chance upon a design that you prefer overall. It is more important that both partners find rings that they like and will be happy with than to purchase the rings at the same store. You will be wearing the ring for a long time, so do not waste your time with a mediocre choice simply because it may be available at a discounted price.

Styles - There are many different styles to wedding rings, including, rounded, squared, diamond-studded, plain, thin, thick and what have you. Find rings that stand out to you, and seem indicative of the kind of person you are and the type of personality that you have, not to mention ensuring comfort. Make sure you get a ring that will not clash with the way you normally dress, e.g. a very ornate one if you dress casually on most days. Also, the bride might want to pick a wedding ring that will not stand apart from the engagement ring that is already on their finger, so as not to clash with it. If you follow these tips, you are sure to get the ring you want for the price you are looking for.