Wedding Bands

Here’s a great new video showing the easy steps to follow when buying your wedding rings. Have a look and remember to check out the other posts on Cheap Wedding Bands for more great hints and tips.

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Dan here from Cheap Wedding Bands. A question I often come across is “How do I know I’m getting the right sized wedding rings when buying online?” Here are a few easy ways to make sure you’ll get great fitting wedding bands.

• If you own good fitting ring already, go with that size.
• If you don’t know your ring size, go window shopping at a local jeweler. Most will be happy to help, even if you don’t buy anything that day.
• Many online stores offer ring sizers you can download for free. Here’s just one example.
• One final tip: Just like shoes, fingers swell through the day. Always judge your ring size later in the day to avoid too tight a fit.

Hopefully, your wedding bands will be a perfect fit. If not, most stores will exchange or adjust your wedding rings for you at little or no charge.

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Dan again from Cheap Wedding Bands. When buying your wedding bands avoid this costly mistake. Avoid paying high finance charges.

Paying for a wedding is already expensive enough. The last thing you need starting out your new life together is a mountain of debt from sky high interest charges. Here are some quick tips to keep your money where it belongs - with you.

• Pay cash. If your budget allows, avoid the credit trap altogether and pay up front.
• Shop around for jewelers who offer zero interest financing.
• If zero interest isn’t an option, look for “90 days same as cash” or better. (Just make sure you can afford to pay off your wedding rings when the bill comes due.)
• Avoid the high finance charges the jeweler wants you to pay him and be smart by using your own low interest credit card.
• Ask family for help. Weddings generally bring out the best in relatives and you can use this to your advantage. If they’re willing, ask for a no interest loan. Better still, have them pay for your rings as their early wedding gift to you.

I’m sure one of this tips will work for you. Right now is a great time to be shopping for wedding bands. Before the Christmas rush, prices are discounted at many online stores. Take a look around, you and your wallet may be pleasantly surprised.

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Here’s a quick tip when buying mens wedding bands - think durability and comfort. Most men will appreciate a tough metal like titanium or platinum that isn’t easily dented. And while an ornate matte finish may look great out of the box, for most men a decorative wedding band will quickly become scratched and chipped from daily use. Your best bet? Stick with a durable metal with a plain finish that will make your wedding band look good for years to come.

Looking for online stores that have great looking cheap wedding bands? Try Mondera and Justmetal.

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Cheap wedding bands may be inexpensive but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality, beauty or style. Finding the perfect wedding band doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Here are 9 tips to help you avoid the most common mistakes made when buying wedding bands.
(1) Know your budget. The first question to ask yourself is how much you can afford to spend on your wedding bands. Knowing how much you can spend for your wedding bands will save you a lot of time. It’s much less confusing for you to choose from a smaller selection of wedding bands you can afford then to try on every piece in a jewelry store. Don’t be tempted to bust your wedding budget on a more expensive wedding band you can’t afford now, you can always upgrade today’s cheap wedding band into an exquisite anniversary ring later in life.

(2) Just your style. It’s important to figure out what you want in terms of style and quality. It’s always easier if you do your homework first. You’re going to have to make a lot of choices. Consider choosing something that would best work with your style and the other jewelry you usually wear. Many times, you’ll want to match your wedding band to your engagement ring. Also, don’t forget your significant other. Many couples want to wear a matching set of wedding bands. Do your styles match or clash? To avoid trouble, most couples now shop together for their wedding bands.

(3) Metal matters. Like the look of platinum? It’s the most expensive metal and about twice the price of gold. For the same look, why not go with white gold at half the price. For a little more than gold, you may want titanium. It’s very durable, ultralight and the choice of many active couples. Going for more traditional wedding bands? Yellow and colored gold remain great choices. For the cheapest wedding bands, silver is the most inexpensive way to go.

(4) Designer brand or not? Most jewelers agree that there is no difference in quality between the designer label and generic wedding bands on the market today. Unless you want the status of a designer brand, why spend extra? You’ll save yourself several hundred dollars by getting the exact same looking cheap wedding band and can use the difference for more fun things like your honeymoon.

(5) Shop around. Do not buy the first wedding band you find. Look around several places to compare styles and prices. It can get confusing when shopping alone. Try taking your significant other, trusted family member, or good friend to stay sane and avoid the impulsive buy.

(6) Think small. The chain jewelry store at the mall may not be the best place to find your discount wedding bands. Try the smaller jewelers in your area. Ask for recommendations from you family and friends. Recently married coworkers are also a great resource. For the truly adventurous, antique stores, estate sales, and even pawn shops can lead to terrific deals.

(7) Buy Online. The internet has become a great place to buy cheap wedding bands. By buying online, you can expect to save 30 to 50% below the prices you would pay at a regular jewelry store. Mondera and Jewelryweb are two well-respected online retailers known for their wide selection and deep discount prices for wedding bands. For very inexpensive mens titanium wedding bands, try Justmetal.

(8) Be safe. If you’re not sure, ask questions. Is there is money back guarantee? What happens if your wedding band needs repairs or resizing? What is the store’s return policy? Answers to these questions may save you headaches later.

(9) Finally, plan ahead. Your wedding bands may not ready right away. If you need to have engraving done or do a custom design, it could take a few weeks for you order to arrive. The earlier you start working on your wedding bands, the better off you’ll be on your wedding day.

For more ideas on making the most of your wedding budget, check out these amazing “Wedding Planning Secrets.”