The right time to buy your wedding rings

Your engagement is behind you, the wedding date is set and one of the most beautiful decisions of the entire wedding planning process is slowly approaching: buying the wedding rings. But when is the right time to start looking for the perfect wedding ring? Too late can mean stress and compromises, and too early can also have disadvantages. In this article, we'll tell you when it's advisable to buy your wedding rings and what you should look out for.

How much time should you allow?

Many couples underestimate how much time it actually takes to buy a wedding ring. Consultation, fitting, production, engraving and possible adjustments can take several weeks. The best time to buy wedding rings is therefore around three to five months before the wedding. This gives you enough time to look for information and wear sample rings - after all, you want to wear your wedding rings for the rest of your lives, so they should fit and please you perfectly.

Going to the jeweler at too short notice can be quite risky. If you allow enough time, you have the great advantage of being able to compare and try out different designs and materials, from yellow gold and platinum to modern alternatives, without being under time pressure.

Production takes time

A decisive factor when buying wedding rings is the production time. For finished designs, delivery from us takes around one to three working days, while custom-made rings can take three to six weeks. The production time depends on various factors, such as the desired design, the availability of materials and the jeweler's current order situation.

So if you want a very individual wedding ring, for example with a special diamond, an unusual engraving or a special alloy, you should definitely submit your ideas to us, the goldsmith or jeweler early enough. The more extravagant and individual you want your wedding ring to be, the more time it will take to make it.

Note high season

The time of year also plays an important role. The peak season for weddings is between May and July, which is why a particularly large number of wedding rings are ordered between January and April. During this time, it is often a challenge to deliver the rings at short notice. If you are getting married in the summer, you should therefore start your search in the fall or winter of the previous year to avoid running into difficulties.

Determine the correct ring size

When buying wedding rings, the right ring size is at least as important as the design. The best and most accurate method is to wear different matching ring sizes over several days at different times of the day, as the diameter of the finger changes throughout the day. So take the time to find your perfect size in peace, because a necessary adjustment after delivery costs valuable time again. To be on the safe side, you should allow two to four weeks before the wedding for a fitting and possible adjustments.

Engraving - when and how?

A personal engraving makes the wedding ring your very own piece of jewelry. The good news is that it is no problem to add engravings at a later date. A fixed wedding date is not a prerequisite for purchasing the wedding rings, and anyone who would like to have the date engraved at a later date is welcome to do so within one to two weeks. However, if you would like to have the exact wedding date, initials or a special phrase engraved on the ring, you should discuss this with the jeweler in good time so that everything is ready on time.

What to do when time is running out?

Sometimes wedding planning goes faster than expected or the ring purchase simply slips behind schedule. No need to panic: Rings can also be made at short notice. Depending on the ring design, some goldsmiths will, in exceptional cases, produce rings within a few days so that they are ready in time for the wedding. However, the shorter the notice, the more limited the selection and individualization and the higher the costs can be.

Conclusion: Plan early, get married relaxed

Most couples order their rings around three to six months before the wedding. This gives them enough time to configure the rings according to their own wishes, find the perfect size and have any adjustments made. Whether platinum, yellow gold or an unusual design with a diamond - if you allow enough time, you can compare, try on and decide at your leisure. After all, your wedding rings will accompany you for a lifetime: they deserve to be chosen with care.