Wedding Band Shopping Timeline: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Experience | W Kodak Jewelers

Your wedding bands are more than just rings—they’re symbols of your love and commitment that you'll wear every day. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, it's important to plan ahead. Here's a step-by-step wedding band shopping timeline that will help you avoid the last-minute scramble and find the perfect bands for your big day.

6 Months Before the Wedding: Start Exploring

This is the perfect time to begin browsing styles together. Visit your local jeweler or explore online to get a sense of what you like—whether it's classic gold, platinum, diamonds, or something more unique.

Considerations:

• Do you want your bands to match?

• Do you prefer a simple or intricate design?

• Do you have a specific metal in mind?

4–5 Months Before: Try On & Narrow It Down

Once you’ve done your research, book an appointment to try on bands. Seeing them in person makes all the difference in finding what feels comfortable and looks right on your hand.

Tips:

• Take your engagement ring with you to see how it pairs with different bands.

• Try on different widths and finishes to discover what you’re most drawn to.

3 Months Before: Make Your Final Decision

By now, you should feel confident about the style and material. This is the time to place your order—especially if you're customizing or engraving the rings, which can take extra time.

Custom Orders: Engraving a date or meaningful message? Custom pieces often take 4–6 weeks to complete.

6–8 Weeks Before: Final Fitting

Once the rings arrive, come in for a fitting. Sizing adjustments may be necessary, especially if you ordered a band style that can't be resized easily later (like eternity bands).

Bonus: Now is also a good time to have your engagement ring professionally cleaned so it sparkles on the big day.

1–2 Weeks Before: Pick Up & Prepare

Your bands are ready! Pick them up, keep them in a safe place, and make sure your wedding planner or best man knows where they’ll be on the day of.

Pro Tip: Try them on one last time at home to ensure everything fits perfectly.

Final Thoughts

Choosing your wedding bands should be a joyful part of your wedding planning journey. At W. Kodak Jewelers, our team is here to guide you through every step—helping you find rings that reflect your style, your story, and your forever.

Ready to begin?
Visit us in-store or explore our wedding band collection online to start your journey.