Musings on Men’s Fashion – Wedding accessories can be EXPENSIVE

Weddings are expensive, expensive events. A friend of mine is getting married in a few months time and, christ, I feel his financial pain. Flowers, booze, rentals, invites, event planning, etc. – all the above and more cost thousands upon thousands of dollars if one wants a premium wedding.

One crucial price category is the jewelry used in getting, and continuing to show people that you are, hitched. Needless to say, rings and bands involved in the marriage process can come at an OUTRAGOUS price – and not just for a bride’s adornments. Men’s engagement and wedding bands go for five hundred, a thousand dollars easy at a number of department stores. The funny thing about men’s jewelry in the marriage game is that much of it is flat-out boring-looking. I can’t tell you how many husbands I’ve seen with wedding rings virtually indistinguishable at a distance from items you could find at a pawn shop or on eBay. That’s not to say ring with a bunch of rocks affixed to it is desirable. A matrimonial ring, for anyone at whatever stage, should at least be something unique and noticeable – never showy but also never dull.

For men, what makes a sophisticated, well-invested ring then is one that comes with particular and personalized touches. Let’s be honest: for many men, their wedding ring might very well be the most expensive accessory they ever purchase for themselves. Since so much money will be sprung for another (albeit frequently worn) addition to your repetoire, shouldn’t it look like it’s worth a bundle? Like I alluded to before, department stores aren’t the place to go for this sort of attention. Your best chance for a personalized, unique ring without down a class division? The Internet, of course. Google something like “engagement ring builder men” and just see how relatively cheap jewelry can be for this very special occasion. You’ll be surprised.

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