How to Choose the Best Wedding Band for Your Man

Men's wedding bands seem to go from super simple to straight-up eleganza. So how on earth do you narrow down the endless possibilities and choose one he’ll absolutely love? We’ve got you covered.

It’s all about the dude. There, isn’t that helpful? We kid. But real tea, it's true. It’s all about finding a ring that fits his style and, almost more importantly, his lifestyle. Its form meets function and is an absolute must-consider for all things man ring. Let’s get into it.

Style Factor

It all starts with style, so what’s his? Is he into the clean, casual, super simple, totally metal, semi-pro, or flashy-bro? Figuring out his fashion sense will help you pick the perfect ring.

If he’s into simple style, it follows that the ring should be the same, and on the other end, if he’s into flashy fits, he might dig some diamonds.

The James is an all-time classic. Simple and eternally stylish with smooth lines and timeless vibes. It’s the perfect fit for any lifestyle, from full-time carpenter to CEO. You can’t go wrong with pure and simple.

Keep in mind that simple might be the way to go if he’s not into showing off. It’s laid back, goes with everything, and there is no overthinking involved. Plus, it will never go out of style. Classic is here forever.

If he’s into a laid-back look with a modern flair, he might dig The Benjamin. It’s a sharp update to the classic silhouette with a bit of added dimension. Top it off with a matte finish for an even more distinguished look.

The Daniel has a more industrial vibe with a smooth, contemporary feel. It’s a striking combo of form and function and an excellent fit for a creative professional. Modern without being flashy, the band fits any look without overpowering it.

Here’s to the elder emos, metalheads, and anyone who loves a bit of texture. The Pierce has a slick studded texture in a contemporary silhouette. It’s a bold look, and it’s giving studded belt energy in a big way.

The peaks and valleys play off the light giving the piece tons of movement while keeping it totally modern. It’s a great fit for men who are, after that rugged feel, wrapped in a refined wedding band.

The Stephan has a major honeycomb meets chainlink energy. It’s a sophisticated texture with an intricate, eye-catching design. It’s a major vibe for the metalhead with an elevated look and a semi-industrial feel.

We’re talking business casual here with a bit of that laid-back CEO flavor mixed in for good measure. These pieces have a certain sophistication about them. It’s all classic lines with a modern flair.

The Noah has that classic watch band or brick-layered texture. It has a robust and professional feel and old-school energy. This may be the perfect fit if he’s into all things traditional and the smell of mahogany. The ring is a whole mood. Swap the high polish for a matte finish, and the ring takes on a wholly modern vibe.

The Justin has a texture that is entirely unique yet understated. The ridges play with the light giving it some movement and play, while the feel is very much modern and professional. It’s a sophisticated pick that definitely stands out in a crowd.

The Andrew has a bold elevated look and a modern feel. The clean lines create a contemporary silhouette, while the pavé diamonds set into the ring's edge add an unexpected flair.

With much love for the fancy businessman (you know who you are), The Andrew is professional meets luxury, and we are so here for it.

Does your dude like a little diamond? Men’s diamond wedding bands have become increasingly popular in the last few years. And it makes sense. Everybody loves a little shimmer.

If he’s all about clean lines and the finer things in life, this is the one. The Ethan has a relaxed modern style with a ton of flair. It’s smooth and industrial yet rich and refined. An asymmetrical band of pave diamonds sets the band apart and adds a unique contemporary feel.

The Anthony is full-on opulence. With a sleek and stylish silhouette, the band features rows on rows of diamonds giving it a stunning sparkle that is pure luxury.

If your man loves to stand out in a crowd and always makes bold style choices, this could be the perfect fit. It’s full-on diamond sparkle in an elevated package.

Lifestyle

If you’re doing the picking, be sure to consider his lifestyle. What does he do for a living? How much does he use his hands? It’s good to consider things like hobbies and what his day-to-day work looks like.

Style is great, but it’s even more important to consider functionality and safety. The fanciest ring in the world is no good if you don’t have a finger to wear it on.

For hardworking hands (think construction, woodworking, etc.), a more simple, or at least diamond-free band might be the best fit.

• Abrasive materials like sandpaper, concrete, and the like can scratch the ring and ruin the finish. While you can certainly take it in for a polish deep gashes are more challenging to repair.

• Chemicals can also harm the finish (especially in white gold) and get trapped under the ring causing skin irritation.

• Power tools can be downright dangerous if a ring gets caught or bent it can severely damage your digits.

If that’s a no-go, silicone rings are the real tea. They’ll break easy enough if they are caught, and there’s no chance of bending; safety first. As an added bonus, wearing a silicone ring to work means he doesn’t have to limit style choices. He can have his cake and eat it too.

Tip: being a hard worker doesn’t mean he can’t have the ring of his choice. But it might be a good idea to remove the ring while working.

Active lifestyles like working out, biking, swimming, etc., can cause a little more havoc to your hands than you might expect.

• Ok, so biking isn’t such a big deal, but you want to make sure and find a comfortable fit.

• Working out, on the other hand, is a huge deal. If you’re lifting significant weight at the gym, you could distort the shape of your ring. This could cause the ring to get stuck on your finger, or worse, it could lead to some serious injury.

• Swimming isn’t so sweet on your ring, either. Harsh chemicals like chlorine found in pools can affect the finish over time. And outdoor swimming isn’t much better. Your fingers change shape slightly with hot and cold temps, so swimming in cold water could cause your ring to slip off into Davey Jones’ locker, never to be seen again.

It’s best to leave your band at home or tucked away safely in your gym locker. If you want to wear a ring at the gym without getting bent out of shape or lost altogether, it's another win for the silicone sub. Keep the real deal for your dinner dates.

Does he work in an office or from home? If you’re hubby-to-be works at an office or spends most of his on-the-clock hours in front of a computer, you’re home free.

It’s no big strain on a ring to clack those keys. And although video games might seem extreme, they definitely don’t affect your ring-wearing ability. Just make sure you slip it off or substitute it with silicone when you hit the gym, and you’re golden.

Less manual labor means you can get any band you’d like. It’s all about style and taste in this case, so go crazy. Super simple or dazzle for days. It’s entirely up to you.

Ready To Ring It Up?

There are so many fab choices for men's bands, and we’ve only scratched the surface. A little look into lifestyle can tell you the level of fab meets functionality that’s right for your man. A peek into his wardrobe can tell you a lot more.

Whether he’s into the full-on luxury of a diamond-studded band or his laid-back nature sways you towards the cool and casual, you really can’t go wrong with a classic. It’s all about style, vibe, and finding his perfect level of hype. You got this.