Buy or Sell New & Preowned Wedding Items

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As the web’s top groom website, we get a lot of questions from guys who are clueless about wedding bands. More often than not, they’ve never bought or worn a piece of jewelry in their lives.  Here are a few of the most common questions we get and the quick answers that should help calm the nerves of the grooms out there.

Should my wedding band match my wife’s wedding band?

Getting matching wedding bands is not a requirement. Many newlyweds choose their rings based on personal preference and not on whether it matches the other. It’s often difficult to find a set of bands that match each other so we recommend finding a style you like rather than pushing yourself to find a matching set that one (or both) of you may not love.

How many months before the wedding should we start looking at wedding bands?
It’s not a bad idea to take a peek at the wedding bands when you’re shopping for the engagement ring. By no means do you have to buy that far out, but it’s good to know what’s out there for the men. Most couples have their rings picked out and ordered 3-4 months before the wedding day. This allows ample time for re-sizing.

How do I measure my ring size?
Luckily for you guys, this is a very simple process. Grab a scrap piece of paper and put it around your ring finger. Make a small mark where the ends meet and then grab ruler and determine the length from the edge of the paper to where you made your mark. From there, check this guide to determine your ring size:

1 13/16 inches = Size 4
1 15/16 inches = Size 5
2 and 1/16 inches = Size 6
2 and 1/8 inches = Size 7
2 and 1/4 inches = Size 8
2 and 5/16 inches = Size 9
2 and 7/16 inches = Size 10
2 and 9/16 inches = Size 11
2 and 5/8 inches = Size 12
2 and 3/4 inches = Size 13
2 and 7/8 inches = Size 14

TheManRegistry.com is an online resource for grooms and is the internet leader in grooms’ wedding information. The centerpiece of the website is a specialized wedding registry featuring wedding gifts tailored toward grooms. Included in the thousands of products you’ll find at The Man Registry are barware, electronics, tools, logoed sports items, and groomsmen gifts. The company also recently launched a local vendor directory which gives grooms an outlet to connect with local wedding vendors.