When choosing between wedding bands, one should consider wedding ring sets. If this path is chosen, you can be assured that the engagement ring can stand alone until the wedding, then at the wedding the two rings will merge as one, very symbolic on this special day.
An engagement and wedding ring set allows the prospective groom not only to stick to a budget, as this is truly an investment both emotionally and financially, it also takes the guesswork out of what's next. Some men are very focused on just the engagement ring, not thinking about what will work at a later time when a wedding ring is needed. If a wedding ring set is purchased, not only will the groom know the exact cost, he will also know exactly what the set will look like when the two rings are worn together. Hopefully he has received some input from the bride to be as to her likes and dislikes, and this way, everyone will be happy as these rings are meant to be worn for a very long time.