Planning a wedding once you are engaged can be an exciting time. From choosing bridesmaids to booking a venue and designing a menu, it is easy to see how this time in your life can become overwhelming. You may feel certain tasks are priorities, but you should not overlook the importance of shopping for your future husband's wedding band. This usually involves matching your engagement ring up with bands for both you and your fiancé. However, there are a few things to consider when buying a wedding band for your future husband.  Here are a few tips to help you find the best band for your husband.

Focus On Material First

Choosing the metal will be the first decision to make because it is incredibly important. Each type of metal offers its own pros and cons, so you will need to take this decision seriously. Of course, if you want your husband's band to match your band and engagement ring, you will also need to pay attention to the metal's color.

Gold is always a great option. It is valuable, attractive, and available in a few colors including yellow, white, and even rose gold. If you have a classic yellow gold engagement ring, you can purchase yellow gold bands for you and your husband. A white gold band will match a white gold or platinum engagement ring.

Gold and platinum are both incredibly durable, but if your future spouse works with his hands a lot, he may benefit from a metal that is even stronger.

Tungsten is one of the strongest materials found in nature, and this material is becoming more and more popular in jewelry design because of its intense durability. Tungsten is resistant to scratches, dings, and dents, which makes it a suitable option for men who work in construction, manufacturing, or industrial careers and hobbies.

Design For Added Detail

Your engagement ring may contain unique details such as multiple stones and intricate scrollwork, but you and your husband's wedding bands can also contain these extra accents.

It is important to not get too carried away with the details on your husband's wedding band, since he will most likely prefer something simple. Here are a few details for you and your future husband to consider for his band:

• Stripes
• Two- or three-tone metals
• Decorative inlays
• Engraved message

When adding extra details, remember that less is more. You do not want to overwhelm the band with designs, since this will take away the appeal of the extra wedding band's metal.

Treat Him To Some Texture

You may be surprised to learn there are different textures of metal to consider for his wedding band. The texture can change how the metal looks, shines, and feels.

Decide whether your husband would prefer a smooth, polished, and shiny finish to his band. Or, will he enjoy a more rustic look that can be achieved with a hammered finish?

A high-polished finish will ensure your husband's ring is shiny, but without any type of added texture, the finish may show imperfections and damage.

A brushed finish adds a slight amount of texture, enhancing its appeal without appearing too rough.

Finally, many men love the look of a hammered finish. This finish is created exactly as you may think, by hammering the metal to create a rustic, antiquated look. One of the benefits of this type of texture is that it can easily hide dents and scratches.

Choosing a wedding band for your future husband is not meant to be easy. With these tips, you can find the perfect band to showcase both your and your husband's style. Contact a company that sells designer wedding bands for additional ideas.