Dec 21, 2012 | Posted by: abi s

are not just for the brides, the grooms can also take advantage of the valuable information found there. We suggest that he also download the free wedding planning app for iPad and iPhone found on iwedplanner. The wedding mobile apps will be a great help when looking for that perfect wedding ring. The standard is that this is probably going to be the one time that you make a purchase like this one.

The wedding ring is a big investment, finding one that will "WOW" your girlfriend and not be too big a dent in your wallet. Here are a few guidelines that should help make your search easier.

1. The wedding Budget is the place to begin. The standard set by the diamond industry says it should cost about two months of your salary. While that is their standard it is important that you choose a budget that is comfortable for you. One thing some men will do is to start a savings plan the moment they get the feeling that she is the one.

2. While letting her pick the is a perfectly acceptable practice, the wedding ring should be all you and a total surprise. So, you may be wondering how you are supposed to know what she will like. It starts with paying attention to her. Take note of her style and her wedding jewelry choices. If you have dated anytime at all you have certainly had opportunity to see her gush over a few diamonds, whether online, on television or on the hand of a friend.

3. The wedding jeweler will push the preset rings at you but you get a better deal by purchasing a loose stone and then buying your setting separately. This gives you the freedom to be creative in your design, but don't stray to far from the norm. Remember she will be showing that erring off all the time and you want something she will be proud of.

4. the setting can have filigree or diamonds on the side and should be made of a precious metal like white or rose gold, titanium or platinum.

5. the best deals in town to maximize your budget. You can also use these little tricks to get a great stone for less. If your girlfriend is always going on about large stones, ask for a stone with a greater surface area. You can also get great sparkle for less by asking for stones 1 point less than the whole, instead of a 2 point stone ask for a 1.9.

There are lots of things a groom can learn that will help him to be more knowledgeable and more involved in the wedding planning. The iwedplanner wedding website will also have coupons for a list of vendors that will help you choose something totally smart and within budget.