Wedding planning can be a whirlwind of decisions, but with the right timeline, your jewelry doesn’t have to be one of them. Our wedding jewelry timeline will help you stay on track, from pre-proposal research to post-wedding care.
12+ Months Before The Wedding
If you’re preparing to propose—or if you’re expecting one in the near future—it’s a smart move to get a head start on engagement ring shopping. Learn the best time to buy an engagement ring and what steps to take before making the purchase here. Allow time for researching styles, comparing jewelers, sourcing diamonds or gemstones and sizing. It’s never too early to discover what you love. Start designing your ring today using our online ring builder.
6-7 Months Before the Wedding
After your engagement ring is chosen and the wedding date is set, the next step in your jewelry planning timeline is wedding band shopping. Begin the process 6–7 months out and aim to purchase no later than 3 months before the wedding to leave time for resizing or customizing your bands. Learn more about engagement ring and wedding band etiquette in this article.
3-4 Months Before the Wedding
Select wedding day jewelry to complete your bridal look, including earrings, necklace or pendant (if it complements your dress neckline), bracelet or bangles and hair accessories (combs, tiaras, pins). For more inspiration, explore our blog on wedding jewelry for the bride.
2 Months Before the Wedding
About 2 months before the wedding, start finalizing the groom’s accessories. These may include:
- A luxury watch
- Cufflinks
- A tie bar
- A lapel pin
- A signet ring
- Wedding band resizing
Learn more about men’s wedding band styles in this article.
1 Month Before the Wedding
With the big day soon approaching, make sure to get your rings cleaned and polished so they shine bright. Borsheims offers complimentary ring cleaning and polishing services so you can walk down the aisle with confidence wearing a ring that is as flawless as your love. Do a trial run of your full look (hair, makeup, jewelry) during your dress fitting or makeup trial. This will give you the chance to see everything come together and make any necessary adjustments. Finally, confirm all your jewelry is packed and ready to go, especially for destination weddings.
Post-Wedding
After the wedding, store your jewelry in a clean, dry place to preserve its shine and prevent damage. If your ring or band feels tight or loose after the honeymoon, bring it to our store for complimentary resizing within 12 months of purchase. Be sure to keep your jewelry insured and have it professionally cleaned and inspected every 6 months.
