When you shopping for an engagement ring, you’ve got a lot on your mind…the shape of the diamond, the style of the setting, and probably your genius plans for the proposal, too.

The wedding band might be the furthest thing from your mind at this point. But the bride’s wedding band is much more than just a detail. After all, it’s the only ring you’ll actually place on her finger during your wedding vows.

It’s smart to consider the full wedding set when picking out an engagement ring. There are several different ways to think about wedding sets, but here are the main three.

Perfect Match

What’s to love? The look of a perfectly matching set is very appealing to many brides. You may like the idea of the two rings stacking together without any empty space in between. And having been made for each other, you’ll be sure that the designer has highlighted the most important part of the entire look—the center gemstone.

What’s not to love? When purchasing a wedding set, you may miss the feeling of personalization you get when choosing the rings individually. Or the bride may fall head-over-heels in love with an affordable engagement ring that doesn’t come with a perfectly matching band. Finally, there is more flexibility in both style and price when choosing the band separately.

Complementary Match

When an engagement ring is purchased that does not include a matching band, you’ve got the freedom (and the challenge) to pick out a wedding band to go with it. A good complementary match will flatter the engagement ring, giving you a pairing that is both pretty and distinctive.

What’s to love? When you chose a complimentary match, the outcome can be distinctly you. And you don’t have to wonder if your pairing looks good together.

What’s not to love? Since they aren’t designed together, these wedding sets won’t offer that fully cohesive aesthetic that a perfect match set has. Or, maybe having too many choices is overwhelming for you. Totally understandable!