Since the bride's wedding ring metal should be the same as her engagement ring, choosing a wedding ring can sometimes be easier than expected for the bride! However, the groom has a little bit more to choose from. The most popular wedding ring metals are: 9ct or 18ct white gold White gold is a modern twist on traditional yellow gold. It's made up of lighter alloys and is plated in rhodium, which is what gives it its bright 'white' and chrome-like shine. It's chosen as a cheaper alternative to platinum or palladium, but it does need plating every couple of years or so (depending on the wearer). 9ct or 18ct gold Also known as yellow gold, this metal is very traditional and 18ct gold costs more than 9ct because it contains double the amount of pure gold. A shiny, bright yellow metal that symbolises the light of the sun. 9ct rose gold Rose gold was popular for lavish jewellery pieces in the 1920s, and this blush metal is returning to fashion. Rose gold looks beautiful on those with olive skin because of the pink, rosy tones and it matches other rose gold and yellow gold jewellery pieces very well. Platinum Arguably one of the most luxurious wedding ring metals, platinum is a very sought-after, strong and precious metal. It has anti-tarnish properties, so it keeps its beautiful bright shine without needing to be replated (unlike white gold). Palladium Palladium is a strong, light and durable metal that's often chosen for its hypo-allergenic properties. Part of the platinum family but a cheaper alternative, it's more precious than gold or titanium. Titanium Discovered in Cornwall in the 18th-century, titanium has a slight natural grey colour to it. It's a wedding ring option if you want something light, strong and hard-wearing. Titanium is much cheaper than other metals like palladium and platinum, so it works well if you're on a budget. If you do a lot of hands-on tasks or work in a manual labour environment, it could be the ideal wedding ring for you!