Think of all the planning and nail biting your husband-to-be underwent in order to make your proposal just right - choosing the perfect sparkling engagement ring to propose with, setting an elaborate scene, swearing best friends and family alike to secrecy. Why not show your appreciation and delight him with his own unexpected wedding day surprise? Here are five ideas that will jumpstart turning your fiancé's men's wedding band into a lasting and romantic memory.

Add a hidden customized inscription.  If you and your fiancé have already chosen his men's wedding band, adding a personalized inscription to the interior of his ring is a perfect way to show him your love and offer a little surprise. You can engrave your wedding date, the date you met, both of your initials, a meaningful phrase or an inside joke shared between just the two of you. Some specialty engravers will even allow you to choose your own engraving font or fill in the etchings with a contrast color. Just make certain that you give yourself enough lead time so that you will have his men's wedding band back in your possession well in advance of your marriage.

Upgrade to diamonds. If you've caught your husband admiring the new bagatelle on your ring finger more than once, consider upgrading his men's wedding band to a diamond accented version. Many designer men's wedding bands currently on the market will offer a similar style both with and without diamonds, allowing you to seamlessly swap out for a diamond-accented band without arousing your husband's suspicion. Popular settings for men's diamond rings include channel, bezel, burnish and pavé, and black diamonds offer an unusual and masculine alternative to traditional clear white stones. Diamond men's wedding rings don't have to be stodgy or old-fashioned - get creative with your husband's wedding band with one of the many contemporary bands now available.

Choose an alternative metal or material. If your husband requires something more off the beaten track, or if you are seeking a high quality ring but cost is an issue, an alternative metal may very well be an excellent choice for you. Modern alternative metals and materials include tungsten, ceramic, cobalt chrome and titanium men’s wedding bands. Some of these materials boast additional useful inherent qualities, like being hypoallergenic or crack or tarnish-resistant. Many contemporary alternative metals offer a variety of sophisticated designs with or without diamonds. For those seeking a truly high quality metal, rare white metal palladium is an attractive and more budget-friendly alternative to platinum.

Find a ring with a special detail. If you want to make your special men's wedding band stand out from the crowd yet still maintain certain timelessness, look for a classic band that offers a special detail or design. Thanks to the wide variety of men's wedding band styles currently on the market, there are a number of unique designs that will perfectly suit your husband's personality and lifestyle. Some popular contemporary accents include milgrain or beading details, blackened accents, wood or carbon fiber insets, Mokume Gane (a Japanese design accent), grooves or cuts in the band, rivet or beveled edges and more.

Present his ring in a memorable or customized ring box. Accentuate the look of his men's wedding band with a lovely customized ring box. Choose a wood or leather box for a more upscale presentation - a higher quality of ring box will showcase his men's wedding band to the fullest extent. You can even have the box engraved with a special message of love or your wedding date to serve as a memento. A beautiful ring box can continue to be used long after your wedding date; simply ditch the included standard black velvet case.

If you want to make your special men's wedding band stand out from the crowd yet still maintain certain timelessness. Many designer men's wedding bands currently on the market will offer a similar style both with and without diamonds.

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