The wedding ring is an enduring symbol of the marriage bond, the eternal promise to have and hold, and part of what helps keep married couples connected to each other. It’s an accessory that most typically wear every day and is an outward expression of your love for another person.
However, for men, wedding bands can be pretty dull. Beyond the standard gold or silver band, there isn’t nearly as much variation and unique artistry available to men as can be found with women’s wedding sets.
Manly Bands, created by married couple Johnathan and Michelle Ruggiero, has entered the market offering a different option. Their line of distinctive rings caters to the personalities of any type of groom.
“Manly Bands delivers a unique and meaningful alternative to traditional wedding jewelry,” explains Johnathan Ruggiero. “We are appealing to individuals who want their rings to reflect their passions and style.”
Meeting a need
“We had a terrible experience getting Johnathan’s wedding band,” Michelle explains. “Not only could the jewelers not size for John’s big hands, but the choices they had were plain and boring.”
It was this experience that sparked the inspiration for Manly Bands. Johnathan wanted a band that reflected his personality — his likes, passions, and personal style.
Johnathan and Michelle wasted no time putting their idea into motion. Within 30 days, the couple married, moved across the country, and started Manly Bands. The idea took off, and since 2016, the couple and their rag-tag team — including the couple’s parents — have been providing engaged couples with incredibly unique ring options.
“Michelle’s mom and dad were helping them ship out the orders and write thank you cards while my mom was making wood wedding boxes,” explains Johnathan. From day one, Manly Bands has been a labor of love for those in love.
From cowboys to comics
When women go to choose a wedding set, they can select from a wide range of designs, shapes, styles, and even colors. But now, men have just as many options at their fingertips with Manly Bands.
Manly Bands has reimagined what the male wedding band can be. Designs such as “The CEO” and “The Fitzgerald” are reminiscent of traditional designs with a touch of extra fashion flair. However, offerings such as “The Rock Crawler,” a Jeep-branded ring that resembles a tire, or “The Riff,” a Fender collaboration that resembles a guitar fretboard, cater to the niche interests of the groom.
Manly Bands has an officially licensed collection that offers rings for DC Comics enthusiasts, members of the military, Jack Daniel’s drinkers, and even fans of Norse mythology and Viking lore. For those who have read every work of literature by J.R.R. Tolkien, there’s a line of perfect rings to “rule them all.” For the guy who never got over his childhood dinosaur obsession, there’s a line of rings crafted from real Megalodon teeth or real Triceratops bone.
No matter what the groom’s hobbies or interests may be, Manly Bands has a wedding band to match their personality and personal style. “Manly Bands offers one of the most distinctive and high-quality selections of wedding bands available on the market today,” says Johnathan.
With an extensive selection of personalized styles to choose from, Manly Bands ensures that whatever particular ring or band is chosen is perfect for each groom and will make them stand out. In addition to one of the most distinctive selections of men’s wedding bands on the market, the brand has also expanded its offerings to include exceptional groomsmen gifts, barware, and even its brand’s sister site, Rosie Ray, which offers unique women’s wedding bands.
Keeping it unique
What sets Manly Bands apart from the competition is its incorporation of a diverse range of materials and designs in its offerings. With over 250 styles of rings and wedding bands ranging from carbon fiber to exotic woods, tungsten, diamonds, and even silicone for those who want something to wear to the gym, Manly Bands has considered not only every taste but also every lifestyle.
“We believe if you are going to wear one ring for the rest of your life, then you better be guaranteed to love it,” says Johnathan.
Because their own experience with ring buying was so lackluster, Johnathan and Michelle Ruggiero have poured everything into the customer experience.
“We want everyone to have a buying experience with reverence and class,” says Johnathan. “We want them to love the selection process.”
Johnathan and Michelle have remained focused on creating rings and an experience that people can get excited about because they want the process of selecting a wedding band to be an adventure, not just another thing to cross off the wedding to-do list. With its exciting licensed collections, unique materials and design, and stellar customer service approach, Manly Bands is poised to disrupt the wedding industry and create a whole new way to pledge your forever to the one you love.
