But before I buy one, can anyone advise if there's a traditional style, or metal or anything else, that a Polish man's wedding ring would usually be expected to have?
I'd say that the most traditional wedding ring is classic, plain gold ring:
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But it really depends on what your partner likes...
I think couples usually buy wedding rings together - after all you're supposed to wear it for the rest of your lives, so it's best if both of you like them... I personally wouldn't turn it into a surprise gift - in my opinion buying wedding rings together is romantic :) - but that's just my take on it :))