One of the most exciting time for a couple is when they are getting married but this exciting time comes with so much planning. After the engagement ring has been bought, the location of the wedding ceremony needs to be chosen, then the choice of the wedding party, buying invitations and lots more. To seal their love, the couples exchange wedding rings. Some people say that the most symbolic piece of jewelry you'll own is your wedding ring.
Though there's not necessarily a correct way to do
Here are a few etiquette to bear in mind when choosing your wedding rings
- If a prior relationship fell apart, the ring from that relationship should never be used for the upcoming ceremony, its a gift of love from one person to another and is bought with the loved one in mind so it is advisable to give a ring that was bought with your OH in mind.
- Traditionally, the man in the relationship picks out and pays for his fiance’s engagement ring. The fiance should give him clues of her size, preference and the man makes the decision based on his budget, some men who prefer to keep the purchase of the ring a secret should gather some information before going shopping. Knowing his girlfriend's ring size is essential, he should also take note of her jewelry tastes (modern, simple, antique, etc.) so chances of her liking his choice will be greater.
- Recently, couples have been known to shop for the engagement and wedding rings together. However, the groom's ring is chosen to match perfectly or complements the style of the woman’s ring.
- Although the diamond remains the woman’s best friend, engagement rings are designed with a variety of stones. Leaving the modern day bride with a variety of rings to choose from, the engagement ring could be adorned solely with a diamond or made with a diamond and some other precious gem, it may also be made without a diamond but a favorite precious gem is preferred. It is worth noting that traditionally, diamonds were chosen not because they are a girl's favorite but mainly for their durability and strength (a symbol of the relationship)
- In the case of a family heirloom, it is important to be sensitive to both parties.While giving heirlooms is very romantic, will the bride-to-be will want to wear that ring for the rest of her life.As a result, the man should be open to having it reset to suit her tastes.The woman, however, should also realize that the heirloom is a part of the family she is about to join. In most circumstances though, it is in very poor taste to give a second-hand ring, especially if the man already gave it to someone else.
- The bride may love to wear her rings with other rings, this should also be considered when choosing a ring.
- Traditionally if the woman calls off the engagement, she should return the engagement ring but many women never return the engagement rings from a past relationship on the other hand if the man cancels the engagement, she is allowed to keep it.
- In Western culture, the bride’s engagement ring is worn on her left hand index finger after being proposed to but during the wedding ceremony, she would move the ring to her right hand index finger. Once the wedding band is placed on her left hand, the engagement ring would then be returned to that same hand, sitting in front of the wedding ring. The best way to remember this is after becoming husband and wife, the woman wants the wedding band to be located nearest her heart.
- Although this is not done as often as it once was, a woman can present her new fiancé with a signet ring after receiving the engagement ring.
- On the day of the ceremony, the bride should switch her engagement ring to her ring finger on her right hand.Now, her left-hand ring finger is ready for her wedding ring. Traditionally, the engagement ring and wedding ring are worn on the third finger of the left hand.This custom originated when people believed that a vein of blood ran from this finger to the heart, thus making it the most appropriate place for a wedding ring.
- For the wedding bands, generally the man pays for the woman’s engagement and wedding band whereas the woman pays for the man’s wedding band. However, for most modern day couples wedding rings are bought together.
- It is most important that the couple decide on whatever they are happiest with and not what tradition dictates.
Have fun choosing and wearing your very special piece of jewelry!
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