How to Wear Wedding Rings

Knowing how to wear wedding rings can ensure that a couple proudly displays their wedding rings not only on the day they wed, but for many happy anniversaries. While wearing a ring may seem simple, there are many different considerations to be made when putting on a wedding ring.

How do you wear wedding rings?

For most couples, the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. Symbolically, this is because the ancient Romans believed the vein in that finger led directly to the heart and therefore it would keep the ring closer to the heart as well. Today, however, different cultures and different countries may favor either the right or left hand.

If a woman chooses to wear her wedding and engagement ring as a matched set – and some rings, such as bridal set engagement rings, are incomplete if worn separately – the wedding ring is typically worn on the finger first. If the set is a symmetrical diamond ring wrap, however, the band closest to the hand will not be as significant, particularly if the rings are soldered together as a single unit. If the rings are separate, it is easier to remove the engagement ring during gardening, exercise, or other potentially dangerous activities if the wedding band is worn closest to the hand.

Additional tips for wearing wedding rings include:

• Choose a wedding ring size that is easy to remove; with no setting to grip, it can be difficult to loosen stuck rings. This may make the wedding ring a slightly larger size than the engagement ring.
• If the engagement ring is loose and cannot be resized, such as with elaborate Celtic engagement rings, consider wearing the wedding ring on the outside to protect the engagement ring from loss.
• Consider regional, cultural, and religious customs for how to wear wedding rings. Many eastern European cultures, for example, prefer a wedding ring to be worn on the right hand.

Knowing how to wear wedding bands during the ceremony itself is a matter of concern for many couples, particularly when considering how the bride should wear her engagement ring at the wedding. If the rings are soldered together, they will be treated as a wedding band and can be placed on her finger appropriately during the ceremony. If the rings are separate, however, there are different options.

• Wear the engagement ring on the right hand during the ceremony, and move it to the left hand after the wedding.
• Wear the engagement ring on the left hand during the ceremony but discreetly switch the order of the rings between the ceremony and reception if desired.
• Put the engagement ring in a safe place and do not wear it again until the wedding ring is in place.

Over the years, a wedding ring may grow either too loose or too tight to be worn comfortably. If the ring cannot be resized, however, it may still be able to be worn. Some individuals will choose to wear the ring on a different finger, or it may be strung on a coordinating chain to wear as a pendant close to the heart. If the ring cannot be worn at all, one option is to reset the diamonds or gemstones into an upgraded ring, necklace, or pair of earrings to be worn instead.

Proudly worn.

There are different times when it may be best not to wear a wedding ring at all. Just like how to care for an engagement ring, a wedding ring ought to be removed for chores, gardening, sports, and other activities that could damage the metal or gemstones. Fingers can shrink in water, and it is also wise to remove loose fitting rings temporarily when swimming or bathing.

Certain life changes may bring up the question of removing a wedding ring permanently. If a couple chooses to divorce, the ring may be removed when the couple separates or when the divorce is finalized. If a spouse dies, the living spouse may choose to remove the ring after a suitable period of mourning, though it should always be a personal decision and they should not feel obligated to remove the wedding ring if they do not want to.

Understanding how to wear wedding rings can help couples wear these symbols of their commitment with style, grace, and dedication, no matter if they’ve only been married one day or many happy years.

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