Just a curiosity question...is there some type "rule" as to which ring goes on first? I've seen some ladies with their engagement ring then their wedding band and vice versa. Does it really matter?
2007-01-21 06:46:25 · 15 answers · asked by JC 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The wedding ring is to be worn on the inside and the engagement ring on the outside. The symbolism there is the wedding ring is closest to the heart. I, too, have seen people wearing them incorrectly, and it really bothers me. That's just me.
2007-01-21 06:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
There is tradition, wedding ring then engagement ring on the left ring finger. But in the end, it doesn't matter. I know a woman who wears her engagement ring first because it was his grand mothers and she doesn't want to get it re-sized so the wedding ring after it keeps it from slipping off.
2007-01-21 15:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, the wedding band goes on first ("closer to the heart"), then the engagement band. Practically, it's whatever looks better/is more comfortable. I wear my wedding band on my left hand, and my engagement ring on my right, because it's too bulky to wear both on the same finger.
2007-01-21 16:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The engagement ring goes on the outside (toward your fingers) and the wedding band goes on the inside.
The engagement ring is removed and replaced with the actual wedding band at the ceremony, with the engagement ring placed after.
2007-01-21 14:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Superstition says that the wedding band should be closest to your heart. So the wedding band would go first & then the engagement ring traditionally. However, in this modern world, you can do whatever is best for you!
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2007-01-21 16:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by ~M~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I (and most women that I have seen) wear their wedding band on the bottom and engagement ring on the top
2007-01-21 14:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wedding band then engagement ring to show that you are married plus it's closer to your heart hence the reason for wearing it on your left hand.
2007-01-21 16:36:43 · answer #7 · answered by benjiandremy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does. You wear the wedding band first, with the engagement ring overtop to protect it.
2007-01-21 16:14:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, in most western countries, it is customary to put your wedding ring on before your engagement ring. Hence, you are "ringless" (on your left hand) at the ceremony. However, if you are from a slavic background, it is customary to do the opposite and wear them on your right hand.
2007-01-21 14:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by heddybee 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can choose to wear them how ever you want, but the tradition is to wear the wedding band closest to your heart.
2007-01-21 14:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by ebeez85 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋