I was given a purity ring by my parents in a ceremony, and I would really like to incorporate something into my wedding ceremony about my fulfilling my commitment to my parents, my friends, my husband, and to God. Any creative ideas?? I'm not sure if I should give the ring to my husband to symbolize that i'm now his or to my father to symbolize a fulfilled promise. or what? I'm open to any good suggestions!
2007-03-22 13:34:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The reason for including it in the ceremony and making it public is that the commitment was made in public: in front of family, friends, and my entire church. So many brides wear white when white is a symbol of purity...I worked hard for my white dress, but it isn't a "look at what i did" thing. It's a "I am a woman of my word, and yes, this is something that CAN be done. It isn't impossible" thing.
2007-03-22 15:14:54 · update #1
You might want to check with your officient - this may or may not be able to be incorporated in your ceremony due to church rules.
If you can incorporate it, I wouldn't give the ring to your father, that just seems strange. Your choice was yours, not his. I'd give it to your husband. But I would see if he feels the same way you do. Personally, I'd give it to him on your wedding night, in a private ceremony between the two of you. Even if you publically made your commitment to 'purity,' it might mean more to your husband to make it personal. I understand wanting to show you kept your word, but it might be misconstrued by people who don't believe the same as you if you make it a big to-do at your wedding.
Maybe you could ask your officient to mention something in his or her remarks about "remaining pure" or something like that. That way it will be a part of your ceremony but it won't draw attention away from your bigger commitment to your marriage.
2007-03-22 15:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Purity Ring Poem
2016-12-12 09:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an awesome idea to incorporate your purity ring into your ceremony! I would definately give your purity ring to your husband, because it is him that you have stayed pure for. Another idea is place the purity ring on the alter as an offering of a fulfilled promise to God, and then give the ring to your husband after the ceremony.
God bless you and your marriage :-)
2007-03-22 13:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by PhysicianAssistant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be commended for your commitment. I hope your future husband is as committed as you are. I think it would be best not to have that as part of the wedding. This should be something special between you and your husband and your God. I think the display would be like someone doing something for someone else and wanting public recognition
for what they did. This is something you may want to share with a son or daughter one day. But, not at your wedding. I am not one for public display of Private commitments.
2007-03-22 14:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by TURBOSC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our plan is for my husband, her father, to remove the ring from her finger and present it to her groom. He will then exchange it with the ring bearer for the wedding band. The officiant will say a very small explanation and it will not be a huge production but rather a quiet part of the ceremony. Her pledge was also made public and we will honor her commitment. Not for show but for honor! It may also be a very good testimony for young ones in the audience.
2016-07-18 03:32:32 · answer #5 · answered by snaphappizmail 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying you want to announce the fact that you've remained a virgin? Has your husband remained a virgin as well? While I commend your accomplishment, this is really no one else's business.
If you insist on doing this, during the ceremony, after the pronouncement, your husband could remove the ring from your finger and give it back to your dad.
You need to discuss this with your officiant your fiance & your father.
2007-03-22 13:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by weddrev 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say give it back to your father during the ceremony. Incorporate that into the service.
2007-03-22 13:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by vivalablur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is beautiful... It would be nice to give it to your husband, then say a short poem...i'm curious what kind of ring is a purity ring would like to buy one for myself pls do email me ro_bertah@yahoo.com
2007-03-22 13:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by ro_bertah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have something included in your vows and exchange that ring for your wedding ring or something. Give the ring to your husband and say something about you saving yourself for him and now he can pass it on to your future children. Congratulations!
2007-03-22 13:52:23 · answer #9 · answered by jennyss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could give it to your dad since he gave it to you.
but i think it would be really nice if you gave it to your husband to give to your daughter so she can make the same promise.
you could also keep it on your right hand and pass it on to her as she gets older (if you don't have a daughter down the road then how about a niece or cousins or w/e)
nice idea btw
2007-03-22 18:15:08 · answer #10 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋