Soldering the ring?

heathergust

Do you do before or after the wedding?  I thought get it engraved and soldered all at the same time but then I have heard some people do it after the wedding? 

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

You don't have to do it at all, unless your rings fit together funny. If you only want to do the wedding band at the ceremony (rather than hand over your wedding ring AND engagement ring beforehand) then, obviously, wait until after. You can always see how you like wearing them together. Doing it is easier than undoing it, so it might be better to wait if you think you aren't sure.

handfast4me

Just wanted to thank you for spelling soldering correctly.  I didn't solder mine.  I like the option, like stage, of wearing my wedding band solo when I lift weights and when I kayak, etc., and can leave the e-ring at home.

sierramist_03

I had my rings solder before hand. My husband picked out bands for both sides of my e-ring. So we didn't want them sliding against each other. We did it before because they also re dipped my rings too this way they were nice and shiny and easy to keep ahold of.

mizdiz444

I will not have mine soldered at all.  We bought bands in Ireland and they are too cool on their own for me to basically glue my engagement ring to it.  Plus, I want the option to only wear the band.  I don't want to wear my engagement ring all the time once I'm married.

nikkiblueeyes823

I have to solder my rings. I have 2 wedding bands and they are the exact shape of the e-ring. If I dont solder them they kinda wiggle around and it doesnt look right. I'd also like to have them dip them also just to calm me down on the fit lol. Even with the 3 its a little loose still.

cg-pm52111

I'm having mine done after the wedding.  I'm doing it because my wedding band has a slight curve in it and is would look funny by itself and I don't imagine wanting to wear just my e-ring.  That and I don't want them to rub together too much and wear down the gold which is what's happening to my mother's ring and she'd probably going to have to have it reset.

hillaryeggert

Just had to comment on this.  After I was married, an acquaintance asked, "So did you have them soldered together yet?" like it was just a matter of when.  It caught me off guard because hardly anyone I know has had them soldered together, and I don't plan to either.  I LOVE the option of just wearing my wedding band.  I think there is a really understated elegance about it.  Also, think about your lifestyle and work - is an e-ring always practical? -  and when you have kids.  Want your e-ring in a poopy diaper?  I won't!If your rings don't fit together nicely and you're certain it's going to bother you, or if you have the kind of wedding band that would look odd alone (like the really curved ones or a drop in), I understand and you may as well do it now.  But I think there's something nice about exchanging just your wedding bands during the ceremony.  Either way will be fine though!

Calypso1977

i did not do this.  i dont wear my e-ring at all, except when i get dressed up for special occasions.  its a beautiful ring, i'm just not into jewlery in general.  id personally wait until you've gotten a feel for wearing both and see if you want the option.also, if you have kids someday, it may be nice to have them separate in the event that you'd want to pass the rings on to them rather than be buried with them.  if tthey are together as one, only one kid would be able to get them.

jenn_t784

WOW I havent even thought of that lol! My FI didnt give me a diamond for our engagment ring he gave me a copper ring with a cute blue stone and a heart drawn in it with stars and a moon on the other side (I am not a diamond fan and I told him I want something different) He wants to get me a diamond engagement ring before the wedding but I really dont care If we do though I dont think I will solder it for the same reason all the other ladies have mentioned. There are some times an engagement ring would get in the way

RikaWeitzman

I am gettin my rings soldered before.  I designed them and they attach.  I don't want them to jiggle during on my wedding day and honeymoon. 

chaigler

What do people mean when they say they are having their ring dipped?  Thanks.

chaigler

Thanks for clearing that up.