Engagement Ring/ Wedding Band

BettieMae69 · July 2010

From what I have been reading, it is tradition to only wear an engagement ring until the actual wedding day. Is this true? I cant wear my wedding band until we are actually hitched? Do most brides to be still follow this old tradition?

I know that technically, I can if I want to, no one will tell me I can't.
Im stuck on this decision. I want to have a wedding filld with tradition, but my engagement ring looks best with the bands too!

cschuma2 · July 2010

Yes, most people just wear the e-ring until the wedding day. Then you get to add the band!

mysticl · July 2010

Like you said you can do what you but if you want to be traditional then you don't wear the wedding ring until your FI places it on your finger during the ceremony. A wedding ring signifies that you are married.

riverjib · July 2010

I can't imagine why you'd wear your wedding band before the wedding. It's like opening your presents before Christmas...it takes away from the meaning of it. Exchanging rings signifies that you are officially married.

[Deleted User] · July 2010

I agree with pp. I wore my e-ring on the right hand during the ceremony, when H put the band on my finger, I moved the e-ring over (the band usually goes first, but you can do what you want). Since my rings are not saudered together, I have the option of just wearing my band if I want to without the e-ring, but I will always wear the band. Like pp said, I know a few people who just wear the e-ring after they are married, but you can do whatever you want. I just wouldn't wear the band before you are actually married.

BocaSue · July 2010

Congratulations! Certainly, you can do as you wish with the bands, However, traditionally, the bride begins wearing the wedding band at the ceremony. and thereafter. It signifies that she is now married. .