Wedding bands ladies, yes or no?

Noelle1230 · October 2009

I figured my FI and I could just save the extra money and I would just use my engagement ring as a wedding ring. My mom thought that was nuts and asked how we could get married if the ring is already on my hand. I figured you just take it off that day and use it as the wedding ring. Am I way off base here or is it pretty common? I'm still trying to get used to wearing A ring...I don't want two!

jujubee455 · October 2009

I don't see anything wrong with that! I plan on getting a band that I will wear by itself, and then wear my E-ring on my right hand or just put away until I feel like wearing it. Or I will wear just my e-ring at times, etc. My ring is an antique that has very detailed designs underneath the band, and I was told that they would get worn down by wearing a band underneath or on top of it, which I don't want to do. If we don't end up having enough money to afford a band for me before the wedding, we will just use my e-ring. I don't see it as a big deal. A ring is supposed to symbolize your marriage/love, I don't think it matters if there is one or two or five lol.

Blueyes122299 · October 2009

I don't know how common it is to do that, but I am right there with you the band that goes with my ring is just to expensive it's not really a lot compared to other people's but it's just to much for us at the moment so I am thinking about doing the same thing and then when we get the money we will buy the band. I really don't think its a big deal it's not the rings that are getting married it's you two and that's all that really matters at the end of the day!!

corinne2010 · October 2009

Hmm, I've never heard of someone not getting a wedding band. I agree with your mom though. You're already wearing your e-ring. You should get a wedding band. If you don't want to spend that much money, you can just get something plain. You'll get used to wearing a ring. It just takes time!

ezeckzer · October 2009

I will not have a wedding band due to the design of my engagement ring, which is actually two pieces. I'm just fine with it but most people think it's strange and tell me I shouldn't have the "whole" thing before the wedding. I say, it's our decision and we're happy with it so that's all that matters.

blackberryaddict · October 2009

If you must, there are some places where you can get temporary wedding bands like Wal-Mart or JcPenney's, whatever.. For less than $50 dollars just for the wedding day and you don't have to wear it again. Otherwise, I think you're fine having your e-ring double as your wedding band. There's no law about this.

ms nobody · October 2009

i ditto juju on this. my ering is also pretty unique and i'd have to get a custom band done which would be upwards of 700-1000k. we just dont have that right now. i'll either just use my engagement ring, or i'll get a plain band as well (i want one anyway for trips, and work, and normal outdoor/seasonal activities like apple picking, and days when i just dont care lol) lots of people do this. especially if your ring isnt a "normal" shape or design, or doesnt come as a set.

boogerbearoriginal · October 2009

I will be wearing a wedding ring and mine came as a set. I think the option of being able to wear just the band is nice but its certainly not necessary.

cmkuno · October 2009

I wasn't planning to get a wedding band because, like you, I'm not really a ring person -- one feels strange enough to me, I can't imagine wearing two at once! I'm not considering getting a simple, inexpensive one so that I have the option of leaving my diamond engagement ring at home some days, depending on what I'm doing that day (going to the gym, cleaning, etc.). But I don't plan to wear both at once. And I really don't think it's a problem. Some people might think I'm engaged rather than married, but I really don't care. There aren't any rules about this -- do what makes you happy!

mordacious · October 2009

I've been meaning to ask the same question. My e-ring actually looks like an e-ring and wedding band together but it's just one ring. I would have to have a custom ring made and it's just not worth it to me. Pic in bio if interested.

sinnedambition · October 2009

I am going to price a custom band, if it is too much (imo) then I'm going to buy a faux band and use it.

JPtach · October 2009

It's totally up to you, I'm starting to learn that you can't listen to everyone and you have to do what works and feels right for you. That being said, I don't know how far away you are from Partride Creek Mall, its in Clinton Twp, but the jewelry store Bailey Biddle and Banks has gone bankrupt and pretty much all their stuff is 70% percent off, I got my band from there and just love it! FI kept saying what a good deal we got and he never expected to pay as little as we did for mine. Just a thought, the store is going to be open until Dec the lady told me. My e-ring is from the 1920s and won't go with any band and I didn't have the money for anything custom nor did I want to alter the ring, I'm going to wear my e-ring on the right hand. But you do what feels right for you, I see no problem with wearing your e-ring as your wedding ring. Actually, historically that's what brides have done. The two band trend started in WW2 when men were going off to war and gave a ring to their fiancee as a promise towards a marriage in the future, then at the wedding a band was given. So really, you aren't doing anything unheard of.

emarston1 · October 2009

For what it's worth, my mom never got a wedding band - my dad didn't get one so she wasn't going to get one if he didn't. She finally got a band for their 25th anniversary and she never wears it (she says it's too hard to get used to after all of these years.)Do what you want, it's your wedding (and your money!)

jkniga9 · October 2009

I got a wedding band because my ering is very inexpensive in a matter of speaking. I also think that when I want to wear something simple I can just wear the band.

Noelle1230 · October 2009

Thanks all! I'm just not a big jewelry person so I'm just going with my ER. It's fairly moderate and my FI purposely got me a low one since I pretty much live at the gym :-) So it's very functional to wear daily. Thanks again!

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