question about the engagement ring...

novaofsweden · May 2011

I hope I post this in the right section...
I have a silly question.

Am I supposed to wear my engagement ring for the ceremony and then just add on the wedding band? Or should I walk down the aisle without the ring?

I was wondering cause I really want to wear both rings for the day but it seems strange to already have a ring on for the ceremony.. Is it weird to just put the engagement ring back on after the ceremony?

) Thank you ladies!

kristeno90 · May 2011

You can wear the ring on another finger until after the ceremony or give it to someone (your mom or MOH) for safe keeping until you have your wedding band on.

FutureJilliannD · May 2011

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[QUOTE] You can wear the ring on another finger until after the ceremony or give it to someone (your mom or MOH) for safe keeping until you have your wedding band on.
Posted by kristeno90[/QUOTE]

This. I am walking down with nothing because my wedding band is a wrap and my engagement ring snaps into place in between the two bands.

novaofsweden · May 2011

That's a good idea. I can give it to my MOH and just put it back on after. Thank you ladies!

[Deleted User] · May 2011

You can really do whatever you want. Some brides take the e-ring off altogether and give it to the MOH or BM. Some chose to wear it on the right ring finger so they can easily place it in front of the band after the ceremony.

I wore mine on my right hand and switched it after my H put my wedding band on my finger.

Girlie1030 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Ditto everyone else, it's really up to you. I wore my e-ring on my left hand as normal for the wedding. It wouldn't fit on my right finger and I didn't like the idea of not wearing the ring that started the whole wedding thing in motion AT the wedding (that's just me, though). So, I wore it on my left finger and DH put the wedding band over it. Then, I flipped them around after the ceremony so that the wedding band was 'closest to my heart'.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

This is exactly what I did, and for the exact reasons. Couldn't wear it on my right hand, didn't want to go without it.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · May 2011

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[QUOTE]Ditto everyone else, it's really up to you. I wore my e-ring on my left hand as normal for the wedding. It wouldn't fit on my right finger and I didn't like the idea of not wearing the ring that started the whole wedding thing in motion AT the wedding (that's just me, though). So, I wore it on my left finger and DH put the wedding band over it. Then, I flipped them around after the ceremony so that the wedding band was 'closest to my heart'.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

I did the same thing. Also, when we got engaged, H almost put my e-ring on my right hand, so it gave him something to aim for. I told him beforehand to just put the wedding band over the top and I'd switch them.

mandi921vh · May 2011

You could do what previous post have suggested, or you could also incorporate your e-ring into the ceremony with the e-ring reading.

kristinanddan · May 2011

I wore a different ring on my ring finger on my right hand, so I kept my engagement ring on my left hand, then switched the order of the rings after we sat down.

Cynthia1207 · May 2011

I'll be wearing it on my right hand and then I'll switch it after the ceremony. There's no way I'm going without it.

Calypso1977 · May 2011

i wore mine, popped it off when he put the band on, and popped it back on.

Savanna111911 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]You could do what previous post have suggested, or you could also incorporate your e-ring into the ceremony with the e-ring reading.
Posted by mandi921vh[/QUOTE]

That's what I plan to do!
<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;" class="Apple-style-span"><strong style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;outline-width:0px;background-color:transparent;">
"The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise has been fulfilled. Please place your engagement ring on<u style="border-width:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:12px;vertical-align:baseline;outline-width:0px;background-color:transparent;">*bride's name's*</u> finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage."</strong></span>

jeslm · May 2011

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[QUOTE] "The engagement ring is a symbol of promise and intention. Now the intention is realized and the promise has been fulfilled. Please place your engagement ring on *bride's name's* finger over her wedding band to symbolize that the love that brought you together will always protect and sustain your marriage."
Posted by Savanna111911[/QUOTE]

I've never heard that before but I really like it! Maybe I'll think about doing something like that since my e-ring won't fit on my right hand...

Milsey32 · May 2011

Thanks for posting this question, OP! -- I didn't think about it until now. [:

ElleTR13 · May 2011

I wore mine on the left hand as normal.

tmwanyo · May 2011

I am wearing mine on my left hand because mine wont fit on my right hand just a tad to small where I'd be scared it would get totally stuck!

SilverLining1 · May 2011

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[QUOTE]That's a good idea. I can give it to my MOH and just put it back on after. Thank you ladies!
Posted by novaofsweden[/QUOTE]

<div>This may be silly, but I would advise against this. Heaven forbid that something should happen to the engagement ring (or your MOH for that matter). That would cause a lot of problems, I imagine. I would want to be the only one responsible for my E Ring. I'd wear it (on either hand) or do the reading that PP suggested.</div>

gundy21 · May 2011

I was an MOH in a Catholic wedding a few years ago and the priest did not allow her (or her DH) to wear ANY rings during the ceremony. I wore hers and gave it back to her right after the ceremony. First and only time I have heard of this, tho.

ShadowSpark · May 2011

My engagement ring is a marquise cut and I can't find a wedding band to fit with it, so my fiance and I bought Tungsten Carbide rings. My only issue is that I can't wear my engagement ring anymore after the wedding. It looks terrible together. So I am going to walk down the aisle with no rings on my fingers. I was raised with the tradition that the bride does not wear any rings during the ceremony at all, so I guess ultimately it is up to you and your specific desires.

[Deleted User] · May 2011

My rings will be attached so I have to *cue rocking into a fetal position* give mine to my MOH to give to me. It means that when I take it in to the jeweler to get done I will be without it for a while. Flipping me out already...

kiwisnmangos · May 2011

You can wear the engagement ring on your right hand during the ceremony and then later you can slip it back on.

You can give it to someone you trust, like your maid of honor, or mother, or a trusted friend.

I've also seen some people have the engagement ring and wedding band fused before the wedding date. That way when the groom slips the ring on, the engagement ring and wedding band are already together.

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