Wedding Rings
Wedding rings are an important part of your wedding, and therefore an important part of planning your wedding.
After the cake is eaten, the dances are danced, and the honeymoon is history, your wedding rings will continue to be a reminder of a special day and the beginning of a new chapter in your lives.
So the time you spend to pick out your wedding rings, will be time that is well-spent. The first thing you will need to know is your ring sizes. If you don’t know them already, there are resources online to help you find out what your sizes are without even leaving your home.
Of course, budget constraints are a major factor when shopping for your wedding rings. But once you have established your ring sizes, and the price range that is affordable for you, your choices have just begun!
When wedding rings are family heirlooms, their value becomes even greater. The history of the rings as well as their potential future are significantly connected on your special day.
Why are wedding rings worn on the third finger of the left hand? According to legend, the practice of wearing wedding rings began in Egypt over 2000 years ago. Egyptians believed that a vein from the left third finger traveled directly to the heart. Greeks adopted this tradition when they conquered Egypt. Eventually the tradition was passed on to the Romans. In parts of Europe, the tradition is to wear wedding rings on the third finger of the right hand. But it is thought that the left hand is the “hand of choice” since most people are right-handed and when a bride or groom is putting a ring on their chosen’s hand, that the left hand is more naturally accessible.
Wedding rings symbolizing the (hopefully) endless love of the bride and groom is well known. Some legends regarding lesser known symbolism involves the fit of the rings. A ring that is too tight may symbolize jealousy or the stifling of the relationship. While a ring that is too loose may symbolize a parting of the ways due to careless acts or forgetfulness.
When it comes to your wedding rings, one thing is sure. They are a symbol of a new chapter in your lives. Enjoy the chapter that you are in, while you anticipate the day when your special wedding rings will be worn with joy and anticipation of your life together.
