Now after your wedding, you may be wondering how to wear wedding rings? Do you still wear your engagement ring? Do you wear them on the same finger? What if they clash? What exactly are the rules for wedding rings? Or, what if you also have a promise ring that has sentimental value? What if you have been with your honey since high school and he bought you a promise ring when you left for college? Ang of course, what if you still want to wear that ring as well? So many questions!Of course, you would think that you wear both your engagement ring and wedding ring on your ring finger? But which hand? Do you wear your engagement ring on the one hand and the wedding ring on the other? Are you a traditionalist? Or are you one of those women who like to set her own standards?We have all the answers on the proper way to wear your wedding band, engagement ring and/or promise rings.
The Tradition Behind The "Ring Finger"
Ever wonder why women where their wedding band and engagement ring on the fourth finger of the left hand? Ancient Romans called the fourth finger as the "Vein of Love" because it ran directly to the heart. Therefore, married couples were to wear their wedding bands on this finger as a symbol of their undying love.Wedding rings originated in ancient Egypt. Where the circle was symbol of eternity as it had no begging or no end. Today, it is usual for the couple to wear rings on the 4th finger to symbol their promise to wed.Couples who are not ready for marriage yet, often exchange promise rings to show their commitment to each other. They may wear rings on the 4th finger of the left hand. Just like an egg magnet ring, but it's really a matter of personal choice. Since it's not an actual engagement ring, a lot of women chose to wear their promise ring on a different finger. Traditionally, if you have a promise ring, you would move it to the 4th finger of your right hand after the wedding.
Post originally was published on Wedding Forward
