The Custom Of Wearing A Wedding Ring
Author: Beverly Huffine
Author: Beverly Huffine
In weddings, the traditional exchange of wedding rings have been one of the oldest practice in westerwedding cultures. It symbolizes the union of two people, which is why wedding rings are known for their durability. However, in older times, wedding rings were not only a sign of love, but were also linked to the bestowal of 'earnest money'. According to the prayer book of Edward VI: after the words 'with this ring I thee wed' follow the words 'This gold and silver I give thee', at which point the groom was supposed to hand a leather purse filled with gold and silver coins to the bride. The traditions and practices involved in wearing awedding ring have been widely changed over the years. There are different customs as to the process of wearing a wedding ring. According to several customs, the wedding ring forms the last in a series of gifts, which also may include the engagement ring, traditionally given as a betrothal present. Recent traditions inwedding rings seek to expand the idea of a series of ring-gifts other than the engagement ring. The eternity ring, which symbolizes the renewal or ongoing nature of a lasting marriage, sometimes given after the birth of a first child, as well as a trilogy ring, which usually displaying three brilliant-cut round diamonds each, in turn, representing the past, present and future of a relationship. There has also been a European tradition which encourages the engraving of the name of one intended spouse and the date of one's intended marriage on the inside surface of wedding rings, thus strengthening the symbolism and sentimentality of the rings as they become family heirlooms. However, in some parts of the European countries, the wedding ring is the same as the engagement ring and changes its status through engraving and the change of the hand on which to wear it. In mostwedding practices, if the wedding ring is different from the engagement ring, the question whether or not the engagement ring should be worn during the ceremony leaves a few options. The bride may wear it on her left ring finger and have the groom put the wedding band over it. She may also wear it on her right ring finger. The bride may also continue wearing the rings on different hands after the wedding, this may prevent the engagement ring from scratching and scuffing. For more information visit to our site at
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Beverly Huffine, born on March 21, 1970 in Beverly Hills,has coordinated a wide variety of events, bringing elegance and style to every designed event she has undertaken.She spends her leisure time through writing journals and articles related to her career.
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