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vanmiks
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 Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| Good Afternoon to all,I have four questions regarding Wedding rings that I hope someone can answer.1) When you go to the alter and say "I do", are you wearing the engadement ring?2) If you wear the engadgement ring to the altar, do you wear the wedding ring and the engadement ring on the day of your marriage together?3) After the wedding, do you wear them both, or is it OK to just wear the wedding band alone? 4) I'm thinking of a SIMPLE band for our wedding band, and then upgrading at a 5 or 10 year interval with a renewal (read:fun) ceremony in Vegas. My hands are thin, and my fingers long. Any suggestions on the MM width in a comfort fit for a ladies ring that works for you?Thanks for all of your advice,~ Josette ~ |
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zanimehulop
Joined: 23 Dec 2007
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:53 am Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| 1 & 2 - you can opt to leave the engagement ring off or wear it on your right hand. your left hand ring finger should be empty so the wedding band can be put on it. some people will have the groom place both rings on the ring finger during the wedding ceremony.3 - most people wear both, the wedding band on the hand first, then the engagement ring. HOWEVER, some people opt to wear only the band or sometimes the style of the engagement ring prevents you from wearing the two rings together (that is my situation)4 - honest suggestion: go to a jeweler and try some bands on. |
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Zacharysmommy
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| 1) Your engagement ring goes on the ring finger on your right hand for the ceremony.2) The engagement ring gets switched back to your left hand after the wedding band is on and the ceremony is over.3)You can wear the wedding band alone if you want to, and keep your engagement ring somewhere safe. You can also wear them both. It's a personal choice.4)I would suggest getting the same band width as your engagement ring. Or go to a jewelers and see what they can recommend for thin hands and fingers. Try several on until you feel comfy in one. Congrats. |
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Wrixhibra
Joined: 05 Mar 2008
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Location: Kenya
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| when i got married, i was told that you don't wear any other rings during your wedding because the focus needs to be on the wedding band. after the wedding it is perfectly acceptable to put your engagement band on but your wedding band goes on your finger first (closest to the heart) as far as wearing both or just one, it's a matter of personal choice, both are okay. as far as the MM again its a matter of personal choice, try a few different ones on and see what you feel looks best. |
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Zaretskaja
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:33 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| 1) Yes, you wear the engagement ring down the aisle (unless you have your rings joined before the ceremony)2)Yes, you wear the rings together that day/night. Wear your wedding band on the inside (closest to your heart) and your engagement ring on the outside. 3) It's perfectly okay to wear just your wedding band alone. Some people do this so they don't damage the stone(s) in their engagement ring.4) I'm not sure about this one. Try some on at the jewelry store. That'll be the best way to find what works for you. |
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Virginasp
Joined: 01 Feb 2008
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Location: Adult Clips
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| **Just a note: My fiance and I are traditional, so for the wedding, I will wear the engagement ring on my right hand to enable to wedding band to go on my left. Then after the ceremony (prior to photos), I will switch the engagement ring over next to the wedding band. I never take my rings off, so it will always stay this way! 1) You can wear the engagement ring on your right ring finger if you like. Or you can set it with the wedding band to put on together.2) After you are married, it is up to you. Traditionally, the wedding band is put closest to the heart and the engagement ring is put next to it, but you can choose to wear one on each hand. 3) Whatever you like.4) Since you are planning on buying an upgrade later on, you can choose any style you want. If the reason for upgrading later is because you don't have much money now, then opt for a thin, plain wedding band. Also, don't worry about how small or big your hand and fingers are. Once you pick something, you will get used to the size of it. |
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zessleputtjms
Joined: 06 Mar 2008
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Location: World
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| First of all, everybody does it in a different way, so you just pick what will work best for you.1) Some women wear the engagement ring on their right hand during the ceremony, so they can flip it back over to their left hand after their wedding band gets put on. Others have their mom or MOH hold it during the ceremony. Still others leave it right where it is and make their poor hubby fumble nervously to take it off, put the band on, and replace it. I personally will just probably give it to my mom for safekeeping during the ceremony, then put it back on between the cermony and the reception. I can't wear it on my right hand because my fingers are a little bigger on that hand and the ring doesn't fit.2) Sure you do- that day and every day after that. You're supposed to have the weding band on first, "closest to your heart," with the engagement ring on top of it.3) Most people wear them both. There are some bridal sets that interlock so they stick together. I am thinking of having the rings welded together after the wedding, so they don't swivel and annoy me when I'm typing at work. Some people choose to have their engagement ring sized into a right-hand ring, or they just leave it in their jewelry box for special occasions, but I'd prefer to always wear both rings.4) I think it would be best for you to go to a jewelry store and try on several comfort fit bands so you can see which one you like best. |
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waixheadibecmj
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| 1) Yes wear your engagement ring. Your husband will put your ring on and once the ceremony is over you should switch your wedding band to be first and then your engagement ring. Your wedding band should always be closest to your heart.2) You go to the alter with just your engagement ring. Your husband will give you your wedding band and then you wear both the rest of the day/night.3) Wear them both on the same finger or keep your band on your left and move your engagement ring to your right hand.4) You can't go by what people suggest here. You really need to go to the store and try them all on to decide what fits you right and what you are comfortable wearing. |
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vtecpakiness
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| I don't think that there is a right or a wrong way. My first wedding, it was the pastor that advised us on what to do, in the end I got a right with no band, which is very common these days. I too have long skinny fingers, and I like the thicker look of a ring, not something dainty. I would, personally, wear neither down the aisle, wedding band during the ceremony, and then both after the wedding. Congratulations |
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worriedparent
Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| 4) if your already thinking about upgrading you may want to get something more elaborate now! |
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vinorin
Joined: 19 Mar 2007
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Location: usa
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| Hi Josette!I wore my engagement ring on the other hand on the wedding day. You need to keep the hand bare which will be receiving the wedding band. After the ceremony, you put the engagement ring on over the wedding band.After the wedding, you can choose either - to wear the rings together, or just the wedding band.As for the width of the band, you just have to try them and see what feels and looks best on you. I have small hands, so my husband chose a very narrow band for my rings, kind of a flat design instead of a contoured band. |
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Vataloca
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| I think that during the ceremony, your ring finger should be bare, the wedding ring is the ring that should be closest to your heart and therefore you shouldn't have your engagement ring on the left hand. I wore mine on my right hand and put it on top of the wedding band after the ceremony. As far as having a simple band for a wedding ring, I think that is very nice, I would suggest at least 4mm maybe 5mm to be worn alone, look for something with a little detail possible, like carving or engraving, or maybe two tone, like white and yellow gold or white and pink gold. Examples:http://www.weddingbands.com/ProductPop_wedding_bands_metal/F119591W.htmlhttp://www.weddingbands.com/ProductPop_wedding_bands_metal/221709.htmlhttp://www.weddingbands.com/ProductPop_wedding_bands_metal/221751PW.html |
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vrc84
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject: Wedding Ring questions - your advice requested? |
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| 1) You can wear the engagement ring, but it's usually worn on the right hand. 2) After you finish the ceremony, move the engagement ring back to the left ring finger, stacked on top (closer to your fingertips) of the wedding band. 3) You can wear both rings or just the band. Some people prefer to just wear the band. 4) Go with whatever band you like. I know many people that have received a fancier band for anniversaries - which is an excellent gift. I personally chose a slender small band with 7 .02 ct diamonds. I got it from Bailey, Banks and Biddle. But a simple plain band you can purchase very inexpensively at most jewelers, including Costco. |
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