Gay men ring etiquette

Hm, I don’t know about proper etiquette. But I don’t see why you couldn’t wear your engagement ring! If you are wanting to be traditional in the ceremony, I’d take the engagement ring off for the ceremony. The band is suppose to go on first as is it closer to your heart.


But I always wear my engagement ring. You should too! I like showing it off😬😬
Congrats by the way!🥰

View Quoted Comment Thanks Emily! I feel like with both rings on it would look pretty thick and look weird though. So I was thinking either wear it on separate hands or not wearing it at all. Hmm...

View Quoted Comment True - maybe start with the engagement ring on the left hand. Once you two are officially married, move the engagement to the right hand like you originally said. I didn’t even think about the thickness of the rings.. I think wearing it on the right, wedding band on the left would be fine! If you are wanting to wear it, do it. Doesn’t have to be proper as long as you love it and it’s special to you!

View Quoted Comment 😃I think I'll do that. Because I love my engagement ring

I think it comes down to if you two want to keep the "tradition" or not. You could take the ring off and put the engagement ring on after - I plan to have my ring and band fused together after the wedding. Congratulations and happy planning!

Personally, I think it comes down to preference and how you guys feel about wearing your rings. Like Dierdra said, there's also the option of fusing the rings together once all is said and done, but it just depends on you. As Emily also said, you should do what feels right for the both of you!

Do it however you want.

I wore my engagement ring during the ceremony then just switched the rings afterwards.

I don't think there's any etiquette in regards to how you wear your rings. I do know that my coworker decided to wear her wedding band on her right hand and is keeping her engagement ring on her left hand. She thought the two of them together were too thick as she has very dainty fingers, so she wears the ring with the higher profile on her left and the lower profile on the right. If you're wanting to wear both, I say wear your band on your left hand and your engagement ring on your right. For the ceremony, just move the engagement ring over onto the right so you've got a clean finger for the band. Whatever you end up deciding will be great!

View Quoted Comment Thank you so much guys! We've decided we'll wear the engagement ring on the right hand so that the left is clear from the start

Congrats to your engagement! I have read where it may be worn on the middle finger, to represent unity and as one! I have come across the same issue, to as which finger and choosing ring design. We hope all the best to everyone, especially at this time of pandemic.