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Dean&Melissa
Dedicated June 2013

How are you supposed to wear your Wedding Rings?

Dean&Melissa, on March 8, 2012 at 6:18 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 13

Sorry if this is such a silly question but I am highly confused.

When you are at the church getting married, are you supposed to wear the engagement ring on your left ring finger and then have your spouse put the wedding band on top of it, or should you not wear the engagement ring or wear it on your right hand instead so it doesn´t interfere with the placing of the band?

Which order should the rings normally be in, wedding band first, engagement ring on top or the other way around? I heard that you´re supposed to wear the wedding band first because it should be "closest to your heart" and that if you wear the engagement ring followed by the wedding band it means you´re having problems or are separated from your husband. What do you think?

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Latest activity by Tyla, on September 17, 2017 at 4:17 PM
  • krisalicious
    Master April 2012
    krisalicious ·
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    In the US women traditionally wear their wedding band first, then stack the e-ring on top of it. That might be different in other places.

    I'll probably wear my e-ring on my right hand for the wedding if it fits - my right hand is bigger than my left. Otherwise, I'll just wear it as usual, and after we exchange the rings I'll just switch them around.

    I would never in a bazillion years even notice how someone else is wearing their rings! I'm a stickler for a lot of etiquette rules but it cracks me up when people notice stuff like that.

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  • Mrs. Clark aka Mrs Awesomepants
    Master November 2011
    Mrs. Clark aka Mrs Awesomepants ·
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    I had planned on wearing my ering on the right for the wedding but forgot and left it on...Standing listening to the reading, I realized my mistake and quickly switched it to the right hand while holding my bouquet lol

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  • Mrs. S™
    Master October 2011
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    Wearing the rings is largely a practical question. Many women who have two rings wear their wedding band all the time, but not their e-ring. That's why typically the wedding band goes on first.

    As far as the ceremony goes, you can literally do whatever you like. My DH wanted to put both rings on at the same time.

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  • Dean&Melissa
    Dedicated June 2013
    Dean&Melissa ·
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    So, most women aren't even wearing the E-Ring right now, just the Band right? Or if they do have it on, it's on the right hand for now?

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  • Yolanda
    Expert October 2011
    Yolanda ·
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    Well, when i got married my ering was on first. when we said our vows then came my wedding band i wore it like that for a few weeks maybe a month or two. them my moms looks at my finger an says "your rings are wrong, your married now, your band goes first then your ering" i thought it looked funny that way but since then i've been wearing my wedding band first then ering...

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  • krisalicious
    Master April 2012
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    You mean throughout the engagement or for the ceremony?

    My e-ring is definitely on my left hand right now. I'll only switch it around for the ceremony itself so I can get the wedding band into place. I've never seen someone wear their e-ring on the right hand during the engagement. I took mine off to stuff the Thanksgiving Turkey, go camping, and get it sized/dipped. Otherwise, it's been on that left ring finger pretty much since FH gave it to me. I think everyone has their own habits re: how often they actually wear their e-rings. I wear mine pretty much all the time whereas some women take it on and off more often. It's really a preference and maintenance thing I think.

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  • Dean&Melissa
    Dedicated June 2013
    Dean&Melissa ·
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    Okay, thanks everyone. I "think" I got it now. lol! I really don't want a wedding band is the thing. Too much ring on my tiny fingers looks odd

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  • MegLuvsChris
    Super March 2012
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    I am keeping my Ering on and having him place the wedding band on, I'll switch the order once we get back down the aisle! Smiley smile

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  • krisalicious
    Master April 2012
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    I don't think you have to have a wedding ring if you don't want one. I have a friend who wears her e-ring alone. I might wear my wedding band on my right hand after the wedding is over. I kind of like it there.

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  • Mrs. S™
    Master October 2011
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    Rings are symbolic, so you can really wear as many or as few as you'd like. Some women only wear the wedding band, some wear only the e-ring. Some have the combination or multiple bands. It's really a symbol so it's really a personal preference. There isn't such a thing as wedding bands police to fine you :-)

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  • Anitra
    Just Said Yes September 2014
    Anitra ·
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    Damien and I are getting married on Sept 27, 2014. I plan to wear my ERing on my right hand and after the ceremony, switch it to my left. I am so excited and can't wait.

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  • Thasha & Patrick
    Just Said Yes December 2013
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    I wore my ering on left and the band was put on during wedding ceremony. I feel it's your chose which way to wear them. Either way you are married

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  • T
    Just Said Yes November 2020
    Tyla ·
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    I heard that your e-ring is supposed to go first because that's the first ring that the spouse gave you and it supposed to be closest to your heart?

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