Purity ring???

Personally, I would leave it out of the ceremony. IMO that should be between you and your FH. But kudos to you for honoring your commitment.

I think that's something really precious that should be kept private. If I were a guest I would honestly feel really uncomfortable watching that exchange.

Awkward. That's between you and your fiancé only.

I agree with the others. I'd leave t out of the ceremony since it's something very personaland intimate between the two of you.

OP, it sounds odd to you because there really is no euphemism that will make a private act fit for public consumption.

I'm with the other ladies. It's one thing to wear the ring for years to remind yourself of your commitment, but it's another to bring a room full of guests into a symbolization of the surrendering of that commitment. IMO, this is something that should be done on your wedding night, in your hotel room, and with only the two of you present. In my head, that's where the moment looks beautiful and sacred (and honestly, the memory will be far more significant if it is a moment shared between the two of you and not something that was wedged into a public wedding ceremony). When I picture this happening In public, it just looks awkward.

That would make me really uncomfortable..

I think that the others are right and during the ceremony is a little odd. If you're having trouble with the wording, it's because it isn't a common thing to do for a reason. If you want, you could give it to him if you're doing a first look, or even during a private moment after the ceremony during picture time so your photographer can capture it if you really want that. Otherwise I think doing it in private in your honeymoon suite is a better idea.

If you still insist on doing it during the ceremony, maybe just leave it out of the program. People don't 100% follow the program during a ceremony anyway. And then during the ceremony just present the ring as a gift to him but maybe not go into detail of the exact symbolization of it being for purity and like "Alright...ready to get some tonight!!" Jk! Maybe something like staying true to him and have your officiant say something like Mark 10:8 "and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh." And in the program you could just say the passage from the Bible you want to read. I assume it will be a fairly religious ceremony so this may fit.

That definitely sounds like a private moment to me. As a guest I would feel uncomfortable for sure.

Leave it out of the program and the ceremony. Your private life is just that. Private.

And no scripture either.

That would make me uncomfortable as a guests. Leave it out the ceremony, you can still give him the ring later that night in private.

I don't think it's an appropriate thing to do during the ceremony nor should it be in the program. That is something special & private & should remain private.

It sounds like you are very proud of keeping your promise and you want to announce it to everyone during the ceremony. But honestly I agree with everyone else that is a private matter between you, your fiance, and God. I love the idea of giving it to him during the first look and getting a picture or after the ceremony. Also maybe a less in your face taking it off before you put on the wedding ring but not making it a really huge part or even mention what you are doing.

My niece did this as part of her ceremony and it was super awesome. You can do it in a way that doesn't make others feel uncomfortable. It is a lifestyle you chose and something to be celebrated. I would not put it in the program. It can just be part of the ring part. Talk to your pastor about it and he can add it. I'm going against the grain here - but I think you should do it! My guess is that most people who attend your wedding would not be surprised by this.

I agree with the majority to keep it private. It's great that you honored your beliefs, but I think it would be more special to take a moment with you FH to gift him the ring. Maybe you could send the ring with a note as you're getting ready on the day of. Or maybe you could give him the ring when you have a private moment after the ceremony.

However, if you're committed to having this in your ceremony, I would not list it on your programs. I would just have a your pastor put it in maybe with the exchange of rings and keep it short.

Congratulations on maintaining this promise! I don't know that there would be a particular point in the program that would be best. I've found that many couples do little letters right before the ceremony. I would recommend giving it to him dressed up with a note. I would also have the photographer take a picture of the ring/ him receiving it, so that you have this moment captured.

Awkward. Way. way. awkward

Well, one virgin bride to another, I have to say I agree with the other posters who say this is a private matter and should not overtly be a part of the ceremony. I think it would be better suited to simply hand it to him (presumably he would know what it is and what it means) during the ceremony without saying anything about it, or giving it to him after the wedding.

I was a guest at a wedding a few years ago where the bride did this. Even though it was part of the ceremony, I felt like I was intruding on a very private moment. It was uncomfortable. And Awkward.

If you really want it in the ceremony: wear it on your left hand, you take it off and put it on his right hand pinkie, so he can put the wedding band in its place. Nothing needs to be said. You, he, and the officiant will know what's happening and probably the parents in the front row.

Agree with Rebecca 100%. Another virgin bride here The majority here is very right--that's an incredibly private and special moment for you and your groom.