Wedding Bracelets

Can I ask what the significance to the bracelets are? Why not rings- since the ring symbolizes eternity.

Except the fact that we both LOVE the idea, nothing extra significant. We were looking for rings for the longest time when we both had an "aha!" moment when we saw the bracelets. Just "us" if that makes sense.

The exchanging of the bracelets is more of an Eastern Indian tradition, where the bride is adorned with red and white ones for symbolism of prosperity, fidelity and longevity. You can have your Officiant, do the same ritual, just as he would the rings, just announce that they are bracelets. The Iriish do a tradition of the Claddagh (a pin, I believe) and say a prayer (which is appropriate for your ceremony).

May God be with you and bless you;

May you see your children's children.

May you be poor in misfortune,

Rich in blessings,

May you know nothing but happiness.

From this day forward.

(read following post).

Thereafter, your son could pour sand, and you and your FI could also pour sand (or do so altogether) to make you a complete, blended family. Have the Officiant say:

"I now ask that you blend your containers of sand together. (the sand is now poured) As the sand is blended together, your lives are now joined, your separate journeys through life are now one. Your friends and family are as one as well. You will share those who are in your lives and will walk hand-in-hand along the path of your marriage united and strong as husband, wife, and son - as inseparable as these grains of sand."

Good luck!

I've had couples exchange leis or medallions, but not bracelets (yet).

Can't your officiant alter the wording for rings to make it appropriate for the bracelets?

Will you both wear the bracelets every day, forever?

Hi ladies, sorry for the late response. Yes we were planning on wearing them in place of the rings, completely.

@LR, I never knew that. I will look into the Eastern Indian tradition of it and see if I can find some inspiration there. Thanks for the help!