What would you think of a ring warming?

A good alternative could be for the officiant to walk down and up the aisle so your guests can bestow their blessings/wishes as he/she passes by

*he/she would be holding the rings

Never heard of this before but think Luvmayo has a good idea

Distracting.

You've already got people standing for 15-20 minutes... Do you really want to risk a delay?

I second PP who suggested just your parents. For my brother's wedding on a dock over the beach, we each held a glass stone and said a prayer for their marriage during the ceremony. After the minister pronounced them man and wife, we all tossed our stones into the ocean. Since you're beachfront, that might work for you!

I was at a wedding where the had the rings tied together with a long ribbon and hung on a pole that you would hang a sign on. Then there was a table set up with a sign asking that you say a prayer over the rings.

Here is the sign

I'd never heard of a ring warming until I came around WW. I think they are beautiful, and will add a very meaningful touch to your day! Since you're on the beach, definitely invest in something to hold the rings. We're putting ours in a custom ring box before they get passed (we're getting married in the forest, so ours is made our of a tiny log). We're going to delegate keeping track of the rings to one of the BP, and they will go and retrieve them either when everyone's gotten them or when it's time to exchange rings, whichever comes first.

At my friend's wedding, one of the bridal party had the rings tied to a cushion and circulated among the guests before the ceremony. She explained what ring warming was, and held the cushion while others placed their hands/blessings on the rings. Lots of people were happy to participate, the rings stayed safe, and it didn't interrupt the ceremony!

Love all of these creative adaptations! Lots to talk to FH about Thanks, all!

I really dislike it. I'm way too much of a germaphob (literally not figuratively) to have everyone touch my ring. It just really freaks me out. It's a lovely thought but a no go for me.

That being said, it works for many others!

I've never heard of this before but it sounds interesting. I like the ideas of having them be in somethings or having the officiant walk them around to stay on track and not lose the rings.

Not a fan. I wouldn't want everyone touching my ring.

Its sounds nice but im thinking depending on the amount of ppl ot would take a long time. Also i love my family and all but i wouldn't want everyone touching my ring, maybe im weird.

I love the stone idea from crescent1894!

Celia mentioned the ring warming ceremony a couple of months ago. I mentioned it to FH and he loved the idea. We have 65 guests and our ceremony will be approx 20 minutes. I spoke with our officiant and he will make sure the rings are back in time.

We are purchasing a little bag to put the rings in... A mesh type bag.

I love the idea of our friends and family blessing the rings before we say our vows.

They are our closest friends and family... I am not worried about the rings disappearing.

I like the idea, but share your FH concerns that it might delay things. Also, being on the beach, I'd be worried about somebody dropping them in the sand!!

I have incorporated this a number of times and have sent the rings to the immediate family only, including the bridal party. It is a beautiful addition to a ceremony!

We're doing a ring blessing and are planning for about 100 guests in attendance. There will be a reading while the rings are passed around and we've added some backup padding by the officiant. Speaking of, have you talked to your officiant about this? He/she can probably give you some good guidance.

What a beautiful way to include and honor just a few people in your ceremony . Personally I would limit it to your parents or your bridal party. Maybe a few people you couldn't think of ways to include that you wanted too. Limiting it to a few at the altar should resolve fh's very valid concerns.