Why Do We Exchange Wedding Rings When We Get Married, How Did The Tradition Start?
Written by Admin on October 18, 2010feedback…..
Originally posted 2009-10-15 04:11:59. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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5:11 am on October 15th, 2009
Actually, I just happen to have a mini book sitting right infront of me all about wedding rings. wanna hear about it? here it goes….
it all started in Egypt, where wedding rings were worn on the third finger of the left hand because it was believed that a vein went directly from that finger to the heart. (which if you actually look, you might be able to see that vein)
Some cool lil facts:
Scandinavian women sometimes wear three rings. engagement, wedding and motherhood
During the wedding ceremony Jewish women wear their wedding ring on their index finger. This is the finger she uses to point to Torah as she reads. After the cermony she switches it to the ring finger.
In some parts of Africa brides wear necklaces or anklets.
During Colonial day in America Puritans would exchange a “wedding thimble”, which they would cut the bottom of later to create a ring.
Hope that not only helped but you found it as interesting as I did.
6:02 am on October 15th, 2009
The exchange of wedding rings is an ancient traditional expression of a lasting bond.
Most wedding ceremonies involve the exchange of rings to symbolize the union you have undertaken. As there are no legal obligations to wear a ring, some people choose to exchange rings at the ceremony, but not wear them everyday.
Some couples choose matching wedding bands, but there is no tradition that says this is essential.
I hope this helps! =^_^=
9:40 am on October 15th, 2009
Haven’t been to a wedding before huh? In every wedding I have ever been to (including my own) I have heard ” take this ring as a symbol of my unending love.” There is no end to a ring so the circle of love is unbroken and never ending. And a finger ornament is much more reasonable than any other symbol I can think of. And it’s a polite way to express to others back off he/she is TAKEN!
1:30 pm on October 15th, 2009
to me rings symbolize a vow that can never be broken or better still love.
1:32 pm on October 15th, 2009
rings are neverending like your love for eachother plus there pretty lol
8:14 pm on October 15th, 2009
Here is a good article that explains a lot of the tradition of wedding rings, why they are given and how they have changed over time.http://www.wightmangoldsmiths.co.uk/wedd…
Hope this is helpful to you.