Wedding rings have been worn for centuries in many cultures around the globe.
In fact, it is believed the tradition of wearing a wedding ring dates back to the Egyptian culture almost 5000 years ago!
Historians think the circle shape of the ring means eternity. In this case, it would symbolise eternal love. How sweet, right?
But where should you wear it? And which ring goes first your engagement or wedding ring?
In this article, I’ll answer all those questions!
Ready? Let’s go!
Where should you wear your wedding ring?
In most cultures around the world is common to wear your wedding ring on the 4th finger of your left hand.
This is a tradition that started during the Roman empire. The Romans believed that the vein in this finger runs directly to your heart.
They called this vein the “Vena Amoris” or Vein of love.
However, even though this myth has been debunked a long time ago, the tradition has remained in many cultures.
Can you wear your wedding rings on a different finger?
Absolutely yes!
Simply because the 4th finger of your left hand is the most common finger, it doesn’t mean you must follow this “rule”.
Many cultures and countries around the world wear the wedding ring on the right hand, for many reasons.
So feel free to wear it on any hand or finger you’d like.
And most importantly, wear it wherever you think it’s most comfortable for you.
Do you wear both rings on the same finger?
Those are your wedding rings and your fingers, so the choice is yours!
Traditionally, the engagement ring and the wedding ring are worn on the same finger (4th of the left hand).
Usually, the engagement ring is placed on the 4th finger of the left hand once the proposal is made.
On the wedding day is then removed from the left hand and placed on the right hand. After you are married, your husband moves it back to the left hand.
But as you have seen, traditions change in every country.
So if you wish to wear the rings on different hands, that’s absolutely fine.
Which ring goes first?
It is very common to wear the wedding ring first.
This is because this way it would be closest to your heart and also because supposedly it’s bad luck to remove your wedding ring. Then, you would wear the engagement ring on top of your wedding ring.
But again, simply because it is a tradition it doesn’t mean you have to follow it!
You could wear your wedding rings on any finger of any hand. The choice is really yours!
Conclusion
At the end of the day, it is entirely up to you where to wear your wedding rings.
Most people will wear the wedding ring first, then the engagement ring, both on the 4th finger of your left hand.
However, this tradition varies from country to country and simply because it is common to wear it on the left-hand doesn’t mean you have to follow along.
So wear it as you’d like as long as it’s comfortable and make you feel happy!
And you, where do you wear your wedding rings? Let me know in the comments below.
Ciao!
