The Wedding Band

A wedding band is one of the most important aspects of a wedding. Wedding bands have been used for centuries to symbolize a link of love between two people. Egypt was were a wedding band was first used. The Romans quickly adopted this tradition. If a Roman girl accepted a ring from a man she was committed to him for life. Wedding bands used to be made of iron, but today are made of silver, gold, and platinum.

The reason the wedding band is placed on our left hand and third finger is due to the beliefs from the ancient Egyptians and Romans. They believed that there was a vein the existed in this finger that ran straight to the heart. This continued into medieval times, but for a diverse reason. The groom during the wedding placed the ring on the brides left fingers, turn it and say “ in the name of the father, son, and Holy Ghost.”

Until the past century, the wedding band was only worn by the bride. Today, many men have adapted to also wearing a wedding band to show their love and commitment.

Deciding on a wedding band can be a bit daunting. There are so many different styles to choose from that many brides and grooms put off finding a wedding band until the last moment. This isn’t one of the smartest moves to make. It is better to go and take the time to look at bands so they are ready for the big day.

It is important to know what style you want your wedding band to be. Looking at the clothes you wear can help you decide. Is your style laid-back or do designers fill out your closet? This can help you choose a wedding band that fits your life-style and look.

You also want to choose what metal you would like. Gold is the traditional metal used but platinum is on the rise. Silver, white gold, and other precious metal’s are used in making wedding bands also. Make sure that you get a wedding band that matches your engagement ring to. You don’t want your band to overshadow the ring, but compliment it. If you want, you can start basic and upgrade during anniversary’s with diamonds to match your engagement ring.

It is great, if you can find a jeweler who has a high-quality reputation that you can trust. A good jeweler can help you find out your ring size and assist you in choosing rings. If you are having trouble finding a wedding band you like, your jeweler might be able to get a ring custom made for you.