Do you wear your engagement ring on your wedding day?
If your wedding is just around the corner, you’re probably planning those finer details - from flowers, to vows, and of course, the rings. The ceremony is the most important part of the day and you’ll want it all to go smoothly. So, what do you do with your engagement ring during the ceremony? Our guide has you covered.
Should you wear your engagement ring on your wedding day?
Most people do wear their engagement ring on their wedding day, but ultimately, it’s up to you. It’s a sentimental and valuable item, and if it’s not on your finger, you might worry about losing it.
How to wear your engagement ring on your wedding day?
Typically, you wear your engagement ring on the fourth finger of your left hand. However, during the wedding ceremony, your partner will place the wedding ring on this finger, so it’ll need to be bare.
Traditionally, before the ceremony, most brides move their engagement ring to their right hand. Then the wedding band is placed on the left ring finger during the ceremony and afterwards, the engagement ring can be placed back on the left hand, above the wedding ring.
If that sounds like too much hassle, you could leave your engagement ring with the maid of honour or a trusted family member during the ceremony and put it back on later. Some brides opt to continue to wear their engagement ring during the ceremony but simply swap the order around later in the day.
What order should I wear my engagement ring and wedding ring?
Your wedding ring sits underneath your engagement ring once you are married. This is because traditionally, your wedding ring is closest to your heart.
Since most brides wear their wedding and engagement rings stacked on the same finger, it’s popular to opt for a bridal set, where both rings can be worn comfortably and complement one another.
Engagement ring and wedding ring checklist for your wedding day
We want you to enjoy yourself on your big day and not be worried about your rings, which is why we’ve put together a checklist to ensure your rings are safe and sparkling on the big day!
Before the ceremony
- Book a ring cleaning service - make sure your rings are shining perfectly in all your wedding photos and are clear of fingerprints and smudges.
- Ensure a proper fit - Your fingers can swell or shrink depending on your body temperature, so make sure to try on your rings plenty of times and consider getting them resized if they’re too tight or too loose.
- Decide on what to do with your ring - choose which hand you’ll wear it on or make sure your trusted person knows what to do with it on the day.
After the ceremony
- Restack your rings and put them back on.
- Wipe with a soft cloth, ready for photographs.
- Have a plan to store them safely overnight if you’re going to take your rings off.
Ready to choose your wedding rings?
If you’ve already chosen your engagement ring, we have hundreds of wedding ring styles for you to try. Find the perfect match, from diamond bands and shaped styles to modern zirconium designs.
Bridal sets
Our bridal set engagement rings come with matching wedding bands, so you're not left guessing whether they'll look right together on your big day. There are lots of options to choose from including shapes, metals, lab grown and natural diamonds.
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- Expert ring fitting and styling advice
- See how different rings fit with your wedding ring
- Try on hundreds of styles in person
- Custom design consultations available
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Unsure where to buy the perfect wedding rings for the big day? Learn where to buy wedding rings in Hatton Garden. Alternatively, visit our Hatton Garden showroom now for your choice in both engagement rings and wedding rings for both him and her. Get in touch with one of our experts now.
