There is a formula to writing a wedding ceremony, which if you follow it, can lead you to a perfectly wonderful ceremony that looks exactly like you and your relationship AND will help you create promises that you can live into your entire life together. Slowly assemble your ceremony, working your way through the pieces, creating exactly what you need and want.
Step Number 8: Exchanging Rings. Rings are important symbols of wedding vows and marriage. What people don’t realize is that the meaning of the rings has changed over the years. Once a symbol of ownership or belonging in the tribe, they now have a far sweeter meaning. The more you make the connection between your promises and your rings in the midst of your ceremony, the more you will carry that connection in your heart and on your hand throughout your life together. Let your ring help you stay engaged in your marriage! It’s not just an adornment, it’s a tool to commemorate your wedding vows!
- Before: You belong to me — you are married to me
- Now: I consider your well-being and happiness in all my decisions — I am married to you!
Why wear wedding rings? Will you both wear rings? Some people are really uncomfortable wearing rings; others cannot wear them at work. If one partner will not wear the ring all the time, will the ring be worn on a chain around the neck? Or placed carefully in a special place every day while the wearer is at work? Don’t be afraid to talk about things: say what’s true. If someone is not going to wear it every day that does not mean that that person is not engaged in the marriage! When you’re discussing wedding rings at the service, think about using some of the metaphors below for loving relationship.
- Round: to symbolize eternity and the unbroken nature of love, commitment promises and wedding vows.
- Precious metals: to signify the importance of this relationship
- Strong: to symbolize the enduring nature of marriage
- Beautiful: as the ring transforms your hand, so love transforms your hearts and lives.
You have a lot of choices to make about the wedding rings you’ll each wear. Make sure you find something that really suits each of you. Here are some options for rings
- Antique: Worn by another couple many years ago to celebrate their loving relationship.
- Familial: ring/stone from a family member honors clan membership and a lasting marriage
- Identical: honoring the identical pledges you are making
- Different: honoring your pledges and signifying your individuality, united in marriage
- With Stones or Without: the rules have changed. Nothing says that it’s only the bride who can wear diamonds on her left ring finger!
Oh, one last important thing: When you’re exchanging wedding rings, don’t say only, “here’s your ring, you’re married to me”… or even “I’m married to you.” Exchange the rings. Say something like: “Here’s a ring which signifies my hopes and dreams.” Then, respond: “Thank you, I’ll wear your ring and cherish your love.” Your wedding rings are about your marriage promises. Celebrate the connection! Exchange your rings and wear them with pride. And then you’re in the home stretch: almost done with the wedding ceremony and moving toward happily and healthily ever after!
Bottom Line?: Give your relationship the chance it deserves to succeed wildly, against all odds! After all you deserve it. Your relationship deserves it! If you want more in-depth pointers and ideas, or you want to find more information on other pieces of the wedding ceremony, go sign up to receive 2 free templates for creating the wedding vows to sustain a marriage that lasts forever: http://annkeelerevans.org/weddings/free Then explore the site! Enjoy!
The Rev. Ann Keeler Evans – helping you move from “I do” to happily and healthily ever after!
Author: Ann Keeler Evans
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