The Best Man or the Maid of Honor Tradition dictates that the best man holds both wedding rings before the ceremony. Of course, if you feel more comfortable giving the rings to the maid of honor (or another member of the wedding party), go ahead and pass it off to someone you trust.
In a traditional ceremony, the ring keeper is the Best Man, and he holds the rings until called upon for the Ring Exchange in the wedding ceremony. But it doesn't have to be the Best Man; anything goes here. I've had couples choose one ring to go to the Best Man and the other to the Maid of Honour.
Traditionally, the Best Man holds the rings at a wedding. The Best Man will keep them safe before and during the ceremony until the couple exchanges the rings.
Often, the Maid of Honor will place the groom's ring on her thumb for safekeeping just before the ceremony. Have the Best Man place the bride's ring on his pinkie, or within a pocket that he has thoroughly checked for holes!
Traditional Ring Etiquette
Traditional etiquette would require the bride to wear her engagement ring on her right ring finger to walk down the aisle. During the exchanging of the rings, the groom would place the wedding band on the bride's left finger.
In a traditional wedding ceremony order, the vows are followed by the ring exchange. The groom usually goes first, though we invite you to be progressive. He puts the wedding band on the bride's finger while repeating a phrase like, “I give this ring as a sign of my love.” Then, it's the bride's turn.
Tradition dictates that the best man holds both wedding rings before the ceremony.
Typically, the maid of honor pays for smaller-ticket items, like a bachelorette sash or tiara, decorations, and swag for the other party guests. If you, as the bride, don't want to pay for these smaller items, our advice is to give your friends space to take the reins.
Reasons for Passing Down Wedding Rings
By passing on a wedding ring that has been in your family for generations, it enhances the feeling that the new family you're starting is a part of that tradition and heritage. It's a way to honor and form a connection with your ancestors, linking them to your future family.
Maid of Honor/Matron of Honor
Then she walks down the aisle, after the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and stands next to the bride, on her left. She might also hold the bride's flower bouquet during the ceremony. She should return it to her right after the kiss.
The wedding band traditionally goes on the left-hand ring finger first, nearest the heart, with the engagement ring stacking on top. Again, this practice is not law, and the rings can be arranged in any way that is most comfortable and aesthetically pleasing to you, including wearing the rings on separate fingers.
Something blue
Blue is the color of love, purity, faithfulness, and modesty. To keep with tradition, the bride can wear a blue piece of jewelry. But for a modern take, you can write a little note or other small message in blue on the bottom of her shoes.
The wedding vows are exchanged first. The vows are the promises of love and devotion you and your partner make to each other, surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. The exchange of wedding rings comes after you've each said your vows.
Holding the Wedding Rings
The best man holds the rings for safekeeping until those special vows are said. In addition to the rings, the best man may need to hold onto the groom's cell phone and wallet.
When it comes to men's wedding bands, traditionally the bride does the shopping and purchasing. However, tradition is becoming a thing of the past and different couples have different preferences. What might work for one couple, might not do well for another.
In the name of the Holy Spirit, I now solemnly declare you husband and wife. Let no one put asunder those that have been joined together today in the presence of almighty God. You may now kiss the bride.
The engagement ring represents the promise to get married, the wedding band represents the actual union and the third ring represents another large milestone for couples. The third ring is given after one of two events: an anniversary or the birth of a couple's first child.
It's customary for brides to receive two rings. An engagement band before the wedding, and a wedding ring during the ceremony. Your first ring is a promise of marriage. The second solidifies the promise.
Engagement and weddings rings, in the past as now, symbolize commitment, love and devotion. In the past, wedding rings signified a promise or contract between a couple and their two families. They were also tokens or even security deposits that showed a man's promise was “good as gold.”
Who Is the Maid of Honor? The maid of honor is in charge of the bachelorette party and bridal shower as well as leading the rest of the bridesmaids throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. Traditionally, a bride appoints a sister, female relative, or best friend as the maid of honor.
Who Pays for Bridesmaids Dresses in the US? In the US, the tradition is for the bridesmaids to each pay for their own bridesmaids dress, regardless of who is making the final call on what the dresses will look like. The bride should try to be flexible about the kind of dresses she chooses for her girls.
The “Maid Of Honor”, is the principle Bridesmaid. Usually a sister, very close friend, or confidant, that the Bride can rely on. Basically, the Maid Of Honor is the assistant to the Bride.
Traditionally, it's the bride who purchases the groom's wedding ring. But this general "rule" assumes all weddings include a bride and a groom.
A: Conventionally, couples wear the wedding band “closest to their heart”, meaning the wedding band is stacked below the engagement ring on the left ring finger. However, some people like to wear their wedding band on top of their engagement ring as a way to secure it on the finger.
Many wonder if a man can wear his wedding band before marriage. He can do whatever he wants, but traditionally men wait until the wedding day to don their ring. However, there's nothing wrong with wearing it before. It's more of a personal choice.