What Finger Do You Wear Your Wedding Ring On

The majority of people wear their wedding ring on their left hand particularly in the uk.

In general though there are no hard and fast rules to follow so choose whichever finger works best for your ring. Just before the wedding ceremony the engagement ring is exchanged onto the right hand so the wedding ring can be placed onto the left hand to be worn closest to the heart. After the ceremony the engagement ring is then placed on top of the new wedding band. This finger is often known as the wedding ring finger and is also the finger you wear your engagement ring on.

But what if you want to wear a ring other than a wedding or engagement ring on your fourth finger. Similarly signet rings worn on the pinky finger are also associated with marital status. You can also put the engagement ring on first if you prefer or even wear the rings on separate hands. That said nearly all men opt for a simple gold or silver band for their wedding engagement rings.

To wear a wedding ring first place the wedding band on your ring finger which is the one next to your pinkie. The tradition of wearing a wedding ring on this digit originated from the belief that this finger has a vein running directly to the heart. Historically wedding rings have been documented to be. We say go for it.

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While your wedding ring finger is traditionally on your right hand some cultures wear wedding rings on their right index finger. A band on the right fourth finger indicates engagement while a band on the left fourth finger indicates marriage. Tradition states that you wear your wedding ring on your fourth finger. The fourth ring finger the ring finger is definitely the one that carries the most emotional baggage with wedding symbolism across most cultures and religions.