Which hand should one wear the marriage ring and why?
353952
My wedding ring was placed on my right hand during the wedding by the priest.  In Orthodox and other Eastern Christian traditions the right hand is where the ring is worn.\n\nThis comes from the scriptural concept of the right hand being the power of God and the source of good works.  The poetry of the Psalms has dozens of examples, here's one:\n\nPsa. 108:6 \nThat Your beloved may be delivered,\nSave with Your right hand, and answer me! \n\nI was told that the western churches used to use the right hand as well but changed to the left some time after the middle ages.  I'm not sure why or where.\n\nSteve Puluka\nMasters Student, SS Cyril & Methodius Seminary\nCantor, Holy Ghost Church, Mckees Rocks PA\nhttp://www.puluka.com
260403
i wear my engagement ring closest to the knuckle of my hand because to me the engagement ring is a promise that the guy will always be there for you no matter what and the wedding ring on top of the engaagement ring, because the wedding ring is the thing that ties you both together for all eternity
244560
Band first. Engagement ring on top.\n\nBut during the ceremony you take the engagement ring off.
175682
None. Real men do things with their hands involving tools, and rings cause accidents. Don't trust a guy wearing a pinky ring.
1030297
I wore mine on my right hand, but it back on my left in the limo to the reception, so it was on when the photographer took the pic of the hands with the rings on.
351529
There's no rule.  Whichever hand that you feel benefits you the most.  Since your not wearing the glove gor style points, your decision  to use it is because you think it helps you or, that it eliminates a problem (ie - blisters).
615438
a wedding ring comes with different qualities
164493
in most countries they put the ring on their left hand b/c it is clostest to their heart and u give ur heart and more when ur married
368873
Honestly...I wouldn't do it. Proposing to guy is like having him walk down the aisle while you wait at the alter. I know many people throw out traditions in today's "modern" world but I still wouldn't do it. If you've changed your mind about getting married, talk to him about it first or drop a hint that you wouldn't mind have something sparkly to wear on your ring finger. Proposing to my wife was and still is one of the greatest moments of my life and I would hate to have that moment taken away.\n\nAlso...his buddies will NEVER let him live it down ;o)
728807
Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the right hand in Poland.\n\nIf in doubt just ask. What's the worse she can do?
325634
Your wedding band should be closest to your heart. Traditionally, the engagement ring is only worn closest to your heart if your spouse is deceased. I'm a wedding photographer, I've heard this question many times, lol.
565955
" The traditional wedding ring of the Irish since the 17th Century, the Royal Claddagh ring is today worn by people all over the world as a universal symbol of love, loyalty, friendship and fidelity, and of their Irish heritage.\n\n For love, we wear the heart. In friendship, we wear the hands. And, in loyalty and lasting fidelity: we wear the Royal Claddagh crown.\n\n Worn on the right hand, with crown and heart facing out, the ring tells that the wearer's heart is yet to be won. While under love's spell it is worn with heart and crown facing inwards. Wearing the ring on the left hand, with the crown and heart facing inwards, signifies that your love has been requited.\n\n An original symbol of the "Fisher Kings" of the Galway town of Claddagh, Ireland, was first fashioned into the traditional ring back in the 17th Century during the reign of Mary II. Legend has it that an Irish young man, Richard Joyce, bound for the West Indian slave plantations was kidnapped himself in rough seas by a band of Mediterranean pirates and sold to a Moorish goldsmith who over the many long years of his exile helped him perfect the skills of a master craftsman. When in 1689 King William III negotiated the return of the slaves, Joyce returned to Galway - despite, it said, the Moor's offer of the daughter's hand in marriage and a princely dowry of half of all his wealth.\n\n Back in Ireland a young women had never stopped faithful waiting for her true love to return. Upon which time when he presented her with the now famous Royal Claddagh gold ring - a symbol of their enduring love. Two hands to represent their friendship, the crown to signify their loyalty and lasting fidelity, and the sign of the heart to symbolise their eternal love for each other. They soon married, never to be separated again."
1144352
I m not left handed but my son will b and my great grandmother and some friends are. Right handed is considered the "norm" but what is Normal. Friends used to joke that us right handed people write backwards anyway (pay attention to the direction of the writing, its funny). \n\nI order from Schwans but i hab the whole ice cream thing a few years back at COlonial mall in Macon, GA....they were called Ice Cream Bites (shaped like nerds but melt like ice cream) i have the Z-bops on back order.\n\nAs far as teh engagement thing, u can if u want however if u need to show the world that u are engage and taken, sounds like u like attention. Hell, anyone can buy a ring and show it off. But if this is something sincere and is a part of ur plans...then get engage and get married after college and i wish u the best of luck.
111724
The ring is just a symbol for others.....not for the bride and groom. You know that you are married so it is not really important that they match.(At least that is the way I see it). My husband and I don't wear rings at all.We figure it isn't important for others to see that we have decided to spend our lives together as long as we know it in our hearts.......Good luck to you.    =)
379364
left hand third finger - there is a vien which goes from that finger straight to the heart so wearing a ring keeps touching that nerve and keep your heart safe and your loved one as well....so as they say .\n\nciao greenfarmer
767982
it's depends on your culture baby.. the western culture put the wedding ring on the left hand... but in most of the eastern culture, they put it on the right hand...
508551
Really, you should wear it on any finger you want.  This man stated his intention to spend the rest of his life with you.  \n\nPut them on now and take them off when you are ready.  Anything less would be denying your own emotional recovery.