We are planning a wedding. I am missing the ring finger. What are my options for a wedding ceremony?
929889
You could forgo rings completely and do a "binding" or "handfasting" ceremony instead, this is done with cords - the officiant loosely ties the hands of the bride and groom together, binding them. (The cords are removed after the "binding").  If you need a ceremony for this email me and I will find one to suit you.\n\n Or if you want to do the rings just have the ring fitted to your little finger or your middle finger.  The audience wont know what finger your ring was put on unless you make a big deal out of it.\n\nGood Luck
405262
I was in the jeweltry biz for quite a while, so what I would tell you is to look for a religious ring, not a plain band.  Plain bands are used all the time as wedding rings and you made it clear that's not your thing.  Take a look around.  You can find great looking rings (for males and females alike) that are religiously based, i.e. with crosses on them, doves, that kind of thing.  That way you can still inscribe the verse inside.  Byt the way, I love LOVE that idea.  Good one!!
727620
You hand write a short note on plain stationary. It's format and wording should be very similar to that of the invitation.\n\nMr & Mrs John Doe\n\nWill be pleased to attend the marriage of \n\nMiss Blushing Bride\n\nand\n\nMr Charming Groom\n\nand the following reception\n\non Saturday the First of April.\n\nIf the wedding is in a church, then you are 'honored' rather than 'pleased' to attend. If you aren't going to the wedding, then line #2 reads "Regret they will unable to attend the marriage of" and everything else stays the same.
771788
My husband and I renewed our vows at our church, as we were originally married at the court house 5 yrs before and we too could not dance. Unfortunately that seems to be the norm for that.  All we could do was fellowship basically. You can always dance when you get home :-) Congrats on your upcoming nuptials
562515
The engagement ring is traditionally worn on the left hand. Engagements rings are a tradition oraginally started in Italy (not to be confused with wedding rings, which are Egyptian), but in todays modern world you can wear it on either hand on any finger. My engagement ring is on my traditional third digit, left hand.\n\nBut remember, a lot of women don't get engagement rings (Princess Diana was given a necklace and earring set by Prince Charles for their engagement) they get other things. This can go from jewelry to gowns to any other "gift" a man is willing to shower on his affection. Some women don't even get anything for an engagement, but elect to put the money to better use, such as a house or even nicer wedding rings. \n\nMy engagement ring was actually my mother's (who is currently deceased) and my fiance hunted down my father (who I hadn't see in over 17 years) to get it or something else that belonged to my mother. It's a very cherished gift and we didn't have to spend a dime on it!
1037469
I,too, am married and have problems with wearing my rings but not for reasons people may think. Both my wedding ring and engagement ring are way too big even though I had them resized recently. When I had them resized, they fit for approximately two weeks and then once again they were falling off my fingers. When my husband first discovered I had this problem, he went out and bought me a necklace that matched the color of my rings and I were my rings around my neck everywhere I go. My husband never really punished me for not wearing them; however he did tease me until he thought of buying me a necklace. If you had a good reason for not wearing your rings then your husband had NO RIGHT TO PUNISH YOU!!!! As for some of these people giving you answers, they are being way to narrow-minded and judgmental; and if you ask me those poeple are probably not even married. People need to be a little more consideratewhen they are responding to other peoples' questions.
591850
I'm sorry to hear about your sister's accident, but am glad she's doing better!\n\nThere are two sides to this- One, I feel terrible that because of your sister's dreadful accident, you did not get to have the wedding you had planned. It seems like you should definitely be able to have a "do-over", and hold a full-fledged wedding if that's what you want to do!\n\nHowever, here's the etiquette for this situation: You could have postponed, but you chose to get married in a simple ceremony at the chapel. So, you've already had your wedding. Staging a fake one is not really appropriate. It would, however, be fine to hold a reception celebrating the marriage:\n\nMr. Brian Smith and Mrs. Mary Jones were married\nFriday, March 17th 2006\nSt. Joseph's Hospital Chapel\nNew York, NY \n\nPlease join us in celebrating\nat a reception in their honor\nSaturday, June 18th 2006\n3 o'clock in the afternoon\nNew York Radisson Ballroom\nNew York, NY\n\nMr. and Mrs. Bridesparents\n\nIf you wish to go ahead and stage a redo, I would definitely recommend having the renewal of vows:\n\nMr. and Mrs. James Smith\nrequest the honor of your presence\nas they renew their wedding vows\nSaturday, May 23rd 2006\n3 o'clock in the afternoon\nSt. Patrick's Cathedral\nNew York, NY\n\nReception following ceremony\n\nGood luck whichever you choose!
698054
OK, I love this question!! My answer is NO NO NO! You absolutely do NOT have to have an engagment ring. I too am in my early 20s and my fiance (already call my husband) and I have been living together for the past two years and he just proposed about 7 months ago but he did not have a ring and it was the most amazing moment of my life. I completely understood his financial situation so it was never an issue, I knew a ring would come later so I never worried about it. I'm a big fan of ebay and I would just browse at second hand rings until I found the perfect one for $200 but I had it appraised at $1400. My fiance bought it for me one month ago and I can't stop looking at my finger. Is it an ice skating rink? Of course not but it's the ring MY fiance put on MY finger and that's good enough for me. It sounds like you and your fiance are just as ginuine so I'm sure you really don't care what he puts on your finger as long as it's from the heart. Just keep in mind that all this crap you see on television and magazines...that's not real! Every engagement is not going to be on top of the Eiffel Tower and your wedding may not be in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria but it's your wedding and that is what makes it PERFECT! FYI: My fiance has an engagement ring too and both of our rings cost less than $300 combined (from eBay) and everyone "thinks" we bought our rings new! So now people know, you and my mom (and all of Yahoo Answers) Congratulations sweetie to you and your fiance!!
1123159
Wear it for the actual wedding ceremony. \n\nBring along a change of clothes for the reception. \n\nThat way you both get your way!
612877
contact the place where you purchased the ring and ask for their advice. good luck
660025
Rather than just coming out and saying "that's not going to happen," my opinion would be to try and try and try again.  What better gift can a future spouse receive than you on your wedding night - with a commitment that you have chosen to become pure - again - for this night only.  It is perfectly OK to start making that commitment now.  Buy yourself a purity/commitment ring and wear it on your ring finger and really try each day to live out that commitment.  Believe me, it will change your life =)  My opinion:  Wait until marriage!!!  Best wishes =)
665106
You could have a small ceremony like on a beach or something with a reception at your house in backyard with a bbq or something. I just attended a wedding like this and it was really fun.
660395
The way I see it, a wrap can double as a wedding band.  Just give him the ring back the day before the wedding.  Then he can give you the e-ring and the wrap together as your wedding band.  Congratulations on the wedding!!!!
54368
Get the ring before you give it up. They'll stay a little longer, then  :)
697388
This is a great jesture and family heirloom.  Accept the ring and wear it on the right ring finger.  Wear the new wedding band on the left ring finger.  \nJust explain to the family that qustion you, if their are questions.  Just explain like above states.  That is a very special time for you and your wife and it would also mean alot to have grandfathers ring as well.  So wear both rings.  Every one will be happy.
1027629
Ok I think you can find the perfect favor on one of these sites I have attached. If you are not already using The Knot for ideas, then you need to. Its a lifesaver! Very, very helpful so far in planning my wedding. I hope one of these sites help, they have the cutest ideas!
163517
One possibility would be to sauter (sp?) it to the wedding band of choice.  Would it be as bad then?  \nI would also maybe check on some sort of alteration to the ring from the jeweler that he purchased it from.  As a customer, they do not want you to be unhappy.  After you determine what you are able to do, maybe you could approach him with "would you mind if I..."\nAnd yes, I believe in being completely honest with your significant other, but there are feelings to consider.  Sometimes it is better to sugar coat the truth by saying something like: "The diamond actually sticks too far out and it makes me really nervous." As opposed to: "I hate this thing...don't you know me at all?!!!"