Q: i got a question, my sister and i are now married and im confused on the wear of the rings. does the wedding band go on the finger first then the engagement or is it backwards?

A: The wedding ring goes on first so it's closer to your heart, then the engagement ring goes on. That's the traditional way, but anything goes these days and if you want to wear them the other way about then it's up to you!

Congratulations!!

Q: This topic confuses me...
Is the engagment ring traditionally more expensive, or cheaper than the wedding ring?

Why are there 2 rings (engagement and wedding) wouldnt that be extremely expensive?

Does the guy get an engagement ring too, or is the just the girl?

Does the girl have to buy the guys wedding ring?

Does the couple shop for the wedding rings together?

Also, isn't there an engagement/wedding ring that is like 2 pieces, and when the wedding comes you get the 2nd piece?

A: Q - Is the engagment ring traditionally more expensive, or cheaper than the wedding ring?
A - The engagement ring is more expensive. Traditionally the man is supposed to spend 3 months salary on one, but that isn't really done as much these days.

Q - Why are there 2 rings (engagement and wedding) wouldnt that be extremely expensive?
A - Most engagement rings & wedding bands can be bought in a set to save money & then the rings will also match. There doesn't always have to be an engagement ring, but it's just grown to be a custom. When people mention being engaged everyone always wants to see the engagement ring. The wedding band speaks for itself.

Q - Does the guy get an engagement ring too, or is the just the girl?
A - Guys can have an engagement ring too. It's not tradition but it is becoming more popular lately. When I got engaged I bought my fiance a nice ring. Was nothing fancy cause it would just get damaged at work.

Q - Does the girl have to buy the guys wedding ring?
Usually the bride does buy the grooms ring. I think traditionally the grooms parents buy the wedding bands but not all traditional customs are followed thru on anymore.

Q - Does the couple shop for the wedding rings together?
Most of the time, yes. A lot of couples like to have matching rings therefore they'd shop together. But it can always be kept a surprise too.

Q - Also, isn't there an engagement/wedding ring that is like 2 pieces, and when the wedding comes you get the 2nd piece?
Yes, thats a bridal set. Engagement rings come in all shapes & sizes these days so the wedding band is made to fit perfectly with it. My engagement ring is princess cut & the matching wedding band has a square groove in it to fit perfectly. My sisters wedding band is curved to fit in with her wavy styled engagement ring.



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