Q&A

Is it illegal to get married without a ring?

Is it illegal to get married without a ring?

No, having rings for a courthouse wedding is not a requirement. It is entirely optional and at the discretion and personal wishes of the couple who are getting married. Ensure the ceremony officiant is aware of your decision in advance.

Is it okay to not wear a wedding band?

A question we frequently get from our readers is whether it’s possible to be married without a ring. The short answer to this question is – Yes. It’s totally possible to get married without a wedding ring because this is only tradition and not a legally binding, must-do part of the ceremony.

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Why is wearing a wedding ring important?

Wedding rings are a symbol of commitment to your significant other. The ring signifies that you are in a committed relationship and having the ring on you at all times goes to show that you are open about this and that you are willing to show it off.

How do you show your marriage without a ring?

Here they are… in no particular order.

  1. Tattoos.
  2. Framed Wedding Certificate.
  3. Matching Necklaces.
  4. Matching Bracelets.
  5. Gemstone or Crystal.
  6. Engraved Wallet Cards.
  7. Wine.
  8. Wine Glasses.

Where should I wear my ring if I’m not married?

Wearing a ring on the middle finger and not on the ring finger is a clear way for a woman to communicate to the world that she is not engaged or married. Arguably the most noticeable of the fingers, rings worn on this finger are highly noticeable and can be said to symbolise power, balance and stability.

What does it mean when your husband doesn’t wear his wedding ring?

Him not wearing it usually means something other than a lack of commitment. Some men have occupations and hobbies that would make the ring uncomfortable and possibly even dangerous. Add to this that most men are quite active and fear losing it.

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Do I need a wedding band for my engagement ring?

The only practical reason I can imagine that you would actually need a wedding band is that your engagement ring is such a classic, traditional engagement ring that no one would expect you not to have added a wedding band.

Is there anything wrong with a traditional wedding?

Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a beautiful, classic, traditional wedding–the kind we dream about as little girls. But personally, I find myself asking, “do we really want that?” more often than not.

Is it awkward to wear a ring on your wedding finger?

Just in the past 6 months, I’ve started wearing rings on my wedding finger. (And yes, if felt a bit awkward at first.) Granted, this was mostly due to the fact that a weight gain (I love peri-menopause, by the way) has changed how some of my rings fit.

Do you wear a wedding ring after 50 years of marriage?

Of course, this seems to only apply to women (shocker), as even my own father did not wear a wedding ring during his 50+ years of marriage, and that was acceptable by society’s standards. I can’t name one woman I know who’s married who doesn’t wear a ring.