Wedding Rings And Superstition

Our weddings are so important to our future happiness that it’s no surprise the whole event is surrounded by superstition. Weddings must take the prize for having the greatest number of superstitions and good luck charms attached to them – from wearing something blue to being carried across the threshold. Nothing escapes, and the wedding rings are no exception.
 

Don’t drop the rings!

Whilst wedding rings are full of symbolism passed from ancient civilisations, you should also remember that you need to look after your wedding rings properly – particularly if you are superstitious. One superstition states that if the groom drops the rings during the ceremony, the marriage will fail. Perhaps this is why many grooms give their rings to the best man to look after and only hold the ring when they are about to put it on the bride’s finger. As with most superstitions, it’s impossible to say whether a marriage fails because the groom dropped the wedding ring, but it’s probably worth taking precautions, just in case.
 

Buying your wedding rings

Another superstition holds that it’s bad luck to buy your engagement ring and wedding rings at the same time. Whether this is because the engaged parties need a period to make sure they’re committed before the wedding goes ahead is debateable, and most couples tend to buy an engagement ring first and choose the wedding rings closer to the day, but just in case you were thinking of doing it all at once – it’s probably safer to buy your wedding rings another time.
 

Don’t wear them before the big day

It’s always tempting to try on your wedding rings and, of course, you need to do so when you’re buying them, so that you can make sure they’ll fit on the day. Once they’re bought, however, put them in a safe place and don’t touch them until the ceremony. Wearing your wedding ring before you’re officially married is thought to bring bad luck.

The Jewellery Company has a wide range of wedding rings to suit all tastes and budgets. From plain gold bands to contemporary diamond rings, you can find your perfect wedding rings and order online. Set in tasteful ring boxes and with free UK delivery, The Jewellery Company is the perfect place to find wedding rings for your big day. For more information, browse our website, or call us on 0800 023 2283.