I
would like to start off with a big congratulation to all of you who made it to
this stage! And for those who haven’t, don’t lose hope!! Your time to shine
will come shortly.
A
lot of people today get quite confused when buying a ring. To top it off and
make a man’s life difficult, there are promise ring, engagement ring, and
wedding ring, wedding bands, and exchange ring. So, to simplify this for all
you men out there, a wedding ring, wedding band or exchange ring all means the
same thing! Once upon a time there was slight differentiation of the ring’s
meaning itself; however, as time goes by, they have essentially become the same
thing. Besides, how many rings can you fit on one finger!
Now
that we have that cleared up, the only thing left would be an engagement and a
wedding band/ring. Traditionally speaking, an engagement ring is given at time
of, or soon after the acceptance of your wedding proposal while a wedding
band/ring is to be exchanged at the wedding ceremony and worn until the end of
time.
In
terms of cost and design, engagement rings are the ones with big dollar sign
and shiny diamond that can vary between the three popular style of solitaire,
three stone or multi-stone. This is not to say there are only three styles but
simply the three are the more traditional or popular choice that most jewelry
store carries.
A
wedding band or a wedding ring in comparison is less fancy and can vary in its
style to suit the different need of individuals. The most popular choice is
wedding band that compliments the engagement ring where it is often sold as a
set. This way when doing the ring exchange at the ceremony, you simply put the
wedding band to the engagement ring to make it a set. While this is a popular
choice, others may choose a wedding ring instead of a wedding band that does
not compliment the engagement ring. Why? Some people choose this because of the
fear of damaging the engagement ring through their daily work routine or
activities while others may find it carrying an undesirable undertone. Hence a
simple wedding ring may still be exchanged the same way a wedding band would be
at the ceremony. However, most people will then only wear the wedding ring in
their daily life as oppose to the engagement ring and the wedding band together
as a set.
Ken Hsueh
Associate Wedding Planner
I am 26, 100% made in Taiwan and flown across the Pacific Ocean in 1999 to this place called Canada. I’ve lived In Calgary, Alberta ever since and grew wonderful feelings about this city until winter… I have completed my study in the field of hospitality and have worked in the industry for over 7 years. I am happily married with 0 kids at the moment, which is great as we intend to travel more before we settle down with a family!
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