I love photographing the wedding details, they add so much to your wedding album whether it is a rustic style wedding in a Vermont barn or glamorous event at Hildene, Manchester, VT. One of the main details we always photograph are the wedding rings. Here is a little history and information about wedding rings:

WHAT DO WEDDING RINGS REPRESENT?

Wedding rings are a symbol of eternal love, the wedding ring has been about for centuries and still as important as ever.  While the design of weddings rings is becoming more modern in many cases, the tradition and symbolism of the ring is as strong today as it’s ever been.

The wedding ring is an emblem of love through time, a symbol of devotion and an agreement between two parties to love and cherish one another for the rest of their days. Wedding rings are, of course, circular and this in itself carries a symbolic meaning for the wedding couple as well. 

The importance of the wedding ring circle

A circle has no beginning or end and is therefore a symbol of infinity.  It is endless, eternal, just the way love should be. For many the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This is because the vein in this finger was believed to lead directly to the wearer's heart. However, in many European countries it is actually customary for the wedding ring to be worn on the right hand.

Wedding rings have been worn since ancient Egyptian times, when they were woven from plants that grew alongside the river Nile. They were later incorporated into the Christian and Jewish wedding ceremonies, and it became common for the bride to be given a ring when she got married. More recently both the bride and groom receive a wedding ring on their wedding day.

Wedding ring metal type

For centuries the type of material a wedding ring was made from or the presence of a precious stone let others know the owner was in a high stately class within society. 

Platinum has become an increasingly popular metal for wedding rings nowadays, a valuable and prestigious metal choice for wedding rings. It is also naturally hypoallergenic so it will not irritate those with sensitive metal skin allergies.

Plain yellow/white gold wedding bands are usually considered the traditional form of the wedding ring. These rings became popular because of their simple and practical style. They are still commonly worn, particularly by people who lead active lifestyles or who need a ring that can easily be kept clean.

Rose gold is becoming an increasingly more attractive metal type for wedding rings due to its deep underlying meaning. Rose gold is said to represent love compared to white gold representing friendship and yellow gold which means fidelity.

Diamond wedding rings

Wearing wedding bands that are decorated with precious stones is just as historic a practice as the use of the wedding ring itself. Diamond wedding rings are a popular choice because of their beauty and significance. Diamonds have been associated with eternity because of their enduring nature and strength, while there is also an association between diamonds and love. This makes them the perfect stone to symbolize the love of a married couple. Other precious stones may also be worn on wedding bands, either on their own or alongside diamonds. Each precious stone has its own meaning and symbolism.

Personalized engraving

You can make your wedding bands more personal with something romantic, meaningful or memorable engraved on their inside. Engraving a wedding ring is becoming more and more popular. It gives you an opportunity to say something short and special, something meaningful between you and your partner. Some people go for a simple “I love you” whilst others go for initials and the wedding date.

The beauty of an engraving is that it can be whatever you want it to say, although space is limited so keep it short and simple.

I usually photograph the rings, wedding dress and other mementoes during the getting ready photos. Having sufficient time to photograph the rings and other details allows me to get creative and assures my couples of receiving a great selection of wedding detail photos to choose from for their wedding album. (To view an optimum wedding photography time line please click here.) 

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