Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Symbolism Of Wedding Bands

By Zelma Hurley


Wedding rings have been exchanged as a symbol of the bond of marriage in different cultures. It signifies the union of two people to eternity. As the couple give their promises to each other, the bands or the rings serve too seal their vows as a reminder of their commitment. These days wedding bands are made of various materials and designs based to the taste, style and preference of the couple but the true meaning remains.

Rings signify different important elements in the life of a couple. It symbolizes devotion, love, fidelity, commitment, respect, honor and the bond of unity. It also constitutes a legally binding agreement between the husband and wife as the wife becomes the subordinate to her husband and the husband also swears to protect his wife. The circular form of the wedding bands Buffalo means no beginning and no end.

It symbolizes eternal union and a promise that cannot be broken. Its round shape is also associated with the earth and sun, their perfection and wholeness representing contentment and peace of a married couple. The bands are traditionally made of metal that symbolizes the strength in the marriage. Wearing the ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is a belief that blood from an artery on specific finger flows directly to the heart. Thus, couples place each others rings in the ring finger that symbolizes true love that comes from and flows back directly to the heart.

The rings are often engraved with names of either the groom or the bride as well as the wedding date or a short phrase or verse as a pledge of commitment. Some couples prefer to keep the message secret until the special day when they place the ring on the hands of their spouse, so as a surprise them with their vows of love.

Diamond wedding rings are not just popular choice for couples in Buffalo, NY who are exchanging their vows but are also full of symbolism. Bands are supposedly worn forever, but it is not the case historically. It was not always possible for a young couple to afford a wedding and in such cases they had to borrow or even rent the ring for the purposes of the ceremony. This was an alternative practice over buying and wearing a band.

Mostly, couples prefer to buy a plain gold ring because it keeps a traditional aspect. Most of these rings became popular because of their simplicity and practicality. They are usually worn by those who lead an active lifestyle and people who need a ring that can be cleaned easily. Wearing a band with stones is also a historical practice.

Diamonds are popular stone for a band because of their significance and beauty. They have been associated with eternity because of their undying nature and associated with love, making them the perfect stone to symbolize the love of the couple. Other precious stones may also be worn. Each precious stone has its own meaning and symbolism.

These bands capture a range of ceremonial, symbolic and communal aspects of a certain marriage and preserve the meaning of marriage as a durable and constant reminder. It is also a combination of art and the beauty of love and partnership in a single symbol.

The ring is a reminder of the promise that another has made to you and of the promise that God has made to you both. It is a universal symbol that carries respect whether the ring itself is good or bad. It also means sharing a commonality bonding together with band.




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