Rings and things

The symbol of the perpetual connection between the bride and the groom, the Wedding Ring It is a valuable piece of jewelry often made of gold or other precious metals that the betrothed present to each other on the special day of their wedding. It is considered to form an everlasting connection between the married couple. Any wedding is incomplete without the all-important wedding ring ceremony, where the best man or ring bearer keeps hold of the ring until the right moment before the vows are spoken. This tradition has led to a lot of romance movies having that comedic scene where the groom or best man forgets to bring the ring. Don’t let that happen to you though, that would be embarrassing.

The wedding ring tradition has histories in various regions all over the world. Some

consider the tradition to be originated in Rome and Greece. Grooms used to present their wives with iron rings on their wedding days. Romans used to think that there is a vein that connects the fourth finger of the left hand directly to the heart and if they place a ring on that finger, they will fall in everlasting love. They called the vein “vena amoris” or the “vein of love”. Others believe that this tradition dates even back to ancient Egypt about 4000 to 5000 years ago when hemp, rushes, and reeds were braided into rings around fingers. Though, they usually were replaced by leather or even more expensive material rings because of their fragility. Nonetheless, wherever they were originated from, it is clear that these rings symbolized eternal love and commitment between the couple.

Nowadays, the wedding ring can be made from all kinds of precious materials like gold, silver, platinum with various beautiful dazzling gemstones like diamonds and rubies enhancing their elegance. When you plan your wedding in Antigua, you don’t have to worry about the wedding ring at all. Getting Married in Antigua can connect to the best jewelers around, so that you may find the perfect ring to strengthen your relationship with your significant other on your wedding day.