| The marriage of two individuals has been | | | | marriage vows have undergone a series of |
| traditionally solemnized and celebrated by a | | | | different interpretations, wedding-bands have |
| wedding ceremony. The rites and rituals | | | | continued to be a significant component of a |
| performed in the ceremony differ from one | | | | marriage till today. Replacing the humble plant |
| culture to another but the ultimate aim is the | | | | stem, today there are gold and silver bands with |
| same; mainly to sanctify the union of two people. | | | | precious gems and stones embedded in them. |
| It is an event that is fondly remembered by the | | | | Diamond studded bands with glittering jewels are |
| groom and the bride along with their near and | | | | also pretty common. Whatever is the design and |
| dear ones. | | | | the look, the role of the wedding band remains |
| The wedding-band is a sign or a pointer that | | | | the same, that of denoting the respect and |
| allows others to know and identify a married man | | | | commitment towards the sacred institution called |
| or a woman. It is a band that distinguishes a | | | | marriage. |
| married couple from the others. This practice has | | | | The Options You Have |
| been in vogue since ancient times, although there | | | | There are several wedding-bands that are readily |
| have been several modifications to the same. | | | | available in the market nowadays. These can be |
| Nevertheless, the wedding band has retained its | | | | of different designs, made of different metals and |
| significance and importance to this day. | | | | decorated with expensive gemstones. You can |
| A Brief History of the Wedding Band | | | | choose from the variety of options. Alternatively |
| The earliest wedding-bands were perhaps | | | | you can get your wedding-band specially made |
| designed and worn by the Egyptians. These were | | | | for you and your partner. Customized wedding |
| made of plant stems and were round in shape. It | | | | bands are always more exclusive and unique. It |
| has been found that the circular shape denoted | | | | can be made according to the style of your |
| eternal love between married partners. Both the | | | | choice, and can also have your name embossed |
| husband and the wife used to wear these | | | | on it. Moreover, you can get t in pairs too! So the |
| wedding bands. Later the tradition was continued | | | | wedding band you sport can match your partner's |
| by the Romans although this time, only the | | | | and both of you can complement each other |
| women had to wear the bands. Another level of | | | | throughout your lives! In most cases the band |
| connotation was also added during these times. | | | | worn by the man is broader than that worn by |
| Apart from being a sign of marriage, the | | | | the lady. Some people often get their birthstone |
| wedding-band also meant that the woman was a | | | | embedded in the wedding bands. |
| 'property' of an individual man, thus becoming a | | | | As you can see, there are myriad options that |
| mark of patriarchal ownership or claim. In the | | | | are available to you when it comes to your |
| Middle East and Asia this was also a symbol of | | | | wedding band. But always remember that, more |
| faithfulness for the woman. | | | | than being a fashion accessory, the band |
| The Modern Wedding Band | | | | symbolizes the togetherness and commitment |
| Although the connotation and definition of | | | | that the wedlock brings with it. |