Wedding Ring Vows

If you are going to exchange rings you will probably have two sets of vows during your wedding.

The wedding ring vows will probably be the simpler of the two sets of vows. Some wedding band vow examples include

"Just as this circle is without end, my love for you is eternal. Just as it is unbreakable, my commitment to you will never fail. With this ring I take you to be my trusted partner for life."

"This wedding band, without beginning or end, is a symbol of my love for you. Just as it is made of pure metal, so I give you my pure love."

"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you."

"With this ring I thee wed, with my body I thee worship, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow."

"[Name], wear this ring as a sign of my love and dedication that will last the rest of my life."

"[Name], I have chosen you alone from all the world to be my wedded [wife | husband | spouse]. I give you this ring to be a daily reminder of my love and our promises."

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If you are going to give and receive only one ring, you may choose to have the giver speak and the receiver respond, as in these ring vow samples

"With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of my abiding love for you."

"I accept and cherish this ring. I will wear it as a symbol of my devotion to you."

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"In pledge of our constant fidelity and abiding love, with this ring I thee wed."

"May it keep you ever in my heart and mind when we are apart."

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Special Wedding Ring Designs

Claddagh Rings

The Claddagh (pronounced "clad uh") is an Irish wedding ring. (Some people would say it's a Celtic wedding band.) The legend of the Claddagh is interesting, and you can find a lot of information (and misinformation) on the Web.

Basically, the significance of the design is that the two hands represent friendship, the heart symbolizes love, and the crown signifies loyalty.

It is traditional that a Claddagh ring is given as a gift; one never buys one's own Claddagh. Sometimes a Claddagh is given in friendship, without any romantic intent. Parents give children Claddaghs, often passed down through generations. Some people get a Claddagh as an engagement ring, and then continue to wear it as a wedding ring.

One tradition, especially in the United States, says that the Claddagh is worn on the right ring finger with the point of the heart outward when one is single and romantically available. When the wearer is spoken for, and is engaged or otherwise unavailable, the point of the heart is inward. As the Claddagh is placed on the hand during the wedding ceremony, it goes with the heart pointing inward on the ring finger of the left hand.

Claddaghs are available in silver or gold, with or without precious stones, delicate or robust. You are welcome to examine mine, with its green Connemara marble.

If you would like to purchase a Claddagh or other Celtic ring for your sweetheart, I recommend Life of Riley Irish Imports, 881 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Tracey imports rings, CDs, DVDs, and other goods directly from Ireland. I have shopped at Life of Riley for more than a dozen years and always been happy there. You can visit them on the Web at LifeOfRileyIrishImports.Com or call (800) 404-7956.

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