Do You Wear Your Engagement Ring on Your Wedding Day?

You've selected the dress, decided on the venue, and received the ideal engagement ring But now the million-dollar question Do you put on your engagement ring during your wedding day? It may sound like a minor detail, but it's one that arises for most brides-to-be. As the ceremony draws near, you need everything to run like clockwork and that includes how you put on your rings. Throughout this guide, we're demystifying traditions, trendy choices, and contemporary fads to aid you in choosing what suits you.

Tradition Says: Shift Your Engagement Ring

Historically, the wedding band is placed nearest to your heart on the inside of the left ring finger. In respect for this tradition, most brides temporarily relocate their engagement ring to the right hand for the ceremony. After the vows are spoken, the engagement ring is slipped back over the wedding band. Simple Elegant Sentimental.

The Modern Bride’s Answer: Do What Feels Right

We understand at Less Diamond that romance doesn't always go as planned and neither should your wedding aesthetic. Lots of brides today are foregoing "the rules" altogether and wearing their engagement ring in whatever manner they prefer.

Put it on the left hand and on top of it place the wedding band (you can switch them later anyway).
Not wear anything at all during the ceremony and re-put it on for photos and the reception.
Stack it on the right hand and show off the glitz all day.
The reality is, your wedding day is all about you. The ideal decision is the one that feels true to your style, comfort, and love story.

Practical Wedding Day Ring Style Tips

Plan Ahead Get in the habit of stacking your rings to determine how they lay together particularly if your engagement ring features a big center stone or raised setting.
Try It Both Ways Practice the ceremony with and without the engagement ring to determine which feels more comfortable.
Think About Photos Consider how your rings will look in photos during the ring exchange and close-ups. Your photographer can even take styled shots before or after the ceremony.
Keep It Safe If you’re not wearing it during the ceremony, keep your engagement ring secure in a soft pouch or ring box. Give it to a trusted bridesmaid or store it with your essentials.

Stack Styling Inspiration from Less Diamond

No matter if you have your engagement ring on during the ceremony or save it for the reception, the true joy is styling your ring stack post "I do." From traditional pairings to trendy, mixed-metal styles, we have diamond bands and custom sets that are designed to look lovely alongside your engagement ring.

Arch-shaped wedding bands for a smooth fit.
Eternity rings for full-circle shine.
Slim bands for a clean, contemporary pair.

What If They Don’t Fit Together Perfectly?

No stress some rings are designed to be worn solo or with custom bands. If your engagement ring doesn’t sit flush with your wedding band, you can.

Choose a curved or chevron band that complements the shape.
Add a spacer band for breathing room.
Create a custom-designed stack with Less Diamond’s help.
We offer bespoke ring customization for perfect harmony in your stack made just for your love story.

Do You Wear Your Engagement Ring on Your Wedding Day?

There is no one size fits all when wearing your engagement ring and wedding rings simultaneously. Clean minimalism or a dazzling stack, the secret is to pick what makes you feel comfortable, stylish, and meaningful to you.

We are here at Less Diamond to assist you in designing, stacking, and styling your rings in ways that honor your journey. With handcrafted pieces, bespoke choices, and diamond brilliance, your forever begins here.