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2. Wedding ring - Wikipedia

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   A wedding ring is commonly worn on the ring finger. A pair of wedding rings. A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married. [ 1] It is usually forged from metal, traditionally gold or another precious metal. Rings were used in ancient Rome during marriage.

3. Engagement ring - Wikipedia

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   Engagement ring. Two engagement rings, as traditionally worn on the ring finger of the left hand. An engagement ring, also known as a betrothal ring, is a ring indicating that the person wearing it is engaged to be married, especially in Western cultures. A ring is presented as an engagement gift by a partner to their prospective spouse when ...

4. Visual markers of marital status - Wikipedia

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   The engagement ring is usually worn on the left ring finger (sometimes this ring is switched from the right to the left hand as part of the wedding ceremony). Wedding ring: Many Western wedding ceremonies include the exchange of a wedding ring or rings. A common custom is for the groom to place a ring on the bride's finger and say, "With this ...

5. Wedding - Wikipedia

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   Western dress code. Wedding dress (or bridal gown), a special dress worn by a bride. Traditional western wedding veil Wedding veil, popularized by Queen Victoria, was a long-held custom in which the 'purity' and 'innocence' of the bride could thwart evil spirits. Morning dress, western daytime formal dress

6. Engagement - Wikipedia

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   Engagement. An engagement or betrothal is the period of time between the declaration of acceptance of a marriage proposal and the marriage itself (which is typically but not always commenced with a wedding ). During this period, a couple is said to be fiancés (from the French ), 'betrothed', 'intended', 'affianced', 'engaged to be married', or ...

7. Pinky ring - Wikipedia

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   Wedding bands (always a gift from wife to husband) were usually worn by Western men in the Victorian age on the left hand pinky finger, although few British men wore wedding rings until World War II. Because of masculine limitations, men were encouraged to wear a second ring if they desired, but it was to be worn on top of the wedding band so ...