Of course, wedding bands are extra special pieces of jewellery. After all, they are symbols of your never-ending love and commitment. But how can you make them even more intimate and personal? We have the perfect solution: engrave your bands! This could be an important date, your initials, an inside joke or just about anything.
And if you thought, engraving bands is a modern-day practise, you’re mistaken. This custom began in the courts of mediaeval Europe, where couples exchanged rings engraved with bits of poetry, religious quotes and even vows to express their devotion to each other.
So romantic!
Want to engrave your band but at a loss for words? Don’t worry, we have seven traditional, unique and fun wedding band engraving ideas to inspire you. Keep scrolling…
1. Special Date
This one’s traditional yet meaningful! Engraving the date when you first met, proposed, got married or any other special moment is the perfect way to add a personal touch to the wedding band. Also, ‘I forgot our anniversary date’ can never be used as an excuse to not get you a gift. *wink*
2. Special Message
Phrases like ‘Forever Yours’, ‘Always’, ‘Happily Ever After’ or ‘I Love You’ always work! You can also consider engraving these in French, Italian or Latin for a more romantic touch. Je t’aime (I love you), Amore (Love), Semper amemus (Our love is forever) are the most popular options. Which one’s your favourite?
3. Your Initials
Another way to make it personal is by engraving the ring with your initials. It is simple, romantic and carries deep meaning. The two letters can be also combined with the wedding date to make it extra special. Have cute nicknames for each other? Well, those also make adorable options.
4. Favourite Quote
Do you and your partner have a favourite quote? It could be a line from a movie you both like or from a book by your favourite author. Engraving it on the band will remind your partner of the things you like about them as well as what brought you together. However, do cheque with the jeweller on the character limit and avoid a quote that’s too long.
5. Song Lyrics
Do you have any propose song that sums up your relationship? Or perhaps the first song you danced to? It could even be something that you sang for your partner the first time you went for karaoke.
6. Vows
Another great way to make the engraving meaningful and memorable is by inscribing a part of your vows on the band. Keep it short and simple like ‘to have and to hold’ or ‘for better for worse.’ Pick a line that best describes your love.
7. Inside Joke
There’s nothing more romantic than engraving a phrase that only the two of you understand. A had-to-be-there private joke will make your partner smile every time they read it and will also make the engraving extra personal.
Pick a favourite from this list or come up with your own, the ring is your canvas! And, with Angara’s free engraving services, you can easily personalize your bands and make them uniquely yours.
Read more: The Origin of Wedding Rings
