A Unique Ceremony: Tying the Wedding Rings with Ribbon and Cutting Them with Scissors ✂️💍🎀

Do you know about the Ring Band / Ribbon Ceremony?

Have you ever seen a wedding ring tied with a ribbon or pearls, or photos of wedding rings along with ribbons and scissors?

This is what it looks like 👇

＜Ring with Ribbon and Pearls＞

＜Ring with Ribbon and Scissors＞

This is known as the Ring Band or Ribbon Ceremony.

Let me introduce what kind of performance it entails♡

What is the Ring Band / Ribbon Ceremony? 💍

The Ring Band or Ribbon Ceremony is a performance where two wedding rings are tied with ribbons or pearls and then cut with scissors.

It is often performed during weddings or engagement parties, which are commonly held overseas.

At one end of the ribbon, the names of the bride and groom are written, and it is tied to the rings.

Sometimes, pearls are tied together with the ribbon, or only pearls are tied without the ribbon.

Once the ring tied with the ribbon is presented, the ribbon is cut with scissors, similar to a tape-cutting ceremony.

The cutting is often done together by the bride and groom, or sometimes by one of the guests (considered like a witness to the marriage certificate).

In Japan, some might think that cutting a ribbon tied to a wedding ring is bad luck... However, the Ribbon Ceremony is believed to symbolize opening a new path and cutting off misfortune, much like a tape-cutting ceremony.

Additionally, since pearls are often referred to as the tears of mermaids, cutting the pearls signifies that earthly troubles and the couple's future tears will flow down to the ground…

(It's kind of like the saying that rain at a wedding represents a lifetime of tears for the couple.)

But it seems that there isn't a specific meaning.

After researching various sources, there isn't a clear statement on "when it started," "where it originated," and "what it symbolizes." It seems that people assign their own meanings or choose to have none at all, freely expressing themselves.

The visual appeal of tying ribbons or pearls to rings is cute, and the absence of a fixed origin allows for original and creative performances for this ceremony!♡

Ring Band 💍 Here’s how to incorporate it!

🔸 At the Ceremony

Have two ring bearers carry the wedding rings tied with ribbons during the ceremony.

The sight of the ribbon hanging between the two ring bearers is already adorable.

After receiving the rings from the ring bearers, the exchange of rings can take place while keeping the ribbons tied.

Once the exchange is complete, the couple can together cut the ribbon with scissors, opening a new path!♡

After the ceremony, remove the tied ribbons and keep them as cherished mementos.

🔸 At the After-Party

I thought it would be lovely to incorporate the Ring Band into a simple ceremony during the wedding after-party!

Place rings tied with ribbons and pearls and scissors on the table for the exchange.

Perhaps ask close friends or a matchmaker to cut the ribbons with scissors?

During the after-party, keep the ribbons tied, and perhaps the person who wins games or quizzes could receive a prize and the opportunity to cut the ribbons and pearls with scissors… which could be a fun element!

The moment the pearls fall apart at the cut will also create an exciting atmosphere, making it lively during the after-party!♡

You can purchase Ring Bands on Etsy＊

Since the Ring Band / Ribbon Ceremony isn't well-known in Japan, it's recommended to buy items like specially named ribbons, pearls, scissors, and trays from Etsy, a handmade shopping app popular overseas!♡

A simple ribbon with names written on silk for 2,224 yen.

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A thin satin ribbon with names written for 1,293 yen.

The standard options are a white ribbon reminiscent of weddings and a red ribbon evoking red strings.♡

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A satin ribbon with pearls for 2,569 yen.

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A set including a tray, a shell ring holder, scissors, and a ribbon for 7,233 yen💍

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A trendy wavy tray with a ring holder, pearls, and scissors for 6,879 yen＊

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There are also many stylish items for the Ring Band and Ribbon Ceremony, so be sure to search for them!♡

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I want to try the Ring Band / Ribbon Ceremony! 💍🎀

Tying a ribbon to the wedding ring and cutting it ✂️ is what the Ring Band / Ribbon Ceremony is all about.

It can hold various meanings, looks cute, and is still a rare ceremony that I haven't seen anyone do in Japan!♡

It’s a wonderful performance, so please consider incorporating it into your ceremony or after-party!💍

➡ Search for Ring Bands on Etsy＊