"Timeless Choices: A Treasure Trove of Ideas for Engravings on Wedding Rings"

2021.03.03 published

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Wedding rings are for a lifetime. That's why there are so many decisions to make.

Choosing a wedding ring comes with endless dilemmas. You have to choose a brand, a design, and even a size... Just when you think you've finally settled on “This one, please!” there are still more decisions to be made.

One of those decisions is whether to engrave something on the ring. Most rings and brands offer engraving on the inside of the ring, but first, you have to decide if you want to do it or not, and then if you do, you have to think about what message to engrave. Did you have trouble deciding on that too...?

Personally, I really struggled with it!!

Since it's a special occasion, I want to leave something behind. But being too lovey-dovey feels embarrassing...

In my case, writing something like "Name to Name" felt a bit too lovey-dovey and embarrassing, and writing the date of our marriage or the day we had our ceremony felt embarrassing as it was like revealing our wedding day to the counter staff.

(The staff kindly said that since it’s in a place that no one else would see, we could make it as lovey-dovey as we wanted♡)

At the store where I bought my wedding ring, the engraving had to be decided within "three months after purchase." So, you don't have to make that decision on the spot at the time of purchase, but since engravings often take a few weeks to process, if you want to start wearing your ring right away, it's best to have the engraving content decided at the time of purchase.

@mi.8877

To avoid being stumped when asked "What will it be?", here are some common examples of wedding ring engravings (phrases and templates)＊

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ① Date of Registration

This is probably the most popular engraving example＊

However, even if you decide to engrave the registration date, you need to choose how to format it.

For a date like February 12, 2017, there are various formatting options:

①2017.2.12

②2017.02.12

③2017/2/12 sun.

④Feb,12,2017

There are many ways to represent the date... Additionally, some stores may allow symbols (♡☆△∞), so once you start thinking about incorporating those, the variations become endless!

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ② Wedding Day

The day of the wedding is also a popular engraving choice.

Many people seem to struggle with whether to make the registration date or the wedding day their anniversary, making that choice quite important.

The registration date is often set on a special day like an anniversary or perhaps a day like Tanabata, so you probably don’t want to forget it, right?

In contrast, the wedding day tends to be thought of as something determined by, for example, "Let’s do it on a weekend," "Let’s choose a lucky day," or "Let’s choose a date when we’re free," so it’s less likely to be set on an inherently significant date.

Thus, many people feel that the wedding anniversary is more forgettable than the anniversary of the registration.

To ensure they remember, many couples choose to engrave the wedding date on the wedding ring so that it’s clear at a glance＊

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ③ Date of Starting to Date

Engraving the date of when you started dating on the ring is very romantic and stylish, isn’t it?

Having the "day their love story began" engraved on the inside of the wedding ring, which they will wear close to them all the time, is a great way to cherish the feeling of "never forget your beginnings."

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ④ Special Dates

Alongside registration dates, wedding dates, and dating anniversaries, many couples also choose to engrave other special dates on the inside of the wedding ring. For example:

☑ The day you first met

☑ The day one of you fell in love

☑ The first day the two of you went on a date

☑ A day that holds memorable significance

For instance, my husband and I enjoy making and eating gyoza at home, and we had a conversation about engraving "the day we first made gyoza together..." because we were struggling so much with deciding on the engraving!

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ⑤ Initials or Names

Engraving initials or names is also popular.

There are various ways to write it, like "A to B," "DEAR A," or "A & B."

If the store allows heart symbols, "A♡B" can also be cute♡

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ⑥ Birth Dates of Children

If you already have children when making your wedding rings, engraving your child's name or birthday together can be a joyful and enviable experience♩

Recently, it seems to be trendy to add the birthstone of your children on the inside or outside of the wedding rings.

It's a wonderfully beautiful way to express family love＊

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ⑦ English Messages

Engraving romantic English phrases on wedding rings is a stylish and wonderful expression of love♡

Quotes from famous figures, movie lines, or phrases from your favorite songs can express affection in various ways. Depending on the design of the ring, the number of characters that can be engraved may vary. Here are some popular love quotes in English from Disney movies＊

☑ Some people are worth melting for.

(Translation) I would melt for you. / Movie: "Frozen"

☑ So this is love…

(Translation) Ah, this is love. / Movie: "Cinderella"

☑ All at once everything looks different, now that I see you.

(Translation) Everything seems different now that I’ve met you. / Movie: "Tangled"

☑ Lost forever if I never knew you.

(Translation) I would have been lost forever if I had never met you. / Movie: "Aladdin"

☑ Let me share this whole new world with you.

(Translation) I want to share this new world with you. / Movie: "Aladdin"

☑ You're the one, the one that I've been looking for!

(Translation) You are the one I’ve been searching for. / Movie: "The Little Mermaid"

☑ Love is a song that never ends.

(Translation) Love is a song that never ends. / Movie: "Bambi"

☑ From this day on. Now and forever more. You’ll be in my heart.

(Translation) From this moment on, you will always be in my heart. / Movie: "Tarzan"

☑ You’re the best thing I never knew I needed.

(Translation) You are the best thing I never knew I needed. / Movie: "The Princess and the Frog"

☑ You are my greatest adventure.

(Translation) You are my greatest adventure. / Movie: "The Incredibles"

☑ When I’m with you, I don’t feel so alone.

(Translation) I don't feel so alone when I’m with you. / Movie: "Hercules"

☑ My dream wouldn’t be complete without you in it.

(Translation) My dream would not be complete without you. / Movie: "The Princess and the Frog"

Example of Wedding Ring Engraving ⑧ Complementary Engravings

Wedding rings come in pairs. Therefore, having call-and-response type engravings that make sense together is also popular.

For example, engraving half of a heart on each ring, so that when the two are combined, they create a complete heart, is a classic and cute idea. Depending on the store, it may be possible to engrave more original patterns (like flowers, birds, cats, or smiley faces) as well＊

Or, dividing a set of two English sentences that convey happy meanings between each other's wedding rings is also beautiful＊

Examples of English Quotes That Complement Each Other:

☑ Conversation between Piglet and Pooh

How do you spell love?

You don’t spell love. You feel it.

☑ A story’s beginning and end

once upon a time.

They lived happily ever after.

Lines from Anna and Hans in "Frozen"

Can I say something crazy? Will you marry me?

Can I say something even crazier? Yes!

Express Your Uniqueness Through Wedding Ring Engravings♡

There are so many types of engravings you can put on a wedding ring!

While many people focus on the registration date or the day they started dating, there are actually numerous other patterns available. Even after settling on the content, you have to consider things like choosing a font and deciding on spacing, so there are plenty of factors to think about＊

Since wedding rings are something you'll wear for life, you want to engrave something special that evokes fond memories and happiness each time you look at it.

Most stores allow you to think for a while after purchasing, as they will typically engrave at a later date.

However, to receive the ring in a completed state quickly, it’s smoother to have already decided at the time of purchase＊

@nagisa_marry

Discuss thoroughly with your partner and engrave stylish words or symbols on your wedding rings♡

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