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Choosing a Christian Wedding Ring

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Making the decision to symbolize your relationship with a Christian wedding ring is a lovely choice for couples who want to commemorate their love both for one another and to their faith. Christian wedding rings are available in many styles and designs, so it’s important to learn about the different options you have in order to find the perfect ring.

 

Wedding Ring Symbolism

 

It is undeniable that wedding rings are designed to symbolize love, fidelity and an unwavering willingness to spend the rest of your life with one person. Choosing a Christian wedding ring enables couples to add an additional layer of symbolism to their union. With a Christian wedding ring, you are not only symbolizing your relationship to each other but also your relationship to God and your faith.

 

Designs

 

There are actually a surprising number of designs available to choose from when considering a Christian wedding ring. Whether you choose a simple wedding band or a more elaborate style, there are Christian rings to meet your needs.

 

Many couples choose a simple or silver wedding band and engrave a favorite Biblical quote or religious reference that pertains to marriage and the emotions surrounding that union. Because the Bible actually advocates simplicity, couples who choose plain rings are symbolizing their union to each other as well as God, and honoring Him by adhering to the teachings of the Bible.

 

More elaborate styles are available, however. For example, many couples choose to engrave either the exterior of the band or the interior with a favorite religious phrase or sentiment that holds special meaning to them.

 

Carving religious symbols into the band, such as crosses, fish outlines (to represent the miracles of Jesus) or a crown of thorns are all appropriate and lend a spiritual significance to your wedding ring. For an even more distinctive look, a figural wedding ring in the shape of a cross accented with tiny diamonds or other gemstones may be a lovely, though expensive, choice.

 

Doves are also popular symbols to be carved into Christian wedding rings, and a simple gold band with footprints circling the entire  ring is a simple yet creative choice.

 

When finding Christian wedding rings that match your needs and your budget, it’s really not that difficult to track down a wide selection. If you are only interested in having a special Bible verse or quote inscribed into a simple gold band, any band from your local jeweler will do.

 

If you intend on having a more elaborate wedding ring created, there are many online retailers that specialize in Christian wedding rings. These retailers offer a wide selection of Christian-themed rings that fit all sorts of budget and style tastes, from the basic to the elaborate and elegant.

 

No matter how simple or intricate a Christian wedding ring may be, the important thing is that the ring represents not only their faith in each other but their faith in God as well. Christian wedding rings are a very powerful spiritual symbol of love and fidelity, and you should be able to find the perfect ring to commemorate the occasion with little hassle.