5 great alternatives to the wedding ring
For many, a wedding is not only an ideal occasion to celebrate love or to gather loved ones around. Rather, the "most beautiful day in life" is considered the day on which two people swear their eternal love to each other. Often, the vow is then worn outwardly with the wearing of a wedding ring.
But: In the meantime, the said wedding ring is no longer the ideal symbol of loyalty for all couples. Some can't get on with wearing rings per se. Sometimes the ring also interferes with them performing their everyday tasks, for example at work. And that is exactly why more and more couples decide to symbolize their eternal love in a different way.
There are many attractive and creative alternatives to the wedding ring, which can be customized and replace the traditional variant quite dignified. After all, gone are the days when the wedding ring then, if the man had died, must keep the family afloat.
What are the alternatives to the wedding ring?
The symbol of eternal love does not have to be classical-material. More and more couples are choosing, for example, to wear their love under their skin or to represent it in other ways. The following alternatives are particularly popular in this regard. So if you are looking for something special, you should read on in any case. Of course, it is important that everyone can come to terms with the respective solution.
Alternative No. 1: The tattoo
A tattoo has become a very popular alternative when it comes to expressing love for your partner. The motifs can be chosen by each couple. Unlike the ring, the tattoo can not be lost. It remains under the skin for a lifetime. "Till death do us part" thus takes on a somewhat more bearing meaning once again.
Some motifs are now more fashionable here than others. Particularly popular, for example, is the infinity sign, which was provided with the wedding date or an hourglass.
Ultimately, of course, the tattoo artist can certainly help find the best motif.
Alternative No. 2: Piercings
Those who feel that a tattoo is too "infinite" can also opt for a piercing. This can be placed on a visible or an invisible part of the body and can be removed if necessary - even if it may sound unromantic.
Some people now even have the skin on their ring finger pierced to create a particularly modern counterpart to the wedding ring.
Alternative No. 3: Branding or Cutting
Other alternatives that literally get under the skin are cutting or branding. This type of body jewelry is also offered in some tattoo studios. Important: It should really only a professional to perform the cutting or branding. The risk of otherwise having to fret about unsightly scarring or too severe burns is great.
The possibilities for individual design are also as limitless as with tattoos. However, it is best to choose a motif with little detail, as this could be lost during wound healing.
Alternative No. 4: Jewels
If you like to keep your body intact, you can choose another piece of jewelry as an alternative to the wedding ring. A necklace, bracelet or earrings can also be a symbol of eternal love.
Particularly popular are now medallions, which show the wedding date and a photo of the beloved.
Alternative 5: Nothing at all
Many couples don't know it, but: In Germany, it doesn't necessarily take a symbol to enter into marriage. Those who would rather save the money for a celebration or honeymoon can do so without any problems. As long as both partners agree, there is nothing to stop even the "unadorned marriage vows".