Do His & Her Wedding Rings Need to Match?

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Matching wedding bands—or his and hers wedding rings—symbolically showcase the unity of marriage. Identically styled bands outwardly display that the couple represents half of the whole, as each has committed to the vows of an eternal partnership. While dual wedding bands are a newer tradition in our country, puzzle rings were popular during the Renaissance. The bands were called Gimmel rings, and these rings were joined together during the wedding but only the woman wore the ring after the ceremony. In the U.S., a double-ring ceremony became popular during the mid 20th century. According to The Knot, the tradition of men wearing a wedding ring began around the time of World War II. Wedding rings at that time were both a comforting symbol for soldiers and served as a visual promise for left-behind brides. Today’s couples almost always exchange dual rings. As traditions have evolved, matching wedding bands became en vogue. The definition of ‘matching,’ though, depends on the couple. Rings can be designed as identical matches or may just include similar designs or details. While matching his and hers wedding rings are a traditional choice, they are not the only choice for the symbolic sentiment that seals the vows. […]