Wedding Band Inscriptions: Creative Ideas

Wedding rings are packed with symbolism, but many couples choose to add a little extra personal touch by inscribing a message on the inside of the band. This could be a special date, a meaningful location, a romantic phrase, or even a funny inside joke. The options are endless, but the space is limited, so it's important to choose wisely.

Dates

Adding a date to your wedding band is a popular choice for couples, as it is a simple and easy way to commemorate a significant moment in your relationship. Here are some ideas for dates you could inscribe:

Your Wedding Date

Inscribing your wedding date on your band is a great way to ensure you never forget your anniversary. You could write the date in a variety of formats, including digits only (e.g. 05/28/2016 or 5.28.2016), or written out in full (e.g. May 28, 2016).

The Date You Got Engaged

Another significant date in your relationship, engraving the date you got engaged is a way to commemorate the start of your journey towards marriage.

The Date of Your First Date or First Kiss

Inscribing the date of your first date or first kiss is a romantic way to remember the beginning of your relationship.

The Date You First Said "I Love You"

This is a sweet way to honour the moment you first expressed your love for each other.

Other Significant Dates

You could also consider inscribing other meaningful dates, such as the day you met or a special trip you took together.

When choosing a date to inscribe, consider the format and length of the inscription, as space may be limited. You may also want to check with your jeweller about any character or length restrictions.

Names/initials

Adding your names or initials to your wedding bands is a traditional way to personalise your rings and add a symbolic touch. Here are some ideas for how to do this:

Names

You could opt to have your full names engraved on your wedding bands. For example, "Brody + Cammi". You can also use an ampersand or "and" to connect the names. This symbolises the two of you being together forever.

Initials

If you want to save space for other words or designs, you could replace your full names with your initials. You can use just your first initials or both first and last initials. For instance, "A+B Always".

Last name

If one partner is taking the other's last name, you could simply engrave the shared last name on the ring.

Monogram

You could create a monogram using the last name initial and the initials of each person's first name. The last name initial typically goes in the middle in a larger font.

Nicknames

For a more personal touch, you could engrave your nicknames or pet names for each other.

Romantic quotes

Wedding ring engraving is a simple way to make an already special item even more meaningful. It can be a short, romantic sentiment that imparts deep meaning using just a few words. Here are some romantic quotes to inscribe in a wedding band:

Short Romantic Sentiments

These can be sweet, deep phrases such as:

• "Love, honour, cherish"
• "The beginning of forever"
• "You and me forever"
• "Love you forever"
• "Past, present and future"
• "Always and forever"
• "I am always with you"
• "Just the way you are"
• "To the moon and back"
• "You're stuck with me now"
• "You complete me"
• "Better together"
• "You're my person"
• "My heart is yours"
• "You hold the key to my heart"
• "You are my sunshine"
• "You are my soulmate"
• "I choose you"
• "You are my happy place"
• "You are worth the wait"
• "We'll grow old together"
• "Written in the stars"
• "Meant to be"
• "My love story began with you"

Romantic Inscriptions in Other Languages

Sometimes, another language can express your devotion in a way that your mother tongue can't.

• "Je T'aime" (French: I Love You)
• "Pour Tous Jours" (French: Joy Without End)
• "Mon amour" (French: My Love)
• "Amore Mio" (Italian: My Love)
• "Vivo Per Lei" (Italian: I Live For Her)
• "Semper Fidelis" (Latin: Always Faithful)
• "Semper Amemus" (Latin: Let Us Love Always)
• "Amor Vincit Omnia" (Latin: Love Conquers All)
• "Ani L'dodi V'dodi Li" (Hebrew: My Lover Belongs to Me and I To Him)
• "Joie sans fin" (French: Joy Without End)
• "Tesoro mio" (Italian: My Treasure)
• "Sei tutto per me" (Italian: You're Everything to Me)
• "Mo Anam Cara" (Gaelic for My Soulmate)
• "Grá go Deo" (Gaelic for Forever Love)

Romantic Inscriptions from Songs or Poems

If there's a song or poem that resonates with you, engraving a snippet of it can add lovely symbolism to your ring.

• "You make me feel so brand new"
• "Here, there & everywhere"
• "Only love sets us free"
• "Some things are meant to be"
• "You make my dreams come true"
• "I am your mirror"
• "I would walk 500 miles"
• "Truly, madly, deeply"
• "I'll never dance with another"
• "Don't stop believing"
• "Finally found the love of a lifetime"
• "I feel so close to you right now"

Romantic Inscriptions from Religious Texts

If your shared faith is an important part of your relationship, consider referencing a bible verse or including a religious quote in your engraving.

• "Do everything in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14)
• "Love is patient, love is kind" (1 Corinthians 13:4)
• "God unite both in love"
• "Where you go I will go" (Ruth 1:16)
• "In God and Thee my joy shall be"
• "Thy love is better than wine" (Song of Solomon 1:2)
• "My lover is mine, and I am his" (Song of Solomon 2:16)
• "Amor Vincit Omnia" (Latin: Love Conquers All)
• "And he is before all things, and in him, all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17)

Religious quotes

Adding a religious quote to your wedding band is a great way to symbolise your love and commitment to your partner. Here are some ideas for religious quotes to inscribe on your wedding band:

Bible Verses

Bible verses are a popular choice for religious wedding band inscriptions. You could choose a verse that you plan to read at the wedding, or one that symbolises your love and commitment to one another. Here are some examples:

• "Do everything in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14)
• "Love is patient, love is kind" (1 Corinthians 13:4)
• "God unite both in love"
• "Where you go I will go" (Ruth 1:16)
• "In God and Thee my joy shall be"
• "Thy love is better than wine" (Song of Solomon 1:2)
• "God joined us" (Dues Nox Iunxit in Latin)
• "So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate" (Matthew 19:6)
• "And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17)
• "My lover is mine, and I am his" (Song of Solomon 2:16)
• "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh" (Genesis 2:24)

Other Religious Quotes

If you're looking for a religious quote that isn't from the Bible, here are some other options:

• "My lover belongs to me and I to him" (Ani L'dodi V'dodi Li in Hebrew)
• "Always faithful" (Semper Fidelis in Latin)
• "Let us love always" (Semper Amemus in Latin)
• "With equal step" (Pari Passu in Latin)
• "Love conquers all" (Amor Vincit Omnia in Latin)
• "My heart" (Myn Genyst in Old German)

Funny phrases

Wedding rings are often engraved with funny, lighthearted messages that offer some enduring humour to the spouse-to-be. Here are some ideas for funny phrases to inscribe in a wedding band:

• "Alarm will sound if removed"
• "Resistance is futile"
• "You're stuck with me"
• "I love you more than coffee"
• "Us against the world"
• "Behave yourself!"
• "Do not remove"
• "No take-backs"
• "Non-refundable"
• "Why is this off?"
• "Wicked special"
• "Do not wear in the ocean!"
• "Put your ring back on"
• "Property of [your name]"
• "Insert finger here"
• "You're my favourite"
• "Love you forever"
• "Just the way you are"
• "I am always with you"
• "Past, Present & Future"
• "You and Me Forever"

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