Personalized Wedding Bands: Your Words, Forever

Wedding bands are a symbol of unity, belonging, and eternal love. Adding an inscription is a popular way to personalise the ring and make it even more special. The custom of engraving wedding rings dates back to medieval times, when couples would engrave their most beloved pieces of jewellery with religious quotes and vows. Today, couples often choose to engrave their wedding bands with significant dates, initials, names, romantic quotes, song lyrics, Bible verses, or even fingerprints.

Dates and initials

Adding your initials or a significant date to your wedding band is a popular choice for couples. It is a simple yet meaningful way to personalise your ring and commemorate your relationship. Here are some ideas to consider:

Dates

A popular choice for engraving is the wedding date, so you and your spouse will never forget your anniversary. You could also choose to engrave the date you met, the date you got engaged, or another significant date in your relationship. Using digits only saves space and keeps the inscription simple, for example, 05/28/2016 or 5.28.2016. However, some people prefer the look of the date written out, such as May 28, 2016.

Initials

If you share a monogram, you could use your last name initial in a larger font, with your first name initials either side. Alternatively, you could use just your first initials or first and last initials.

Combining Dates and Initials

You could combine a date and your initials for an inscription such as:

• "A+B 5.28.2016"
• "Forever Begins 6.10"

Other Considerations

When deciding on your engraving, it is important to keep the message short and sweet. Most rings can only accommodate up to 30 characters, so it is best to keep your inscription brief and impactful. You could also consider having your wedding band engraved at a later date, to give yourself more time to decide on your message.

Romantic quotes

Wedding bands are a symbol of eternal love, and engraving them with romantic quotes is a beautiful way to personalize them. Here are some romantic quotes to consider:

Sentimental Love Quotes

• "The beginning of forever"
• "To the moon and back"
• "Love is the greatest adventure"
• "I'll love you, always"
• "You are my soulmate"
• "To my wife/husband"
• "I found my forever love"
• "We'll grow old together"
• "You are worth the wait"
• "Us against the world"
• "Love is friendship set on fire"

Song Lyrics or Poems

• "I'll never dance with another"
• "Don't stop believing"
• "Finally found the love of a lifetime"
• "Truly, madly, deeply"

Bible Verses

• "Do everything in love" (1 Corinthians 16:14)
• "Where you go, I will go" (Ruth 1:16-17)
• "Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13)
• "My lover is mine, and I am his" (Song of Solomon 2:16)
• "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, for your love is better than wine" (Song of Solomon 1:2)

Romance Language Inscriptions

• "Je t'aime" (French for "I love you")
• "Mon amour" (French for "My love")
• "Il mio cuore e il tuo per sempre" (Italian for "My heart is yours forever")
• "Amore mio" (Italian for "My love")

Coordinating Phrases

• Ring 1: "I am my beloved" Ring 2: "And my beloved is mine"
• Ring 1: "I love you" Ring 2: "I know"
• Ring 1: "To infinity" Ring 2: "And beyond"

Religious quotes

Bible Verses

Bible verses about love and marriage can be a wonderful source of inspiration for your wedding band engraving. Some popular choices include:

• "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
• "May joy and peace surround you both, contentment latch your door and happiness be with you now, and God bless you evermore." (Irish Blessing)
• "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8)
• "There are three things that remain: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)
• "May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace. May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase." (Irish Prayer)

In addition to Bible verses, you may also consider including religious quotes or excerpts from spiritual texts. Here are some options:

• "God unites." (Mark 10:9)
• "Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:8)
• "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." (1 Corinthians 13:7)
• "Love one another." (John 13:34)
• "Two are better than one." (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

Religious Phrases

If you're looking for shorter religious phrases or words that still hold a lot of meaning, consider these ideas:

• "God is love." (1 John 4:8)
• "Faith, hope, love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)
• "Grace upon grace." (John 1:16)
• "Faith moves mountains." (Matthew 17:20)
• "Love conquers all."

Religious Blessings

Religious blessings can also be a lovely way to honour your faith and wish for divine favour upon your marriage. Some options include:

• "May God bless you on your wedding day and for many years to come."
• "May each day of your marriage be a celebration of your love for each other and your love for God."
• "May your marriage be blessed!"
• "Wishing you a marriage as strong as your faith."
• "God bless you both on this day with a lifetime of shared love and joy."

Song lyrics

If you're looking for some romantic song lyrics to engrave on your wedding band, here are some ideas:

"Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan

> I could make you happy, make your dreams come true. Nothing that I wouldn't do. Go to the ends of the earth for you to make you feel my love.

"Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran

> Your smile's forever in my mind and memory. [...] When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades, and the crowds don't remember my name. When my hands don't play the strings the same way, I know you will still love me the same.

"Your Song" by Elton John

> I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world. [...] Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean, yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen.

"At Last" by Etta James

> At last, my love has come along. My lonely days are over, and life is like a song.

"All of Me" by John Legend

> All of me loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections. Give your all to me, I'll give my all to you. You're my end and my beginning. Even when I lose, I'm winning, 'cause I give you all of me, and you give me all of you.

"Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones

> Come away with me and we'll kiss on a mountaintop. Come away with me, and I'll never stop loving you.

"You've Got the Love" by Florence + The Machine

> Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air. I know I can count on you. Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care." But you've got the love I need to see me through.

"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

> When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful. I don't deserve this. Darling, you look perfect tonight.

"Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars

> When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change. 'Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.

"Better Together" by Jack Johnson

> Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. Like why are we here? And where do we go? And how come it's so hard? It's not always easy, and sometimes life can be deceiving. I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together.

"First Day of My Life" by Bright Eyes

> Yours was the first face that I saw. I think I was blind before I met you. And I don't know where I am, I don't know where I've been, but I know where I want to go.

"Die A Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett

> If all I got is your hand in my hand, I can die a happy man.

"From the Ground Up" by Dan + Shay

> We'll give all that we have, and we'll build this love from the ground up.

"A Sunday Kind of Love" by Etta James

> Love for all my life to have and to hold. Oh, and I want a Sunday kind of love.

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston

> I wanna dance with somebody who loves me.

Funny phrases

Funny wedding band engraving ideas are a great way to inject some humour and personality into your wedding rings. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Pop Culture References:

These engravings reference popular movies, TV shows, or books and can be a fun way to showcase your interests.

• "One ring to rule my bra"
• "May the force be with us"
• "Let's look for dragons"
• "His: Frankenstein – Hers: Bride of Frankenstein"
• "One does not simply get married"
• "His: I Love You – Hers: I Know" (a reference to Star Wars)
• "As you wish" (a nod to The Princess Bride)
• "After all this time?" and "Always" (a subtle Harry Potter reference)
• "Moon of my life" and "My sun and stars" (Game of Thrones-inspired)

Quirky and Lighthearted:

These engravings are playful and lighthearted, perfect for couples who don't take themselves too seriously.

• "Happy wife, happy life"
• "Do I have to wear pants?"
• "Race you to the shower"
• "No refunds – no returns"
• "I love you more than pizza"
• "Do or do not. There is no try"
• "If removed, the alarm will sound"
• "As long as we have snacks"
• "Simmer down and pucker up"
• "Old and moldy"

Inside Jokes and Pet Names:

Inside jokes or pet names can be a fun and unique way to personalise your wedding bands.

• "His: Master – Hers: Slave"
• "Couch Potato 1" and "Couch Potato 2"
• "His: Big Spoon – Hers: Little Spoon"
• "Dibs!"
• Cute nicknames or pet names that only the two of you use

Remember, when choosing an engraving, opt for something timeless that will still bring a smile to your face years down the line. Keep in mind the length of the phrase and the available space on your wedding bands.

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