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UKbride Member Request 27 Feb 2017

hi is everyone having a traditional band as their wedding ring or are some...

hi is everyone having a traditional band as their wedding ring or are some people having something different. my fiance has bought me a lovely ring the only thing is his mum has said that i should have a traditional band as the one my fiance has bought is more like an eternity ring my fiance and i really like the ring but i am starting to wonder if we should take it back and get a band what does everyone else think ?

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Joyce Shields
Joyce Shields 27 Feb 2017

I have picked out an eternity ring as my wedding band. I personally think you get better rings as eternity. The way i see it is that no one is going to know the difference x

Bev Thynne
Bev Thynne 27 Feb 2017

If you both like it then ignore anybody else's thoughts as you are the one wearing it for the rest of your life x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

You have what ever you want, unless of course she wants to buy it lol

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mines was classed as a wedding band but it looks far from it. I didn't want something plain. It's entirely up to you x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

It's your day your ring ignore what everyone thinks if use are happy with it sod what everyone else thinks! Xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I am not having a band my fiancé is but I'm having one with diamonds in it is still classed as a wedding ring. Bands are a thing of the past nowadays lots of people don't have them anymore you should have what you want x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Im having a band with diamond points in it, I like sparkle and as my other half pointed out, of we have a baby we wont neccessarily be in a position to buy that ring then.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what you like and what goes with your engagement ring xx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what you want. You have to wear it,
I went with a band but only because I wanted mine and my husbands ring to be the same. My compromise there means its a different metal to my engagment ring so I can no longer wear that. Yet I know plenty of my friends have went for different rings to their husbands.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

What's is a wedding ring? It's a ring in which you vow to love each other for the rest of your lives. Doesn't matter how it looks, it's the meaning behind that counts

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Your the one wearing it I wouldn't care what anyone else says. I'll be going for the ring I like I'm the one that wears it xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what u guys want to wear ,no 1 else can decide,..traditional isn't the way now a days, ..enjoy your day

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Stuff his mum he had picked it out for u and he has put a lot of love and thought into finding something special for u and that's what it's about it's the meaning behind it and if u love it then that's all that matters ur the one who has to wear it on ur finger every day I think if u took it back and had something plain u would look back and regret it x

Angie Norris
Angie Norris 28 Feb 2017

its ur wedding ring & by the sounds of it ur h2b put alot of thought into it, dont listen to anyone.x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what you like! There are no rules; it's 2017!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Its your ring to on your finger! Fuck what anyone else thinks!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Be a shepherd not a sheep!! Wear what you want its your finger its your choice tradition is overrated in my eyes I have gone for a bridal set and my wedding band is full diamonds and I love it don't really care what anybody else thinks to be honest, We all have our own opinions its what makes us different! Have a wonderful wedding day show off that bling and live happily every after

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine has a few diamonds in the band to match in with my engagement ring but it's not a "full" eternity. I was refused to try on a ring in one jewellers because it was an eternity ring and not wedding!! Some people can be so particular about it. But at the end of the day it's your ring you're the only one that's gonna be wearing it for the rest of your life. So go for it x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

me and my husband did bands but thats because we wanted them to match x its up to you what ring you have

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine is a band but it has sapphires as the main stone because I loved how different it was. X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Me and my hubby had matching wedding bands xxx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine is diamond cut, I've seen loads on other wedding groups that have stones in them, there is nothing normal, standard or written in rule books about any wedding now, what u want goes, ure day, ure way, ignore the mum x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Pick what YOU want. My wedding ring has diamonds spaced out so doesn't look like an eternity ring but my eternity ring is in the middle with a load of diamonds you can see the difference. It's YOUR choice xxx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Wear what you want. You have to wear it

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Whatever you want really. Ive specifically chosen an eternity ring as I just think they look nicer x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what you want.... Your wedding. He picked it knowing what you want and like

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Pick what YOU want not what others say you should have. I got a wishbone engagement ring then a normal set ring so the only option for my wedding ring was a wishbone one as well. As it happened I chose one with diamonds in a pattern on it but I liked it so that's all that mattered.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My wedding ring is wishbone shaped with diamonds. Some would say it's an eternity ring but to me it's what I want as a wedding & it sits perfectly with my engagement ring.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Think of the sentiment and meaning of eternity ... it's so fitting for a wedding ring ...

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine is a gold and diamond wishbone shaped ring, non-traditional, but works well as my engagement ring has a heart-shaped stone :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine is not traditional. Have what ever makes you happy. you dont even have to have a ring at all if that is what you want

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

This is my set...
Get what you love...
You have to wear it!

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

This is my bridal set, the wedding band is definitely not traditional but I've always wanted a set like this

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what you want! I'm having a band but that's because it suits my engagement ring better x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

If you and your fiancé like the ring you've bought why should you change it. Your the one that has to wear so you should have one you want not what other people tell you you should have

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Ignore his mum, it doesn't matter one bit what she thinks. If you like it that's all that matters.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

This is what I'm having ... can't wait till 27 July 18 to wear it ...

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I love my engagement and wedding ring, especially because it's not a traditional gold band. Stick to what you have chosen

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

It's YOUR wedding ring. So YOUR choice. After all you are one who will wear it rest of ur life. X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine is like an eternity ring and I love it. Have whatever u guys love, it's not really anything to do with anyone else. X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I'm having a plain white gold band, I work at our local hospital and can't wear jewellery with diamonds in

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My wedding ring is a fancy band with diamonds all the way round ( like an eternity ring I guess) ... you don't have to have a traditional plain band at all, it's entirely your choice! I am so not a plain band type of person and I think my wedding ring is so me ... so get something that you love and shows you and your personality, you're the one wearing it after all xx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

The ring is YOUR choice no1 else's xx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I think you should do what makes you happy. You will be wearing the rings for the rest of your life so you have to be totally in love them. Xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I'm having a band with a patterned stripe in the middle

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Excuse the swollen fingers! 39weeks pregnant with our honeymoon baby x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I have diamonds in my band, I think you should go with whatever style you like! No one else has to wear it, so it should be something you like!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Your Wedding, your ring, your choice........ :-)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My husband and I have matching wedding rings except his is without the diamonds. One half is shiny white gold and the other is brushed. Just a bit more interesting than the plain bands :)

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

As long as it is blessed in the ceremony it can be a curtain ring if you want xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My wedding ring was classed as new eternity ring when we bought it. But it's what I liked and I think it goes really well xx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine is a band but a bit fancier.

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I am having a traditional band but had a bit cut out so it fits nicely with my engagement ring :) it's all just down to taste and what you would like to see with it! I plan on milking him for an eternity ring later down the line when we have our first child haha (he knows this ;)) xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

You should have the ring you want. Don't let anyone tell what you should and shouldn't have it is your wedding. I have put a pic up of my engagement and wedding rings.

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

The one at the bottom is my wedding ring. Followed by engagement and eternity ring.

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have whatever you want🤗 this is mine and my husbands rings x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

You have to wear it, so you have whatever you want. I had a traditional band and an eternity ring, because I liked the look of 3 rings xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

If you like it why does it matter what anyone else thinks you are the one that will look at I rtf everyday x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Have what you want. Other people don't have to wear it for their whole life.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My wedding band is actually an Eternity ring! The traditional reason for using a ring is that it symbolizes never-ending love so personally as long as it is a ring I would say whats the difference :) xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Mine doesn't go at all, I have a white gold engagement ring and will be using my Nan's Welsh gold wedding ring.....my hubby to be has a black titanium ring as his wedding ring....
Wear what YOU want!!!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Get what you want.
Our wedding was Dr who themed so our wedding bands match that.
You're the one who has to wear it not anyone else.
Hope you have an amazing day x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

It's your ring so it's entirely up to you' mine is shaped like a half wishbone to fit round my engagement ring. If you like it and your happy that's all that matters as it's your ring

Marie Sutherland
Marie Sutherland 28 Feb 2017

Im havin more of an eternity its personal preference nd you have to like it and wedding bands are just so plain and boring x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Surely its none of her business? It's what you and your partner want xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I think his mum should mind her own business

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

This is mine although I wish I had gone with a band instead x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I don't have a plain band either. I think it's completely up to what you like!

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My hubby has the nickname "Batman" so we opted for these black titanium Batman rings go with what you love and what you want x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My wedding band is probably defined as an eternity ring but I love it. Your choice your wedding xx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

This is my wedding ring my original one had blue stones in but a few of the stones fell out was really cheap from China but I loved it so replaced it with this one

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

Your wedding your ring :-) don't be too led by what other people want for you, it's your day and you'll have to wear it for the rest of your life x x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

I have an eternity ring instead of a wedding band x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

My husband and I have matching rings too except he doesn't have diamonds in his. Mine is the top one the bottom is my engagement ring there made with gold and titanium and bought mine as a set from amazon

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

You have what you want, it's got to sit on you finger for the rest of your happiness and you have to look at it. No body else should have a say in this. As my mum has told me, don't worry who you up set, it's your day. X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

The key thing here is "me and my fiancé really like it" there's your answer. Your day, your way. Have a fabulous wedding day xxxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 28 Feb 2017

If they are not the ones wearing it their opinions shouldn't matter. Have the ring you want, and congratulations

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 1 Mar 2017

Sounds like mummy can't let go lol, if you like the ring then you wear it. Sounds like it's very nice. Enjoy your day and don't let anyone push you into things you don't want. Xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 1 Mar 2017

We bought mine as a set, the band fits in behind. Its probably more like an eternity ring, but i dont care! I love it... wont get to wear it until july 8th though xxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 1 Mar 2017

Im opting for an eternity style band too. Lots of little sparkles on it as my engagement ring is quite classic. At the end of the day, its something you are going to wear on your finger for the rest of your life and it will always catch your eye so get whatever you want :)

Giseffemae Hackney
Giseffemae Hackney 1 Mar 2017

Have a look at these guys.

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Jayne Timmins
Jayne Timmins 2 Mar 2017

As long as you are happy, that is all that matters. There are no rules.

Lyndsey Corp
Lyndsey Corp 8 Mar 2017

My engagement ring is a sapphire trilogy and my wedding ring is a sapphire half eternity ring, there's nothing wrong with traditional bands, but it's your choice, you're choosing a ring you will be wearing for the rest of your life, you need to love it xx

Beverley Goulding
Beverley Goulding 12 Mar 2017

Hi I've picked a band that's not traditional, with 2 rows of diamonds my fiancé mother also said the same I should have a more traditional ring, I really like mine was thinking of changing it but my fiancé said don't listen to anyone you should get what you want your the one who's wearing it.

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UKbride Member 15 Mar 2017

I am havingvwhat my fiance picks for me, it is there to remind me of the vows we makr and love we share

UKbride Member 15 Mar 2017

If you get an eternity ring for your wedding ring what will you get for your eternity ring? Im having a 8-10 mm plain ring in rose gold, my fiance is not having a ring at all.

Beverley Goulding
Beverley Goulding 21 Mar 2017

That's nice Katherine..Not looking to get a eternity ring my engagement has a very large sapphire it will be to much on my finger.

UKbride Member 21 Mar 2017

Oo be erley im going to squeeze one on. Yeah my top part of mt er is really wide in the shape of a flower! I suppose its a modern thing to have diamonds in your wedding ring now and yeah its up to individuals what they want. I dont lik the comment about not letting mums have an opinion though bit harsh that others have said. I think the more diamonds the better:)!!!

Emma Taylor
Emma Taylor 26 Mar 2017

Use the ring. You and your fiancé likes it who is she to say you must have this or you must have that. What next is she going to say wear a red wedding dress? Forget her it is your day, your life, your ring.

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