What order should you wear your wedding rings?
Daniel Lopez
Updated on February 16, 2026
Tradition dictates that once you are married, you should wear your wedding ring first so it is closer to your heart and engagement ring second. Both of them are worn on your third finger of your left hand. Some even choose to wear them separately, one on each hand.
Which order do you wear engagement wedding and eternity rings?
Traditionally when worn with an engagement ring, the wedding band should be placed first - closer to the heart. An eternity ring (also known as an infinity ring) is usually given as a gift to celebrate a significant milestone in your marriage.Do you wear your wedding band on top or bottom?
According to tradition, the wedding band should go on first, with the engagement ring stacked on top. Even etiquette experts agree that the way to wear a wedding set is by placing the wedding band on the bottom. However, while there may be a "proper" way to wear your rings, the choice is ultimately up to you!What goes first in a wedding ring set?
The first option is to wear them on the traditional ring finger, on your left hand, in the order your received them in. This means the diamond ring goes on bottom, and the wedding band on top. This is a traditional way of wearing the rings, but may not work with all ring styles or finger types.Which goes on first wedding band or engagement ring?
Tradition says that a married woman should wear her wedding band on the inside of her finger. In other words, it goes on first followed by the engagement ring on the outside.What Is the Correct Way to Wear Wedding Rings?
Who puts ring on first in wedding?
In a traditional wedding ceremony order, the vows are followed by the ring exchange. The groom usually goes first, though we invite you to be progressive. He puts the wedding band on the bride's finger while repeating a phrase like, “I give this ring as a sign of my love.” Then, it's the bride's turn.Does the bride wear her engagement ring down the aisle?
Traditional Ring EtiquetteTraditional etiquette would require the bride to wear her engagement ring on her right ring finger to walk down the aisle. During the exchanging of the rings, the groom would place the wedding band on the bride's left finger.