Is there something wrong with getting married without a ring?

Question

My boyfriend and I are thinking about getting married but can not afford the rings we really want. Do we get cheap rings just to have some for the ceremony until we can afford it or wait until we got the money to get what we really want?

Answer 1

I say wait until you can afford the ring you want. No point in wasting money on a ring just for show.

Answer 2

It's all right not having a ring. A ring can't break love of two. You could always get a cheap ring. Those 20 dollar ones.

Answer 3

I found a great ring set ( engagement ring and wedding band) for $750...I know that is still kinda of a long but I would get married with some kinda of ring.

A girl I work with has been married for 5 almost 6 years with still no rings. She keeps saying she doesn't have the money (well her husband says that) but as soon as any girl at my work comes in with a new piece of jewelry I can tell it breaks her heart! And everyone asks if shes married and where her rings are. ( I work in a nursing home with all woman and over 100 residents)

My boyfriend bought me a promise ring for $130 (4 years ago) and I got him one for $75. Do something like that!

Answer 4

If rings aren't important to you, I would recommend getting cheap ones.  It just doesn't seem right to get married completely without rings and then just buying some later.  The rings sort of solemnize the occasion even if only the bride is getting one.  When you are 'better off', you can get rings that you really like and then put your 'temps' in a safe place.

Answer 5

That's what we did.... (Well, he got me a gorgeous ring, but I couldn't afford a nice one, and got him one from Wal-Mart)

Now I am "Upgrading" his ring for our one year anniversary....

Answer 6

Just get cheap rings from walmart until you guys are more financially stable. That's what we are doing, buying our rings from sears. and When we have the money we will redo our vows and have a bigger more "traditional" wedding.

Answer 7

I did.  We just skipped that part in the ceremony.  

However, if you really want to exchange rings, you might check out some pawn shops for reasonable prices.  However, the price of gold right now is outrageous so don't expect too low a price.  I bought a bracelet recently and it was "old stock" - so it was priced under old gold prices, not today's prices (over $900 an ounce currently).

Answer 8

Well, the blessing or presenting of the rings is usually a big part of a wedding ceremony, especially in a church wedding. Therefore, I would get the rings you can afford now.  In a few years, upgrade.

Answer 9

I bought an expensive wedding band that I haven't worn in almost a year.  *Regretfully, I could have used that money for a down payment on a house*

Answer 10

Well, you don't have to  have rings to get married, it's all up to you.  I would have LOVED to have an engagement ring and a wedding ring, but my husband didn't think that I was worth the money for one (and still doesn't 5 years and 2 kids later), and it hurts.  ALOT.  He has a ring which I purchased for him for our wedding (it cost me $800).  

But, if it's a mutual agreement between the two of you that you won't have any wedding rings and it won't create any hard feelings between the two of you on either party's end, then go for it!  It's your wedding, your vows, your rings and your life.  Do whatever is going to make you and your finace happy!  :)  God bless!

Answer 11

Rings don't make you any more or less married, but they are a symbol of your covenant. I think you should get cheap rings then buy the ones you really want for an anniversary or something.

Answer 12

the ring does'nt mean you are married.,your heart does.get a cheap one for now and have your husband too.congrats!!!!!

Answer 13

The only reason I say "yes" is because I know how other people act- its a lot easier to get on with your life and avoid the single guys picking up on you when you have something that says you are off the market.  It doesn't have to be expensive, and I actually think you are smart to save up for it instead of just buying it on a credit card, but even if it is only $100 dollars or a even a plain sterling silver band, get SOMETHING to put on your fingers' to keep people from thinking you are still single.

Answer 14

It's really up to you guys. Ring exchange is not a legal requirement, it's a symbolic gesture; your marriage will be valid with or without it. If you like the symbolism of exchanging and wearing the rings, get the inexpensive rings (check Walmart, I'm sure you can get a couple of plain gold bands VERY inexpensively). If you can take it or leave it, then hold out for the "dream rings" - maybe for your 5th anniversary. It's really up to you, and there's nothing wrong with either choice.

Answer 15

no, you don't NEED a ring, all that it does is shows people that you are with someone, and it is just something that you can show off. its really not that important, i told a guy that when we get married, all he has to give me is a bubble gum machine ring and i'll be happy.

Answer 16

My sister is getting her and her future husband's rings tattooed on thier hand. That is still alot cheaper.