A Modern Take on Ring Warming

If you’re looking for a way to include special people in your wedding ceremony—especially if they don’t fit into a traditional bridal party or you’re skipping one altogether—a ring warming might be the perfect option.

A ring warming is a simple but meaningful way to involve a handful of your closest friends or family in your ceremony. Instead of just sitting back and watching, they get to play a part in the moment before you exchange your vows.

How It Works

Before you and your partner exchange rings, your celebrant will invite a select group of people—maybe your parents, siblings, or best friends—to hold your wedding bands for a moment. As they do, they’re asked to fill them with their love, best wishes, and hopes for your future together.

Once the rings have passed through the hands of these important people, they come back to you, now carrying the love and support of those who matter most. Then, when you place them on each other’s fingers, they’re not just rings —they’re symbols of your marriage infused with the well-wishes of your nearest and dearest.

Making It Work for Your Wedding

A ring warming can be adapted to suit your wedding style. You can:

• Keep it simple and just have the celebrant say a few words while the rings are passed.

• Choose specific people to warm the rings rather than passing them through every guest. This keeps things flowing smoothly and avoids any where are the rings?! moments.

• Have someone special, like a grandparent or lifelong friend, bring the rings forward when it’s time for the exchange.

It’s an easy but powerful way to make your ceremony even more personal, and the best part? No speeches, no matching outfits, just a heartfelt moment shared with the people you love.

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