Why is the ring exchange significant?

The exchanging of rings, like vows, is purely ceremonial & has no actual legal status & so can take place at a modern celebrant-led wedding in any location, even outdoors.

The giving & receiving of rings at a wedding is said to date back to ancient Egypt as the circle represents eternity, with no beginning or end.

The ring has therefore come to represent an outward sign of perpetual love.

The “ring finger” got its name from the ancient belief that the vein from this finger is directly connected to the heart.

The exchange of rings is a common ritual in weddings across the world. In England & Wales, couples don’t have to be restricted by the high costs & diary availability of registrars & licensed venues. The legal registration of the marriage can happen before or after a celebrant-led wedding ceremony for as little as £46.

As well as the added flexibility of a celebrant, other advantages also include the options of more unique & personal elements to your ceremony, for example including a beautiful ring-blessing or ring-warming to get all your guests involved.

With a celebrant-led wedding, the only restrictions are on our imaginations.