Both the wedding ring and engagement ring are worn on the third, or ring, finger of the left hand, and, according to the rules of proper etiquette, the wedding ring goes on first. Wedding-ring fashions change over time, but the wedding ring, which is a concrete symbol of the marriage, is always worn closest to the heart.

2. Theexchangeofringsisaformalsignthatthemarriagecontract,orpact, hasbeensealed.Theringfingerofthelefthandwaschosenbecauseancientculturesbelievedaveinconnectedthatfingerdirectlytotheheart.

3. Theexchangeofaringorringsisapartofthemarriageceremony; thecurrentpracticeisknownasa"double- ring"ceremony,withboththebrideandgroomreceivingaring.

4. Inareligiousceremony,theofficiantblessestherings.Duringtheceremony,thegroommaychoosetoplaceonlytheweddingringonthebride'sfingerorboththeweddingandengagementring,inthecorrectorder,ofcourse.

5. Thebridemaychoosetowearherengagementringonherrighthandduringtheceremonyandmoveittoherlefthandafterward,orthegroomcanplacebothringsonherfingerduringtheceremony.

6. The rings traditionally are kept by the groom, the best man, the maid (or matron) of honor or the ring bearer prior to their use in the ceremony.

7. Source: http://www.ehow.com/way_5339375_wedding-engagement-ring- go-first.html
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