wedding bands

Matrimonial finger jewelry

Wedding bands are rings exchanged by couples during marriage ceremonies, worn as symbols of commitment.

The term also refers to musical groups that perform at wedding receptions: They hired a wedding band that plays everything from Motown to Taylor Swift.

Context usually makes clear which meaning is intended.

ceremony

vows

Solemn binding promises

processional · nuptials · chapel · unity candle · ring pillow · blessing · pronouncement · I do · with this ring · ring finger

symbolism

eternity

Boundless temporal existence

  • unityWholeness through cohesion
  • endlessWithout termination or boundary
  • circleCurved closed shape

infinite · unbroken · commitment · bond · love · togetherness · loyalty · fidelity · devotion · precious

rings

gold

Element seventy-nine

diamond · engagement · eternity · anniversary · matching · engraved · carat · gemstone · sapphire · pave

music

ensemble

Unified group or outfit

concert · reception · first dance · jazz · swing · covers · setlist · live · quartet · trio

Categories
Opposites
marital status symbolism

wedding bandsdivorce papers

Documents terminating matrimony

annulment · separation · divorced · divorce decree · widowhood

relationship stage jewelry

wedding bandsengagement rings

Jewelry symbolizing marriage commitment

promise rings · first date · purity rings · dating · courtship

musical ensemble type

wedding bandsfuneral music

Compositions for mourning ceremonies

Family

band, wedding, wedded, weds, wedlock, wedding ring, wedding band

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G