Ten Unique Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas (2024)

Every couple’s love story is different, and we know that. The way you met, your favorite songs, your inside jokes--all these represent a love that is truly and uniquely yours. When the time to tie the knot finally comes, it is only normal for you to want a wedding ring with an engraving that embodies that; figuring this out can be quite overwhelming. Names, initials, and dates are the most common wedding band engravings, and while these are very much meaningful, it may not be everyone’s style. You may want something a little more different, more personal, more exclusive. Luckily for you, we have prepared 10 unique wedding ring engraving ideas to help you figure out the very words that perfectly depict your love story.

Wedding Band Engraving has been a practice that dates back to medieval times precisely for the same reason we get our wedding rings engraved today. Commemorating such a milestone and representing a powerful bond with a personal touch has always been appealing. It makes your relationship all the more special and all the more unique, and further affirms the idea of your forever.

Wedding Band Engraving has been a practice that dates back to medieval times precisely for the same reason we get our wedding rings engraved today. Commemorating such a milestone and representing a powerful bond with a personal touch has always been appealing. It makes your relationship all the more special and all the more unique, and further affirms the idea of your forever.

Song lyrics.Choosing a short phrase from asongthat hasstruck a chordto the both of you always makes for a cutewedding ringengravingidea, especially if music is one of the many passions you share. Here are some suggestions, but feel free to use anamazing lovesongthat is of sentimental value to you--there are so many beautiful lyrics out there!

  • “You’ve got me almost melting away” (I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis)
  • “after all this time I’m still into you” (Still Into You by Paramore)
  • “And here we are in heaven, for you are mine” (At Last by Etta James)
  • “To you, I’ll give the world” (Songbird by Fleetwood Mac)
  • “With you I can't go wrong” (I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher)

Song lyrics.Choosing a short phrase from asongthat hasstruck a chordto the both of you always makes for a cutewedding ringengravingidea, especially if music is one of the many passions you share. Here are some suggestions, but feel free to use anamazing lovesongthat is of sentimental value to you--there are so many beautiful lyrics out there!

  • “You’ve got me almost melting away” (I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis)
  • “after all this time I’m still into you” (Still Into You by Paramore)
  • “And here we are in heaven, for you are mine” (At Last by Etta James)
  • “To you, I’ll give the world” (Songbird by Fleetwood Mac)
  • “With you I can't go wrong” (I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher)

Song lyrics.Choosing a short phrase from asongthat hasstruck a chordto the both of you always makes for a cutewedding ringengravingidea, especially if music is one of the many passions you share. Here are some suggestions, but feel free to use anamazing lovesongthat is of sentimental value to you--there are so many beautiful lyrics out there!

  • “You’ve got me almost melting away” (I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis)
  • “after all this time I’m still into you” (Still Into You by Paramore)
  • “And here we are in heaven, for you are mine” (At Last by Etta James)
  • “To you, I’ll give the world” (Songbird by Fleetwood Mac)
  • “With you I can't go wrong” (I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher)

Poetry. Love has always been a source of inspiration for many poets throughout various points in history that you are bound to find something both elegantly written and perfectly fitting for your wedding ring. Below are a few examples to give you an idea of wedding ring inscriptions, but there may just be a line from a different poem or a favorite verse you both identify with better. If you consider yourself the type to be crafty with words, you may also create your very own.

  • “I find myself choosing you, more and more everyday” Justin Wetch, Bending the Universe
  • “Life after life, in age after age, forever” Rabindranath Tagore, Unending Love
  • “Soul meets soul on lovers’ lips” Percy Bysshe Shelley, Prometheus Unbound
  • “To want to make a fire with someone, with you, was all” Katie Ford, All I Ever Wanted
  • “While we live, in love, let’s so persevere” Anne Bradstreet, To My Dear and Loving Husband

Poetry. Love has always been a source of inspiration for many poets throughout various points in history that you are bound to find something both elegantly written and perfectly fitting for your wedding ring. Below are a few examples to give you an idea of wedding ring inscriptions, but there may just be a line from a different poem or a favorite verse you both identify with better. If you consider yourself the type to be crafty with words, you may also create your very own.

  • “I find myself choosing you, more and more everyday” Justin Wetch, Bending the Universe
  • “Life after life, in age after age, forever” Rabindranath Tagore, Unending Love
  • “Soul meets soul on lovers’ lips” Percy Bysshe Shelley, Prometheus Unbound
  • “To want to make a fire with someone, with you, was all” Katie Ford, All I Ever Wanted
  • “While we live, in love, let’s so persevere” Anne Bradstreet, To My Dear and Loving Husband

Book quotes. Perhaps the words of Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has encapsulated your feelings for each other perfectly, or descriptions of love that are significantly true to your kind of relationship. Much like songs and poetry, love has also been quite the theme for many popular pieces of prose. Here are a few lines that may help you decide on the perfect inscription:

  • “You have bewitched me, body and soul” (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
  • “You are my dearest one.” (Ian McEwan, Atonement)
  • “You are, and always have been, my dream” (Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook)
  • “Look after my heart--I’ve left it with you” (Stephenie Meyer, Eclipse)
  • “You don’t love because, you love despite” (William Faulkner, The Sound and The Fury)

Book quotes. Perhaps the words of Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has encapsulated your feelings for each other perfectly, or descriptions of love that are significantly true to your kind of relationship. Much like songs and poetry, love has also been quite the theme for many popular pieces of prose. Here are a few lines that may help you decide on the perfect inscription:

  • “You have bewitched me, body and soul” (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
  • “You are my dearest one.” (Ian McEwan, Atonement)
  • “You are, and always have been, my dream” (Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook)
  • “Look after my heart--I’ve left it with you” (Stephenie Meyer, Eclipse)
  • “You don’t love because, you love despite” (William Faulkner, The Sound and The Fury)

Book quotes. Perhaps the words of Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has encapsulated your feelings for each other perfectly, or descriptions of love that are significantly true to your kind of relationship. Much like songs and poetry, love has also been quite the theme for many popular pieces of prose. Here are a few lines that may help you decide on the perfect inscription:

  • “You have bewitched me, body and soul” (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)
  • “You are my dearest one.” (Ian McEwan, Atonement)
  • “You are, and always have been, my dream” (Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook)
  • “Look after my heart--I’ve left it with you” (Stephenie Meyer, Eclipse)
  • “You don’t love because, you love despite” (William Faulkner, The Sound and The Fury)

Movie quotes. Whether you have developed a strong bond through movie dates or through Netflix and chilling, using iconic movie lines especially from movies you both particularly enjoy can never go wrong. The way that one actor from that one movie may have just done that one line absolute justice and will stick to you forever.

  • “I love you most ardently” (Pride and Prejudice, 2005)
  • “I love you 3000” (Avengers: Endgame, 2019)
  • “You and me. Everyday.” (The Notebook, 2004)
  • “To infinity and beyond” (Toy Story, 1995)
  • “Yes. A thousand times yes” (The Light Between Oceans, 2016)

Movie quotes. Whether you have developed a strong bond through movie dates or through Netflix and chilling, using iconic movie lines especially from movies you both particularly enjoy can never go wrong. The way that one actor from that one movie may have just done that one line absolute justice and will stick to you forever.

  • “I love you most ardently” (Pride and Prejudice, 2005)
  • “I love you 3000” (Avengers: Endgame, 2019)
  • “You and me. Everyday.” (The Notebook, 2004)
  • “To infinity and beyond” (Toy Story, 1995)
  • “Yes. A thousand times yes” (The Light Between Oceans, 2016)

A single word that represents your relationship. Sometimes a single word is enough to capture your special bond. An engraving that is short and simple is always a classic way to go.

  • Home
  • Warmth
  • Always
  • Trust
  • Eternity

A single word that represents your relationship. Sometimes a single word is enough to capture your special bond. An engraving that is short and simple is always a classic way to go.

  • Home
  • Warmth
  • Always
  • Trust
  • Eternity

A single word that represents your relationship. Sometimes a single word is enough to capture your special bond. An engraving that is short and simple is always a classic way to go.

  • Home
  • Warmth
  • Always
  • Trust
  • Eternity

Coordinates. Do you remember where you were when you realized you were in love? Do you remember where you both shared romantic, meaningful moments with the person you’re spending the rest of your life with? Maybe its a place you both find yourselves going to when there’s nowhere else to go, or a place where you had the best time of your lives. Engraving the coordinates of a place that is of sentimental value to you is a simple yet very romantic gesture that immortalizes a very special moment in your love story. Here are a few ideas that could help you decide on a place:

  • The coordinates to where you spent your first date
  • The coordinates to the place where you got engaged
  • The coordinates to your secret happy place that only the both of you know
  • The coordinates to the moment you realized you were in love
  • The coordinates to where you both first met

Coordinates. Do you remember where you were when you realized you were in love? Do you remember where you both shared romantic, meaningful moments with the person you’re spending the rest of your life with? Maybe its a place you both find yourselves going to when there’s nowhere else to go, or a place where you had the best time of your lives. Engraving the coordinates of a place that is of sentimental value to you is a simple yet very romantic gesture that immortalizes a very special moment in your love story. Here are a few ideas that could help you decide on a place:

  • The coordinates to where you spent your first date
  • The coordinates to the place where you got engaged
  • The coordinates to your secret happy place that only the both of you know
  • The coordinates to the moment you realized you were in love
  • The coordinates to where you both first met

Words or quotes in your native tongue. English may not be your first language, and there may be words or sayings exclusive to your culture that better represents the kind of love you and your partner share. If the relationship you have goes beyond the English language, then nothing would be more beautiful than having a piece of your identities included in your wedding ring.

Words or quotes in your native tongue. English may not be your first language, and there may be words or sayings exclusive to your culture that better represents the kind of love you and your partner share. If the relationship you have goes beyond the English language, then nothing would be more beautiful than having a piece of your identities included in your wedding ring.

Words or quotes in your native tongue. English may not be your first language, and there may be words or sayings exclusive to your culture that better represents the kind of love you and your partner share. If the relationship you have goes beyond the English language, then nothing would be more beautiful than having a piece of your identities included in your wedding ring.

Inside jokes. Maybe none of the romantic stuff is quite your style. Maybe your kind of romance comes in the form of laughter and jokes. Nothing is cuter than a couple that shares a good sense of humor, and having an inside joke engraved will definitely make your wedding ring significantly more humorous and personal. Aside from being jokes that only you both will get, they can also now be a constant reminder of the fun yet loving connection you both have.

Fingerprints. Thanks to modern technology, engravings can now go beyond words and symbols. Having fingerprints engraved on your wedding ring truly will make your rings one of a kind. Many people find that there is romance in the idea that a small piece of your significant other is with you always, no matter where and when.

Here at Patrick Adair Designs, we take your unique love stories seriously. The majority of our rings can be laser engraved with letters, numbers, and symbols to make your wedding rings special and personal. For a small price of $50, Patrick Adair Designs ensure that your wedding rings not only last a lifetime, but ensure that your rings tell your story in the most beautifully crafted way possible.

So take the time you need to mull over these ideas and find an engraving that best suits your story, whether it be in the form of an amorous joke, a comforting nickname, or a lyric from a song that embodies your affections.

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Ten Unique Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas (2024)

FAQs

What should I put on a ring engraving? ›

Ring engraving adds a deeply personal element and sentimental value to the piece, intensifying the connection between the ring and its wearer. Some of the more popular ring-engraving ideas include the wearer's or couple's initials, a significant date, a cherished religious verse or a snippet of romantic poetry.

What is one word to engrave on a ring? ›

One-word Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas
  • Forever.
  • Always.
  • Together.
  • United.
  • Soulmate.
  • Love.
  • Cherish.
  • Devotion.

What should I write on my ring? ›

Classic Engravings:
  1. Forever Yours.
  2. Love Always.
  3. 'Til Death Us Do Part.
  4. Eternally Yours.
  5. Love Endures.
  6. True Love Waits.
  7. Together in Love.
  8. Love Conquers All.
Jul 22, 2023

What should an engraving say? ›

Engraving Ideas and Quotes - What should I Have Engraved ?
My Wish Came TrueYou have my heart
Young at HeartWhy I do What I do
All MineFor All Time
Love You ForeverLegally Mine
Best Catch EverYou Belong to Me
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What can you put in an engraving to make it stand out? ›

Make an engraved area on wood and MDF really stand out by using shoe polish to darken the engraved area. Caitlin is here with a quick tutorial to show you how easy it is to do this process and make your next engraving project POP!

How do you make engraving stand out on a ring? ›

Antiquing: This paint-like process is very simple yet effective if you want to just touch up your engraving and make it a bit darker in order for it to stand out. The jeweler simply rubs the antiquing formula over the engraving, and lets it fill in the carving.

What should I engrave on jewelry? ›

Affectionate Messages

Etching messages are a great idea for engraving jewellery. They tend to have the most meaning behind them, adding further significance to the jewellery piece. Whether it's a simple 'I love you' or 'friends forever', you're sure to create an affectionate addition to a personalised necklace.

What is an engraving example? ›

Examples of contemporary uses for engraving include creating text on jewellery, such as pendants or on the inside of engagement- and wedding rings to include text such as the name of the partner, or adding a winner's name to a sports trophy.

What do you put on wedding rings? ›

Traditional Wedding Ring Engraving Ideas
  1. A Monogram Of Your New Initials.
  2. Your New Last Name.
  3. Your Wedding Date.
  4. Your Engagement Date.
  5. The Date You Met.
  6. The Date You First Said “I Love You”
  7. The Name Of A Significant Location.
  8. Your Nicknames For Each Other.
Mar 15, 2021

What is a ring blessing? ›

Ring Blessings

Blessing the Rings If you have a small wedding, you may ask your wedding guests to bless your wedding bands, or to imbue them with positive energy and love. Hand them to someone in the front row, and ask for them to be passed around until they come back to the front.

What to engrave on a wedding present? ›

Popular engravings include the couple's monogram, last name, first names, initials, wedding dates, and the coordinates of their wedding location. Keep scrolling for links to each of these great gifts. Then check out our Top Tips for Engraving your gift.

What makes a ring unique? ›

Engraving. Engraving a wedding band is one of the most popular ways to make it your own. This small detail adds originality, character, and something meaningful to this already special piece of jewelry. There are many different things you may choose to engrave into your wedding band.

Who buys the rings when you get married? ›

The most traditional way to go about this would be the groom pays for the bride's engagement ring and matching wedding band and the bride pays for the groom's wedding band plus a gift. Today, a more modern approach by many couples would be to accept the wedding bands as a joint investment by both people.

What do you fill in engraving? ›

If you aren't familiar with engraver filler, it is used to color etchings and engravings by filling them with a wax substance. One common place you can find it is on bowling balls – manufacturer logos are etched into bowling balls, and engraver filler is used to give the logos color.

What do people usually engrave on engagement rings? ›

'I love you', 'Always and forever', 'I do', 'To have and to hold', are all special words that many people choose.

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