I consider myself your average girl. I like to think I am somewhat normal to the world and all of you?! 😉 You know… the average girl that always dreamed of the day a guy would fall to one knee with a ring in hand, ask me to marry him and live happily ever after? Luckily for me, that dream came true just about six years ago.
My husband and I started dating my Junior year in High School – it didn’t take long for me to fall in love with him. He was smart, funny, hott and seriously the KING of romance. He always knew what to say and how to treat a girl. I thank his parents for that – they sure taught him well! We both didn’t want to throw the words, “I LOVE YOU” around so don’t laugh… but we said, “I ADORE you” for about two years!! Finally on the last day of High School, my cute boyfriend took me to the football field where there was a picnic set up with my favorite Applebee’s salad and he said, “I LOVE YOU” for the very first time.
Fast forward three years later, my still super cute boyfriend, surprised me and picked me up for a date. I was blindfolded so I couldn’t see where we were going. We got to the location and he held my hand as we walked through a quiet parking lot. He took the blind fold off of my eyes and there I stood at the very same football field, with candles lighting the way, under the very same goal post that we had sat under years prior. This time it was a candle lit dinner with my same favorite Applebee’s salad. After dinner, he got down on one knee with a beautiful ring in hand and said, “Will you marry me?”
Before I could even say “YES!” I grabbed the ring out of his hands. I was SO excited! I had waited a LONG time for that moment. I put it on my finger and it was just perfection. It sparkled when it hit the candle light and tears filled my eyes. I WAS ENGAGED! I WAS GETTING MARRIED! My dream had come true.
I wore that ring with pride. I was taken and I wanted everyone to know it! To me, that ring was to show the boys that I was no longer single and that I was absolutely in love. I have worn this ring every single day for the past six years and have learned a lot about what the wedding ring, REALLY means. It isn’t just to show off and tell the other men and women to stay away. The wedding ring is actually for ME. It is for YOU. It is for the person that WEARS it.
So, what does the wedding ring REALLY mean?
1. LOVE IS FOR ETERNITY: If you take a look at your ring, it is a perfect circle. I have heard that is a symbol of never-ending love. There is no ending to the love you share with your partner. You promise when you get married that you will love the other person FOREVER.
2. THE FINGER TO THE HEART: You wear your wedding ring on the third finger, in belief that the vein there runs directly into your heart. The ring is worn there at all times, so your spouse is always close to your beating heart.
3. A REMINDER OF A PROMISE: Like I said, I always thought the ring was to show other people that we are married. But it is actually for YOU… the person that is wearing it. A very wise man, in fact, the man who performed our wedding ceremony said, “These rings you put on each other’s fingers today are for you. Every time you are alone or with other people, you can look down and see your ring. It is a token of love, commitment and promises. When you look at it, you should remember this day and how you feel. You are promising to love and support each other for eternity.”
If you are married or engaged – look down at your ring. What does it represent to you? After being married several years and having children running around the house, often times our marriages seem to be put to the side and other things become more important. Sometimes it is a job or a hobby, sometimes it is the children or other people’s needs. But take a look at your ring and remember what it means.
Marriage matters. It matters before babies. It matters after babies. It is SO important. It isn’t easy and there are hard times heading you way – but always remember who gave you that ring and why you are wearing it – it is definitely something special.
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Melissa
July 20, 2017 at 5:06 am (7 years ago)That is exactly what I need to hear. What an amazing and beautiful story! I was feeling down tonight because I want my wedding ring at all times! But when times are tough, off to the pawnshop it goes! I feel unimportant and I was just trying to find an article where I could show my husband (of 11 years) how important my wedding ring is! Thanks again! I hope he will realize what it really means in our marriage after reading your blog. You and your husband have a beautiful marriage! God Bless you both and your family!!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
June 6, 2014 at 12:18 pm (10 years ago)This is beautiful! I loved hearing your story, too. So romantic!
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 6:56 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Jenna, that’s so nice of you! Thanks for your comment!
Ana Lynn
June 6, 2014 at 11:54 am (10 years ago)Such a beautiful post and wonderful way to describe what a wedding ring should be!
My ex husband took his off after three months saying it bothered him while he was working. That hurt. Especially since he didn’t put it back on after work. It felt like our marriage meant nothing to him.
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 6:57 pm (10 years ago)Ana I am so sorry to hear about your ex husband. I am sorry that happened to you. I am so glad that you enjoyed the post. Thanks for commenting today!
Kelly Stallings
June 6, 2014 at 8:42 am (10 years ago)I couldn’t agree with you more! My wedding ring wasn’t expensive or huge but it symbolized to me that someone wanted to give me their forever… and by wearing it I’ve agreed!
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 6:58 pm (10 years ago)Hi Kelly! Thank you for your comment and I hope your forever with your husband is filled with happiness and fun!
Cyndi
June 6, 2014 at 5:08 am (10 years ago)Such a great post and a great reminder! I loved reading your story!
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 6:58 pm (10 years ago)Cyndi that’s so sweet of you to say. Thank you for commenting today!!!!
Michelle F.
June 6, 2014 at 5:04 am (10 years ago)I love my ring because my husband picked it out all by himself and it reminds me of our marriage every time I look at it.
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 6:59 pm (10 years ago)Michelle, you must have an amazing husband! Thanks for your comment!
Tara Gauthier
June 6, 2014 at 3:32 am (10 years ago)My husband and I are High school sweethearts too. We were together for 11 years though, had one child and expecting the 2nd when we got married. We literally were at the mall one day and he looked and me and said, so you want to get married? We had never thought too much about it as knew we were committed to each other already. To his surprise i said yes and we went over to the jewelry store and bought rings. We didn’t even worry about engagement rings and did a nice simple inexpensive wedding. For us it was just a way to celebrate our family we had created.
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 7:03 pm (10 years ago)Tara, thank you for comment. I am so happy that your husband and you found each other and are now married. Thanks for your comment today!
Ashley Z.
June 6, 2014 at 1:18 am (10 years ago)I love this!
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 7:03 pm (10 years ago)Ashley, we love you for loving this! Thanks for commenting!
Rosey
June 5, 2014 at 11:18 pm (10 years ago)It’s funny how we attach such important meaning to something, isn’t it? When I look down I think how lucky I am. I love my rings, even though they’re just the $600 set we bought many, many years ago. 🙂
annette hayes
June 6, 2014 at 4:40 am (10 years ago)My husband and I met through our moms. I always jjoke that it was a prearranged marriage because his mom told us we would be married before we even started dating. Anyways, she was right. Three short months later, we were marrie. Four years and two kids later, i am more in love with him than ever. It was instant attraction for us and I consider myself so lucky. You and Tyson have a beautiful family. Love reading your blogs 🙂
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 7:01 pm (10 years ago)Annette, that seriously is the sweetest thing! Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story. That’s so sweet that your mom’s introduced you. Thanks for reading and commenting, come back soon!
Danielle Davis
June 6, 2014 at 7:06 pm (10 years ago)Rosey, I loved your comment!