JS Visions Photography and Videography
  • HOME
  • PORTFOLIO
    • WEDDING
    • ENGAGEMENT
    • 15ÑERA, SWEET SIXTEEN AND BAR & BAT MITZVAH
    • HEADSHOTS
    • CINEMATOGRAPHY
  • ABOUT
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT
JS Visions Photography and Videography
  • HOME
  • PORTFOLIO
    • WEDDING
    • ENGAGEMENT
    • 15ÑERA, SWEET SIXTEEN AND BAR & BAT MITZVAH
    • HEADSHOTS
    • CINEMATOGRAPHY
  • ABOUT
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT
0

byjose inUncategorized posted15 August, 2014 No comment

byjose inUncategorized posted15 August, 2014
0
0

0293

 

Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video

 

Wedding Rings!

Wedding rings today are a billion dollar sentiment of love, but no  one can really say for sure when this age old tradition actually started. Some believe that the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings comes from ancient Egypt, about 4800 years ago. Sedges, rushes and reeds, growing alongside the well-known papyrus were twisted and braided into rings for fingers an other decorative ornaments worn by the women in those days.

The circle was the symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end, not only to the Egyptians, but many other ancient cultures. The hole in the center of the ring also had significance. It wasn’t just considered a space, but rather a gateway, or door; leading to things and events both known and unknown. To give a woman a ring signifies never-ending and immortal love.

The materials these rings were made of didn’t last very long and soon were substituted with rings made of leather, bone or ivory. The more expensive the material, the more love shown to the receiver; the value of the ring also  demonstrated the wealth of the giver.

The Roman’s also eventually adopted this tradition but with their own twist. Rather than offering a ring to a woman as a symbol of love, they awarded them as a symbol of ownership. Roman men would “claim” their woman with the giving of a ring. Roman betrothal rings were later made of iron and called “Anulus Pronubus.” They symbolized strength and permanence. It is also said that the Romans were the first to engrave their rings.

It was not until about 860 that the Christians used the ring in marriage ceremonies; even then, it was not the simple plain band as we know it. It usually was highly decorated with engraved doves, lyres, or two linked hands. The Church discouraged such rings as ‘heathenish’ and, around the 13th century, wedding and betrothal rings were considerably simplified, and given a more spiritual look which was very aptly expressed by a Bishop when he dubbed it a “symbol of the union of hearts.”

Today I Found Out | Learn Interesting Facts Every Day
Share this :

Previous

Jennifer and Guillermo

Next

Engagement Photo Session and Wedding Photos.

Related Posts

0
28 October, 2016
Caitlyn and Richi

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
29 May, 2016
Detail photos

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
21 May, 2016
Margarita and Oscar’s Wedding

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
14 August, 2014
Engagement Photo Session and Wedding Photos.

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
9 January, 2018
YOUR REVIEWS COUNT!

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
10 January, 2020
Family Photo Sessions!

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
2 July, 2015

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
21 May, 2016
Long Island Bride & Groom 2016

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
16 March, 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and your EVENT!

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
0
4 November, 2015
Jennifer and Andy Engagement Photos

  Photo by JS Visions Photo and Video   Wedding Rings! Wedding rings today are a...

No comment
Recent Posts
  • About JS Visions Photography and Cinematography!
  • #2020 and #2021 #wedding #photography
  • COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and your EVENT!
  • Selecting your #wedding and #engagement #photographer
  • We offer All-inclusive wedding collections!
Recent Comments
    Archives
    • December 2022
    • March 2020
    • February 2020
    • January 2020
    • January 2018
    • December 2017
    • November 2017
    • July 2017
    • June 2017
    • May 2017
    • March 2017
    • October 2016
    • May 2016
    • November 2015
    • July 2015
    • August 2014
    • May 2014
    • April 2014
    • March 2014
    Categories
    • event photography
    • Photo
    • Style
    • Uncategorized
    • Wedding
    Meta
    • Log in
    • Entries feed
    • Comments feed
    • WordPress.org
    It is interesting
    • YOUR REVIEWS COUNT!
      No comment
    • Call us to schedule your appointment!
      No comment
    • No comment
    • Family Photo Sessions!
      No comment
    • Lucas MAtteo Serrano
      No comment
    Join Us
    Tags
    beach wedding photos best wedding photographer Bridgeview Yacht Club corporate event photographer engagement photographer event long island photographer event photographer family fun photos family portrait photographer garden city country club garden city country club wedding photos garden city family photographer garden city hotel garden city hotel weddings garden city photographer gettingreadyweddingphotos local photographer long beach family portrait long island brides long island photographer long island photographers longislandphotographers long island wedding photographer long island weddings long island wedding venues long island wedding videographer nyc photographer NYC wedding photographer oheka castle weddings outdoor wedding photos quinceañera photography Soundview Caterers soundview caterers weddings style theme the piedmont weddings. engineers country club weddings the sand castle weddings wedding wedding local photographer wedding outdoor ceremony photos wedding photo wedding photographer wedding photos wordpress yo quiero mis quince
    JS Visions Photo and Video 2019