In the Western World and much of Europe, it's tradition to wear one's wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand, aka, the ring finger. Before the ceremony, the engagement ring is exchanged onto the right hand.

What finger is wedding ring finger?

The tradition of exchanging wedding rings is dated back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and ancient Rome. These cultures all chose to wear their wedding rings on their fourth finger of their left hands because they believed there was a vein in this finger that went directly to the heart.

Does ring on ring finger mean married?

In many cultures, the left ring finger is reserved for wedding rings and engagement jewelry, although some people choose to wear a promise ring on this finger. A ring worn on the left ring finger can symbolize: Marital status - In most Western countries, a married person wears a wedding ring on the left ring finger.