Wedding rings are the most common and traditional way to express marriage commitment. Alternatives for wedding rings can vary from another form of jewelry, like bracelets or tree saplings. Choose among these non-wedding ring options that best bind you and your partner. Tattoos If you are one of those couples who are not into wearing traditional wedding rings, you can have your wedding bands tattooed on your ring fingers. Having tattoos as a symbol of your union takes it a little step further because a tattoo is something you want to place permanently on your skin. But before you decide to have your wedding bands inked on your fingers, think twice, even thrice, because the process can be painful. With a tattoo as your wedding symbol, you can be as creative as you want. You can have your marriage bands drawn on your ring fingers instead of wedding rings. You can also choose your design and stamp it on whatever part of the body you both deem remarkable. Using a tattoo to express your commitment can give you varied ideas than simply putting a ring on the finger. You can have a design tattooed on a particular part of your body that you and your partner can only see. Or you can flaunt your wedding tattoos where anyone can see them. Matching Necklaces Wearing a wedding ring may be too old school. Know that there are other ways to wear your commitment symbol. You can wear it on your neck instead of your ring finger. You get to wear your wedding ring but not in the usual way. Some couples wear their wedding rings on their necklaces. Some want them on their ring fingers, and nothing is wrong with that. If you prefer not to wear the ring on your finger, you can use it as a pendant. Matching Bracelets Another jewelry you can wear as a married couple is a pair of wedding bracelets. Bracelets are excellent alternatives to wedding rings. You can still have your name and the wedding date engraved on the bracelet to remind you of that particular day. Wearing a bracelet is also less hassle than wearing a wedding ring if you have daily chores like cooking or baking. A wedding bracelet will not accumulate grime and dirt the same way a wedding ring can. Also, it will be easier to wear gloves or get them off if you wear a bracelet than a ring. You can also avoid getting your wedding memento corroded if you make it a bracelet rather than a wedding ring. It will save you the hassle of wearing and removing your wedding ring if work requires you to take them off. Instead of wedding rings, choose from these matching wedding bracelets to suit your lifestyle. Engraved Wallet Cards If you do not want to wear anything on you, you can exchange engraved wallet cards. Write your favorite quote or a personal message that you wish your special someone to be reminded of daily. Engraved wallet cards are great alternatives to wedding bands, especially if you are planning a wedding on a budget. Pick out the metal ones so you will have no fear of them getting ripped or damaged, as you can bring them with you every day. Have your love notes to each other engraved on wallet cards to remind you of your affection for each other. Wedding Vows Similar to engraved wallet cards, you can give your partner a copy of your wedding vows that you can keep in your wallet. They will serve as a beautiful reminder of your promises to each other that you can easily access when you need to be prompted about that one particular day. You can also have your wedding vows framed and displayed in your bedroom as a constant reminder of your testimonies for each other. Wallet Photos In this digital day and age, a printed-out wallet photo can be a unique and precious alternative to wedding bands you can give to your particular person. Print out candid happy shots of you and your partner and have them in wallet size. These can put a smile on your face whenever you need something from your wallet. Planting a Tree Sapling Planting a tree sapling is a symbolic activity that is an excellent alternative to wearing your wedding bands because it is not only economical but ecological as well. When you go this route, it is not only your marriage that you are nurturing but also the environment. Planting as a symbol of your love should be something that you both want to do as a couple. You must agree on this particular activity and that no one is expecting a ring. Wine If you are not keen on spending a fortune on your wedding rings, you can have a unique substitute and have wine made for your special occasion. Have a few bottles of excellent wine made in your wedding year that you can enjoy on your subsequent wedding anniversaries or special date nights. You can also choose to display a single bottle at home. Choosing wine as a wedding ring alternative is also quite symbolic as the wine matures over time, and so is your marriage. Like the tree sapling, this wedding ring substitute will only work if you and your partner enjoy wine as much. Otherwise, you can choose from the other options if you want to forgo wearing wedding bands. Matching Pillow Cases Now that you have decided to be in it for the long haul, you should be ready to spend your sleeping and waking hours together. In this case, matching pillowcases can be excellent wedding ring substitutes. You can easily customize pillowcases to make them more unique and personalized. Add designs or photos that would blow your partner away. Make it extra cozy and comfy that you want to cuddle into. No need to put your wedding photo but make sure that there is something that would remind you of each other such as a spritz of a favorite scent like lavender or any favorite scent of your partner. Matching watches For people who are not used to wearing jewelry and the first piece of jewelry they need to wear is the wedding ring, the feeling can be a little uncomfortable. A watch is still an accessory you can wear instead of a wedding band. Customize matching watches, present them to your partner on your wedding day, and use them in place of exchanging wedding rings. Make his and hers matching watches. These pair of watches would symbolize the time you have spent and will spend together for the rest of your life. You can engrave your name and wedding date on the back of your matching watches to remind you of your beautiful wedding day. Earrings Earrings, instead of rings, can be a great substitute for your wedding bands. They are small pieces of jewelry you can wear if you do not want something that shouts out loud that you are married. Choose the type of earrings that you would both appreciate. Select from studs, drops, or dangles. You can choose a pair for each, or you can split one set of earrings so you will each wear one piece of the pair. Poems If you want the least expensive yet the most priceless alternative to your wedding rings, you can write poems for each other. If you and your partner have a way with words, exchanging poems is a more meaningful alternative to wearing a ring. Again, this option will only work if you have similar tastes and likes; suppose you both appreciate the spoken or written words.