As wedding traditions change, it's sometimes difficult for newlyweds to decide what ring they should wear first. Is it the wedding ring or promise ring set that goes on first? Do you wear both rings on the finger of the same hand or do you wear them on different fingers? Does the wedding bands have to be the same and do they come with the jewelry for couples?

 This is a great question and there's no one way to answer it. You can choose to follow tradition or not. Many people wonder not only which finger comes first but also whether rings should go on the left or right ring fingers.

 Today, there's so much information that it is mind-blowing. Much of this information contradicts itself, or competes. The decision-making process is made difficult by this. This is a recipe for information overload, and even analysis paralysis. Couples often find themselves confused.

 Adding couples necklaces can make the decision process even more complex. Some couples will give eternity or infinity ring to mark marriage milestones. For example, the 10th anniversary of the couple or the date of the birth of their first baby. Still confused? We're just as confused. Read on to learn more about what should come first: a classic wedding ring or an engagement ring.

 History and Ancient Traditions

 Start by taking a look at history. You may be surprised to find out that the ancients even had questions and opinions about how and where a marriage ring should be worn. Ancient Egyptians were believed to have worn their rings in accordance with their belief in the venea amoris. Vena amoris means "vein of love" in Latin.

 Tradition says that Egyptians believed the vena Amoris went directly from ring finger to heart. You can almost hear BonJovi sing "shot to the Heart" when you visualize this so-called love vein. This is one of many reasons wedding bands are still worn today on the left ring.

 It's a tradition which has survived the ages, despite not being based on actual science. Of course, the times are different now. In today's world, you can get a set of wedding rings or an engagement band in addition to the wedding ring. The ancient Egyptians, however, would put them firmly in team Wedding Ring First.

 The symbolism behind the vena amoris is fascinating. The Egyptians considered wearing a ring near the heart to be a sign of commitment and devotion. The closer a ring is placed to the chest, the more love there will be.

 Although we're not sure if placing the ring just a few millimeters nearer to the heart would make it more binding, if this is something you like, or a romantic tradition, such as the ancient Egyptians did, try it. It can't hurt and you might like to give a nod of respect to the gods and traditions.

 Keep reading if this is you. While you exchange vows with your happy-ever-after man, you can move it to your right hand. Once your wedding band is placed on the finger of your left hand, move it again to the top. Some women prefer to have the engagement ring worn on the right-hand during the engagement period and then to move it over to the left-hand after the marriage.

 Modern Perspectives

 Old traditions aren't always the best way to decide if a wedding ring should go on top or at the bottom. If you're looking to set new trends and follow more modern customs, it may be best to place the wedding ring after your engagement ring.

 The order in which you wear your rings is important, but there's also a great deal of symbolism attached.

 As a way of declaring the promises you wish to make, an engagement ring is given before marriage. It's the mile marker of all your future intentions. You can think of it as a precursor to an amazing love story.

 It is only after the marriage that you will receive your wedding band. Consider your wedding band, or whoever buys the man’s wedding band as an endcap to your wonderful love story. It can represent the fulfillment of promises made by you and your lover to each other, and show your intention to keep those promises until death separates you. If the modern engagement and marriage ring traditions are something you enjoy, then place the wedding bands over the engagement rings.