Why are wedding rings worn on the left hand?
The wedding ring has traditionally been worn on the third finger of the left hand because it was believed that a vein in this finger ran directly to the heart. The third finger on the left hand has become the customary wedding-ring finger for all English speaking cultures. According to some customs, the wedding ring forms the last in a series of gifts, which also may include the engagement ring, traditionally given as a betrothal present.
