<P> The Western traditions of wedding rings can be traced to ancient Rome and Greece , and were first associated with the marital dowry and later with a promise of fidelity . The modern exchange of rings derived from the customs of Europe in the Middle Ages as part of Christendom . In the United States , wedding rings were initially only worn by wives , but became customary for both husbands and wives during the 20th century . </P>
<P> The Western traditions of wedding rings can be traced to ancient Rome and Greece , and were first associated with the marital dowry and later with a promise of fidelity . The modern exchange of rings derived from the customs of Europe in the Middle Ages as part of Christendom . In the United States , wedding rings were initially only worn by wives , but became customary for both husbands and wives during the 20th century . </P>
when did man first start wearing wedding rings
when did man first start wearing wedding rings
during the 20th century
during the 20th century