So, you already know you want to pop the question to your significant other. You’ve already picked out the perfect engagement ring that you want to place on her finger. You already have the perfect plan to drop down on one knee and ask her to marry you. You are a very lucky person and should stop reading now.
For the rest of you…….you already know you want to pop the question. The only flaw is that you either have no idea what her concept of the perfect engagement ring would be or you would prefer to give her the chance to pick the diamond ring herself. After all, it is one she would potentially be wearing for the rest of her life. With that significance given to the diamond ring itself, it is only fair that it should be one she truly loves. If you are ready to propose, but have no idea how to do it without the ring in hand, here are a few creative ways to make the proposal memorable, even without presenting her the engagement ring on the spot.
The easiest way is to, of course, have a substitute ring to use. This works best if you plan to have the proposal be a public event, possibly surrounded by friends and family. Since a ring-less proposal is slightly easier to pull off in a more intimate setting, a public venue requires the use of a ‘prop’ that will take the place of the real engagement ring. If you want to go the whimsical route, the 25¢ gum-ball ring is the perfect stand in. In some cases, the gaudier the ring, the better so bystanders will know that it is, in fact, a true stand in for the real thing. As you propose you can explain that you want her ring to be as perfect as your love for her is and, therefore, didn’t want to make the selection without her by your side.
Following along those similar lines, there is nothing wrong with presenting her a regular ring in place of an engagement ring. Find a simple ring you know she will like. It could be a birthstone ring or even one with her favourite colour stone. Even a simple band of precious metal with decorative engravings would work. If you want to add a special touch to the ring, have it engraved with something meaningful, such as the date you’re proposing, the date you met, or even something along the lines of “I hope you say yes”.