Popping the big question is easily one of the most life-changing moments for any couple, and of course, the engagement ring plays a huge role in this moment. In theory, proposals should be by-the-book and Instagram-worthy. You’ve got the ring, you’re in love and you know it’s time. But how do you go about planning your proposal? More importantly, how do you do it without risking a flop or something worse? In this guide, we’re not going to bombard you with proposal ideas (hopefully, you’ve already done your homework and have a bunch of ideas in mind). What we’re going to do, however, is offer some tips on how to make sure that proposing with her engagement ring goes smoothly.
Proposing With Her Engagement Ring
In our guide to proposing once you’ve got the ring, you’ll get some ideas on how to propose according to factors ranging from whether you have the ring already, whether it’s a surprise and even proposing according to her personality. In this guide, we’re sharing some dos and don’ts. Here are a few things you’ll want to know before bringing out that box.
Do…
- Do make sure that you are as close to certain as possible that she will say yes before you plan anything.
- Do talk openly about your relationship – what you both want from life, whether you want to get married, whether you want to wait… even if it seems unromantic, talking about these things in advance makes the entire process easier.
- Do choose a ring together if you are both sure that you want to get married. You can still plan a romantic surprise proposal, even if she knows it’s coming.
- Do get help from her best friend, sister, mother, cousin, aunt or closest female friend or relative, who knows her very well.
- Do think ahead, so that you have backup plans for every possible scenario (including sudden changes that may arise if you get a feeling she will say no).
Don’t…
- Don’t ever make impulsive decisions without being sure that you are both ready to take the next step.
- Don’t ignore hints that she may drop or any other signs that she is ready for you to pop the question.
- Don’t plan a very public, expensive or over-the-top proposal if you are not sure she will say yes. This will put her on the spot, forcing her to either say yes to avoid embarrassment or say no, leaving you feeling hurt and uncomfortable.
- Don’t choose a big, flashy ring that you assume she will love instantly. If you don’t know her tastes and want to surprise her, speak to people in her life that can give you advice, rather than risking her not liking her ring.
- Don’t assume that everything will go to plan, even if you are both ready for the next step, with the perfect ring and perfect plan. Things can go wrong – weather, restaurant overbookings or even minor details that get in the way. Have a backup plan and remember that this moment is about you and her, not an elaborate event that has to be perfect.
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