When proposing to your partner, you may want to propose with an engagement ring. However, there are some circumstances when you may find yourself needing or wanting to propose without a ring. If this happens to you, don’t despair. There are ways to pull of a beautiful romantic proposals even without having the ring on hand.
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Display The Proposal
The ring is often the focal point of a proposal, so if you are missing the ring, think up a proposal idea that will draw her attention elsewhere. One musician wrote out his proposal in the cover booklet of his new CD for his girlfriend to find. Ideas like this give her something unique to cherish in the moment when there isn’t a ring to go on her finger. Once she says yes, explain that the ring is soon to follow. You just couldn’t wait to commit to her forever. Another option is to propose using a billboard in Times Square or renting out trendy marquee lights to spell “Marry Me?”.
Offer An Alternative
Another alternative is to present her with something instead of the ring. Get down on one knee and ask for her hand in marriage. Instead of presenting her with a ring though have another token of your affection. This can actually be a great way to bring a cute and original spin to your proposal that is truly unique to your relationship. Does she have a favorite flower, or another type of jewelry that she adores? The item you present can be anything, as long as it has a special meaning to the two of you. But unless you know for sure that she doesn’t want an engagement ring, assure her one is on the way!
Present Something That Lasts
Proposing with something you can love and nurture together can also signify your commitment. You could propose with a tree that you could plant together and watch it grow over the years. Or maybe an adorable little puppy that you would raise together and enjoy for years to come. Another idea is to buy a bench or wall in a park or other area and write the proposal on that.
Focus On Each Other
You can also forgo giving her something entirely and make the moment just about the two of you, no distractions. This idea would probably work best if you are already planning on having a secluded, private proposal. Let yourselves just celebrate and enjoy your love and exciting future together without things or people breaking your attention from each other. We can’t stress enough that once the emotion dies down, let her know that a ring will be on her finger shortly.
Use A Placeholder
If you do plan on buying an engagement ring in the future, you may want to propose with a placeholder. You could buy an inexpensive heart or love ring. You could even make your partner a ring out of something special. We also had a client propose using a blueprint of the ring because he did not have it in time.
With Words
A musical proposal is a great way to propose without a ring. Hire a songwriter to write a proposal song and then have it performed for her when you propose. If you have musical abilities, you could write or sing the song yourself. Maybe you are good with expressing yourself? If so, you could propose with a poem or a heartfelt later. You could frame those words for a keepsake.
Make A Donation
If your partner has a cause close to her heart, consider donating to that cause. Imagine how she will feel when you tell her that instead of spending thousands of dollars on a ring, you donated it to her passion project.
Do Something Crazy
For the truly adventurous couple, consider this marriage proposal idea without a ring! Choose something epic and propose by getting matching tattoo rings! A tattoo ring can never be lost and it will last forever!
Have you suddenly found yourself ring-less for your proposal and are scrambling for what to do? Don’t panic! Contact the proposal experts at The Heart Bandits today and let us help you figure out the best proposal possible for you and your beau, no matter what setbacks you may have come across. Our wedding proposal planners take care of the details so that you can focus on your big moment.
Wondering why you would want to propose without a ring? Read more here.
Maggie Tietz