2nd Marriage - Do we need an Engagement Ring?

You don't technically NEED one, but they are a nice symbol and a lot of people prefer to have one.

But I think your mothers idea sounds great!

I love your mother's idea.

this is my only engagement. My FH and I were living on a very tight budget (paycheck to paycheck) and couldn't afford a ring. We both wanted to take the next step but had no way of actually buying a ring that he was proud to give me.

My mother offered a family ring to my FH to use when he felt ready. He graciously accepted it and proposed 2 weeks later.

I was honored that I have this ring. We have since upgraded it to a beautiful bridal set, and I have put away the vintage ring to pass on to (hopefully) a daughter of mine one day.

So glad to hear these responses. As far as "upgrading", when you usually trade in a ring, I would keep this one, because of the sentimental value, but I LOVE the idea.

I just wanted to know if other men would have an issue with this, or, like you, have had this happen as well.

Thanks so much!

He doesn't have to spend a lot of money on your ring. Its mainly what it symbolizes.

I was going to suggest getting a crystal ring for a bit, but I LOVE your mother's idea!

I have a diamond ring, but I'm still trying to get my mother's engagement ring from her I admit. The diamond fell out of her ring when I was a baby (I won't say how long ago) and it's still knocking around in a box.

I'm afraid she's going to loose it!

My groom was having such a hard time deciding on his wedding ring I thought we would never find one. I asked my dad if we could have his (I think he wore it for maybe a week) in case my groom didn't find one, and he said sure.

I like the family ring idea let us know what you do!

I know what your FH means. My husband kept saying he wants to upgrade my ring now that he has a better job. I keep declining because I'm sentimental too and love the one he got me. An I don't want bigger! Haha the one he got already looks huge on my hand, even if its not by other people's standards haha.

Love your mom's idea.

No you don't need one - at all (this is my 2nd marriage and both times I didn't want one still got one though) they aren't required.

It does need to be big or anything (both of mine were small but it is what they represent that matters)