Engaged with no ring

I certainly wouldn't do the official celebration until you have your ring. I'm not saying it isn't official- but without the ring, people kind of raise their eyebrows. I'd tell the people closest to you- but wait for the renting a billboard equivalent of an announcement until you have the ring- since it's so close.

Thank you, that helps so much, I don't want people looking at me funny

Get a temp ring. Get something cheap and small and then celebrate!! Congrats!

Depends if the ring really means that much to you. It's official your getting married! I wouldn't stress about pleasing other people. People will expect to see a ring if you make a big announcement!

A ring is just an outward symbol of the committment. There is no law that says you need a ring. Not all cultures have rings! Of course there will be people who will raise their eyebrows and question it but if you're up to dealing with it then go ahead and tell the world! I am indifferent to having a ring and I was prepared to not have one and officially announce it to family and friends when the FH surprised me with a family ring. To each their own!

Thanks to everyone you made me feel better about the entire situation. Im getting married, im so excited!!!

I agree with Tameka M. you shouldn't have to please anyone if you are fine without it for now I say go right ahead and announce it When my FH proposed to me He had the ring but it didn't fit me we had to get it re sized I went 2 weeks without one people always asked to see it I even had people say I was lying about the engagement all because I wasn't wearing the ring. Did I care no. If you wanna tell your family I say go ahead.

On page 118 of "CAN MY BRIDESMAIDS WEAR BLACK? and 325 other most-asked Etiquette Questions" by Marjabelle Young Stewart, she states that

"It is perfectly acceptable to become engaged without a ring, and you should not have to explain it to anyone."

Aww thank you

If you're engaged, go ahead and announce it! you have plans for a ring, so when people ask about it, you can tell them its on its way and what it looks like.

when i got engaged, my ring was being custom made and the jeweler was taking WAY longer than he said he would. I didnt get my ring till Id been engaged for 6 weeks or so. I work a temporary ring in the meantime and just explained to people it was getting made and that i should get it soon. frankly, it was kinda fun cause once I actually got the real thing, i got to go around and show all the friends and family who had been asking about it-it was like getting to announce an engagement twice!

I'm engaged without a ring. it's ok. the only people you should worry about is you and your fh.

Depending on who you tell you might get questions, but if you don't mind that then go ahead and celebrate So exciting!

I have had people act like they didn't care about the ring though and try to put me down when I got mine. Nothing bothers me more than someone who tries to act better than me though, "I don't need a ring, I KNOW he loves me and commits to me, the ring is just an object"...that kind of thing usually means to me that it really bothers them that they don't have one.

Dinner would be really nice I think that's a great idea.

I had a ringless engagement (with an ex) and honestly, if you can buy a place-holder ring, and tell people it is a place-holder until you get the official ring, it would help you out a lot (a ring from Walmart or Target would do the job), been there, done that.

NotFroofy and I elected not to have engagement rings at all. We still ended up married.

Congrats! I say tell whomever you I did and I made plans and I did not have a ring for a long time like 2 years.As long as you are happy.

Just a thought , do you think its a money issue , him really wanting to get you the big ring that your looking at but he cant swing the price. I used to mtg a Diamond Dealer. I would let my brides know he needs to feel like a he won here , so pick three you like in three price points. then you know your getting something you like but don't know witch one. Also most diamond stores will offer a trade in upgrade . You get what you paid toward a larger purchase. Keep in mind get the color the best you can . But if the price again is the issue a nice SI 1 is great as apposed to a VS or VVS

PS I opted for a nice Diamond wedding Band and no Engagement . Its a Great look even Tiffany have the look in there celebration rings that stack. Give it time you will find something that really is for both of you and now everyone else expects. If is a good guy and has your heart . Celebrate this time with the man you love

Yes actually it is a money issue, we have 5 kids together and he is getting my ring at walmart but it's fine with me cause thats what we can afford

A ring is just a symbol. You don't have to have a large expensive diamond. For now, you can have a simple silver ring with a crystal instead of a diamond, or a cupid zirconia (spelling wrong I know...smile). The main thing is your love and commitment to each other.

Ok , then enjoy your engagement . I don't know what Walmat has but I do know Sams Club has some great buys . As well as other things I do like I said I once was a Certified Diamondologist DCA I am no longer working in that field . But if I can help you find something from a store near you I will. But shout that your getting Married and celebrate your love