Proposing on holiday; with or without ring?

I have a friend that was proposed to without a ring, she seemed fine with it, I thought it was a little strange though. So you know her best so if you think she'd be happy without a ring then that's okay. Personally I think I'd want some sort of stand in ring, or something sort of significant. Then on future trips she can wear that ring again if she's worried about damage so it wouldn't be completely useless. However she still may find that ring accidentally and think it is real so you'd have to be very careful. Another possibility is that you get her a simple necklace (something inexpensive but that she could wear again with maybe an infinity sign or a pearl or something she likes) and then tell her that is to signify that the real ring is coming. There are a lot of alternatives you could do from tying a string on her finger, to a ring pop (if you have a young and fun relationship), to giving her a picture of the ring. I think I'd probably just want something as bad as that sounds. It seems like it will be a super romantic proposal though, best of luck!!

Why not get the e-ring insured and take it. You can put in the safe at the hotel. At lot of men have proposed during a vacation with an e-ring. I would say, go for it & bring the ring! I think having a "substitute ring" is fine but not necessary.

Congrats! Substitute ring is fine :-) Do whatever makes you comfortable!

I'd have a stand-in, but bring a picture of the real ring so that she knows you really have iit.

How fun!

My FH proposed on a vacation.He brought the real ring,we did tons of fun stuff and I never lost it or even worried about it(and my ring was too big). I would just bring it. When you first get engaged you want to show it off!

I would get a ring from the 25 cent gumball machine if you are that worried. but honestly if I were you I pretty much would ask right away and then she can wear it through the whole trip. and you won't be nervous and off your rocker the whole time

I agree with getting it insured and taking it with you.

Take it with you. Trust me, us girls like the bling.

Take it with you. I would have been a little disappointed if FH had proposed without the real ring.

I guess I'm in the minority but I say leave it at home so she can be surprised. When we travel we are always sharing bags, putting things in the safe together etc. and there would definitely be a risk of her finding it! I would use either a stand in (but make it clear early on that it isn't real!) or another piece of jewelry. Stand in could be nice because then when you go around to everyone saying "we just got engaged!" You'll have the ring to show for it

You need the ring.

With the ring!! Consider proposing at the beginning of the trip!! My fiancé proposed at the beginning of our italy trip and i loved being able to wear my ring everywhere during our trip and enjoy being an engaged couple!!

Take the ring. Put in in a pouch and tape it in your wallet. I wear mine on trips and vacations. It's insured and I don't worry about it.

My friend was proposed to without the ring. Her now husband got down on one knee and pulled out his phone with a picture of the ring. She seemed OK with this.

Get a inexpensive stand in ring...no biggie. Or bring the real ring....or propose with out a ring...I would have said yes if my FH proposed with a candy ring from the store...actually that would have made for a good story.

No way...take the ring with you. Even if its just a "stand in" that you are proposing with, in her mind it will always be The Ring (even if its not meant to be). She's also going to be thrilled to show her parents, friends and facebook and I'm sure you would rather her do this with the ring you intend for her to wear forevery.

Just like said about, get it insured and take it with you...and I'm sure she would be thrilled! If you worry about the sizing being too big or too small, you could always buy her an inexpensive chain that she can wear around her neck with the ring hanging from if its too big or too small and have it sized when you guys get home.

I think a stand in ring is okay. Just make sure when you propose you let her know this isn't the true ring.

With!!!! Do not keep her in suspense waiting to see her ring!

I like the idea of having a picture of the ring & the vendor machine ring. It's a playful way to propose & that way you won't worry about anything happening to the ring.

Congratulations & good luck!!

One more thing to consider, you only get to propose once. do it with the e-ring & let her enjoy the entire experience. Most people will say, "Congrats let me see your ring" She may not be embarrass but will you be?