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Just Said Yes November 2013

Proposing Without A Ring Overseas? Need quick Advice!

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Joe, on August 25, 2013 at 6:29 PM

I need everyone's opinion. I just decided to propose to my long time girlfriend during our trip to Italy in 5 days. At this time I don't have a ring. I'm not sure I feel safe taking a ring with me to Europe. Also, I want to make sure the ring stays a secret before I propose and I'm worried about going through security at the airports, etc. My girlfriend is very down to earth and doesn't own a single piece of jewelry. Seriously! She doesn't even have her ears pierced. She has always said she doesn't like jewelry. I have no idea what her ring size is or even what type of ring she would like (considering she doesn't own any jewelry and I never even seen her wear any). AND I have very limited time to pick out a ring. Would it be ok, based on what I've said, if I proposed without a ring? Or with a fake temporary ring and tell her we will pick one out when we get home? Or, should I just guess at a ring and hope she likes it and that it remains secret/safe during the trip to Italy?

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Expert July 2013
Megan K · on August 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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I agree with not doing a fake ring because it will set the standard for what the real ring will look like. I think a string is adorable and super romantic. It's all about the delivery-Good luck and have a great trip!!
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Savvy November 2013
Future Mrs. J · on August 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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I like the ring pop idea! I think that's so sweet! If she doesn't like or wear jewelry then it will be ok without the ring. Try and come up with a unique something to do to ask her.
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Master September 2014
JustMarried'14 · on August 26, 2013 at 12:37 PM
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You do NOT need a ring to propose, but it is a very precious item to have at some point.

Why not take her ring shopping in Europe?? Pretend you are just looking around for ideas and at the very least give her a picture of the ring she picks when you ask...

You can get inexpensive rings, and give it to her and then upgrade the ring as a bridal set for the wedding.

Best of luck in your travels and I hope she says YES!
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James Clark · on August 27, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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As I think about it, my GF and I were hanging out with my mother, of all people, and she had taken us up to a mountain top location that used to be a parking spot in her youth. GF got out to look at the city lights and I got the sudden idea to propose. Of course, I had no ring, but reached up and grabbed something hanging from my mother's rear view. That night, at the age of 20, I proposed with a plastic, orange spider ring.
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Master October 2014
Aronna · on August 27, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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If I was your girlfriend, I would appreciate a ring of some type from italy. you could get a ring that is made with a elastic part that goes over your finger. or you could buy one here.

or just something that you could place on her finger so she still has that moment of a 'ring' placed on her finger. you could then explain why you didn't have THE actual ring on you.

the effort would be greatly appreciated by me if I was her. it's the little things that make up the big memories.
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