When I propose to my girlfriend, should I have just the one ring for her, or do I need to have both of our rings? If not, when do I get the ring for me?
Is an engagement ring different than a wedding ring?
Any other logistical matters you can tell me about? :)
2007-02-13 12:47:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You only need the engagment ring for the proposal. The wedding ring can be bought a little closer to the wedding. If you are asking if you should have an engagement ring, that is up to you. It is becoming more common for men to have a ring also. As for your wedding ring (also called wedding band) you should wait till closer to the wedding to get it and wear it on your wedding day, no earlier than that. Of course a lot of people are going to tell you to do what you want but I'm just giving you the traditional way of doing things.
As for "is there a difference between a wedding ring and an engagment ring?" the answer is yes. The engagement ring is used as the symbol of your official intentions. Meaning that you give her an engagment ring to show to her and everyone else you intend to marry her and that you are very serious about it. The wedding band is used as the final symbol of actual marriage. The rings are given to each other in the cermony as "a symbol of my love...." etc.
As far as and other information you are wanting to know you would have to be more specific because there is SO much information involving marriage and the like. Anyways hope this helps!
2007-02-13 13:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Wendy Kim 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The engagement ring signifies that you are betrothed & will leagalize it through the upcoming wedding.
The wedding ring is the ring you both exchange as a seal upon the vows you make at your wedding. You might purchase her a ring "set" or the rings separately. She will buy yours.
In some countries the same ring used for a wedding ring is used for the engagement ring as well. But if you try that in this country (I'm assuming you're in the USA) you are considered worse than a tightwad; so don't attempt that. :)
Unless you know what your girlfriend would like, considering rings, call your jeweler & tell him the price range you're wanting to stay in & have him pull all those priced rings. Let your girlfriend choose her engagement ring as this is the ring she will wear & treasure the rest of her life. And it might save a few hurt feelings as well.
If you want to propose with a ring, find a store vending machine & insert the 50 cents required.
Congratulations!
2007-02-13 13:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you propose, all you need is the engagement ring. You can look at the online or in person at any jewelry store. The ring goes on her ring finger (next to the pinky) left hand.
Later, as the wedding date draws nearer, the two of you can go to a jewelry store (or online) and select your wedding bands. Traditionally, the couple tries to find matching bands, but today, anything goes, pretty much.
Good luck.
2007-02-13 13:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Happy Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much money you're able to spend. Some men propose with an engagement ring and then the couple goes and picks a bridal set together. Some men pick the set and propose with the diamond (a traditional engagement ring is just one diamond, aka a solitaire). My husband and I just decided together to get married, so we picked out the set together, so it's a little untraditional and I'm not sure what most girls prefer. Good luck!
2007-02-13 12:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u will need just hers. both rings are different. weding band and there is a an engagement ring. probably get the bands a couple of months b4 the wedding. u should get the wedding bands together i would say so it could be a joint decision just like everything else in the both of your lives after your big day. wish u guys all the luck.
2007-02-13 13:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by tami g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is a diamond ring for engagement. The wedding rings are bands, exchanged at the time you take your vows.
2007-02-13 13:00:12 · answer #6 · answered by DuckyWucky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only the engagement ring will do.. you can both go get the wedding bands afterwards. my guess is she already has plans for her wedding. don't plan too much of it without talking to her....trust me it is a huge girl thing.
well...for most anyhow.
good luck and congrats.
2007-02-13 13:19:54 · answer #7 · answered by roxy3076 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey! an engagement ring is strictly for the lady... you get your wedding band when you get married,,, she also gets an additional ring/ band,,, get used to it, being married means the wife always gets more... as my husband says if my wife aint happy, aint no body happy!!!
2007-02-13 12:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by kim t 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are old enough to propose if you are asking the questions that you did. Logistical matters? Really kid, you are WAY too young, or totally brainless, one of the two, or both!
2007-02-13 13:47:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
just get the one ring ; nicer if you let her choose it and then you can order a set of three
2007-02-13 13:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋