If you’re in a serious relationship and have met “the one”, chances are you’ve started to think about discussing with your partner if and when you’d like to get engaged. In fact, roughly 25% of couples discuss getting engaged two years or more before the proposal. Even more couples, approximately 33%, shop for the ring together in person. (The Knot)
Despite this growing trend of increased communication leading up to the proposal, many couples are looking to strike a balance between direct communication and the romance of a surprise.
When it comes to the engagement ring, this can be even trickier - the person being proposed to often feels like, “I don’t want to seem materialistic or picky but I’m the one who will be wearing this thing everyday.”
Accurately knowing your partner’s ring size does not ruin all mystery and romance. A great entry point into the conversation with your partner about your dream ring is clearly communicating your ring size.
The Proposal Prep box comes with a professional ring sizer. Don’t have one at home? You can also visit any local jewelry store who will take your finger size at no charge.
Typically the person who hopes to be proposed to has a few (cough, a lot!) visual references of rings they like that are saved on their phone. Have a secret Pinterest board or saved screenshots? Ask your partner if they’re open to seeing the styles you’ve been considering.
Expressing clear expectations of how involved or not involved you’d both like to be is key. Here are a few questions to consider for yourself before you sit down with your partner.
How involved do you want to be in the ring buying and selection process?
Do you want to try on rings together?
Do you want to talk about setting a budget?
Should your partner consult a friend or family member in the ring buying process?
Is there anything you definitely don’t want for a ring design?
Is there anything you definitely do want for a ring design?
If visiting a store to try on rings sounds intimidating at this point in your journey, the Proposal Prep Couples Box comes with a diamond try-on kit that allows you to see 9 different diamond shapes on your own finger.
Now that you’ve shared your ring size, your screenshots and your desired level of involvement, it’s time to identify when you expect to exit the process and let the person who is proposing run the show.
Some couples verbally discuss what they want and then let one partner take the lead. Some couples try on rings together or even select the diamond together before exiting the process. Think about what feels right for you.
Need help planning your dream proposal or getting the conversation started? We're here to keep the excitement alive while making sure every detail is perfect. Our Couples Box offers a unique date night experience that includes our signature Diamond Try-on Kit, The Ultimate Ring Buying Guide, a ring sizer, a relationship building card game and more! Determine your dream ring and proposal.