Can you propose without a ring? Wedding traditions are constantly changing, and proposals are no stranger to this. With more couples opting for personalized wedding details, popping the question can also be done in a non-traditional style. Reimagine your proposal to be one as unique as your love story with these ideas that don’t involve a ring!
Think Outside The Box
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An engagement ring is one to keep forever. So if you know your partner is picky about jewelry but don’t want to ruin the surprise by taking them ring shopping, you can propose with a ring box! It symbolizes your thoughtfulness and gives you something to get down on one knee with. You can later go ring shopping together, without having to roll the dice on the precious band that they’re going to spend the rest of their life wearing. And if you’re looking for an alternate piece of jewelry, a bracelet or necklace also makes for a fine choice.
Can’t Say No To An Adorable Furry Friend!
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If the two of you are animal lovers, this sweet gesture is definitely going to have your hearts bursting with joy and cuteness overload! This is a great way to show your dedication to starting a family together and a lovely reminder of the special moment in the years to come. Plus, how do you possibly say no to a face like that!
Tattoos Together
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Getting matching tattoos is one of the sweetest gestures for the modern couple. So if the two of you share a love for tattoos, revealing an engagement tattoo is a unique (or should we say, ‘you-nique’) way to pop the question. Make it memorable with your partner’s initials, a portrait, or even an inside joke! It’s a great way to show your commitment in a personalized style. After you’re engaged, you can also get tattoos together to symbolize your commitment to forever.
A Meaningful Work of Art
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Creative minds who love to paint, write, or sing, why not use your talents to put together a proposal that’s unlike any other? Writing and composing a sweet song for your better half or spending time in front of a canvas or sculpting mold makes for a meaningful gesture that is bound to melt hearts. And if you’re writing a book, ink the words in the acknowledgment section for an incredibly thoughtful gesture that is both grand and small, a personalized message meant for that one person, on a creative work that many can admire.
Memorable Mementos
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Do you still have the first note you slipped each other across the classroom? A relationship memento holds a lot of meaning and can be anything, be it a movie stub from your first date or a plane ticket from your first trip together. Remember the blue French horn from How I Met Your Mother? And speaking of plane tickets, you could even go the extra mile and book a ticket to the same spot again!
So can you propose without a ring? Well, the answer is yes! You can propose in any way that speaks to you and matches your style as a couple. While this would mean a physical ring for some, it doesn’t have to be the same for others. And now that you’ve got some ideas to help you out go ahead and sweep your partner off their feet!
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