Need your opinion ladies!

[jeffw]

I am finally ready to tie the knot. I have an absolutely wonderful girlfriend who I believe deserves the best. We have had discussions on engagement rings, and I have a general idea of which styles she likes, but am not 100% certain on the exact ring (I know what kind of diamond I want to get her). I want so badly to get her the ring she will love forever, but am concerned that it may not be exactly what she wanted.

I am prepared to buy the ring today, but have been bombarded by wedding websites, magazines, and tv shows to the point where I'm a deer in the headlights. I don't know how you ladies keep up with all this stuff!

My question is...Would it be terrible if I were to propose to her with my mother's engagement ring (which was left to me after her death), and prepare a trip the next day to shop for a ring together?

I do have a backbone and am not looking for an easy way out, but rather want to be 100% sure this is the ring she loves most. Please help me!

[BriansBride07]

I think that would be a wonderful way to propose to her. and also a way of honoring your mother. I don't think that there is any set rule that you have to have a ring the day you propose though, but if your uncertain on what she wants go for it with your moms ring and then hit the stores. best of luck to you can't wait until we hear more plans. welcome to onewed.

[Kacie_bride]

I think that would be a lovely idea!

My FH bought my ring and surprised me. I didn't pick it out, but I love it! Whatever you picked out would probably be just as wonderful to her. That said, proposing with your mother's ring would be very special as well. I think it's a great idea. It would mean so much. Then you guys can plan a special evening when you go pick out the ring.

Congratulations and good luck!

[HalloweenBride]

I think proposing with the family ring is fine. My fiance proposed with a dime store ring, and we later had a family ring reset for me. It's all about how much you love her, not the ring (although it's a nice bonus!)

[mariaandmanish]

I think that proposing with a family ring is a great idea... she'll see that you care enough about her to give her your mother's ring, which I am sure is precious to you! Then, if she and you both want, you can go get another one. Good luck! and Congratulations!

[ladymelissa]

I am sure she will love any ring that you choose.

[Goin2thechapel]

She's probably going to be more excited about you chossing her to spend the rest of your life with than the ring you did it with. She'll like whatever you give her! Congratulations and best of luck!

[cowboysbride]

I think it's a sweet idea and one she will love retelling over and over! Best of luck, have fun and CONGRATS!

[rainbowtreat]

I am with the rest of the girls in saying that that sounds perfect. She will love whatever you choose to do. Good luck and be sure to let us know how it all goes.