How to Practice Engagement Ring Etiquette

At one of the most important times of your life, you want to practice proper etiquette. When you're buying and using an engagement ring, it can be easy to make your own rules. But there are proper etiquette guidelines you should follow with engagement rings. Read on to learn how to practice engagement ring etiquette.

Instructions

1. Cover the expense yourself, as the groom. It is proper etiquette for you to pay for the engagement ring out of your own pocket or with your own financing. Only buy an engagement ring that you can afford.

2. Ask the father of your girlfriend whether you can offer her an engagement ring. This can be as simple as a phone call to her father or you can take him to dinner and ask his permission.

3. Find out whether your girlfriend will say yes. Have conversations with your girlfriend about marriage before you pop the question. This way, you can make sure you won't be rejected when you propose to her.

4. Know that your significant other should wear the engagement ring as soon as they accept it.

5. Understand it is customary to take the engagement ring off and move it to the opposing hand immediately before a wedding. Once the wedding is over, it is appropriate to put the engagement ring back on the left hand.

6. Find out the size of your girlfriend's finger before you buy the ring. It is proper etiquette that the ring fit properly when you propose.