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6 Things Almost Better Than An Engagement Ring

Posted on 06 July 2016.

Don’t get us wrong, we love love love pretty engagement rings, but we also understand that diamonds aren’t every girl’s best friend. Big gave Carrie a pair of Manolo Blahniks. Noah gave Allie her dream home. And today, we’re giving you ideas for a perfect proposal — no ring necessary.

A Love Letter

At the end of the day, marriage is about love, friendship and commitment. An engagement ring is great, but can you imagine getting proposed to with a good old-fashioned love letter? One that you read whenever things get tough, or just because you want an excuse to smile.

Shoes

When Carrie and Big finally got engaged, a gorgeous pair of Manolo Blahniks substituted for a diamond ring. And, why not? You’re just as fabulous as the ladies of Sex and the City, so if shoes are what speak to your soul, we see nothing wrong with a pair of “engagement shoes.”

Plane Tickets

The most worthwhile gifts are experiences, so plane tickets for a romantic getaway would definitely earn our enthusiastic “yes!” Save the money you’d spend on a ring and put that towards creating memories you’ll cherish forever. Plus, you can always head to Cartier in Place Vendôme to pick up a love ring if the mood strikes.

Family Heirloom

Your relationship is part of a bigger story, one that goes back through generations of love. A family heirloom — a vintage brooch, first edition book or antique furniture — could be the perfect symbol of your love and a lifetime of memories to come.

House

Whose heart didn’t melt when Noah fixed up the plantation house for Allie in The Notebook. Yes, they’re fictional characters, but we’d love getting proposed to with a dream house — the perfect place to start a life together and bask in newlywed bliss.

Puppy

We’ve seen a lot of sweet pets play a part in a couple’s proposal, but there’s no reason why a precious pup couldn’t be the proposal itself. A diamond ring might be beautiful, but it’s not going to give you unconditional love and adoring kisses.