Finding out their ring size secretly is one of the first puzzles of planning a proposal. You want the ring to fit, but asking outright gives the whole game away.
I'm Leon, an accredited celebrant and proposal photographer based in Llandudno. Here are the quiet ways couples manage it.
Borrow a Ring They Already Wear
The simplest route is a ring they wear on the right finger. Borrow it for an hour while they will not miss it, and either take it to be measured or trace the inside circle carefully on paper. Check which hand and finger it lives on, because sizes differ.
Ask Someone You Trust
A sibling, parent or best friend may already know, or can ask in passing without raising suspicion. Choose someone who is good at keeping a secret.
Compare Against Your Own Fingers
If you can slip one of their rings onto your own finger, note how far down it sits. It is not exact, but it gives you a useful guide. In the UK, ring sizes are given as letters, so ask for that format.
If You Are Still Not Sure
Many couples propose with a placeholder or plan to choose the ring together afterwards. Proposal ring or engagement ring explains how that works. Rings can often be resized later, so a near guess is rarely a disaster.
Then Plan the Moment
With the ring sorted, the rest is about the moment. With the Guided Proposal Ceremony, I read your bespoke Love Letter aloud before you propose, then photograph the moment and everything that follows, with Polaroid keepsakes to take home. You also receive your Love Story Album and a year of the Love Story Registry. It is £695.00 on the services page.
Anywhere You Choose
North Wales is home, from the Llŷn coast to the Clwydian hills, but you can choose anywhere: elsewhere in the UK.
The ring is a small thing to get right, and the moment you give it is the part they will remember. Get in touch about your proposal and we will plan the rest.
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