How long should two people go out before the guy gives an engagement ring?
148585
There is no set amount of time to wait.  The guy should ask when he feels that he is ready to make that commitment, and the girl shouldn't accept until she feels ready to make that commitment.  Everyone moves at their own pace so go with your heart and let it be your guide.
407227
I cant find a reason in my head why there should be a set amount of time & or a set time at all.  I think a guy can ask of course, and at the risk of sounding biased it usually happens that he does.  & the girl is usually the one that should pick a time.\n\nIt is based on the amount of trust the girl has in the guy.  If you have a little trust in him make it a severly public location (you get yourselves there, no shared ride).  If its been nearly a year or more, and the trust is there, semi-private is good for a little discreet and more romantic time.  Keep it semi-private though.
311214
I want him to bring me my friend to my door with an engagement ring.
851654
Wow, that's a long time.\n\nIMO by the time my wife and I had gotten married it WAS just a formality...it was as you say, "just a piece of paper." \n\nHowever, that did not come from apathy...not in the least. It was that my wife was so special to me, I had already decided by that point that this was the woman I was to spend the rest of my life with. The whole point of the ring and marriage is for validation...if he is waiting so long then it appears as though he is avoiding something. \n\nIt really sounds like he just proposed to make ya happy or, forgive the phrase, shut ya up. If he had really intended to engage to you, he would have bothered to plan for a ring. It took me 6 months, the opening of my first credit card (at 27), and a lot of freaking raman noodles...but I'd be damned if I wasn't going to provide the love of my life with some sort of validation. \n\nThe ring, ceremony, etc. is just symbolic...but if he isn't willing to put up, I can't help but wonder where else he will slack later. \n\nBasically this is something I would call a problem...but please don't take my speculation or anyone elses for what is really going on. It sounds as if you guys need to have a serious discussion and decide where you are going. It sounds like you have been through a lot together, and none of those trials and tribulations are going to be over soon. \n\nYou really need to know where you stand with this guy. Good luck and hope it all turns out.
1035795
Nope, not without a ring on your finger. Get some sort of commitment first so that you aren't making a huge mistake. Boys can come and go but you don't want to jeopardize your job for someone who hasn't committed to you first. :)
1003332
Whatever colours you like.  \n\nIf you are getting married outside, you should probably opt for the morning (before 10am) or later in the evening (after 5 or 6).  And be sure to provide shade for your guests - they'll be waiting out in the sun for probably an hour, so think of their health and comfort.
54368
Get the ring before you give it up. They'll stay a little longer, then  :)
53227
they had an engagement so they are most likely to be marrying sooner.
29145
Probably 6 to 12 months after becoming engaged.
75570
Whatever he wants. I think traditionally, it's an exchange between dates, but if the guys in the group don't want to "miss out" on wearing a butonniere, then they should feel free to wear one!
360602
well,\nwhenever you feel the time is right. When ever you both sit down and feel like you are ready. You will both know when the time is right. Trust me in that i had the same predicament and when my now fiance and i knew the time was right we got engaged and then now are planning our marriage. Good luck
1095876
It depends on your relationship.  My husband told me the first time we went out that he was going to marry me.  He asked me officially 4 months later.
368873
Honestly...I wouldn't do it. Proposing to guy is like having him walk down the aisle while you wait at the alter. I know many people throw out traditions in today's "modern" world but I still wouldn't do it. If you've changed your mind about getting married, talk to him about it first or drop a hint that you wouldn't mind have something sparkly to wear on your ring finger. Proposing to my wife was and still is one of the greatest moments of my life and I would hate to have that moment taken away.\n\nAlso...his buddies will NEVER let him live it down ;o)
649923
Ask him about it, if it is a lady who sells wedding rings for a living it would be good for him to call it!!! Just ask him, you have to have trust to have a relationship!
1044255
8-10 weeks prior to the wedding date but if you have a large amount of out of town guests or out of country you should sent those out slightly earlier or make sure save the dates are sent out early so these guests can look into vacation time and flights.
1107869
it's not even important to receive a ring at all it doesn't make a person love another any more. I have been married for 25 years, never had an engagement ring don.t even wear a wedding ring now, but still love him.
737100
theres no right time as in weeks, months or wotever. It's when you feel right! A good tip though, and trust me on this one-the longer you wait the better it wil be. If he's really interested time isnt important. it's good not to plan these things as it will come natrually!