Survival Guide for Grooms

1. Buy The Ring
2. Plan the Proposal
3. Wedding Band(s)
4. Give a thoughtful “Day of Wedding” gift
5. Say “I Love You” Often

The whole process of getting engaged can be intimidating at times, so Meigs wants you to feel comfortable and excited about picking the perfect piece for your lady! There’s a lot to consider when thinking about proposing: how/when you’ll pop the big question or picking the rock that will sit on her finger. Outlined below are our tips and tricks to making you look like the hero during this new season of life!


1. Buying The Ring 

• Do some research - ask the people closest to her if she’s dropped any hints on her favorite shape or style of ring. This will be helpful for you in the long run!

• You might also be able to look at social media (Pinterest boards), chances are she’s saved some ideas there!

• Come and see us! The Meigs team is eager and prepared to help you make this important decision! We offer you a free Diamonds 101 education with our experts. After your education, you are ready to look at diamonds!

• Don’t freak out. If you have no clue what she likes, some women are better at dropping hints than others! We can strategically ask questions to help you figure it out. She can also make a Wish List instore or online at Meigs Jewelry’s official website, which makes the process extremely easy on you because she’s already chosen her favorites!

• If you don’t find something out of the hundreds of settings we have, we can custom design a ring just for you! Our master jeweler, Justin, has created over 200 magical designs for customers like you!

2. Plan a Proposal

• Don’t let the hype of this aspect discourage you. Just think about the meaningful, sentimental times shared between the two of you!

• Decide whether you want to ask her parents first, or not! This is a tradition that’s been happening for years and is meant to show respect and honor for her family and where she came from. It also involves her side of the family in the exciting new journey!

• Think about the noteworthy moments in your relationship - where you first met, first kissed, said “I love you” for the first time. These are all moments in a relationship that you can draw from to create a special memory for you to remember for a lifetime.

• Think about your significant other and decide if they’re one who enjoys the spotlight. If the answer is no then you may want to consider doing a private proposal. When in doubt about this aspect, sometimes it’s best to play it safe! They love being with you, so you can’t go wrong with a romantic, one-on-one experience.
• Let our experts help you! We have a talented experience coordinator on staff who can help you plan your proposal and work with local vendors around town to make it super special.

  3. Wedding Band

• This you’ll purchase with her. Since the ring was *mostly* your choice, she’ll pick her band and help you choose yours. A wedding band is typically received when you exchange your vows during the ceremony and you’ll wear them from then on. Some women like to solder their engagement ring and wedding band(s) together, others choose to leave them apart and wear them separately from time to time. Personal preference takes precedence in this circumstance! When you buy your engagement ring with us, you’ll receive 10% off your wedding bands and other gifts for the wedding party.

4. Give a thoughtful “Day of Wedding” Gift

• The tradition of exchanging a “Day of Wedding” gift is a timeless one that will never go out of style! This is a chance for you to take a moment away from the stress and busyness of your wedding day to share a thoughtful gift and special moment with your soon to be spouse.

• Something sentimental and special to you all is always a smart move, especially because it’ll be a memorable day for you both. My first idea is to give something special and meaningful - other than your beautiful rings - to remember your day by. I promise it will be the perfect keepsake!

• Pearls are always a smart move - they can be a staple in every women’s jewelry collection. Every lady looks beautiful in a set of pearls, so that makes it easy for you!

• Diamond studs are also an easy, simple day of gift that she’ll be sure to love. Like Pearls, Diamond studs can become a staple in your new spouse’s collection! When you purchase them from Meigs it’s also a great investment because of our ‘trade-up’ program that we have in place. So, the next time you get stuck trying to find something for an occasion you can just upgrade her sparkling diamond studs!

• A classy, timeless watch with a message engraved on the back is a special, personalized gift that she will love. Something that she’ll continue to wear throughout your future together. A sweet gift like this will remind her of you everytime she puts it on!
• Our Meigs Brides are invited into our Something Borrowed program, where they can wear up to $10,000 of our jewelry for FREE on their wedding day. Some of our grooms have thoughtfully bought the earrings or other accessories their brides wore as a special surprise! Not only will it remind her of you everytime she wears it, but of your special day that you got to share with your family and friends.

5. Say “I Love You” Often
Wedding planning can be a stressful time for her, so being a little romantic (and yes, even cheesy) will help lift her spirits. Don’t let the stress of planning your wedding make you forget the reason why you decided to get married in the first place. A simple “I love you” can make both of you take a step back and remember how much you care for one another.