Who gets the engagement ring if a wedding is called off? In Connecticut, an engagement ring is considered a conditional gift; conditioned on a subsequent matrimonial ceremony. If the wedding is cancelled, the giver of the engagement ring has the right to get the ring back. But be careful; engagement rings given on Valentine's Day, birthdays, or other holidays are likely to be seen as an unconditional gift that the recipient may keep even if the wedding is called off.
