Featured Engagement Stories
I moved out to New York City for grad school in the summer of 2011. I grew up in Downey, CA my entire life and I needed a change of scenery. My roommate and I started going out to a church, and I guess Jason was one of the welcoming ushers. I didn't notice him at all.
I began planning about one month prior. I searched for a place that sells real rose pedals and I found one that would give me 700 rose pedals. I also bought plain wood and at the wood shop I cut the wood in order to build the signs.
From the moment I first met Nicole, she knocked my socks off and I knew that I was a lucky man to have the opportunity to sweep her off of her feet. As our relationship grew, I continued to be impressed and wowed by how wonderful the special lady in my life is!
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The energy and vibrancy of the bustling city of Hong Kong is hard to describe. If you’d like to get engaged in the Pearl of the Orient you’ll be spoiled for choice. Here are some great ideas for proposal locations to help you plan your trip.
With romance built into its very soul, finding a beautiful spot to propose in Rome shouldn’t be difficult; choosing between perfect places might be the problem.
Hawaii’s second largest island is often described as a sun-drenched pacific paradise, so it’s no wonder that many couples find it the ideal place for a romantic proposal.
Recently Engaged...
These days announcing your engagement can be as easy as changing your Facebook status or sending out a quick tweet, but before you reach for that smartphone take a few minutes to think about how you really want people to find out you’re engaged.
The idea that a couple’s parents should cover the entire expense of their wedding has become an old fashioned one, and many couples, especially if they are a little older or are arranging their second marriage, tend to pay a large portion of the wedding costs themselves.
The guest list for your wedding can be a political minefield. Many couples find this the hardest part of wedding planning, particularly if they are under pressure from friends or relatives.
Marriage Proposal Advice....
Many men put a huge amount of thought into the location and the timing of their proposal but forget to prepare anything to say when they ask that all important question.
Public proposal seems to be growing in popularity. Proposal packages where performers call you and your girlfriend up on stage, waiters deliver the ring to your table with dessert, or where dolphins pass on your message with a special sign, are increasingly common.
Whether or not your proposal comes completely out of the blue will depend largely on how long you’ve been together and how much you’ve talked about getting married, but if you plan it right you can make a proposal a surprise in any situation.