Planning a proposal in New York? The Empire State Building, Central Park, and Tiffany's on Fifth Avenue. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Proposal Ideas, Location Guides, and Real Engagement Stories
For the proposal itself
Get Engaged
Where to do it, what to say, and how to pull off the moment without giving it away.
For after they said yes
Just Engaged
Picking the date, selecting your wedding party, setting a budget. The list that starts the moment you stand up.
Get Engaged
Where to Propose
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Planning a proposal in Santorini? Oia, the water, and locations away from the crowds. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Chicago? From the Wrigley Building on the river to the Skydeck at the Willis Tower. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Rome? From the Trevi Fountain at dawn to a candlelit piazza in Trastevere — the best places to propose, eat, and stay in the Eternal City.
Planning a proposal in Maui? From the summit of Haleakalā at sunrise to a Lahaina sunset cruise. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Proposal Advice
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You've picked the ring. Have you picked the right moment in the relationship? The questions worth sitting with before you propose.
Planning a surprise proposal with a girlfriend who notices everything. Seven tips for keeping it secret from the ring purchase to the night itself.
The ring is sorted. Work through the checklist. Everything that needs to be ready before you ask.
Just Engaged
Every Story Starts With a Yes
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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.
The reason the proposal happened at NYCC wasn't for The NERDIST to tape it, it was for the extra tickets. NYCC sold out fast and I wanted her dad to be there to witness it.
The Deal of a Lifetime- Eleanor Eldredge & Adam Mills Engaged on QVC!
Eleanor & I were engaged on QVC on February 24th 2012. Here’s how it all happened…
Already engaged and want to share how it happened? We read every story.
Tell Us Your StoryWedding Articles
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Barn or ballroom? Beach or city hall? Settling on a wedding style that fits both of you takes longer than most couples expect.
The venue has three dates. Your family wants summer. She wants spring. How to set a wedding date when everyone has an opinion, including you.
Who pays for what at a wedding? The traditional split, how couples handle it now, and which conversations to have early.
Choosing the Ring
Choosing an engagement ring? The 4Cs, setting styles, metal choices, and how to figure out her ring size. Everything before you walk into a jeweller.
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