Planning a proposal in Barcelona? From hilltop views to Gaudí landmarks to the Gothic Quarter. 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 San Francisco? Bay views, hilltop parks, and indoor spots for the foggy days. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Orlando? From Disney World to a hot air balloon to Lake Eola Park. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Where to propose in Copenhagen — royal gardens, ancient towers, and Michelin-starred restaurants. A guide to proposing in Denmark's capital.
Where to propose in Tokyo — garden views, city skylines, and temple settings with Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels in Japan's capital.
Proposal Advice
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A public proposal is either the best story she'll tell for years, or the worst. What to think through before you commit to an audience.
You've chosen the ring. Now figure out what to actually say. Practical advice on the words, the tone, and how to not go blank on one knee.
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 wanted her to feel like a movie star...
Our story was almost a failure...it would have been a failure had my plans worked out the way I wanted.
Watch it how it happened Most Romantic Marriage Proposal
It was Saturday, April 26, 2014. I knew that it was the big day! I started off that normal Saturday by taking Kate to one of her favorite restaurants in California: P.F.
I first encountered the band Lucius through a good friend of mine named Nick Stankus. While in Chicago this past December, Nick and I spent some time driving around listening to music and catching up.
We decided to celebrate 2012/2013 new years in Dubai that year. He proposed 30 minutes to midnight.
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A good wedding planner pays for herself. A bad one doesn't. What to look for, and whether you need one.
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.
A destination wedding sounds perfect until the guest list drops to twenty. The tradeoffs that matter, from costs to family politics.
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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