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Proposal Ideas, Location Guides, and Real Engagement Stories

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Where to Propose

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Proposal Advice

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She's already talking about the honeymoon. She has opinions on ring styles. Ten signs she's been waiting longer than you think.
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.
You've picked the ring. Have you picked the right moment in the relationship? The questions worth sitting with before you propose.
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Every Story Starts With a Yes

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On April 4th, 2012, Lauren woke up, got ready, and went to work like any other weekday. It was around 7 AM, and she woke up Sean to say goodbye like she does every morning.
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.
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.
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…

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Wedding Articles

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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.
Newly engaged. Tell her parents before it hits Instagram. The order matters, the timing matters, and getting it wrong is harder to undo than you'd think.
A destination wedding sounds perfect until the guest list drops to twenty. The tradeoffs that matter, from costs to family politics.
Diamond Engagement Ring Guide

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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