Featured Engagement Stories
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.
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.
It was the Fourth of July weekend, exactly one year after Christy and I had first met. To celebrate the occasion we planned a little trip, taking the airplane to fly down to Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks for a romantic long weekend getaway.
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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.
Sydney is known for it's beautiful harbor area with its iconic Opera House and stunning bridge. It’s no surprise that most of the best locations to propose in Sydney are around this area or have beautiful views towards it. Here are some of the best spots in Sydney to propose.
The combination of culture, history, and scenery means that Boston is a fabulous city for a weekend away and is packed with ideal proposal locations.
Recently Engaged...
So the champagne has been sipped, the ring has been shown around, and congratulations have poured in, but now the reality hits; you actually have to plan a wedding.
Every couple will have a different set of priorities and criteria when it comes to setting that all important date. Your main concern may be the availability of your venue, the likelihood of good weather, or the chances of your nearest and dearest being able to attend.
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.
Marriage Proposal Advice....
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.
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.