Popping the question is a big step in your relationship. When the day that you cannot imagine your future without your significant other arrives, taking the next step and getting engaged is a practical decision. Naturally, you might be so overwhelmed with excitement that you haven’t really thought through the steps that come next. From […]

When you find someone to share your life with, it can be very special. Everyone deserves a shot at love, and getting engaged is a wonderful way to take a relationship to the next level. Unfortunately, same-sex couples often grapple with a few different things when it comes to the established traditions surrounding marriage. If […]

Getting engaged has a way of bringing a lot of emotions to the surface. In the first days after making the decision, you and your partner will probably reach out to close friends and family to share the news. While there is nothing wrong with giving in to these positive vibes, you also need to […]

Getting engaged can bring on an intense rush of emotions. Actually, it can also give you a pretty impressive adrenaline boost. You’ll find yourself completely caught up in all of the good vibes and well-wishes being sent your way by friends, family members, and random people you’ve met over the years. While these feelings can […]

For same-sex couples, marriage is a step that is still somewhat new. Legal for several years now, weddings between same-sex couples require as much preliminary work as any other arrangement. Naturally, some concerns can come up along the way. If you’ve been waiting for your significant other to pop the question, you might not be […]

Every family or social circle has a few nosy people. When a couple is getting engaged, these inquiring minds want to know everything. If you’re the lucky pair, you probably find yourself the target of all sorts of questions. Some are curious about the proposal, your attire, the date, or what type of cake you […]

A lot of planning is going to go into throwing the perfect wedding. While you might be focused on getting the details of your celebration hammered out, you are going to have to make a few preliminary decisions early. When you and your partner get engaged, your family and friends may feel inclined to shower […]

Grooms have given engagement rings to their future wives for generations. With wedding trends changing to meet modern couples’ needs and ideas around marriage, you might be looking for alternatives to the traditional diamond engagement ring. Set the tone of your wedding by starting out your engagement by being unconventional and finding a symbol that […]

The act of proposing has become quite the creative endeavor over the last few years. Though couples have long tried to put unique spins on popping the question, social media seems to have amplified matters. There’s no hard rule saying a proposal needs to be involved or meticulously planned. That said, you may want guidance […]

An engagement ring is far from an inexpensive investment. Once upon a time, in fact, it was said that a person should spend no less than three months’ salary on this ring. Since times and traditions have changed, however, this is no longer the case. Still, statistics from the last few years indicate that the […]