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The Proposal & Engagement

Ready to pose the Big Question? Or maybe the answer was "yes" and now you realize there are a million things to do before your wedding day? Our writers have the experience to guide you through this exciting and busy time in your lives!

How To Know When it is the Right Time to Get Engaged

 
 
 
 
 
November 1, 2009
By Mina Sorvese
Engagement is a big commitment. Knowing when to get engaged is on that fine line between following your heart and letting your head take over.

How To Make a Clever Marriage Proposal

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2009
By Mike Tattersall
A clever marriage proposal should be special and create a lasting memory. Read this article for ideas on how to prepare a unique marriage proposal for your girlfriend.

Ideas for a Romantic Wedding Proposal

 
 
 
 
 
September 6, 2009
By Staff Writer
A wedding proposal is not the same as a business proposal, and a straightforward, kneel-on-one-knee proposal is safe, but you may want to find a more memorable approach.

How To Break an Engagement

 
 
 
 
 
August 16, 2009
By sarah carter
Although it is never easy to break an engagement, you need to do what will make you happiest in the long run. Read suggestions for breaking an engagement.

How To Choose a Diamond for an Engagement Ring

 
 
 
 
 
May 8, 2009
By Staff Writer
A diamond is truly an heirloom material that embodies a man's love and devotion for his future-bride, which only makes choosing your engagement ring that much more stressful.

How To Measure Engagement Ring Size

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
By Tiffany Provost
So you've picked out the perfect ring. But how do you measure her engagement ring size so that the ring will fit perfectly when she says ‘yes'?

How To Throw an Engagement Party

 
 
 
 
 
April 25, 2009
By Tiffany Provost
You can show support and excitement for your newly-engaged friends by throwing a fantastic engagement party. Here are suggestions to keep the celebration stress-free and memorable.

How To Tell if Your Partner is Ready for Marriage

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2009
By Staff Writer
Is your partner ready for marriage? There are signs to look out for in any relationship.

How To Tell if You’re Ready for Marriage

 
 
 
 
 
April 8, 2009
By Marc Alexander
Over 50 years ago, people would have found the idea of drive-through marriages absolutely absurd. But not this time! These days everything is fast. We have become accustomed to...

How To Engrave Your Engagement Ring

 
 
 
 
 
April 2, 2009
By Ginny Morris
Engraving allows one to put a personal or sentimental touch to the engagement ring by inserting words or symbols to its interior or its exterior. There is something about putting...

How To Ask a Man to Marry You

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2009
By Jacquie Generra
Relationships can be complicated but sometimes you know that the man in your life is the perfect one for you. When this happens and you cannot wait another day to join your life...

How To Propose

 
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2009
By sarah carter
Popping the question to the girl of your dreams may be the most monumental event in a man's life. To do it properly you need to plan ahead so you can make it special for both you...

How To Get a Man to Marry You

 
 
 
 
 
December 16, 2008
By sarah carter
You can never force a man to marry you and if you persuade one who isn't ready then you are both in for a rough road. However, if you are interested in keeping the guy you have...

How To Propose on Top of the Empire State Building

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
This is for the men from a women's point of view to make this moment even more memorable than the sights of New York City from the top of the Empire State Building.

How To Call Off a Wedding

 
 
 
 
 
August 31, 2006
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By Vanessa Raymond
What you are about to do will be stressful, awkward, embarrassing and hurtful, and one of the hardest things you've ever done. But it will be good for you. How can calling off...

How To Take Engagement Pictures

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2006
By Laura Johnston
You're getting married! Now is a good time to get some of your first professional shots together as an engaged couple before the big day. Engagement pictures will add years of...

How To Propose Marriage

 
 
 
 
 
April 26, 2006
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By Fred Cuellar
"Will you marry me?" Those four little words may well be the most important question you'll ever ask. The rest of your life flows from the answer to that question. ...

How To Buy Diamond Engagement Rings--Part II

 
 
 
 
 
April 18, 2006
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By Fred Cuellar
There they are...case after case of sparkling beauties!  Smiling sales people eager to show you anything, and what appears to be a pit boss in the back for ground support.  There's...

How To Buy Diamond Engagement Rings--Part I

 
 
 
 
 
April 13, 2006
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By Fred Cuellar
So, you are ready to buy an engagement ring. Seems like a fairly straight forward deal. Here's the plan: Withdraw all your cash from the ATM or bring your checkbook or your...

How To Make a Romantic Marriage Proposal

 
 
 
 
 
April 11, 2006
By Laura Johnston
Thinking about popping the question? Make sure you do it right! Here are some things to think about before making your move.
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