Category Archives: Proposal

Engagement Over the Holidays

As if Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve weren’t enough, wedding engagement season is in full swing with a flurry of holiday marriage proposals, ‘Tis the Season to Get Engaged.  Wannabe husbands bend a knee and pledge their … Continue reading

Asking the Parents for Permission Part 2

Now, what do you say? Start out by saying a sentence or two about your love for their daughter. Then say something about why you feel now is the time to move the relationship to the next level, and follow … Continue reading

Asking the Parents for Permission Part 1

For centuries, asking for a parent’s blessing or permission to marry their daughter has been a standard part of an engagement. The perspective groom would present gifts of enticement to the intended bride’s family to gain their approval. The gifts were … Continue reading

Men: Top 10 Tips for Proposing Marriage Part 2

The Engagement Ring – Decide if you are going to purchase an engagement ring before or after you propose. It is extremely important to get her input on the engagement ring, unless she really wants you to surprise her. Remember … Continue reading

Men: Top 10 Tips for Proposing Marriage Part 1

Know the answer – Plan ahead; this is not a decision to be made on the spur of the moment. Think it through and don’t propose marriage unless you and your girlfriend have discussed marriage. Don’t rush out, buy a … Continue reading