Basics of Getting Engaged

How to Buy an Engagement Gift for a Boyfriend or Girlfriend

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The question has been popped, and you are now engaged to be married. You have the engagement ring, but you want to do something else—something special. Here's how to buy an engagement gift for a boyfriend or girlfriend... more »

How to Choose a Creative Setting for Your Wedding Proposal

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While some people enjoy the traditional kneeling proposal over an elegant dinner, some people crave a proposal with a little more excitement and personality. If you are one of these people but are not sure what to do, follow these steps... more »

How to Get Married in Delaware

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If you want to get married in Delaware, you have to observe the proper legal protocol as well as any religious customs. The most important part of this process is obtaining the marriage license. Fortunately, this is fairly easy to do in the state ... more »

How to Marry Debt Free

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It may sound crude to someone, but the truth of the matter as much as we may like to think so, you can't live on love long term, if you are not debt free. I'm going to cut to the chase, marriage and relationships are a business, is serious ... more »

How to Meet the In-Laws

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If you're not marrying your high school sweetheart, one of the hardest things you have to do before the big day (hopefully not too long after your engagement) is to meet your new in-laws. While this may be a major source of stress, there are ... more »

How to Plan a Wedding - First Three Steps

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So he popped the question...now what? After you’ve announced the exciting news and taken some time to bask in your newly engaged glow, it’s time to get cracking. Here are the first three wedding planning tasks you absolutely must accomplish ... more »

How to Propose on Leap Year

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Proposing marriage is a big step no matter what year you're planning to do it in. But to propose marriage on a leap year means (if she says yes), you'll only be celebrating your true anniversary every fourth year! Does this mean you only get one ... more »

How to Save Money on an Engagement Ring or Wedding Ring

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Getting Engaged or Married? The rings are only the first of many expenses. Don't blow the bank on the rings!.. more »

How to Impress Your Soon To Be Mother-In-Law Girlfriend

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How do you get along with your soon to be in-laws? Well, impressing your future mother in law is the first thing you'll need to do. When greeting your future mother in law, your impression on her can be the difference of a smooth transition into ... more »

How to Announce Your Engagement to Family and Friends

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The moment you become engaged, you want to shout it from the rooftops. Well, here's a more effective and less dangerous way to do that!.. more »

How to Make the Perfect Proposal

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Proposing marriage will be one of the biggest proposals you ever make in your life - make sure you have a solid plan in place beforing "popping the question"... more »

How to Propose Marriage on Leap Years

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Men and women can propose marriage memorably by playing up Leap Year traditions, including the reverse proposal and Leap Year Cocktail. Legend has it that the tradition of women proposing to men on Leap Year began in the 5th century, after St. ... more »

How to Propose on Christmas Eve

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Christmas Eve is a very romantic time to propose. Everyone is filled with anticipation of the holiday. Even if your girlfriend suspects a proposal is coming, she is likely to expect it on Christmas Day rather than Christmas Eve. If you would like ... more »

How to Attend a Marriage Preparation Class

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Getting married is one of the biggest life commitments a person can make. Unfortunately, about half of marriages end in divorce. Before taking vows some couples attend a marriage preparation class. Certain religions such as Catholics have a ... more »

How to Propose Marriage at a Five-Star Restaurant

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One of the most traditional formats to ask for a hand in marriage is during the course of a romantic dinner for two at a really nice restaurant. But many men fail miserably when it comes time to get down on one knee. If you have ever wanted to ... more »

How to Tell Your Ex That You're Getting Married

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Getting engaged can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be a difficult subject to bring up to an ex that you still talk to. Here is how to tell your ex that you’re getting married... more »

How to Understand the Symbolism of Rings

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While there's not an established significance associated with every ring you might wear, some rings are by their nature symbolic, while others take on added symbolism depending on the finger you wear them on. This is especially true of engagement ... more »

How to Apply For a Marriage License in California

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California, the most populated state in the US, offers wedding sites from snowy Lake Tahoe to the great Redwood Forest to coastal paradise. No matter where in California you tie the knot, you’ll need a marriage license within 90 days prior to the ... more »

How to Ask Your Friends to Help You Propose

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Proposing marriage to your beloved can seem an overwhelming task, because everyone wants their proposal to be special. Your friends probably know your beloved and might have some great ideas on what would be an ideal proposal for that person. ... more »

How to Choose a Colored Stone for an Engagement Ring

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Colored stones are very en vogue today, due, in part, to their popularity among the celebrity community. A colored engagement stone can make a perfect engagement even more special as long as you make sure your fiance's a colored-stone type of gal... more »

How to Determine What Your Girlfriend Likes Before You Try to Find an Engagement Ring

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Face it—men simply don't know as much about jewelry as women. It's in your best interest to determine what your girlfriend likes before you try to find an engagement ring, so you'd better do some sleuthing. Here's how you can avoid a look of ... more »

How to Get Married in Georgia

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When you get married in Georgia, you can hold the ceremony in the middle of a bustling city like Atlanta or out in the gorgeous Southern countryside. Urban splendor stands side-by-side with the works of nature in Georgia, making it a popular ... more »

How to Propose From the Stage at a Concert

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Music can be a shared passion for couples in love. If you would like to propose from the stage at a concert, follow these steps... more »

How to Propose in a way that is uniquely you

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When considering proposing to a girlfriend, many men are worried that they will not be able to carry out the perfect proposal their girlfriend expects. If you do not try to be anyone other than yourself, you do not have anything to worry about. ... more »

How to Propose Marriage to a Woman

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This is a moment that will be recounted over and over to friends, family and even your children. Make it memorable... more »

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