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2017 Bridal Showcase
Five tips to make the proposal a memorable one
documented with videos and
photographs posted to social media,
proposals still stand out as extra
special moments. Hire a professional
photographer to discreetly capture
the proposal and your partner's
reaction so it can be cherished for
years to come.
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Popping the question
While a marriage proposal can be stressful, it's also a moment that will be remembered for
years to come. Follow these simple directions to make it memorable in a great way. (Ms photo)
MS — A marriage proposal is a
couple's first official step toward the
altar. Tradition dictates that men pop
the question, with their surprised —
and hopefully soon -to -be -fiancees —
ultimately deciding if wedding bells
will be on the horizon.
Proposing marriage can be
nervewracking. However, if the time
seems right and love is in the air,
popping the question can be
exciting. Regardless of who is
proposing marriage, the following
strategies can help make proposals
memorable and successful.
• Turn the tides: An old Irish
tradition known as "The Lady's
Privilege" was established in the
fifth century by a nun named St.
Brigid. She decided to create an
opportunity for women to propose
marriage. This day fell on every leap
year, Feb. 29. Centuries later,
women can still use this tradition as
the impetus to take the marriage
reins into their own hands. But
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women need not wait for the next
leap year to propose.
Many women view proposing as
an empowering action that is tied to
the evolving view of independent
women. Couples are negotiating
more in the marriage process and the
dissolution of commonly held
practices is occurring more often.
• Choose a sentimental location:
Couples will remember the proposal
for the rest of their lives. So choose
a proposal location that has
sentimental connections. Think
about where the first "I love you"
was uttered or where a first date
occurred. These can be prime
locations to pop the question.
• Note her style: Engagement
rings play a big role in many
couples' proposals. One person's
style is not necessarily what his
partner will like. Bigger isn't always
better. Rather, choose a ring that
reflects your partner's preferences
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• Ask for the family's blessing:
Men no longer need to ask their
girlfriends' fathers for "permission"
to wed their daughters. However,
asking your partner's family for their
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add a romantic and heartfelt touch to
the proposal.
• Capture the moment: Though
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