Engagement

Ring shopping: Pick your own ring, or let him surprise you?

Zlata Faerman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

You've been buying wedding magazines since before you were engaged, swooning over the diamond rings in every issue. When it came to your own ring, did you let your lover surprise you, or did you tell him exactly what you wanted? Our readers share their stories!

10 Reasons why his parents will love the real you

Molly Cerreta Smith — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:20:00 -0700

Don't be afraid to meet his parents. Your fiancé's parents can't wait for you to become his bride for so many reasons.

When your parents meet his: Fun activities that break the ice

Molly Cerreta Smith — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:52:00 -0700

His parents love you and yours love him, so why does their meeting have such a scary stigma? Hint: It may have something to do with that flick Meet the Fockers. Bringing your parents together should be totally relaxed and fun. So relax and enjoy it.

5 Creative ways to announce your engagement to the family

Christina Caldwell — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:02:00 -0700

Congratulations! As of right now, your wedding is a well-kept secret between you, your fiancé and us. We want to help you shout your engagement from the rooftops. Don't blow the big secret before you consider these ultra-original ways to announce your engagement to the entire family.

Most romantic places to propose

Sarah Brooks — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

You only get one shot at proposing . Make it count, and win your love over with these super-seductive places where she’ll be sure to say "Yes!"

What your engagement ring says about you

Elizabeth Mitchell — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Just like your wedding, we believe your engagement ring should be a true reflection of you. That’s why we called in six seriously qualified experts to make sure you meet your perfect match.

It's National Proposal Day!

Zlata Faerman — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

For every traditional girl, there's one who lives by no rules whatsoever. Some women dream and imagine over and over again how their proposal will happen and others... well, others just go out and do it on their own! Our bold readers share their bended knee proposal stories.

Survey says: 63 Percent of women would reject a jumbotron proposal

Melinda Bokel — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0800

Getting engaged is one of the most joyous occasions anyone can experience, especially during this time of year. However, in a recent survey by David’s Bridal, women confess that their beaus didn’t meet their expectations when it came to diamond size and proposals.

Essential tips for engagement ring shopping

Brianna Martinez — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700

If you and your boyfriend are tying the knot or toying with the idea of going "ring shopping" together, then make sure to check out these helpful tips on what you need to know before you go.

Wedding planning checklist and timeline

OneWed.com — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:46:00 -0800

When you first get engaged the number of things that have to be done before the big day can seem overwhelming. A good wedding-planning timeline can give you great peace of mind. We've started our wedding checklist at 12 months, but if you're having a shorter engagement you still have plenty of time to get everything done -- just reduce and delegate.

7 Things to do before you say I do

SheKnows Editors — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:27:00 -0700

They say your wedding day is the most special day of your life but before every woman takes the walk down the aisle there are a few things she needs to check off the list. Read on for our pre-wedding checklist below.

Make the most of your long engagement

OneWed.com — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:48:00 -0700

While many couples these days are going for short engagements, still others are extending their engagements. It's not at all unusual to find a couple engaged for 18 months to up to three years. Sometimes a long engagement is planned from the beginning. Many times people want to save money for a large wedding, or finish school. For other couples a military service, or a family issue interferes with what was meant to be a more typical length engagement. Whatever the reason, if you're having a long engagement, you'll want to make the most of that time.

Should you have an engagement photo session?

OneWed.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:58:00 -0800

One wedding trend that's really taken off in the past few years is having an engagement photo session. Engagement photo sessions can range from a traditional studio session where a photographer takes pictures of you and your fiancÃ© sitting and standing together, to full-out fashion shoots. Here are a few things to think about when planning for your engagement photo session.

Is it better to buy an engagement ring online or in-store?

SheKnows Love & Sex Experts — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:18:00 -0800

It's no secret that e-commerce is the wave of the future. Through a simple click of the mouse, millions of shoppers are saving a fortune by purchasing what they need online. The question isâ€¦ is it better to buy a diamond engagement ring online, or stick to the traditional method of in-store shopping?

7 Things every woman should do before getting married

Margeaux Baulch Klein — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:48:00 -0800

Before you walk down the aisle, there are certain things every woman should do as an engaged-but-not-yet-married lady. Read on for our pre-wedding checklist below.

How to create your wedding registry

OneWed.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:55:00 -0800

Creating a wedding registry can be both fun and overwhelming. You'll want to create a gift registry that not only helps to furnish your new life together, but also is respectful of your guests.