Planning a proposal in Prague? From the Charles Bridge to the gardens of Petrin Hill. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
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Planning a proposal in Orlando? From Disney World to a hot air balloon to Lake Eola Park. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Santorini? Oia, the water, and locations away from the crowds. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Where to propose in Tokyo — garden views, city skylines, and temple settings with Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels in Japan's capital.
Planning a proposal in Rome? From the Trevi Fountain at dawn to a candlelit piazza in Trastevere — the best places to propose, eat, and stay in the Eternal City.
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A public proposal is either the best story she'll tell for years, or the worst. What to think through before you commit to an audience.
The ring is sorted. Work through the checklist. Everything that needs to be ready before you ask.
A Valentine's proposal over champagne in a fancy hotel isn't wrong. It's just not right for everyone. Planning a proposal that's personal.
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Every Story Starts With a Yes
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I first encountered the band Lucius through a good friend of mine named Nick Stankus. While in Chicago this past December, Nick and I spent some time driving around listening to music and catching up.
The reason the proposal happened at NYCC wasn't for The NERDIST to tape it, it was for the extra tickets. NYCC sold out fast and I wanted her dad to be there to witness it.
I wanted her to feel like a movie star...
Our story was almost a failure...it would have been a failure had my plans worked out the way I wanted.
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Barn or ballroom? Beach or city hall? Settling on a wedding style that fits both of you takes longer than most couples expect.
Ready to celebrate your engagement? Get advice on timing, guest lists, venues, and how to throw an engagement party that feels personal and festive.
A destination wedding sounds perfect until the guest list drops to twenty. The tradeoffs that matter, from costs to family politics.
Choosing the Ring
Choosing an engagement ring? The 4Cs, setting styles, metal choices, and how to figure out her ring size. Everything before you walk into a jeweller.
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