Planning a proposal in San Diego? From La Jolla Cove to Balboa Park to the Gaslamp Quarter. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
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Get Engaged
Where to do it, what to say, and how to pull off the moment without giving it away.
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Picking the date, selecting your wedding party, setting a budget. The list that starts the moment you stand up.
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Where to Propose
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Planning a proposal in New Orleans? The Mississippi, City Park, and the French Quarter. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Barcelona? From hilltop views to Gaudí landmarks to the Gothic Quarter. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Hong Kong? From The Peak to the Kowloon waterfront to Lantau Island. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
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.
Proposal Advice
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The ring is sorted. Work through the checklist. Everything that needs to be ready before you ask.
You've chosen the ring. Now figure out what to actually say. Practical advice on the words, the tone, and how to not go blank on one knee.
Planning a surprise proposal with a girlfriend who notices everything. Seven tips for keeping it secret from the ring purchase to the night itself.
Just Engaged
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.
On April 4th, 2012, Lauren woke up, got ready, and went to work like any other weekday. It was around 7 AM, and she woke up Sean to say goodbye like she does every morning.
I know that every girl has a crush on Peter Pan but my condition was serious. I used to have night terrors as a child, nightmares that would keep me from sleeping.
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A good wedding planner pays for herself. A bad one doesn't. What to look for, and whether you need one.
Barn or ballroom? Beach or city hall? Settling on a wedding style that fits both of you takes longer than most couples expect.
Who pays for what at a wedding? The traditional split, how couples handle it now, and which conversations to have early.
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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