Planning a proposal in San Francisco? Bay views, hilltop parks, and indoor spots for the foggy days. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Proposal Ideas, Location Guides, and Real Engagement Stories
For the proposal itself
Get Engaged
Where to do it, what to say, and how to pull off the moment without giving it away.
For after they said yes
Just Engaged
Picking the date, selecting your wedding party, setting a budget. The list that starts the moment you stand up.
Get Engaged
Where to Propose
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Planning a proposal in Prague? From the Charles Bridge to the gardens of Petrin Hill. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Paris? From the top of the Eiffel Tower to a bridge over the Seine. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Sydney? Harbour cruises, north beach viewpoints, and Balmoral Beach. 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.
Proposal Advice
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Should you ask her father before proposing? The tradition still has defenders. Whether it works depends on who she is, not what year it is.
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.
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.
Just Engaged
Every Story Starts With a Yes
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I moved out to New York City for grad school in the summer of 2011. I grew up in Downey, CA my entire life and I needed a change of scenery.
The Deal of a Lifetime- Eleanor Eldredge & Adam Mills Engaged on QVC!
Eleanor & I were engaged on QVC on February 24th 2012. Here’s how it all happened…
We decided to celebrate 2012/2013 new years in Dubai that year. He proposed 30 minutes to midnight.
I began planning about one month prior. I searched for a place that sells real rose pedals and I found one that would give me 700 rose pedals.
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A destination wedding sounds perfect until the guest list drops to twenty. The tradeoffs that matter, from costs to family politics.
The guest list is where most engagement arguments start. How to figure out the numbers, handle the difficult relatives, and agree on a final list.
Just engaged and staring at a blank page. The five things to tackle first, in order, before the planning gets complicated.
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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