Planning a proposal in Maui? From the summit of Haleakalā at sunrise to a Lahaina sunset cruise. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Proposal Ideas, Location Guides, and Real Engagement Stories
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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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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 Chicago? From the Wrigley Building on the river to the Skydeck at the Willis Tower. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Planning a proposal in Venice? From gondola rides under the Bridge of Sighs to rooftop terraces above the Grand Canal — where to propose, where to eat, and where to stay in the most romantic city in the world.
Where to propose in Copenhagen — royal gardens, ancient towers, and Michelin-starred restaurants. A guide to proposing in Denmark's capital.
Planning a proposal in New Orleans? The Mississippi, City Park, and the French Quarter. Where to propose, eat, and stay.
Proposal Advice
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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.
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.
Just Engaged
Every Story Starts With a Yes
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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.
It was the Fourth of July weekend, exactly one year after Christy and I had first met.
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.
From the moment I first met Nicole, she knocked my socks off and I knew that I was a lucky man to have the opportunity to sweep her off of her feet.
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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.
Barn or ballroom? Beach or city hall? Settling on a wedding style that fits both of you takes longer than most couples expect.
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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