Planning a proposal in Sydney? Harbour cruises, north beach viewpoints, and Balmoral Beach. 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 New York? The Empire State Building, Central Park, and Tiffany's on Fifth Avenue. 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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
I was proposed to on January 15, 2014 on LIVE TV at the end of my newscast.
It was Saturday, April 26, 2014. I knew that it was the big day! I started off that normal Saturday by taking Kate to one of her favorite restaurants in California: P.F.
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Just engaged and staring at a blank page. The five things to tackle first, in order, before the planning gets complicated.
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.
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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