Martsy
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Congrats...might I suggest you get as much golf in now as possible
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My Deepest Condolences.... I mean congrats!
I agree shop around look at your local jewelers as they are willing to deal more so than any big store and usually have better pricing as they have less over head. Another thing to consider besides the engagement ring is look at the matching wedding band/bands that go with it if their designed as a set. If you know she is into a certain style look at all the options in that style she'll appreciate it later.
When I got engaged I had my wife's ring custom made and hand engraved by a local jeweler. My wife liked the antique style rings and that's the way I had it done and she loves it.
I proposed on an old train bridge after taking a ride on an old steam engine. We had discussed doing this trip many times just couldn't ever do it for whatever reason.
So make sure it's something special that she'll remember.
Dude you guys are all going to scare him haha. My proposal wasn't heart felt but it wasn't super creative or anything. Certainly no rock climbing involved.
I'd definitely check around for diamonds. Unless the ring is an estate ring, a different company likely has the same setting and a similar diamond. I went to Jared and got a diamond that was certified and graded for thousands less than other chain stores. I have also heard good things about Diamonds Direct and Blue Nile that was mentioned above.
As for the proposal, just do it in a way that means something to both of you. The night you met is a good start, but you could do it at the place you met or something similar. Also do it in a way that she can tell her friends and family exactly what happened. Once the ring is on their finger, they really like to talk about it....a lot. So don't propose just before you are going to get it on, because she won't be able to tell her family about it.
Marriage is a wonderful institution, but then who wants to be institutionalized j/k
As for the proposal, as long as its sincere and thoughtful she will appreciate that more than some over the top elaborate stunt.
Tying it into your first date is a great idea and will show her you remembered it. You are sure it was your guys first date right and not someone else?? Just making sure
Congrats and best of luck to you both.
So i have the ring chosen. Gona pick it up this week and i can share a photo with you.
I was talking with friends over the proposal and came up with an over the top one. It's kind of a long story but one that needs to be told.
In belfast there is a botanic gardens, the significance of which is that we went on one of our first day trips there (we don't live near there, and we were young).
I am going to get one of her friends (who is visiting from england) to suggest going there on that day. I will be waiting there at a gazebo in the gardens decorated with flowers, with friends and family wearing t-shirts with letters on them spelling 'will you marry' and me wearing one with me and a question mark.
Its a bit cheesy and a lot of work. but i like the idea of it.
So i have the ring chosen. Gona pick it up this week and i can share a photo with you.
I was talking with friends over the proposal and came up with an over the top one. It's kind of a long story but one that needs to be told.
In belfast there is a botanic gardens, the significance of which is that we went on one of our first day trips there (we don't live near there, and we were young).
I am going to get one of her friends (who is visiting from england) to suggest going there on that day. I will be waiting there at a gazebo in the gardens decorated with flowers, with friends and family wearing t-shirts with letters on them spelling 'will you marry' and me wearing one with me and a question mark.
Its a bit cheesy and a lot of work. but i like the idea of it.
So i have the ring chosen. Gona pick it up this week and i can share a photo with you.
I was talking with friends over the proposal and came up with an over the top one. It's kind of a long story but one that needs to be told.
In belfast there is a botanic gardens, the significance of which is that we went on one of our first day trips there (we don't live near there, and we were young).
I am going to get one of her friends (who is visiting from england) to suggest going there on that day. I will be waiting there at a gazebo in the gardens decorated with flowers, with friends and family wearing t-shirts with letters on them spelling 'will you marry' and me wearing one with me and a question mark.
Its a bit cheesy and a lot of work. but i like the idea of it.
Dara,
I was going to suggest that since you're in N. Ireland there are some beautiful places in the countryside to propose, but the Botanic Gardens are superb as well and the main gazebo is amazing. I grew up near Belfast and always fancied proposing to someone at the top of Cavehill, looking out over the city of Belfast and Belfast Lough.