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When singers audition for The Voice, they are pursuing their dream. What could be better than John Legend complimenting your performance? That’s the experience Denton Arnell had when the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winner and newest judge of the hit Grammy-winning singing competition show turned his chair within 30 secon... More »

How a Groom-to-Be Proposed to His Fiancée with a Cup of Coffee

Taking latte art to a new level.

See more of this real life coffee themed proposal story

The search for the perfect way to propose can be a tough one, because the answer really depends on the person in question. Some love the spotlight, so an elaborate public display is ideal. Others are more comfortable with quiet, intimate moments and would be mortified by a proposal anywhere but home. The important thing is that it is a thoughtfu... More »

Watch a Surprise Taylor Swift Performance at an Engagement Party

She brought out her acoustic guitar for the couple and their guests.

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Photo courtesy of Alex Goldschmidt's Instagram Taylor Swift has become well known for going above and beyond for her fans, and that is a trend that doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon. Alex Goldschmidt, an LA-based associate director of a digital media company, is a super fan of the “Delicate” singer and has even... More »

Malibu Engagement Session of Echosmith Singer Sydney Sierota

See more of Sydney and Cameron's romantic e-session on the beach!

See more of Echosmith singer Sydney Sierota's Malibu engagement shoot with Cameron Quiseng at El Mat

Singer Sydney Sierota of the band Echosmith and bassist Cameron Quiseng of Allstar Weekend first met in June 2013 while they were both on the Vans Warped Tour. "It was my band Echosmith's first full-length tour and Cameron's band's last tour as Allstar Weekend," Sydney shares. "We didn't exchange more than a few words that ... More »

Is a Valentine's Day Proposal Right for You?

For some, it's romantic. For others, it's corny.

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We’re closing in on the end of engagement season, which is usually considered to be at its conclusion on Valentine’s Day. Considered a holiday of romance, Valentine’s Day seems like a natural choice when deciding to propose to your sweetheart. After all, the day is supposed to be about celebrating your love, right? However, for... More »

When Real Grooms Knew They'd Propose One Day

Discover the moments these men knew they were with The One.

The proposal is a big moment in any couple’s relationship, but before it happens someone has to realize they’re ready. Sometimes it’s an epiphany, other times it’s after years of building a life together. Read the below tales of real grooms sharing the moment they realized they would someday propose. In some cases, they i... More »

Romantic Ways Real Grooms Proposed

Brides share how their future husbands popped the question.

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Here at Inside Weddings, there is nothing we like more than a love story. Though a wedding is the ultimate celebration of romance, a couple’s love really culminates in a proposal. There are a million different ways to pop the question, whether it’s public or private, simple or elaborate. Read these stories from brides featured in our... More »

How to Shop for an Engagement Ring

Find out methods to make sure you find the right one.

Find out methods to make sure you find the right engagement ring.

Though the proposal may seem like the start of the engagement, planning starts long before that. Whether you and your partner discuss the next steps together or popping the question will be a total surprise, chances are someone will be shopping for an engagement ring at some point. Aside from a home, this may be one of the most important purchas... More »

A Beachside Engagement Shoot Following a Proposal

View photos of the romantic proposal and the engagement session that followed.

A surprise proposal plus a cute engagement shoot session on the beach

As they were only a year apart in the film program at Loyola Marymount University, Kelsey Nisbett and Brendan McNerney knew of each other and had likely met in passing for a couple of years. It was at a small party in a dorm where they finally got to know each other. “I had been told before the party that she would know which one was Bre... More »

How to Pull Off the Perfect Proposal with One Secret Ingredient

Consider using fragrance to make the moment special.

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Proposals can be one of the most difficult things to plan, so we offer you a guide to pull off the perfect proposal of your dreams. Fragrance has an uncanny ability to instantaneously transport us to a specific time and place, whether that’s a secret place or a childhood party, so it’s no surprise that couples are now choosing to cur... More »

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A Blind Audition on 'The Voice' Ended with a Proposal!

There was a slight mishap, but it still had a happy ending!