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Real Proposal Stories from the Brides' Perspective
Proposing marriage is a long-lasting tradition that can be incredibly elaborate or simple and low key. No matter the way the question is popped, it will last forever in the couple’s memory. After getting engaged, you’ll likely be faced with people repeatedly asking to hear the story of the proposal. In fact, we asked recently married... More »
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The Moment Real Grooms Realized They Were Ready to Propose
Falling in love is a powerful thing, but even stronger is when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with that person. Whether or not you’re actually at a place in life to get married, having that feeling can help get the ball rolling to start planning your life with your sweetheart. We asked real grooms featured in the pages... More »
There is no right or wrong amount of time to date before getting engaged – that is a personal choice for every couple. We have found that those in their thirties versus twenties tend to require less time, as they have the life experience to know what they want and often have their finances in order already. However, no matter whether you d... More »
After their first date, Madison Levy and Seth Keller knew they had found someone special. "We had both previously been in five-plus year relationships and quickly realized we were exactly where we were meant to be," Madison shares of the unforgettable first meeting where they shared their life stories on a five-hour date. "Seth told me... More »
The holiday season is commonly considered the time for proposals, but the summer months have been encroaching on winter’s territory. Summer may be wedding season, but it’s also the second most popular time to get engaged, and that number seems to be on the rise. All you have to do is scroll through your Instagram feed to no... More »
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Where to Hide an Engagement Ring Before Proposing
Though the stereotypes are that they aren’t that involved or knowledgeable when it comes to wedding planning, it’s possible that grooms aren’t given enough credit when it comes to the event that gets everything started: the proposal. Of course, it’s not always men who are popping the question – or even in ... More »
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 »
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Who Should Really Be the One to Propose?
For about as long as marriage has been seen as a commitment of love rather than a transaction, Western cultural tradition has been that the man in a couple is the one who proposes marriage. As you likely know, this custom includes the man getting down on one knee and presenting an engagement ring while asking his prospective bride if she will ma... More »
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There was a Proposal on American Idol!
The process of auditioning for a show like American Idol is both exciting and stressful, even before contestants make it to the live performances. During “Hollywood Week,” aspiring singer Johanna Jones tells producers how her beloved boyfriend Matt Zavoral is not able to be there to cheer her on, as he’s taking his final e... More »
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 »
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