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When was the moment they realized they'd one day pop the question?

Photo by Matt Kennedy Photography Every marriage, before it was a marriage, has that moment – the time when you realize the person you are with is who you want to spend the rest of your life with. Sometimes it happens right away, and you wind up waiting to make those feelings official. Often the epiphany hits after years of soul sear... More »

11 Steps for Planning the Perfect Engagement Party

Suggestions for creating your desired post-proposal celebration.

How to plan an engagement party in 11 steps

Your sweetheart just popped the question and you said yes! To celebrate the happy time, many couples opt to have engagement parties. It’s a great way to celebrate your upcoming nuptials in a more intimate, casual manner. As you envision your perfect post-proposal bash, there a few tips to consider throughout the planning process. The foll... More »

15 Things to Buy Once You Get Engaged

Discover what to shop for after you accept a proposal!

What to purchase once you accept a proposal

You've found the love of your life, they proposed, and now you're engaged! While you have a lot to prepare for your wedding day, there are some items you can cross off your list early to make everything go smoothly in the months ahead. From a ring box to keep your sparkler safe to an organizer that will help you keep everything straight, we hav... More »

Be Inspired by This Sweet Engagement Session in Hawaii

View Jill & Jason's beachy engagement photos on the island of Maui.

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Jill Knepper and Jason Shenitzer met at a mutual friend's birthday party in Chicago and had their first kiss on Valentine's Day at another friend's celebration in the city. Nearly nine years later, Jason surprised Jill by taking her to her favorite restaurant in Malibu – supposedly to celebrate their upcoming vacation to Hawaii. Following ... More »

The First 9 Thoughts You'll Have Upon Your Engagement

What's going to run through your head when you realize the proposal is in progress!

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You’ve woken up from a deep night’s sleep to see your partner on bended knee at the foot of your bed. You’ve both climbed to the peak of a scenic mountain on a hike when your sweetheart tells you to turn around. You’re having a huge party with all your closest friends, and your beloved asks you to join them on stage. Some... More »

View a Sweet Sunset Engagement Shoot in Joshua Tree

Gather inspiration from Sona and Tadeh's hip, desert e-session.

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When Tadeh Hambarsoomian was ready to propose to Sona Movsisian, he couldn't wait to pop the question. "Tadeh proposed to me in Silver Lake on Descanso Drive... literally on the street," smiles Sona. After dropping off a friend, the couple planned to go to the beach to celebrate Tadeh's birthday. "After a failed attempt to ca... More »

Olympians Queen Harrison & Will Claye's Engagement Session

See more from these track-and-field athletes' e-session at the Olympic Training Center.

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While many of the engagement sessions we see take place at a location special to the couple, we've never come across an e-session at a gym – and for that matter, a gym specifically for elite athletes. However, for two-time Olympic triple jump silver medalist and long jump bronze medalist Will Claye and his longtime girlfriend, Team USA hur... More »

Happy Valentine's Day: Proposal Stories from Real Couples

7 of our real brides share how their beloveds popped the question to inspire romance this V-day!

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Photo by Maya Myers Photography Romance is important in a partnership. Even the most practical of couples share in the occasional loveliness that comes with small – or large – gestures that show just how much their beloved means to them. Oftentimes, one of the pinnacles of romance in a relationship is the marriage proposal... More »

Popping the Question: 4 Ways to Include Your Partner's Friends

Discover four sweet and thoughtful ways to incorporate your beloved's best pals in your proposal.

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So, you’ve made the decision to propose to your sweetheart – what an exciting time! While you may be stressing out over the ring – if you plan on purchasing one – you’re likely also considering the all-important “how?” question. If you elect to go down the “surprise” route, as opposed to simp... More »

A Fun-Loving, Snowy Engagement Shoot in New York City

See more of Sophia & Bentley's vibrant e-session in the streets of New York.

New York City engagement session in streets of Harlem restaurant brownstone apartment

Sophia Williams and Bentley Kapten met by chance through mutual friends at Sophia's birthday party in April 2012. "With the party being themed by karaoke and board games, I remember being drawn to Sophia's beautiful smile," says Bentley. "I kept thinking, How do I get this woman to be mine?!" Over the next couple years, the duo's ... More »

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Grooms Share When They Knew They Wanted to Propose

When was the moment they realized they'd one day pop the question?