The Proposal And Engagement

If you lived several hundred years ago and wanted to marry, you had to ask permission from the bride’s father or family eldest. And in some cultures, you also had to stake a betrothal dowry in order to marry. If you were Jewish, you may have had to follow the ancient Hebrew betrothal tradition where marriage and commitment actually followed in three phases. The proposal and engagement could vary wildly from one place or culture to another.

Flash forward to today and some of these old traditions have long since been forgotten. Some families may have their own certain traditions for the proposal and engagement just as there are still some cultures that believe in arranged marriages. However, your wedding proposal is just that – yours. That means, while you may to a certain extent feel obligated out of a sense of duty to your family or cultural background, that doesn’t mean the proposal and engagement have to totally be dictated by someone else.

Wedding proposals should be unique and memorable. Of course there are some men who feel that just committing to another person is unique enough and a simple bended knee proposal would do. To give you some wedding proposal ideas though, look to your own interests as well as those that you share with your soon-to-be significant other.

If you both are football fans, one way to make the proposal and engagement more memorable is to create a Super Bowl wedding proposal. If you have the budget for it, purchase commercial time and film a simple “Will you marry me?” segment during one of the local cable commercial breaks. Or create a mock Superbowl wedding proposal pool and present your significant other with the ring.

A Valentine’s Day wedding proposal, while done a lot, is still special and touching. What better way to kick off the proposal and engagement than with a romantic holiday? If you are seeking a truly unique way to propose, why not hire a professional? There are actual companies now that help you come up with surprise wedding proposals and suggestions.

You can also create a do-it-yourself scenario complete with homemade card and other plans like dinner or stroll in the park. Wedding proposal clip art can be found on various clip art directories on the internet. Some of this wedding clip art is also appropriate for those wedding engagement announcements that you and your intended plan to send out too.

Of course, when it comes to the proposal and engagement, it’s not official without the jewelry engagement and wedding ring sets. There are many engagement wedding sets available, so you should have a clear idea of what your future mate would like. After all, the wedding engagement ring is something that will be worn for the rest of her life!

Whatever you decide, the proposal and engagement period should be memorable for you both. By knowing what is special to your mate, you will definitely find the right path.