Here are some tips for young couples on the verge of becoming engaged. Obviously, practical considerations abound. When preparing to merge lives and move towards marriage, the couple must consider issues ranging from the profound (is this really the person I want to spend the rest of my life with?) to the mundane (how should we integrate our health insurance policies to save on our monthly deductibles?). Traditions can provide some guidelines for best behavior, but ultimately an engagement is a bond of trust between two individuals. Only the two individuals involved truly understand their relationship’s intricacies and emotional intimacies.
In terms of practical advice for the actual proposal, surveys suggest that simple, well thought out romantic gestures are almost winners. On the other hand, complicated, overly surprising, or overly dramatic gestures can potentially be misinterpreted and can lead to hurt feelings or rejection outright. The perfect proposal blends an element of surprise with the assurance of inevitability of the result. If you propose out of the blue – without laying the groundwork of a loving relationship first – you could find yourself holding the ring. On the other hand, if your proposal is too prosaic or predictable, you could disappoint by falling short of romantic expectations. If you’re stuck in terms of ideas, you can talk to your fiancé-to-be’s friends or close relatives. If you’re still jammed, err on the side of simplicity and “emotional truth.” In other words, don’t employ a gimmick for gimmick’s sake – think about what’s meaningful about your relationship, and then develop your proposal strategy around that.
The length of your engagement will depend on circumstances both in and out of your control. You may wish to marry within the month, or you can hold off for years – your finances, family situation, emotional maturity, and child rearing plans will all likely impact your wedding date decision.
Of course, before becoming engaged, you’ll likely need to acquire an Celtic engagement ring to complete your proposal. We here at Celtic Wedding Rings encourage you to peruse our website to explore our custom Celtic engagement ring catalog. For two-plus decades, we’ve crafted an array of Celtic jewelry, diamond rings, Irish wedding rings, and Celtic wedding rings. All of our officially hallmarked pieces reflect the proud heritage and deep symbolism of the Irish people, and we employ the finest materials and top craftsmen in the field to ensure our customers get great products every time. Dial us toll free from the US, order (or ask questions) via email though our site, or simply stop in to visit us. Becoming engaged can be a rich, exciting, and romantically adventurous process. Let us here at Celtic Rings Ltd help you take the first step to a long and prosperous future.
