• Much time has gone by and it is time to get serious with the woman you have fallen completely head over heels in love with. You and your girlfriend have always talked about your future together and now the time has come for you to pop the big question! Now the stress falls upon you like what kind of ring will perfectly represent my true love for her? What kind ring does she even want? Should I let her pick out the ring? I need to get her father’s permission. So many questions you need to have answered before you go about making proposal. Here are a few answers that might help ease some of ...

  • 2011-10-07T04:30:35Z Brendas Wedding Blog

    Looking for the perfect online engagement rings? It's easy at Brilliance.com - you can choose from solitaire, diamond, gemstone and preset engagement rings that are nestled in settings of gold, platinum and palladium. Here's a quick little run-down on what each type of engagement ring is . . .• A solitaire engagement ring will showcase your center diamond.• A diamond engagement ring will compliment your center stone.• A gemstone engagement ring will boast bright contrast. {I'm loving this style}• A preset ring is one with a diamond that is chosen by the experts at Brillianc...

  • 2011-04-20T17:35:23Z Groom Wedding Planning Blog

    Typically, when we think engagement rings, we immediately envision thin bands and jaw-dropping diamonds; the very image that has become so synonymous with love, getting down on one knee, forever-lasting vows and the tradition that pulls them all together into an engagement that can only be described as the pinnacle of perfection on every level. This is very much what we have seen portrayed through commercials, billboards and advertisements aplenty since diamond engagement rings were introduced and quickly accepted as one of the only proper and acceptable ways to propose to a woman. Beginning t...

  • 2011-07-25T11:36:05Z My Wedding Blog

    Shopping for an engagement ring, while fun and exciting, can be a little overwhelming.  After all, this is a piece of jewelry that the bride will be wearing for the rest of her life. She wants it to reflect who she is and her personal style.  Gemvara is the perfect solution. Every ring is fully customizable with different precious metals and at least 20 different natural gemstones for both the center and accent stones.   Even though each ring is made to order, Gemvara offers an excellent 30 day return policy (especially handy if the groom would like to surprise the bride with the ring, bu...

  • 2006-09-11T13:50:22Z Jewish Wedding Info

    The engagement ring buying guide will give you clear and useful information about buying the perfect engagement ring for the woman you love. ...

  • I agree with Poppy Blossom’s earlier post. I also wanted a say in the design of a ring that I was supposed to wear every day, but we went about it a little differently. Lotus dude and I had previously talked about marriage in a casual fashion. This was years before we got engaged. At that time, I mentioned to him that I wanted to be able to choose my engagement ring if he ever decided to propose. Well, thankfully he remembered that conversation. But, he still wanted me to be surprised when he popped the question. So he proposed with a “placeholder” ring and let me know that we could choo...

  • I agree with Poppy Blossom’s earlier post. I also wanted a say in the design of a ring that I was supposed to wear every day, but we went about it a little differently. Lotus dude and I had previously talked about marriage in a casual fashion. This was years before we got engaged. At that time, I mentioned to him that I wanted to be able to choose my engagement ring if he ever decided to propose. Well, thankfully he remembered that conversation. But, he still wanted me to be surprised when he popped the question. So he proposed with a “placeholder” ring and let me know that we could choo...

  • I agree with Poppy Blossom’s earlier post. I also wanted a say in the design of a ring that I was supposed to wear every day, but we went about it a little differently. Lotus dude and I had previously talked about marriage in a casual fashion. This was years before we got engaged. At that time, I mentioned to him that I wanted to be able to choose my engagement ring if he ever decided to propose. Well, thankfully he remembered that conversation. But, he still wanted me to be surprised when he popped the question. So he proposed with a “placeholder” ring and let me know that we coul...

  • 2011-01-16T13:56:13Z Advantage Bridal Blog

    For ladies waiting for her man to pop the question, think about “accidentally” leaving this post up for him to see, tell a friend or just show him if the wedding bells are a possibility. These tips for choosing an engagement ring are from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Use a Fake Ring: Use a fake engagement ring for the proposal and take her shopping later.  She’ll be both surprised and excited to pick out the perfect engagement ring. Consider Her Taste and Style: Make sure the ring fits her existing jewelry collection.  If she likes modern, clean lines or an antique style...

  • 2012-05-04T03:00:59Z English Wedding Blog

    This guest blog post brought a wry smile to my face this morning — so for any men planning to propose in the near future, here’s some advice to help you propose without a hitch! Photo credit: Alison Groves (click to see featured wedding blog) Of course the first step in any wedding is the proposal, and what is a proposal without the perfect engagement ring? Taking that first step can be a frightening prospect as there is always some amount of doubt in the back of the man’s mind as to whether or not his proposal will be accepted. It’s almost like a toddler taking his or her first ste...