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Wedding Engagements

The pre-marriage period known as Engagement. Proper etiquette concerning this special time between dating and marriage is discussed here.

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What is informal engagement?

An informal engagement is one in which the boy and the girl make each other wear the rings and accept each other to be engaged without holding a formal ceremony.

How old do you have to be to get engaged with out parent consent?

  • To get married without parents consent is 18 in most States in the United States as 18 is no longer a minor.

Can teens be married secretly?

  • No, teens under the age of 18 are minors and cannot be married secretly because a marriage certificate has to be filed with Vital Statistics. If the teens lie about their age and the person marrying them does not bother to check for proper ID, then the marriage can be annulled by the parents.

What are some good ways to propose to a girl at Disneyland on her bday?

There are many magical places in Disneyland. Pick her favorite place ( with a few questions you can find this out) and have one of the Disney characters deliver flowers to her ( call them to arrange it). Frankly, I would do this at night because Disneyland is magical at night with the little lights in the trees. In front of the castle would also be a good place to propose.

Is it good luck or bad luck to wear a mother's engagement ring?

It is not a bad thing to wear it but it is not good luck either. It's OK to wear.

When is an engagement ring not required to be returned?

  • Once the young man gives the ring to his fiance then it is hers to keep whether they go through with the marriage or not. However, if it is a family heirloom it would be kinder to give it back to the young man in question.

When do most people get engaged?

More than 25% of people get engaged during the winter holiday season (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah), beyond that it is relatively random but affected by personal events, family traditions, and local holidays.

Can you get engaged without your parents permission?

In most cultures you can. (mostly Western cultures). In some countries religion and social rules dictate that the parents are a marriage for their children, so you can't just choose who you want to marry. (You could be shunned from your family and community. It's viewed as a sign of disrespect and against their social rules.) A culture like this would be found for example in Middle-Eastern countries.

Do you tell anyone you are going to propose?

  • Yes, it is quite common for a man of any age to tell a best friend or his parents that he is going to propose to the love of his life.

If you can't afford a 14k gold ring and a real diamond can you substitute them with sterling silver rings with a cubic zirconia?

Yes, I think so. Just don't try to pass them off as gold and real diamonds; that would be untruthful and not a good way to start a serious relationship.

What is the difference between going steady and engagement?

  • Going steady is when you are only steady dating with a girlfriend or boyfriend and no commitment to get engaged or married. An engagement is a vow that the two people will be getting married. Either way both partners should be honest and loyal to each other.

What is a good gift for an around the clock bridal shower 10 pm?

  • The time of day or evening for a bridal shower is not relevant to the gift. Since the bridal shower starts at 10 PM then you could consider giving the bride to be some nice lingerie.

Should you be alone when you propose to your girlfriend?

  • Most young men propose to their girlfriend alone; be some young men may prefer to ask the woman he loves to marry him in front of friends (perhaps at a party) or setting up a party to propose to her and then celebrate. Generally the most popular is for a young man to take his girlfriend to a nice restaurant and propose to her or other places that are romantic.

How long can you be engaged before getting married?

  • Some people can be engaged for a very short time to a few years before they marry. The traditional waiting period is approximately a year.

What you do call a woman whose fiance died?

  • It is sad when a young woman's fiance has passed away. She went by her surname (last name) and did not get married and take his name so she would still be called by her original name. Example: Jane Doe and John Smith. Because they were not married she should be called Jane Doe.

Can a notary who is related to you marry you?

  • No, a notary cannot marry you whether they are close to you or not. You can be married by a Minister/Priest or Justice of the Peace.

Who is ria sacasa engaged to?

i saw ria sacasas in davao city 3 months ago

Does God match people for marriage?

NO, its the human society and the interpersonal relationship.

there is no relation to religion.

hi. um, actually, that is WRONG. also, just an opinion. God can match people for marriage, He has plans for you before you're even born. He knows the number of every hair on your head. He knows what you want before you even ask. And if you ask God to put someone special in your life, and really believe that He will, then if it's His will for your life... He'll do it. :)

Do you give an engagement toast at the beginning or end of engagement party?

  • When all guests have arrived and the couple who is is seated at a special table this is the time for any toasts anyone may give. Generally the person putting the engagement party on for the couple will clink their glass and say 'I would like to make a toast to _______________.' If it's informal the engagement party is at the host's home then let everyone welcome the engaged couple and after about an hour when people are more settled clink the host/hostess should clink their glass with a fork or spoon and toast the young couple. Do not leave toasting to the end of the party as some people may have to leave early, or, some people may have had too much to drink and guests are too scatter. You want their full attention to honor the young couple that are engaged.

When you get engaged you have a finacee?

An engaged man has a fiancée. A engaged woman has a fiancé.

How long should you be engaged before married?

  • Some couples that are engaged generally wait six months to a year. If there is no large wedding involved then the couple can get married when they choose, but at least six months gives both partners a chance to be sure they do want to get married and they also get to know each other better.