Recent questions tagged engagement

Description : Is it alright to invite some people to the wedding but not the engagement party?

Last Answer : I don’t always hold with what is considered “acceptable”, but in my opinion you can do this which ever way you choose, if someone is offended by the way you have chosen to handle your child wedding, they will just have to get over it.

Description : What does your engagement ring look like?

Last Answer : White oval center diamond with a smaller oval diamond on each side. White gold setting. I had nothing to do with choosing it. I didn’t particularly want a diamond, but once I had it, I loved it.

Description : Would you want an engagement ring that glows when your fiance is near?

Last Answer : No – I’d want a face that glows when my fiance is near.

Description : Which ring looks the best?

Last Answer : answer:I like the amethyst, but your not proposing to me. Welcome to Fluther

Description : How would my fiance and I arrange to use my grandmother's engagement ring?

Last Answer : answer:I think the best thing to do is talk to your parents before you declare it your engagement ring. Perhaps your fiance could put some money toward a house for the two of you or some other ... to wear your grandmother's ring, but it does kind of miss the significance of the engagement ring.

Description : Am I required to give a speech at an engagement party?

Last Answer : Be prepared to offer one. What does she do for a living?

Description : How do I find a good and trustworthy jeweler to make custom engagement/wedding rings for me?

Last Answer : answer:I would think that if there is an established jeweler's in a stable neighborhood, you could begin there. How long has he been in business, does he have any credentials from the legit ... he certified to make appraisals? Check info on link below. Start here: http://www.americangemsociety.org/

Description : How would you rate your social skills?

Last Answer : answer:Sober, very good. After a couple of drinks, I have a perception that it is excellent, although it is probably good to fair. Avdur sum moor drinkiez, reelly, reeelly awfool. What u lookin’ at?

Description : Should I tell my fiance that I don't like my engagement ring?

Last Answer : I can’t think of a better time for complete honesty.

Description : Why all the negativity regarding the Royal family?

Last Answer : Does apathy count?

Description : Diamond Grading Reports?

Last Answer : answer:You know, I racked my brain worrying about this just 5 months ago (now happily married). What I came to realize is that it all doesn't even matter! Here are two steps to ensure happiness for you and ... pretty ring, and you know you didn't get torn a new one on the price, it will be fine.

Description : I'm going to get a divorce and according to our pre-nup she has to give back the engagement ring because I caught her cheating on me. Is it rude to give it to another girl. or should I just sell it?

Last Answer : Yeah, I wouldn’t want to wear another person’s engagement ring as my own – I feel energy and all that goes into these things. And besides, why would you want to give the same ring to a new love when your old relationship ended in divorce?

Description : Everyone: Congratulations are in order! Why is Fluther so amazing...?

Last Answer : /dies dies dies dies

Description : Does this deal on a diamond sound good?

Last Answer : I told you to sneak that blood diamond in the backdoor. That’s the best deal. When are you proposing?

Description : How do you buy an engagement ring?

Last Answer : answer:Carefully. Delay the purchase as long as possible. Don’t forget the Four Rs: Rethink. Revise. Recalculate. Regret.

Description : How long were you in your relationship before the question was popped? Before you got married?

Last Answer : We knew each other about a month before we started dating. After we dated two weeks he asked me to marry him. We got married about four months later. we’ve been married 11 years.

Description : How would you describe the feelings you felt when your "SO" proposed?

Last Answer : He didn’t ask me. We just knew we wanted a life together. We didn’t need to be married but then, at one point, I needed his health insurance so that I could keep my ob-gyn during my last pregnancy. So, we got married. The legal stuff is all bull, but necessary bull.

Description : Where should I look for an antique engagement ring?

Last Answer : If you are at all able, I suggest you attend a mid-priced jewelry sale at a well-known, well-established auction house, like Sothebys, Christies or Skinners. Ask the jewelry expert for help.

Description : How do engagement/wedding rings work?

Last Answer : You are exactly correct.

Description : Know any good custom jewelry makers?

Last Answer : I know of quite a few. The problem is that they are here where I am and you need someone where you are. I suggest you look for “manufacturing jewelers” in your area and ask them if they will do all of those things.

Description : Subtle yet distinctive engagement ring?

Last Answer : Look for local galleries of independent artists/metalsmiths/jewelers. Contact SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) for jewelers in your area. www.snagmetalsmith.org/

Description : Know Any Good Wedding Invitation Providers?

Last Answer : answer:We had great experience with a Los Altos, CA company..... http://www.losaltoscard-party.com/ Congrats on the engagement.

Description : How long before a wedding can you send out "Save the Date" announcements?

Last Answer : I think we did a year before.

Description : What to wear to court house wedding?

Last Answer : Neutral-coloured short-skirted suit w. a pretty camisole? And if you “do” hats, a little 40s number if you have short hair or want to put it up. You can reuse all components, which you probably won’t be able to do w. a wedding dress. Congratulations, BTW.

Description : Who keeps the ring?

Last Answer : Why in the world would she want to keep an expensive reminder like that?? It makes no sense!!

Description : A good place to find wedding songs?

Last Answer : Their iTunes library :) then ask an orchestra to cover them. i.e. Everlong by foo fighters in orchestra style (Friends Monica and Chandler’s wedding) AMAZING!

Description : Memorable Proposals (i.e. "Will you Marry Me?")

Last Answer : I read about some guy in England who put a very expensive ring in a balloon… and then accidentally lost his grip on it. She said no. LOL

Description : How to Design an Engagement Ring ?

Last Answer : How to Design an Engagement Ring An engagement is a special affair encompassed by a tiny significant symbol - the engagement ring. The engagement ring has a unique design, composed of markings and ... up at the jewelry shop then get ready for the more daunting task of planning a proposal.

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