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Wedding engagements are one of the most exciting times, and we're here to help you get started. Whether you just got engaged or are planning on getting engaged, we've got the best tips on how to find the right ring, the right words, and the right time to propose. First, determine where you are in the engagement process. Did you just decide she's "the one"? Check out our Engagement Rings area for engagement ring budget tips and suggestions for picking out a ring that's as unique as she is. You can also read up on the hottest engagement ring trends from classic to contemporary styles and learn the nitty-gritty stuff like engagement ring appraisals and engagement ring insurance. Next, head over to the Marriage Proposals area, where you'll find hundreds of proposal stories and creative ways to propose. You'll also find proposals by style and type -- like the most romantic proposal ideas and the most over-the-top engagements we've ever seen -- and a few proposals you might want to avoid! Once you get engaged, it's time to start planning. Lucky for you, after getting engaged, you can read through the articles in the Just Engaged area. There, you'll find engagement party ideas, how to get perfect engagement photos, and suggestions for putting together your wedding guest list and wedding budget. Just for fun, there are also custom video e-card engagement announcements too!

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Whether you just got engaged or are planning an
engagement, here's how to find the right ring,
the right words, and the right time.

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Show Off Your Rings!

LucyHC Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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Show Off Your Rings!

future-mrs Saturday, January 21, 2012

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BLOGGERS...Please read this before posting

LucyHC Friday, February 03, 2012

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Dear Newbies

SarahSmile23 Sunday, October 17, 2010

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2 year engagement

xweddingbutterflyx Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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A message from The Knot

Knot Kathleen Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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Intro and proposal story! - long

Hoot Hoot XO Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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Most romantic proposal ever!!!

Martolly Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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My best friend's proposal [LIP to video]

breaness Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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I think I screwed it all up... PLEASE HELP ME!

philgrangee Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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