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Marriage proposals can definitely be a pressure-packed event -- particularly on the person doing the proposing! You want it to be creative, personal, and unforgettable when you tell the story to your family and friends -- a tall order, to say the least. Fortunately, we're here with ideas for wedding proposals of all styles, from over-the-top crowd-pleasers to totally sentimental and intimate. First, take our quiz to figure out her wedding proposal style. Next, read about the best proposals of the year to get inspiration on how to pop the question yourself. Then read our article about wedding proposals-gone-wrong to find out what not to do. Planning to pop the question abroad? Popping the question during a trip is definitely a trend, so get insider tips on how to plan a perfect destination marriage proposal. In any case, once you've got your plan and you're ready to buy the ring (because few marriage proposals are complete without a bit of bling!), don't head to the jewelry store until you've read through our engagement ring buying tips. Finally, it's time to ask the big question! Once she has said yes (because if you're asking, you know she will!), don't forget to come back and tell us how it all went down on our Wedding Proposals Board.

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Show Off Your Rings!

LucyHC Sunday, February 05, 2012

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Show Off Your Rings!

future-mrs Saturday, January 21, 2012

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LucyHC Friday, February 03, 2012

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Dear Newbies

SarahSmile23 Sunday, October 17, 2010

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Tricky ring situation

HSChhichhia11 Monday, February 06, 2012

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I still can't believe I'm engaged!

PeriwinkleRose Monday, February 06, 2012

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Finally!!

Elizabeth80 Monday, February 06, 2012

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We are buying a house!!

Britt1893 Monday, February 06, 2012

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socalflower Saturday, February 04, 2012

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