Hi lovelies,

Getting engaged is one of the happiest times in a couples lives. It signifies the moment that you both decide to make a commitment to one another. Whether you get married quickly, or spend a long time being engaged, it can just be enough for many couples to just confirm they want to make this relationship one that lasts. However, getting the engagement side of things right is tricky these days, and with more people making elaborate gestures and adding a lot of romance into it, how can you get it right? Here are some tips to help you do it. 

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Finding the right ring
When it comes to proposing finding the right ring is often the main issue people come up against. They tend to have a good idea on what they might do and when it will happen, but the ring is a choice you have to make for someone else and unless you are confident in your abilities to choose the right thing, it can make you a little anxious. A good search online and plenty of research on jaw-dropping engagement rings would be a good place to start. If you are still unsure, take note of some of the jewellery they already like to wear. Is it bold and statement pieces or more delicate and fine? 

Making sure you have the right size
Not only do you have to choose the ring, but you also need to ensure that you pick the right size and this can also be a tricky situation to overcome. Thankfully, if you can be quite stealthy, you could take one of their rings and use that as a guide. There are plenty of ideas online to help you get the ring size right if needed. 

Where and when to propose
Once you have the ring you now need to decide where to propose and when? A lot of people choose to propose in a place that means something to them. It might have been the place you had your first date, or the spot you first declared your love to one another. You could choose to do it on holiday in a nice romantic setting, or even just consider a new place altogether. Some of the standard iconic engagement locations include things like on top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris or on a gondola in the Italian city of Venice. But you know your partner well enough to know what they may like, so take some time to consider this. It’s a nice idea to try and make some form of event and memory from the proposal itself, especially if you plan on having a long engagement. 

Will it be a surprise and can you trust anyone to help?
The last thing to consider is to enlist the help of someone you trust to keep your secret and help with any of the logistics, especially if it is a surprise. This may be a mother or mother in law to be, or a sibling or best friend. Just make sure they can keep a secret to avoid spoiling the whole thing.