I am happy to report that 2011 has been crazy, busy, and booming for Felicity C Weddings! Already with one wedding down for the year, there is so much to be excited about. However, the down side is that my schedule has left little time to blog. So I wanted to do a quick & fun post featuring the details that have caught my eye in this blur of a month. From inspiration comes great ideas and I hope you enjoy what has fueled my February.
There are 4 main ways that a guy chooses the engagement ring for his number one girl. Which way is best? That is personal to each couple. The first option is the most traditional- the guy chooses the ring secretly, usually with help from her best friend/sister. This does put a lot of pressure on the guy and while he may have access to his lady's current jewelry and style, guessing on an engagement ring is enough to make any guy anxious. Beyond style, there are the 4 C's of diamonds (cut, carats, color, and clarity) not to mention price range. Whew. Talk about stress times 20! But some couples are very traditional and wouldn't be happy any other way.
Is she laughing at the ring or is she thrilled? Source
The second option is probably the second most common- for the girl to show her man a few rings that she likes before a proposal. She can leave wedding magazines open to ring ads, email him pictures or whatever crafty way she can think of. This is great because it does eliminate the guess work for the guy, but the major downside would be ring hinting before the guy is ready may cause some relationship tension. Ideally, if marriage has been discussed and even better, if the guy has brought up rings and engagement, feel free to send some pictures his way. Recently while on Ellen, Jennifer Love Hewitt spilled her ring thoughts. She has 3 rings already picked out at Tiffany's for when she gets close to that question popping time. J. Love feels like she is helping her future husband out by leading him down the right path but not every guy may take it that way. Right or wrong, this is definitely going to differ from couple to couple.
The third option is for the couple to go ring shopping together, after a lot of marriage talk but before an actual proposal. This works best for a couple who knows they want to get married and for a girl that doesn't need the surprise of the ring. The proposal is still a huge surprise and knowing that she will love her ring when she gets that proposal is the perfect combination for some girls. This also allows for the couple to discuss the ring budget together so everyone is on the same page. The fourth option is for the guy to propose without a ring and then for the couple to go ring shopping together after the proposal.
Each couple needs to think about what works best for them. As every girl remembers, Carrie Bradshaw had quite the adverse reaction on 'Sex and the City' when she accidentally found the ring Aidan Shaw bought for her. I've included not only a general idea of the ring she hated, but the SATC clip to refresh your memory (starts around 2:15). Enjoy & good luck!
The holidays are not just for great food, juggling family visits, overpriced gifts, and awesome music. No, the holidays are the peak times for marriage proposals! This is no coincidence, the holidays are such a huge family time and when it comes down to it, marriage is the uniting of two families. Also guys have the whole year to set aside money and I'm sure year-end bonuses don't hurt either!
But planning out a proposal is a daunting task. Beyond choosing and affording "the perfect ring", the unsuspecting boyfriend has the pressure of a great story to tell everyone they know. When I meet with my wedding clients the first question I ask is how the couple met and the second question is how did he propose. It is very telling of the couple's interests and style and helps me to get to know the couple quickly.
According to Diamond Helpers, 80% of women were unhappy with their proposals. Isn't that a startling statistic?! Fear no more, boyfriends. Felicity C Weddings is excited to announce a new service: proposal planning! What exactly does FCW proposal planning include? Just like the wedding planning packages, the proposal planning is customizable to each client. I believe that most guys have a basic idea and just need my professional help to have everything come together perfectly. FCW allows men the luxury of being able to choose how much assistance they will need on such areas as choosing the engagement ring, deciding on a proposal plan, actual planning, and execution of the proposal. There are so many factors in an amazing proposal- location, timing, surprise, presentation, etc. My goal is to help guys get from the great inspiration stage to the great proposal by utilizing my skills and knowledge to make this important milestone stress free and more enjoyable!
Please check the Felicity C Weddings website for more in depth information on the packages. Oh yeah and THE FIRST PROPOSAL CLIENT WILL RECEIVE A 50% DISCOUNT! Contact by phone or email today!
