Christmas is the most popular time to become engaged. As the year 2000 comes to an end, many engagements will take place. This is one of the most exciting times of your life. You will feel like you are floating on a cloud. You will want to tell everyone you know, but whom do you tell first?
Sometimes, although it is not too common these days, the fellow will speak privately with the bride's father. This is an old fashioned tradition, but it a wonderful way to become acquainted with her dad. It also speaks highly of the young man who asks for his daughter's hand in marriage. If the bride's father is deceased, the bride's mother or whoever brought her up will do fine. . Once his parents know, is traditional for his mother to write to you, welcoming you to her family. If she does not do this take the initiative yourself and drop her a note. It will make for a better relationship down the road. At some point within the engagement time it is wise for the two sets of parents to get together to become acquainted. An engagement party or a dinner could be given in your honor either by his parents or yours. It could also be something that the two of you prefer to do. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the two families together along with some of your closest friends. This is a great way for you to surprise your friends with the news. The length of your engagement will be determined by your wedding plans. Some couples will be married within 12 month period. Others may opt to have a longer engagement for reasons such as finishing school, or if one or the other is in the military. You may want to wait a longer period in order to save for the wedding or to have the reception at your favorite place, which may already be reserved for a year in advance. A shorter engagement is also acceptable. However you decide to tell family and friends, remember that this is one of the most exciting times of your life. So, go shout it on a mountain top and let the whole world know that you are engaged to be married!
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