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Proposals & Engagement

How to propose to your boyfriend, alternative engagement ideas, engagement stories, unique engagement rings, and more!

mutual proposal alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Pizza, puppies & popping the question(s): How we honored our individuality through a mutual proposal

My now fiancé and I soon realized after we started dating that we take pride in having an equal partnership. So, when the time came to take the next step in our relationship, we were stumped. How can we be true to ourselves and to our relationship in what will be one of the most important decisions of our lives? It just didn’t feel right if only one of us asked the other. Together, we researched and came across a few different articles about mutual proposals. Mutual proposals — a newish concept, are exactly how they sound — proposing to one another. We decided to morph a few of the ideas we saw online and had the best day ever.

Valentine's Day engagement shoot as seen on @offbeatbride

A snowy and sexy Valentine’s Day engagement shoot

We’re in a total lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day mood and this styled engagement shoot from Karen Menyhart Weddings hit the sweet spot in our romantic hearts. From roaring fires in gorgeous venues to snowy streets and sweet kisses, this is one sexy shoot. Let it inspire your own V-day engagement shoot ideas, or just bask in the hotness like we are.

alexandrite marquise diamond engagement ring alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

5 ways you never thought to rock marquis diamonds in your engagement ring

Ah, the marquise diamond. It’s awesome, it’s unique, and it’s often hard to think of creative ways to set it. I bet you’ll see at least three ways you’ve never thought to rock a marquise diamond…

DesignArabesque jewelry alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Magical bespoke wedding jewelry for artists, nature-lovers, and cosplayers

Arabesque specializes in bespoke wedding jewelry and historically inspired pieces for cosplayers and re-enactors! Or as they put it: “We make one of a kind statement pieces with an elegant, eclectic emphasis on art, history, and magic.” But they don’t stop at ring design, they can even hook you up with the coolest toasting flutes ever. Check this out…