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Proposals & Engagement

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

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There’s something for every one of your Valentines (even the darkest of hearts) from Gemvara

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you know what that means — HEARTS GALORE and people expressing their lurve! Ok yeah: the assumption is that the manly dude is going to buy these for his bling-loving ladyfriend. But this is Offbeat Bride, so let’s talk about who ELSE might love these things… Ladies, does your girlfriend love the sparkly shit? What about showing a little love for your femmey bottom boyfriend? Do we have some stuff for you guys to check out!

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Avoiding engagement ring envy, or: How I learned to love the symbolism

Engagement ring envy — the stuff of legend and myth? Or a nasty side effect of being engaged and the wedding industrial complex? Since the holidays are a popular time to propose, we thought we’d share Offbeat Bride reader Sarah’s thoughts as she delves into her inner psyche and explores the deep annals of her engagement ring envy demons.

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Our gay discount: how same-sex couples occasionally come out on top

Yes, almost everything having to do with gay marriage can run the gamut of SUPER complicated to not even legal. It’s hard to get a break. But find out how sometimes being a queer bride can help you a super deal!

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5 engagement ring style tips from Brilliant Earth featuring their ethical origin jewelry

Remember when we featured a wedding band style guide from long-time offbeat sponsor Brilliant Earth? They’re back with an engagement ring style guide featuring ethical origin jewelry and conflict-free diamond options. But beyond that, this guide also features ultra cool designs to fit your funky style. If you’re in the market for an engagement ring, you might want to pay attention to these five tips…