A feminist’s struggle (and secret loophole) with an impending proposal
While I consider myself a feminist, I fear that I too have fallen victim to the antiquated societal norm regarding wedding proposals. I have recently found myself waiting with bated breath for a proposal that I know is coming soon. I’ve come up with a secret solution in order to in order to stick to my liberal foundations. But deciding to officially become engaged to be married is a big choice, and I wonder why we have both decided that he is the only one in the relationship who can fully prepare for this event.
Will you be my Player Two?: How one Offbeat Bride proposed to her “mancreature”
We love us a good girl-proposes-to-guy story. Hell, Offbeat Bride wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for one of those stories. Tribesmaid Kaharaminttu has one of those stories, including a delightfully adorkable Mario-themed ring box that is going viral.
How I proposed to my boyfriend with the help of his buddies
Offbeat bride reader Sarah, shared with us this cute story about how, with the help of a some good friends and a top-secret plan, she popped the question to her man.
How to propose without a ring: Engagement ring alternatives for guys and masculine folks
A reader who wrote to us wants to propose to her boyfriend but doesn’t want to give him a ring. Here’s some advice and a few suggestions for “cool alternatives for an engagement ring for guys.” But let’s be honest, these could work for girls just as well.