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My boyfriend and I were wondering about "the engagement" process. We had decided that if we still love each other by the year 2005, we would marry each other - as we are BOTH afraid of getting married, because of all the stuff we hear from our friends and their experiences with divorce. We wanted to get engaged, but would it be appropriate for him to get me a diamond ring, when we planned on getting married so far ahead in the future. He was the one who "wanted to get engaged", but felt kinda funny doing it. What do you suggest, and ACTUALLY, what is "engagement etiquette"...what does "engagement" actually entail???

As you know, you have a slightly unusual situation, however, there are several ways you could handle the announcements.

There are a few books and websites that specialize in wording for different situations. Ask at your library, or do a search online, to see what you can find. One I've seen that might have something interesting is :   http://www.verseit.com Of course there may not be something really specific to your situation, but there could be something that would work.

Another nice option would be to choose an appropriate love quote or poem. Something which speaks of the longevity of love, of love and the future, how love grows/changes, etc., might be appropriate. I will list a few resources below, and you can find some additional links and quotes on my site at: http://www.foreverwed.com/~sara/quote.html    But I saw
one quote today which I thought was interesting for your situation. I'll post it below as an example.

There is no remedy for love but to love more. - Henry David Thoreau -

http://www.lovepoemsandquotes.com/
LoveQuotes.html
http://www.zdaily.com/quotes.htm
http://www.zdaily.com/love-poems1.htm
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/services/marketplace/Society-Culture-Love-Romance.html
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http://Quotegeek.com

If you do choose a verse or quote or short poem, you should also include a fairly formal announcement format with the additional information. I think the quote/verse would give it the personal touch you are looking for, but a nice formal wording for the rest of the announcement gives an especially nice effect in this situation.

You could also choose to just use the formal announcement wording, too, without any reference to your long relationship. This would be acceptable, as well. People know you've been together all this time, the purpose of the announcement is to share the *change* in your relationship.

In case you also were wondering about that, the formal wording for a wedding announcement is generally something like the following:

(bride's name)
and
(groom's name)
announce their marriage
(day, date, month)
(year)
(city, state)

If you wish you can add the name of the site ("Smith County
Courthouse").   Remember to spell out all words and numbers fully for the most formal look.

Hope these suggestions are of some help to you. Best wishes and much happiness--

Foreverwed.com expert-- Sara L. Ambarian
author of "A Bride's Touch: A Handbook of Wedding Personality and
Inspiration"/ creative consultant/ custom bridal designer
mailto:sara@www.foreverwed.com
For more wedding information:
http://www.foreverwed.com/~sara

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