{"id":44518,"date":"2022-11-20T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=44518"},"modified":"2022-11-17T12:47:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:47:10","slug":"tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips for Before and After Your Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Calling all brides-to-be! <strong>Engagement season<\/strong> is upon us, and we are SO excited to meet all of you brides who will be wearing a ring and planning a wedding very soon! We know this monumental moment in your life is a HUGE deal, so we want you to be as prepared as possible heading into wedding planning. Even if you\u2019re not sure when you\u2019ll be getting engaged, it still doesn\u2019t hurt to be ready for the big moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve been ring-shopping, making plans with your sweetheart, or just good old-fashioned sleuthing, you\u2019ve got a big date coming up, so we\u2019ve put together a general idea of how to prepare for engagement season. Before we get started, make sure you\u2019re signed up for our newsletter, where we\u2019ll share our <strong>best tips and tricks<\/strong> with you as you prepare for engagement and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/maggiebrides.preferences.center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-pink-color\">Maggie Newsletter<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is Engagement Season?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, engagement season is an important one to recognize! The term \u201cengagement season\u201d refers to the window of time between Thanksgiving and Valentine\u2019s Day \u2013 the most popular time of year for proposals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prepare for Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride With Engagement Ring With Bride In Wedding Dress Called Alistaire Lynette By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"50696\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/carley-christian-13\/\" class=\"wp-image-50696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6U8A5955.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride With Engagement Ring With Bride In Wedding Dress Called Alistaire Lynette By Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"50697\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/carley-christian-14\/\" class=\"wp-image-50697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/416A0671.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Kyla Jeanette Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to communicate!<\/strong> It\u2019s important to help your partner to understand your expectations for getting engaged, including your timeline, preferred wedding engagement ring style, and what you need to feel comfortable with this big life change. Talk about what you BOTH want in an engagement? Is it a grand affair that involves the entire family, or do you prefer a lowkey, intimate engagement between just the two of you? Do you think a photographer is a MUST?<\/li><li><strong>Use social media to your advantage!<\/strong> Help your partner understand your expectations through visuals by saving pins of your wedding engagement ring inspo on Pinterest. Maybe even consider sharing your fave wedding engagement ring with your family and\/or closest friends in case your partner asks them for help when choosing your jewelry! If you\u2019re in LOVE with the swoon worthy vintage aesthetic, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/swoonworthy-vintage-wedding-rings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog<\/a> post for some vintage wedding ring inspo!<\/li><li><strong>Get a manicure!<\/strong> You\u2019re definitely going to want to show off that gorgeous rock, so be prepared for your partner to pop the question by making sure your nails are looking beautiful. For some nail inspo, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/wedding-nails-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog<\/a> post!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do After the Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Of Engagement Rings In Roses\" data-id=\"50700\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40\/\" class=\"wp-image-50700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/hayley-moore-photography-brooklyn-dylan-marion-magnolia-farms-wedding-40-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Hayley Moore Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So\u2026 you\u2019ve said yes! Now what? Well, there are several things to get started on in the aftermath of your engagement, but first, breathe and simply enjoy the moment. You and your partner are committed to a lifelong journey in love, and this is just the beginning! This moment deserves some celebration, but when you\u2019re ready, here are a few first steps to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Announce the News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you get engaged, make sure you and your partner are on the same page about sharing the big news with friends, family, and online. Talk about ways to announce the news publicly: maybe a social post, an engagement party, or a photoshoot? Are there people you want to tell privately before you let the world in on your excitement? Make sure you and your partner both understand each other\u2019s expectations before and after you get engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Set your Budget and Start Saving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finances are a HUGE part of planning a wedding, so if you and your partner can start wedding planning with a set budget in mind, you\u2019ll have a better understanding of what you can expect to spend on important wedding details like the venue, florals, photography, and your wedding dress\u2014we\u2019ve got a fabulous list of affordable wedding gowns <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/affordable-wedding-dresses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>! Want some budget tips for your wedding? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/wedding-budget-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog<\/a> post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create your Wedding Pinterest Board<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a common phenomenon for brides-to-be to start planning their wedding long before they\u2019ve even met their partner. However, if you\u2019re not the kind of bride who\u2019s been planning their wedding since childhood, there\u2019s no better time to start creating your wedding vision than after your engagement! If you need some inspo to get you started, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/maggiesottero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Talk about Wedding Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-700x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Satin Wedding Dress Called Mitchell By Maggie Sottero With Engagement Ring\" data-id=\"50704\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/fabi-alex\/\" class=\"wp-image-50704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-700x1050.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-120x180.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-2-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-700x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Satin Wedding Dress Called Mitchell By Maggie Sottero With Engagement Ring\" data-id=\"50705\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-scaled.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/fabi-alex-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-50705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-700x1050.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-120x180.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MITCHELL_Daniel-Sierralta_Fabiana-Moure-5-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Daniel Sierralta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FIRST question people will ask once you announce your engagement is, \u201cSo\u2026 have you set a date?\u201d or \u201cWhen\u2019s the wedding?\u201d It\u2019s best to be prepared to answer this question, whether you know for sure when your special day will be or if you just have a general idea, like your preferred month or season. Here\u2019s a general timeline to help get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you envision a spring or summer wedding, pencil in a winter engagement. It\u2019s the latest you can get away with planning the basics.<\/li><li>The average engagement length is longer than a season\u2014more like a year to 18 months. Tips on how to prepare for engagement festivities comes down to how quickly you can get planning, make reservations, and check off your to-do list.<\/li><li>Reserve popular wedding venues about 8-12 months before your special day. Peak months like June and September are especially competitive. If you\u2019ve got your eye on these dates, it\u2019s best to reserve early.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Special order wedding dresses typically take 6 to 9 months to be delivered, so plan accordingly. Look to a boutique\u2019s selection of priority and in-stock styles if you get engaged and need your dress sooner than later.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build your Wedding Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a super fun first step to take after you get engaged! Choose a website like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/aclk?ld=e859d3noBFpISx3ZrRfgrykjVUCUw00FDruRJlS6uvpsffq_5uQUF1Xzy94zNNHdUpXT_01mHm3mZC7CpEBm9aJkGcbR9g6eEsJf2kLWw7ukQd-MuNFnS6j7zeTJzTuBzjspsz9Zavg6fCt6KEmy6Q-LGTD1ra74-lDMjbBQM95N2AXqk7XpfMchDTnReMWGCwyB17ZA&amp;u=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&amp;rlid=020a0647d2131c58aafc652900c5c9c6&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zola<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/aclk?ld=e8NLL_8xft9Ns-FJsZY132hzVUCUxJ3i9eTEV-vZYB7l6GlTeRV45-6xwMNCcJSslEwX3IQMnozW_ZnwizUCJyxstajLkJXaKNzweYc72gMMa__yYI2thxmMyAtk3F9URRC-FB1p6-L8l_Geae3EF0AiGysuRq2HUw4Y2kpFWGtrZ4mgXFSHwUwVKvh3ZkyH7cB4ulpA&amp;u=aHR0cHMlM2ElMmYlMmZ3d3cudGhla25vdC5jb20lMmZncyUyZndlZGRpbmctd2Vic2l0ZXMlM2Z1dG1fc291cmNlJTNkYmluZyUyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM2RjcGMlMjZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lM2RTZWFyY2glMmIlMjU3QyUyYldXUyUyYiUyNTdDJTJiTm9uQnJhbmQlMjZtc2Nsa2lkJTNkZTYzZGFiZWMzNGQ1MWNmNTY3MDNjODgyZTYwM2UzZmU&amp;rlid=e63dabec34d51cf56703c882e603e3fe&amp;ntb=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Knot<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/wedding-website\/?source=sagebingads&amp;campaignid=412822157&amp;adgroupid=1310618223125486&amp;keyword=wedding%20website&amp;creative=&amp;msclkid=580ceecf8a2a127dcfa68da158fced60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">With Joy<\/a> to design your perfect website based on your wedding vision. You can customize fonts, colors, and use photos from your relationship to make it special. Explore each website\u2019s offerings and decide which one works best for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Looking at Wedding Dresses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We may be biased, but wedding dress shopping is the most exciting part of planning a wedding! First, take our Style Quiz to discover exactly what aesthetic fits your dream wedding day and see some gorgeous dresses to consider. You can also read some other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/category\/dress-spotlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog<\/a> posts for inspo! To prep for your wedding dress shopping experience, be sure to figure out your wedding dress budget so you know exactly what price point to strive for when you enter the boutique!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get Your Ring Sized and Buy Ring Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6-700x1050.jpeg\" alt=\"Bride In Sexy Wedding Dress Called Tuscany Lynette With Engagement Ring And Groom\" data-id=\"50707\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/tips-on-how-to-prepare-for-an-engagement\/atiyeh-wedding\/\" class=\"wp-image-50707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6-700x1050.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6-250x375.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6-120x180.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TUSCANY-LYNETTE_TaraWhitedPhotography_EllieGuzman-6.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PC: Tara Whited Photography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re engaged, you\u2019ll likely need to make sure the ring is the proper size, so you don\u2019t have to worry about loss or damage. 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