You could get a bit of bark from the tree where the proposal was made, have it encased in glass and use that

I didn't ask the parents' permission before I proposed to my wife. Fuck that. What if they said "no?"

In fact, I never really proposed to her. We just talked about the future and agreed that we wanted to be together forever. After that conversation we both realized we were engaged at that point. We waited a while before we told anyone though.

You misquote your source, Perry Winkle.

Emphasis mine, but correct. The last sentence states that the usage of the *phrase* "The Mrs." is from 1920. "The Mrs." is substantially different, implying possession, from "Mrs." which carries no such connotation.

Or maybe he wanted to go another traditional route that she would like outside of the diamond, and that's why he was asking in the first place?!?

Dunno moving on!
:p

And of course some brides want to be the first to know! lol!

But some brides also like the grand conspiracy of their loved ones caring enough, and working behind the scenes before the question is finally made. It at least makes for a good story later. Nothing wrong with it. Gives the parents also the chance of passing the guy an heirloom, and a moment to decide if they are going to put a congrats. ad in the local paper. Some people like their parents involvement from day one and it is a great introduction for a new person to their family. There's lots of ways to do things...I'm just trying to give options here.

I think my husband and I approached my parents together after we decided to get married. That was when we asked for a "blessing" from them...not permission, though.

Yea...I think blessing is a better way to put that. Good point case!
:)

unless you're not religious, of course.... ;)

that's a non-secular blessing sort of thing. Monster--are you saying our marriage customs are old fashioned? They probably are, come to think of it--there's certainly been a resurgence of wedding frenzy in recent years.

To my knowledge, it's common practice to ask the bride first, the approach the parents. It's more of a courtesy, really, because the couple may not feel obligated to bow to the parents objections, and just get married anyway, without the "blessing."

Oh, were we moving on? :)

How about diamonds from Canada, eh?

Ikuma, available at Ben Bridge.
Not South Africa.

Does it come with a Tee shirt that say's, "NOT A BLOOD DIAMOND"? :headshake

dunno. yet.

Erm yes I was (from my pov that it) and It is common practice in the UK to ask the other partner first, but the implication seemed to be that it is still common practice here to ask permission from the parents of the bride to be. Exactly my thinking -what are you gonna do if they say no or look distinctly uncomfortable? :lol: yes on........

The OP's big day is tomorrow -I wonder what plan he settled on? I wonder if he'll ever come back and tell us?

don't think it is--maybe in some ethnic groups, perhaps.

I was just saying there are tons of options. Holy Crap!!
Gosh...Freaks!
;)

I didn't say that was standard!
:headshake

Damn you Cic. Damn you to hell!

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