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Having your ring engraved is an excellent way to personalise your engagement ring. It allows couples to write sweet messages of devotion to one another, and keep it close to their hearts.

But what do you enscribe on such an important piece of jewellery? Considering you will (hopefully) wear your ring forever, you’ll want something meaningful to look back on.

You don’t have that much space on a ring, so a shorter phrase is ideal. Here are some cute words to have permanently written on your ring.

Dates and symbols:

– Your wedding date

– The date you met

– Your initials

– Co-ordinates to where you first met

Words and phrases

– I Love You

– Always and forver

– Until eternity

– Never to part

– Perfect fit

– Finders keepers

– Je t’aime

– Better together

– Till death

– I do

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If you’re planning to propose to your partner in Cape Town, you are in luck thanks to the beautiful scenery that Cape Town is blessed with. If you want to propose out in nature there is no shortage of beautiful locations for you to do so. Whether you take a drive out to the winelands or stay within the city, you will be spoiled for choice.

Have a look at these 5 proposal spots that make use of nature to set the scene:

Cape Point

Take a drive out to Cape Point National Park to see where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, and become one with your partner.

 

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Lion’s Head

Hike up lion’s head and take in the magical views from the top. You will certainly feel like you are on cloud 9 up there.

 

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Kirstenbosch Gardens

Plan a picnic in these lush gardens and take a walk on the Boomslang tree canopy walkway for panoramic views of the gardens and mountains.

 

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Boulders Beach

While there are plenty of beautiful beaches in Cape Town, Boulders beach, with its colony of African penguins, offers something a little extra to make the proposal that much more special.

 

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Vineyards

The abundance of beautiful vineyards and accompanying restaurants makes it easy to choose just one to propose. Enjoy the delicious local wines and views of the vineyards.

 

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Also read: Things to do in Cape Town

Adele has always stolen our hearts with her powerful vocals and romantic lyrics. So, it’s no surprise that fans were over the moon when she announced her CBS special Adele One Night Only,” a major music event that took place this past Sunday. But for one couple, it soon became a major event for another reason. 
Quentin Brunson was ready to pop the question to his girlfriend of seven years, Ashleigh Mann, but just how do you top a simple fancy dinner proposal? Brunson clearly knew what he was doing when he pulled off the biggest emotional surprise during the concert hosted at Los Angeles’ Griffith Park, going down on one knee in front of cameras and a number of A-list celebrities, reports EW
To pull off the best proposal of 2021 (okay, we may be a bit biased), Adele roped the audience into helping her orchestrate the epic proposal as she asked the them to remain quiet. 
“I need every person to be really quiet, alright? If you make a noise, I’m going to kill you,” the songstress was heard half-joking to the audience.  
As the lights dimmed, the almost bride-to-be was escorted across the stage by Brunson wearing noise-cancelling headphones and a blindfold. Mann was then instructed to take off her blindfold and was visibly shocked to see Brunson on one knee. 
“This is real,” Quentin said while Mann freaked out. “This is real, this is real,” he could be heard saying. 
After what we can only imagine was a shock to the system and a moment filled with plenty of tears, she said “yes.” However, Mann got an even bigger surprise when the queen of love songs herself stepped out from the shadows and into the spotlight, revealing a few of her famous friends in the process, including Lizzo, Seth Rogen, and Melissa McCarthy. 
Speaking to CBS, the newly engaged Mann stated that: “I honestly thought that we were going to go on a hayride. I had been talking about going to the pumpkin patch, so I assumed we were doing something cool like that.”
Well, she ended up getting something much cooler. The legendary proposal came after Brunson submitted a one-minute video explaining why he deserved to make his future wife’s dreams come true. 
Check out the incredible video below:

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Recently, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker got down on one knee and popped the question to reality star Kourtney Kardashian. The news has since sent social media (and ex Scott Disick) into a frenzy with many fans gawking at the ginormous ring now sitting on her left finger. The massive diamond engagement piece is reportedly worth $1 million – that’s around R14 million – a price of a luxury house in Camps Bay or West Cliff.

So, just how much are celebrities forking for the rock on their left finger?

1. Mariah Carey 

Mariah Carey sure doesn’t like to be outdone, sitting at the top of the list with a 35-carat diamond ring that reportedly cost a whopping R10 million.

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2. Beyonce 

Well, they don’t call her Queen B for nothing. It’s no surprise that the Lemonade singer has one of the world’s highest-valued diamonds with husband Jay-Z reportedly paying around $5 million for the gorgeous emerald-cut ring back in 2008.

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3. Jennifer Lopez

When it comes to sporting some serious engagement bling, Lopez would take up a few spots on this list. However, it’s her engagement to A-Rod back in March 2019 that has placed her firmly on this list. The American baseball star went all out when getting down on one knee, purchasing a 15-20 carat emerald cut ring that was reportedly worth $5 million.

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4. Paris Hilton 

Remember that time in 2005 when Paris Hilton was engaged to shipping heir Paris Latsis? Not many people do, but the hotel heiress walked away with a diamond ring valued at $4. 7 million at the time, that’s around R58 million.

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5. Kim Kardashian 

There’s no question that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian don’t do small – go big, or go home is their motto, which was clear to see during the couples epic 2013 proposal. The diamond stunner reportedly cost a cool $4 million but was unfortunately amongst the jewellery stolen during Kim‘s infamous Paris robbery.

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Some meet their future partner late in life, and others can say they’ve known their love since they were kids. But how often is it that you meet your future husband right at birth?

In a wild twist of fate, Courtney Mahnken and her now fiancé Nick Monguso discovered they were actually born in the same New Jersey hospital 26 years ago. In fact, their moms gave birth right next to each other.

Taking to TikTok, Mahnken shared the truly crazy coincidence. Since posting on February 18. her TikTok has been viewed over 7.7-million times.

“When I was 14 years old, I got my first boyfriend. It was the first time my mom was ever meeting one of my boyfriend’s moms, obviously,” Mahnken says in the clip. “The first thing she says to his mom is ‘Oh my god you look so familiar! Where did you give birth?’”

“Immediately I’m embarrassed, and they start talking about their birthing stories. Well, come to realize, they gave birth next to each other,” she recalls.

“My boyfriend and I are less than 24 hours apart, and my last name starts with “Ma,” his starts with “Mo,” so not only that, we were next to each other in the baby room. My mom remembered them because he was the ‘big fat baby.”

@reneemahnkie#stitch with @breecard #greenscreen I guess you can say we are actually soulmates ??‍♀️♬ original sound – Courtney Mahnken

Keeping up with their series of coincidences, the pair attended the same elementary school, middle school, and high school. The pair began dating as teenagers but broke up before reconnecting when they attended the same college years later.

Monguso went down on one knee to propose in November 2020, and they plan to tie the knot in June 2022.

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American footballer Aaron Rodgers shocked fans when he announced he was engaged while accepting an award. It turns out his fiancé is none other than Big Little Lies actress Shailene Woodley.

On February 6, Rodgers accepted the NFL Most Valued Player award during a virtual appearance on the NFL Honors broadcast. During his speech, he casually slipped in that he was engaged but did not name his fiancé.

“2020 was definitely a crazy year filled with lots of change, growth, some amazing, memorable moments, 180 straight days of having my nose hair scraped, playing for very little fans or no stands the entire season. I got engaged and I played some of the best football in my career,” he said.

“So I’d like to thank, first and foremost, my teammates for their support, their inspiration, protection, incredible play on the field … off the field I’ve got a great group of people that support me, so I’d like to thank my team.” He then listed a slew of people before shouting out “my fiancée.”

A source confirmed to People magazine that the Descendants actor and the Green Bay Packers quarterback are engaged and incredibly happy.

“They are very happy together. It’s not surprising he proposed so fast. When you know, you know, right?” said the insider.

This engagement comes mere days after US Magazine confirmed the pair were dating.

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Going down on one knee to propose is a special moment, one you’ll (hopefully) want to remember for a lifetime. Finding the perfect spot is the first step to making your dream proposal come true.

For couples who love spending their time in nature, what better place to pop the big question than in the great outdoors? It offers free, stunning scenery and gives you many opportunities to have an organic proposal that you don’t have to spend too much time orchestrating.

Here are some picturesque places to consider popping the question:

On your favourite hiking trail

If you and your partner love hiking, they shouldn’t be suspicious when you suggest a romantic sunset hike. Unbeknownst to them, pack a picnic basket and have a friend race to the end of the trail ahead of time to set up the spot. Drape some twinkling string lights along the path to light your way, and lay down a blanket and picnic to allow you to take in the sunset before proposing.

 

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Go camping

You and your love snuggled up under stars, what could be more romantic than that? Add an engagement into the mix and you’ve got the perfect evening. Be wise and choose a camping spot with a stunning view for the perfect backdrop. Head out on a warm evening with some comfy blankets and pillows and a delicious spread. Enjoy some stargazing before popping the big question.

 

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Take to the seas

If you and your partner are big fans of the ocean, a boat proposal seems like the perfect idea. Rent out a yacht or catamaran, either for just the two of you or your closest friends if you want an audience. You could even go smaller with a canoe or small speedboat, the options are endless. Bonus points if you go for a sunset cruise, as the warm rays of the setting sun will act as the perfect lighting for your proposal.

 

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Head to your favourite vineyard

Wine is always a good time. Take a trip down to your favourite winery, or spend the day vineyard-hopping on the Franschhoek wine tram. End the day by proposing at your top spot. Choosing a winery means the food and drink are already covered, which gives you less to stress about. You could even have a private wine tasting set up for a more intimate moment.

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Brandon Devonshire (25) from Rome, Pennsylvania was told me may never walk again. Defying all odds, he walked across a room and got down on one knee to propose to his partner, Crickett LeVance (25).

In July of 2020, Devonshire suffered a terrible accident when he was crushed by a tree he had been cutting down, which ruptured his vertabrae and caused damage to his spinal cord.

His spine is now stabilised by two rods and eight screws, but he was left paralysed. Months after the accident, he began to regain movement and has been working with physiotherapists.

Throughout it all, girlfriend Crickett has been by his side supporting him. To thank her and show his love, he decided to propose.

Devonshire popped the question on August 11, 2020 in the personal training gym at a hospital. He walked across the room using a walking frame, and medical staff were on hand to help him kneel on a padded cushion and rest his upper body against a chair so that he could comfortably propose.

An unsuspecting Crickett enters the room and is shocked to see her partner kneeling with a ring box.

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Congratulations to the happy couple!

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A couple emerged victorious at a recent Cricket match in Australia this past weekend, when their proposal went viral.

During the Australia-India second ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday [November 29], a man in the stands went down on one knee to pop the question.

The man, wearing an Indian supporter t-shirt, proposed to his Australia-supporting girlfriend. Fellow sports-watchers cheered him on, and commentators also got into the action and narrated the entire proposal.

Of course she said yes, which lead to cheers all around. Even one of the cricket players on the field, Glenn Maxwell, applauded the pair.

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Some people love going big to pop the big question, and involving a world-famous landmark truly takes the cake. This man got creative with his proposal by involving the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

A Dubai-based Indian national, who has not been named, went down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend of five years on November 4.

Using the world’s tallest structure and building as a backdrop, he projected sweet messages to his future wife.

“You gave me a whole new world”, “Can I have it forever?”, and “I can’t imagine growing old with anyone else”, read the projections.

Speaking to Gulf News, the anonymous man gushed about his partner.

“She’s a very selfless person, always putting others before herself, she gelled well with my entire family more than I ever did. She always gives her unconditional love and she’s always willing to try new things. She’s full of life. It’s cheesy, but I like who I am when I’m with her. We’ve grown together over the years, been on this roller coaster of a life filled with so many emotions, with its ups and downs, with all the perfect imperfections.”

The proposal took months to put together.

“You have no idea how stressed I am with all the arrangements – for the last two months, I’ve been deeply engaged in picking up the perfect diamond. Then I had to plan the Burj Khalifa projection – all while being super secretive about it,” he added.

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