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Weathering A Long Engagement
These days it’s not unusual to see long engagements following the initial presentation of diamond engagement rings. There are several reasons for this, but a long term courtship can between the prospective bride and groom doesn’t have to be doom and gloom, it just means a longer period for your friends and family who are eager to celebrate the marriage to wait. Don’t worry, Your diamond engagement rings aren’t going to waste!
You need to have a strong, loving relationship and much patience to cope with an extended engagement.
Here are some of the top reasons for taking this route with engagement:
- The bride or groom to be are in military service, or are studying at a university
- You are saving up in order to pay for your dream wedding
- Initially, you are buying a new home or moving house
- You want to avoid clashing with another friend’s or family member’s wedding
No matter what the reason for the long engagement – be it financial, personal or for social reasons – the time can be viewed as a blessing as you’ll have longer to gel with the person you are marrying to see if you’re truly compatible. Your diamond engagement rings are a commitment between yourselves and your love for each other.
Making sure you are prepared is half the battle and planning your extended engagement can help you to get through it whilst bringing you closer together, in contrast to a fast and whirlwind engagement.
At Marlows we have years of experience in constructing diamond engagement rings and can offer a stunning choice of rings and diamonds.
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