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Do I win the prize for the least romantic proposal?

81 replies

JFDIYOLO · 25/07/2024 09:44

Last night.

'Shall we have a look at what Money Saving Expert says about the advantages of getting married?

Might be a good idea?'

I'm not sure how I'm feeling right now.

OP posts:

Magi84 · 25/07/2024 13:57

Eart · 25/07/2024 12:02

I bought my own ring and never got a proposal.

25 years though and happy.

Exactly the same here. Still together 67 yrs on (and happy)

KrazyboutKillian · 25/07/2024 14:12

@Joystir59
sorry for your loss , such a short time together but filled with love

Cherandcheralike · 25/07/2024 14:28

We also had a very practical chat and agreed it might be sensible. I reckon it's a great way to start a marriage!

You'll need to get 28 days notice at a registry office or you can go quicker at a church if you have a family connection. You'll need venue, rings, clothes, and witnesses. Food, decorations, guests optional but encouraged. I'd book a venue and get invites out asap then work on the rest.

@Joystir59 your story is beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us 💕

BeEasyonYourself · 25/07/2024 14:31

I got 'wanna pop next door and you can buy yourself a ring?"

In Wetherspoons. Next door was a cash converters. My ring was 15 quid and I paid for it. 😅

niadainud · 25/07/2024 14:36

My ex proposed in a department store. I didn't need a big gesture, but thought that was a bit lacking in thought or romance.

HMTheQueenMuffin · 25/07/2024 15:38

Vegemiteandhoneyontoast · 25/07/2024 13:47

We had a civil partnership ceremony last year, after being together for 38 years. He said, 'It would make sense if we got married' and we talked about financial issues if one of us suddenly dropped dead and reckoned it made sense to be 'legal', as they used to call it. Had the lowest-key possible ceremony - two witnesses, no guests, no dressing up etc - and then we all went for a pizza. It was all very cheerful and we felt like a couple of kids.

TBH if I ever get married again that is exactly how i'd like to do it.

I got suckered into the 'invite everyone you ever met' thing and felt alot of pressure. Although 'everyone you have ever met' was really DH's everyone because I'm not from the UK and only had my parents. The first time I met everyone you have ever met was at our wedding .

It was a good wedding though, but too fussy.

10 years later we renewed our vows and had the wedding I would have had... a bbq with way too much wine and no speeches.

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