The day when a young man makes a proposalhis girlfriend, gets parental consent to the marriage, can be called engagement. But the concept of this custom wider. For example, in the west of the celebration of the engagement is mandatory prenuptial custom. Man gives a girl a ring, which she accepts, and that means its consent to the marriage. From this moment they are the bride and groom. Today, young people can simply declare the assembled guests about his decision to marry.

Engagement - this is not a formality, and it can not hold, but since it is a beautiful custom, most still prefer to spend a pleasant holiday.

? The engaged engagement is called matchmaking.This is a very interesting and beautiful custom, to which the modern newlyweds are increasingly returning. It consists in the following: the groom comes to the parents of the bride personally or sends proxies - »matchmakers». Modern bridegrooms come to the house of the bride with their closest relatives: parents, sisters, brothers, godparents, sometimes with closest friends. Meet his parents of the bride with their next of kin, as usual, ask why he came. Smartly dressed, with two bouquets of flowers (for future mother-in-law and bride), the groom asks the permission of the bride's parents to marry her. ? He has to argue his request, saying about his love for the girl. In modern conditions, betrothal and matchmaking are closely related. For example, at a modern matchmaking, the groom can give the bride a ring, as at a real betrothal. Such a ring is called an engagement and symbolizes the serious intentions of a man intending to shortly combine the sacred bonds of marriage with his chosen one. If a girl accepts such a ring, then the wedding is a matter of time.

And now let's look at how to choose engagement rings:

1. It is believed that an engagement ring should be luxurious and overshadow one only of its kind wedding. Yes, so it was a century ago, when the engagement rings became real family heirlooms and handed down from generation to generation. Today, such a ring - it's just a tribute to a beautiful tradition. Therefore, it should not cost a fortune: you can completely restrict budget option.

2. Color / Material. The ideal option would be a ring of red, yellow or white gold 585 or 750. However, platinum or titanium are also a viable option, especially for those who are looking for innovative solutions.

3. The shape / size. Try to give up the extravagant forms that can not be in harmony with the appearance of your chosen one. Too large stones on the ring - more minuses than pluses: a decoration too focuses on the attention and uncomfortable to wear.

4. Specific features. Before you buy be sure to imagine how it will look on the finger of your darling or that an engagement ring. Consider whether it is comfortable to wear, and how it will be combined with the other decorations.

Well, of choosing the perfect engagement ring, you can learn more in one of our next article or on the Internet.

There is another ancient custom that isPart of the matchmaking: it is called »to look at the corners.» ? The bride's bridesmaids, at the invitation of the groom's relatives, come to his house to see where and in what conditions the groom lives, and where he will lead the future wife. At present, this custom does not carry a semantic load, since newlyweds rarely live with their parents, but have the right to exist.

A good solution is to attach the engagement to any holiday. A festive table relatives from both sides to meet you, talk about the upcoming wedding.

There are cases when, for whatever reasons,the groom's parents were unable to attend the betrothal or engagement, then the groom must bring the bride to the house and to his parents. Bride to be in love to give the future mother-in-a bouquet of flowers.

After these events, young people submit an application to the registrar.