Engagement is a very ancient rite, beautiful andexalted. Maybe it was invented, so that in our mundane world there would be more romance - who knows? It is not known who invented the tradition to cement the engagement by an engagement, but one thing can be for certain - this day for lovers a new world opens, in which they are not just a guy and a girl, but a bride and groom. Of course, the betrothal is very much borrows from their past. There are certain traditional elements, without which this rite simply can not be imagined. However, no one forbids to show initiative, create and invent their own style of betrothal.
Ring
It is one of the key elements of any engagement,symbol of love and union of two hearts. Traditionally, a man presents his chosen one with a ring with a precious stone. It can be a luxurious diamond, deep red garnet, sapphire, aquamarine - whatever, depending on the preferences of the girl and the financial well-being of the groom. However, there are some restrictions associated with the choice of stone. So, according to legends, rings with pearls, bloody ruby or opal cannot be used for engagement. The magical power of these stones does not contribute to family happiness at all. The ring is usually worn on the ring finger of the right hand. Usually, after the wedding procedure, the ring is safely hidden - in a jewelry box, for example. Subsequently, it plays the role of a family treasure and is worn on celebrations and holidays (usually on the anniversary of the engagement and other significant dates). The famous jewelry giant De Beers recently gave birth to the tradition of giving during an engagement. It is difficult to store such a treasure for a long time without putting it on, but it is not necessary, because it is quite possible to wear it together with a wedding ring - there are no prohibitions on this. Nevertheless, putting on a ring over and over again, remember that this is not just a piece of jewelry, but a sign of seriousness of intentions and a symbol of your love. 
Scenario for engagement
Today's girlfriend is beautifulprepared by books and foreign movies personality, and to surprise her have pretty sweat. All the ladies secretly or obviously dream romance, so the engagement must certainly be unusual. Whether it's a ride on horseback, a journey through half the world or a parachute jump - try to make the engagement memorable for a long time. Sometimes it is enough to create the right environment. This is how many modern men act, going with their chosen women to exotic countries, ordering a room in a spa hotel or a small but extremely romantic bungalow somewhere far from civilization. If you fill this bungalow with flowers, candles, aromatic chopsticks, and to the elite champagne to serve a basket with fairy fruit, at the bottom of which there is a ring in the flower bud, then you can not worry about the affirmative answer. A couple of words for girls. Remember that your man came up with all this (ring, flowers, music, champagne, romantic trip, jump from an airplane, etc.) especially for you. You have the main role in this action, therefore, even if the engagement has not made a strong impression on you, try to show the opposite. Just do not overdo it - be extremely natural!
Farewell from parents
The young man did, and the girl agreed.From that moment on, they are the bride and groom. Now you need to tell your loved ones, and above all, your parents. It is not necessary to receive parental guidance these days, but it is still a sign of good parenting. Usually, the bride and groom arrange an identity timed to the engagement. The bride's family is traditionally responsible for its organization. As a rule, only the closest people come to celebrate the engagement. During the celebration, brides are often presented with an expensive gift to the grooms - a kind of response to the engagement ring. Such a gift can be gold cufflinks or a watch. After the engagement, the preparatory stage begins before the wedding. There is still an opportunity to turn back (although this is not encouraged), and the couple must once again weigh the pros and cons, finally making sure that the path they have chosen is the right one. In Switzerland, there was a custom: after the engagement, the bride and groom had to talk to the priest, which helped them realize their readiness for marriage and subsequent family life together. It is not known whether many were persuaded by the holy father to refuse to marry, but such an exam, of course, was exclusively for the benefit of the young family.
