Once upon a time, it would definitely be sappy. Valentine's Day itself was commercialised, cliched and overrated! Flowers and presents were a total waste of money; and those expensive proposal stunts to impress so that the...read more
When I think of Valentine's Day I think of all those dark, red, satin, hearts and dark, heavy-looking chocolate, some of the tacky plastic Valentine toys with jelly beans in them or comic cupids, and even the occasional pi...read more
Among almost-betrothed brides, this is often a hot topic of debate. Most people remember Valentine's Day as a sweet, childhood holiday that involved dollar-store note cards with cute sayings to be traded with classmates. ...read more
Anytime that you propose it should be special, unique, and most of all, from the heart, but if you were thinking about proposing on Valentines day, think again. All though some women might have dreamed about being prop...read more
by jessie tyger
I think marriage proposals on Valentine's Day is sweet. I think this because life is in the fast lane these days and people have really this only opportunity to sit down and say "I love you" and "Will you marry me" to the ...read more
by Just a gal
Valentine Day! Oh gosh, why will anyone want to propose on a day when many other people out there in the world are probably doing the same thing as himself or herself? "I don't understand these people." Some of you who...read more
The unoriginal and banal woman, beholden to tradition, stereotype, and the other trappings of a common, supermarket-magazine-inspir ed life, would no doubt find a marriage proposal on Valentine's Day to be 'sweet'. If ...read more
Sweet or Sappy? This question is a tricky one to most people you ask it to. Some would find it unthinkable that they were proposed to on Valentine's Day & may even refuse on principle, personally if I knew anyone that did ...read more
Getting engaged at any time is romantic; however, I believe that the element of surprise is always preferable, as well as creating a uniqueness to your own relationship. Since so many people become engaged (or marry) on Va...read more
My cousin and his wife were married last Valentine's Day. They were both home from Iraq for a two week visit and decided to just go for it. At the time everyone (friends, parents, loved ones) were highly upset that these...read more
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