In the past...

...the engagement was a social must! The groom had to ask the brides parents for the allowance to marry their daughter. Also he had to reveal his financial situation to them.

Today ...
...the engagement is getting trendy again. More and more couples celebrate this traditional romantic common usage. The engagement is a welcome opportunity to celebrate with family and friends.
In Love - Engaged...
...the engagement is a symbol of being related and for a love with a future. Of course there are no rules that tell you how to celebrate your engagement. It is up to your preference to do it "tete á tete" just you and your sweetheart or to invite for a party and surprise your guests with the good news.
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