10 Tips to Get You to the Proposal Without Losing the Ring

The stress of picking out the perfect engagement ring, purchasing it, and then mustering up the courage to propose can make most men a nervous wreck. It makes perfect sense why the proposal brings so much pressure. According to a survey conducted by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company and featured in USA Today, 35% of people spend between $2,500 and 7,499 on an engagement ring-often coming next in line after the house and car in terms of most valuable household assets. You have a lot to lose.

Proposals gone bad

We all heard the horror stories of proposals going horribly wrong. The guy who arranged for a hot air balloon ride and watched the ring plummet to the ground just has he was about to propose.... The guy who thought it would be romantic to ask for her hand while boating, only to have the ring sink to the bottom of the lake before she could say yes.... The guy who proposed at a clam bake on the beach who wound up digging, and digging, and digging for the diamond ring that would never be found.

If you're thinking about proposing soon, here are 10 tips to help you get from the store to the proposal with your ring intact.

DO insure the ring before it leaves the store. Even if something does happen to it, you'll be covered and it won't mean money down the drain.
DO keep the ring in the box and store it someplace safe in your home, like a fireproof lock box.
DO stay grounded. If you do happen to drop the ring, you can more easily recover it on dry land than from the air or water.
DO let your jeweler hold onto the ring until you are ready to propose.
DO use the hotel's front desk safe, never the in-room safe which can more easily get broken into.
DON'T put the ring in checked luggage, which can become lost or stolen, including all contents within it. Instead, place the ring in your carry-on bag.
DON'T propose on the beach - rings can too easily get lost in the sand.
DON'T propose anywhere you have unstable footing - boat, amusement park ride, parachuting, etc.
DON'T propose in overly crowded areas where the ring could get bumped out of your hand or snatched from a passerby.
DON'T put the ring in food. It could become lost, or worse yet, choked on. Nothing says "I love you" like a trip to the ER.

Following these tips will help assure that your proposal story has a happy ending and you'll share fond memories with your loved one for years to come. Here's to hoping your proposal goes off without a hitch!

Discover the benefits of protecting your jewelry! For helpful tips to keep your most cherished items safe, visit http://www.insureyourjewelry.com/. Jessica VandenHouten writes for Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, the nation's only insurer specializing exclusively in jewelry insurance. She stays current on the latest jewelry trends while covering such topics as bridal, fashion, travel and safety as they relate to the jewelry industry.

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Without The Accessories There Would Be No Hen Night

You have never been too keen on hen parties. None of the events you've attended convinced you they are a must for a future bride. The wedding is approaching but you still don't know whether to throw one or not. The whole wedding preparation has been too much to take in and you just need rest. But your friends will definitely be upset about it. They have been making plans about your hen do and you can't disappoint them either. They are the bridesmaids and have been helpful friends for a lifetime.

The trouble is they aren't very reliable so you can only ask them to deal with simple issues. Well, you need to get started and make a few decisions. The guest list is the first thing on the agenda. It's easy to write it as you already know there won't be many ladies invited and they are all young, apart from your favorite aunt. She is not that young but behaves as if she were so you don't need to worry about her likes and dislikes.

The location isn't difficult to choose as all the guests love dancing. You opt for a nice place for the evening meal and then make reservations at you favorite salsa club. The venue is near the restaurant of a very nice guest house; maybe you'll book some rooms for the night. Thus, nobody will have to drive afterward and you can arrange for a great brunch the next day. You also have to choose a theme as you know such events are very successful. It has to be a rather general choice so that everybody can easily select the outfits. You may go for a color or a season; they are pretty broad-spectrum and even the sexiest costumes will accommodate such themes.

You know there is no time to go shopping but there are online shops which offer a wide range of costumes and accessories. Moreover, the website facilities will allow you to visualize the products and then order them. You've checked and know that you can get personalized T-shirts and sashes, badges, hen night boppers, angel wings, fairy wands or shot glass necklaces. For a little sparkle there are the personalized diamond tops. They are appropriate for the location and suit most themes anyway. Customized accessories are a must if you want everyone to feel they are invited to a special occasion.

Whether you like it or not, a hen party is by no means less of a unique occasion than the wedding. So, if the white wedding gown and veil have outlived, there should be a reason for it. The wedding would not be such a glamorous and special celebration without the specific clothing. The same happens with the hen party; wherever you choose to have it, you would need great costumes and matching accessories for a lot of fun. They simply spice things up and you may not like such events but if you organize one it needs to be a hit. It is a hen party and you want everyone to know it so you'll have one piece of advice for them: accessorize!

There is a variety of hen night accessories and new ideas for your hen nights out there, all you have to do is find the right one for you!

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