Girls, take a leap (It's the year & the day)
Marriage proposals are meant to be memorable. However if you want the “wow’ factor and not the ‘wah’ factor a little planning may be called for.
These days, couples often become engaged while on holiday or travelling together.
This usually means there are a myriad of wonderful locations where men (or women) can pop the question in style.
Timing is crucial but with 2012 being a leap year this means women have a greater chance of pinning down their man!
According to an old Irish legend, St Bridget struck a deal with St Patrick, allowing women to propose to men on February 29.
These days, couples often become engaged while on holiday or travelling together.
This usually means there are a myriad of wonderful locations where men (or women) can pop the question in style.
Timing is crucial but with 2012 being a leap year this means women have a greater chance of pinning down their man!
According to an old Irish legend, St Bridget struck a deal with St Patrick, allowing women to propose to men on February 29.
On the other hand, it is also said that around the 13th century women grew tired of marriage proposals being a man’s prerogative. So, Queen Margaret of Scotland decreed that a woman could ask a man for his hand – and unless he was already married or engaged he was obliged to either accept or pay a fine.
While some men might be tempted to run for cover, those who are ‘leapt’ upon with a proposal this year might as well accept.
After all, February 29 comes but once every four years so there will be far fewer engagement anniversaries to remember!
Have a go Ladies?
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