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.
A deal was made?
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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