My fiance and I were playing in the snow when a friend of ours who is a photography major happened to be taking shots that day. We didn't know she took this picture until later. Photo by Nikki LaFaille
1) You get to celebrate the holidays with each other’s families. With a ring on your finger, you’re definitely either already part of the family or well on your way. This is a great time to really mesh with the future in-laws, see how your future hubby plays with cute kids, and see how you both can deal with family drama and stress.
2) You can take really cute pictures in the snow. Sure, sundresses are cute, but the right sweater or coat can be just as cute and classy, making for very elegant engagement pictures. Or of course you could have a friend take candid pictures of the two of you simply playing in the snow. Either way, tons of photo ops in the winter!
3) There are tons of holiday activities and traditions to share in. Baking cookies together? How cute. Standing under the mistletoe? Yes please! No matter what you’re doing this holiday season, there’s always something fun and magical to do. Maybe its walking hand-in hand down a lighted neighborhood or snuggling up in a horse drawn carriage being pulled downtown. Ice skating even has potential for romantic memory making. There’s never a shortage of fun, winter-themed activities for you and your sweetheart to do.
4) You know you have the real thing. Break-ups tend to happen more in the winter than in the warmer months. Many people blame it on seasonal depression. If you and your honey can love each other through thick and thing, through warm seasons and cold– then you know your relationship is ready to stand the test of time.
5) Let’s be honest– it’s awesome to be engaged ANY TIME. Being engaged is just awesome. Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, whether he proposed yesterday or a year ago, or whether or not he went all out for the proposal or sheepishly stumbled over his words– you’re engaged to the love of your life. It feels pretty awesome regardless.
What do you think: When’s the best time to be engaged?
Nikki
