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If you haven’t yet tired of viral marriage proposals, that’s good, because here’s a new one, and it's a GIF. On Wednesday, Redditor user DizzleStu proposed to his girlfriend by asking her to pose for a photo (he was secretly videotaping her), then captured her excited reaction when he handed her a ring. He then created an adorable GIF of the moment. By Friday, his post had racked up more than 1,000 comments and solidified its status as the next frontier of Internet proposals.
Over the past several years, as social media progresses and oversaturates mass culture, love and how we express it, has changed right along with it. What started as endearing gestures caught on film has morphed into high-tech motion movies and animated graphics. Here’s how marriage proposals have evolved, for better or worse. Spoiler alert: All these women said yes.
Do you get emotional at weddings? As it turns out, toddlers do, too!
A YouTube video starring a two-year-old girl welling up while watching her parents' wedding slideshow is melting viewers' hearts — as of publication, it's been viewed over 920,300 times since being uploaded four days ago. According to the video description, she can't hear the song in question ("Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk) now without crying. (Where's Yo Gabba Gabba or Dora the Explorer when you need them?)
Watch this adorable clip to brighten up your day:
Those sad puppy eyes get us every time! I can relate: When I was just a toddler myself, my mom said I would cry while watching her wedding video, too. But it wasn't because of the song — I was upset that I "wasn't invited," having been born after the event took place.
Plus, check out the Top 10 Proposal Videos That Will Make You Cry.
— Stefania Sainato
Trying to figure out what to wear to the rehearsal dinner or the reception? You want to look dressy, feel like you can move around, and yet still feel wedding-day special. The simple answer: "The LWD" — the little white dress. The little white dress is wedding world's must-have basic. Here a few of our faves from Watters Encore, DB Studio for David's Bridal, and Monique Lhuillier.
—Naima DiFranco
Photo by: John & Joseph Photography on Mindy Weiss via Lover.ly
Tip of the Day: Not into the flower girl sprinkling rose petals thing, or perhaps your ceremony site doesn't allow it? Instead, give her a pretty, flower-adorned handbag to hold! This can double as a cute thank-you gift as well.
Plus, check out this Adorable DIY Hairstyle for Flower Girls. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great wedding tips and advice.
Jamaica Tourist Board / Location: Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios
Jamaica is one of our favorite destination wedding locations; it's brimming with options for a romantic beach wedding at sunset (shoes optional!).
We love how the bride’s sparkler looks like a magic wand in this fun photo!
Photo by: Captured Photography by Jenny on Southern Weddings via Lover.ly
Tip of the Day: Coordinate your manicure color with the flowers in your bouquet and add a little extra style with fun nail art! If you'll carry an all-red bouquet, a red mani can be accented with sparkly polish at the crescents of your nail beds. For a pastel-hued bouquet, you might opt for a traditional French mani, pale crescents or subtle nail art flowers on a few of your digits.
Plus, check out 50+ Ideas for Your Bridal Bouquet. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more great wedding tips and advice.
I still have yet to get over my plateau, but I can’t blame anyone but myself. These past two weeks have been a little hard for me, and I definitely made some mistakes along the way. In every situation, there’s usually a good and bad side, which is exactly how I feel these past two weeks have gone for me. It’s time for me to cut out the bad and stick to the good!
The Negatives:
Two weekends ago, Rene and I made a last-minute decision to take a night trip to Atlantic City because his dad was going to be in town from North Carolina. We had a blast, but I did not think once about what I was eating, and it was a disaster. On Saturday night, I drank champagne and vodka, and I ate sushi, shrimp cocktail, and ended the night at 2 a.m. with potato chips. Gross, I know! Sunday morning, we ordered room service for breakfast, which consisted of pancakes, potatoes, eggs, and bagels — all stuff that I really did not need, and I felt so guilty after eating it that I literally did crunches on the bed because I was so mad.
A charming ceremony idea: Line your aisle with rose petals cascading from classic white lanterns!
When Mira and Bob Graves tied the knot back in 1942, they did what many young couples of their generation did — they had a quick no-frills ceremony before Bob was shipped off to war. They'd only been dating for a few months, but they decided to elope right after witnessing their friends exchange vows in Reno.
72 years later, the happy couple lives at Antioch's Quail Lodge Retirement Home, where they were named king and queen of the home's Valentine's Day celebration. The only problem: When asked to provide a picture of their wedding, they couldn't — because none were ever taken.
Though the couple has never regretted their low-key wedding ceremony, they jumped at the chance for a wedding do-over when the home's director, Jennifer Noble, made the suggestion. Noble sprang into action, working with the local community to secure a gown, tux, cake, flowers, music and, most importantly, a photographer.
Watch the sweet video:
—Kristen Klein
Featured: Hyatt Ziva
