Reception Entertainment Director

Brides.com recently posted 14 fascinating engagement facts that we found intriguing. 61% of guys consult with their girlfriend before buying the ring. The most popular month for engagement? December. 27% of brides call their best friend first after the proposal. Cost of the average engagement ring: $5,229. 75% of brides change their Facebook status soon after they get engaged. Approximately 2,000 couples get engaged every year at Disney World. 29% of men would wear an engagement ring. The average length of engagements is 14.7 months. 75-100 couples take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty every year to propose. 69% of couples take engagement photos. 7% of Facebook readers dated for 3 months before they got engaged. 62 proposals were made on the Jumbotron at Fenway Park in Boston in 2011. 37% of brides were completely surprised by the proposal. 46% of couples announce their engagement via Facebook. You can get the full details here at  Brides.com ...

Part of the fun of being engaged is having your engagement and wedding announcements published in your local newspaper. Below is a simple review of getting your announcement published in several local Connecticut newspapers. If your local paper is not listed, call them to find out about its wedding and engagement announcement policy. Information is accurate at the time of publication - not responsible for any errors.  Contact specific news papers for specific details. The New Haven Register            The New Haven Register publishes both Wedding Engagements and Wedding Announcements.            You can download forms from here            Fees start at $25            Call 203-777-3278 for further information. The Day            The New London Day publishes both Wedding Engagements and Wedding Announcements. ...