For this couple, love began 47 years ago in a flower shop in Birmingham. Alan, then a university student, came to the shop to begin work as a delivery driver during his Christmas holiday from university and there he met the young florist working behind the counter, Betty. The rest is history.
Netflix’s new period drama Bridgerton has taken the world by storm, captivating our attention with tales of upper-class debutantes during England’s Regency period. With its sensational love stories and high drama, Bridgerton also features whimsical costumes and art direction which make the show properly binge-worthy. Most of all, Bridgerton provides the perfect escapism that we need during this time.
In our Love Through The Ages series, we’re setting aside the checklists, spreadsheets, and anticipation of wedding planning in order to dive deep into what love looks like beyond the proposal. Because love isn’t an event. It’s something we embody each day.
Ending 2020 on an unexpectedly high note, Gwen Stefani recently became engaged to country singer and her co-star on The Voice, Blake Shelton! After five years of dating, Blake popped the question last month during a family trip to Oklahoma. The engagement ring is a platinum princess cut diamond stunner, and it perfectly suits Gwen’s punk, feminine style.
Journalist Mignon McLaughlin said that “a successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” To get to the heart of what love becomes over time, we’re starting our new series: Love Through the Ages. We’ll be speaking to couples at every stage of a relationship—from newlyweds to those celebrating a Diamond Anniversary—to get a sense of what true love looks like in all its forms.
There’s a few interesting reasons why Christmas proposals appeal to so many. Here are our tips on how to make your holiday engagement the most magical part of the season.