“Will You Marry Me?” is one of the most important questions in life. There are many ways to propose, but traditional engagements in the presence of parents are still very popular in Poland.
In this article you will learn:
✔ What did engagements look like in the past?
✔ How to organize a classic engagement today?
✔ How to prepare well for them?
✔ Why is it worth considering a wedding ring when choosing an engagement ring?
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History of Engagement – from ancient customs to the present
In the past, engagements had a formal character and were called “conspiracies”. In different regions of Poland, they differed in details, but they had common elements:
👰 What did traditional engagements look like?
🔹 They were often preceded by matchmaking, during which families established the terms of the marriage.
🔹 The meeting took place at the bride’s house in the presence of her parents.
🔹 The newlyweds shook hands, and the families exchanged gifts.
🔹 A symbolic gesture of consent was the provision of bread and salt.
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Is it worth organizing a traditional engagement?
Modern couples increasingly choose romantic, unexpected proposals, but an engagement in the presence of parents still has its advantages:
💍 Respect for the family – your parents raised your future wife, so by asking for her hand, you show them gratitude.
💍 Sentimental value – a family engagement emphasizes the importance of this event.
💍 An unforgettable memory – it’s a beautiful moment that you will return to for years.
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What can an engagement look like in a traditional style?
There are several ways to make an official proposal:
✔ Family dinner – the classic version, during which after dinner the fiancé asks his parents for a blessing and kneels before his beloved.
✔ Surprise for the fiancée – the future groom first visits his parents and then organizes a romantic engagement.
✔ Discreet meeting with parents – the fiancé visits his fiancée’s parents in her absence to ask for her hand, and then organizes his own engagement in the chosen style.
In each case, it is worth taking care of a nice gesture for the future in-laws – a bouquet of flowers for mom and a bottle of good alcohol for dad.
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Choosing an engagement ring – think about the wedding ring right away!
💍 The most important symbol of engagement is the ring!
🔹 The engagement ring is the first step, but don’t forget that the wedding ring will soon join it.
🔹 It is worth considering how these two elements will fit together – after all, they will be worn together.
🔹 In Poland, the traditional wedding ring is a classic gold ring, but more and more couples are choosing matching sets: an engagement ring and a wedding band, which create a coherent whole.
💡 KiANIT’s advice: If you are choosing a ring with a large diamond, it is worth considering a set in which the wedding band fits perfectly into the engagement ring.
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How to choose the perfect engagement ring?
1️⃣ Get to know your fiancée’s style – classic, minimalism, or maybe modern design?
2️⃣ Choose the right material – gold (yellow, white, pink), platinum or a combination of them.
3️⃣ Think about the set – should the ring match the wedding band?
4️⃣ Adjust the size – if you are not sure, at KiANIT we send free size measurements.
5️⃣ Choose the perfect diamond – our certified gemologist will help you with this.
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Engagement rings and wedding rings at KiANIT
At KiANIT we create unique engagement rings and wedding rings that perfectly match.
✔ We work with 585 gold, the most frequently chosen in Poland.
✔ We offer certified GIA and HRD diamonds.
✔ We create matching sets – engagement ring + wedding ring.
✔ We can design personalized jewelry on special order.
📍 Address: Marszałkowska 64, 00-544 Warsaw
📩 Email: kianit.jewelry@gmail.com
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +48 887 787 788
💍 KiANIT – jewelry that tells your love story!
