Enjoy the Time Filled With Love and Joy, Friends and Family

There's no better season to add great moments and memories. Here's how to help it go smoothly:

• Make sure the answer is "yes" before you pop the question at a family gathering
• Be sensitive to others' feelings about your engagement — remember, it's a busy, emotional time of year
• Have some general wedding date in mind, since everyone will ask
• Get used to saying and hearing "my fiancé" or "fiancée" and expect a few fumbles.

From the Ring to Your Next Steps

If you're set on getting engaged, it's time to buy the ring. Not sure of her taste in engagement rings? Talk to her mom, sister or best friend before you hit the stores, and maybe even include them on the trip. They'll steer you in the right direction.

Of course, you may decide to wait and go shopping with your new fiancée. Make it special — you can bookmark pages of rings you think she'll love ahead of time. And once you do find the ring, be sure to insure it.

One last reminder: Start your serious wedding planning in January. After all, you'll want to find your dream venue — and you won't be the only couple who got engaged over the holidays!

Zales: The Engagement Store

If you're set on getting engaged, it's time to buy the ring. Not sure of her taste in engagement rings? Talk to her mom, sister or best friend before you hit the stores, and maybe even include them on the trip. They'll steer you in the right direction.

Once you've decided she's the one for you, visit us to find the one ring she'll love!

Browse thousands of engagement rings online at Zales.com, or visit your local Zales retail store and shop along with a knowledgeable jewelry consultant. Either way, you're sure to find the engagement ring of her dreams!