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A slow start to love and then a relocation across the globe didn’t stop Liza and Hector from starting a life together. In this post, these two tell us their love story and the process behind designing Liza’s engagement ring.

Proposals are a bit bizarre, aren’t they? What’s with the getting down on one knee thing? Who said it’s got to be a diamond ring? Why don’t women propose? The theatrics behind proposals have reached an all-time high, so it’s time that we take a deep dive into history to discover the past, present, and future of the ‘rules of engagement’.

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.

The Bridgerton extended universe has taken over our hearts – season by season, it captivates our attention with tales of the upper-class elites during England’s Regency period. With its sensational love stories, high drama and devastatingly romantic quotes, the smash hit series also features spectacular costumes, stunning art direction and a dreamy cast that make the show a visual feast.

Who says kids should have all the fun? Real love is playful. Real love imagines and inspires and isn’t afraid of having a little fun. The pretending is over, because at Taylor & Hart we’ve created our first sweet-inspired engagement ring.

If you’re feeling uncertain about how to make an unforgettable lockdown proposal go off without a hitch, this is the list for you. Here are the best ways to propose during a quarantine that will make a memory that lasts forever.