Ladies Get Ready to Pop the Question…
Posted on 22/Feb/2012, by IainThis time next week we’ll be celebrating the lesser spotted 29th February and women all over the world will be following leap year tradition and asking their partners to marry them. In preparation for the big event, you should really come and see us at The Mansion in Roundhay Park, Leeds this Sunday for some hints and tips about your proposal. For ladies wanting to get down on one knee and pop the question with ring in hand, we can advise you on the right choice from our huge collection of bespoke rings guaranteed to encourage your partner to say ‘yes’!
We love the legend behind this leap year tradition. Back in the day, February 29th was ignored and had no legal status and many reasoned that since this was the case, women could abandon the custom which stated only men could propose marriage. The first documentation of the practice dates back to 1288 when Scotland supposedly passed a law that allowed women to propose marriage only on this day. Tradition stated that any man who declined must pay a fine which ranged from a simple kiss to a silk dress! Another myth suggested that St Bridget, back in the 5th century, complained to St Patrick that it was unfair that women should have to wait for men to propose. St Patrick, after much haggling, agreed that women could have one day every four years to ask men to marry them. Legend states St Bridget was so excited that she got down on one knee and asked St Patrick to marry her! He refused and gave her a traditional consolation gift instead.
And if you’ve already secured your bride or groom to be, popping to the wedding fayre this Sunday is the perfect excuse to look around one the most magical wedding venues in Yorkshire. Whether you are looking forward to a traditional romantic wedding or a simple, elegant affair, the team at The Mansion will design a dream wedding for you. Inside the Mansion you will be able to view stunning rooms and suites that can be used for weddings which are extravagantly large or intimately small. And with its license for Civil Ceremonies you can get married with the beautiful backdrop of Roundhay Park behind you.
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