Don’ts for Engaged Couples.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8, 24 August 1907, Page 49

Don’ts for Engaged Couples.

Don’t ask her to enter upon a long engagement. If you have no reasonable prospect of being able to marry within a limited period leave her free, however much you love her. Dont put off giving her an engagement ring till you can buy a very expensive one; a nice girl values the gift for the sake of the giver. Dont. however much in love you are, show it in pnblic. Dont begin to criticise your mother-in-law and endeavour to mould her to your own ideas. Remember, only one

member of the family has consented to marry you.. Don't spend more than you can afford on your honeymoon, or your homecoming will see you plunging into debt. Don’t forget, if you have no private income, to insure your life before marriage. Don’t consent to a secret engagement; such an understanding never brings happiness. Don’t, if he takes you with him to choose your ring, draw his attention to jewellery beyond his means. Don’t bother your family too much with the presence of your fiance or his virtues; your sisters, and even your mother may get tired of him and his perfections. Don't choose very costly bridesmaids’ frocks; they are a great tax on a girl with a small dress allowance.