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BC-US--Proposals Gone Awry

Proposing marriage has become an industry of its own with professional planners, flash mobs for hire and elaborate, homegrown surprises to make the moment memorable. And let’s not forget YouTube, and our steadfast resolve to share.

So what happens to the best laid plans when the ring goes missing, the liquid courage is out of control or romance is ruined by unforeseen disaster?

“More complicated equals more possible problems, and more pressure,” said Anja Winikka, director of the wedding site TheKnot.com.

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