Leap Year Tradition: Are you the Ultimate Sadie Hawkins?

In the folk traditions of the British Isles, women may propose marriage only on leap year. This means, ladies, you can ask your guy to marry you this leap year AND be both traditional and unconventional at the same time!

So, a clever girl decides to be the ultimate Sadie Hawkins and pop the question. What does she give the boy-betrothed instead of an engagement ring? Here are a few suggestions.

Flat Disk Cufflinks

 An appropriate engagement gift for men, cufflinks can be worn by the groom on wedding day. We like these sterling disk 'links by Christine Bossler because they are modern, functional, and solid—a lot like your relationship, yes?

 

Stag Pendant

This buck's for you. An ancient symbol of fertility, the majestic stag is associated with Artemis, goddess of the hunt. Snag your beau with this Spruce Design Co. stag pendant silhouetted in walnut wood, and celebrate: your hunt for love is over.

Rising Sun Buckle

A fine way to seal the deal is this bold steel buckle by Fosterweld. Presented on bended knee in a handsome box, it may not be a diamond, but this manly buckle will shine like one for him.

Nice Flask

For courage, you may want to share this "heart-wood" leather flask (filled with good whiskey) before you ask him to marry you. This fine Moxie and Oliver design makes it easy to toast your future together.

Dimitri Wall Clock

A not-so-subtle hint that you don't want a long engagement. Set the gears in motion this industrial design clock by Pilot Designs and start the countdown til your wedding day.