First comes love, then comes marriage – sometimes in very quick succession. Just ask any couple who has gotten engaged at the speed of light.

Sometimes, we like to skirt the traditional 'rules' that have been placed upon us when it comes to dating, and most of the time... it works out in our favour.

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But to see what the real-life impacts of getting engaged shortly after meeting 'the one' are, we asked ourMamamiacommunity to share their stories about putting a ring on it – and to tell us whether that same ring is still on their finger.

Here's what they had to say.

Amanda, 37.

How did we meet?We matched on Bumble.

When did we get engaged?Eight months in.

What happened?Happily married for five months now and trying to start our family! We had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID, but it was worth the wait! I think when you know, ‘you know’. We have similar values and goals and everything was easy from the beginning. When you find your person, don’t doubt yourself and if a quick engagement is what you want, then go for it!

Jayne, 40.

How did we meet?When I met my husband, we instantly clicked. We became friends quickly, but I didn’t realise the other girl who was always around his group of friends was actually his girlfriend. They eventually broke up, we became even better friends, but we weren’t dating – yet.

When did we get engaged?I remember he was at my house one day and he was acting strange, I asked him what was wrong. He said, “I’m confused about how I feel about you.” Inside I did a big happy dance, but we actually just talked about what it would mean if we got together. We didn’t want to ruin a good friendship if it was just a fling. We were officially together only about three or four months before we got engaged and we got married six months after that!

What happened?The people closest to us were pleased, our parents included, and we valued their opinion because they know us well. I have never had a doubt that we’re meant to be together. We have just celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and we still love hanging out with each other – and now with our kids too!

Even though getting married pretty quickly worked out well for us, I probably wouldn’t recommend it as a norm! We knew each other and were friends before we actually got together.

Belinda, 46

How did we meet?He was a friend of an ex-partner.

When did we get engaged?Six months in.

What happened?We've been married for 16 years! My mum always used to say 'when you know, you know', which used to drive me crazy. I always thought they were 'the one' otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered! Turns out, she was right. I just knew. I'd had a few long-term relationships before (one for seven years) that were heading towards marriage, but I just couldn't see them being forever.

In retrospect, I possibly would have liked another year with just him and I before we had our children – as they came nine months after our wedding day!

Tanya, 31.

How did we meet?We met on Tinder and both said we were looking for a relationship and not just a hookup. We spoke over text and calls for about six weeks before going on a date.

When did we get engaged?From officially being together, it was a year and two weeks, but from the very first message, it was 14 months.

What happened?Married and happily making our life goals happen. Make sure you really know your partner, have lived with them for a decent amount of time, and that they see you at your worst. For example, when you are sick, unemployed, with financial struggles and family drama.

Andrea, 35.

How did we meet?We met on Bumble in August 2018 and he was the only guy I went out with in my one week of online dating! At the time we met, he was working FIFO on a four-weeks away, one-week at-home roster. We had three dates in that first week that he was home, and then we spoke every day of the four weeks he was away. We saw each other the night he got home and spent every possible minute together from then.

When did we get engaged?We were officially a couple within a few days, and were engaged six months later!

What happened?We got engaged in early 2019 and were due to be married March 2020. COVID restrictions came in a few days before our wedding, so unfortunately we had to postpone. Luckily we were able to get married in Sept 2020! COVID wasn’t done with us though, and my husband got stuck in NSW for 5 months in 2021 due to border closures. He finally was allowed home, and we have done two weeks quarantine at home… oh, and our first baby is due in a few weeks!

When you know, you know! Is it a cliché? Maybe. But it’s true!

If you want to be together and want to be married, just do it. I also think being slightly older makes it easier; you know what you’re looking for and it’s so clear when you find it. It didn’t feel quick at all for us, it just felt right! We knew we were on the same page about everything, so there was never a doubt.

Lisa, 29.

How did we meet?We met on Tinder the day my husband moved to Sydney from the country for his work. He never planned on staying in Sydney but moved in with me five months in.

When did we get engaged?11 months in.

What happened?We stayed in Sydney and we were engaged for a year and a bit (thanks COVID). We were married for two years and now have a three-month-old baby girl. When you know, you know! Do it, by comparison, I know others who waited for ages to get engaged, and it still didn’t last as long as our marriage has already.

Sarah, 38.

How did we meet?We met on RSVP back when internet dating was still considered kind of pathetic.

When did we get engaged?We decided to take our dogs to the same park so that, if we hit it off, we could tell people that's how we met. Our first date lasted 17 hours. We got engaged 28 days later.

What happened?We've been happily married 12 years later and now have two kids. Getting engaged quickly isn't easy, though. People aren't thrilled for you. You don't get the same celebrations as everyone else. You get a lot of judgement and doubt and 'what the hell are they thinking?'. But if the only reason to delay your commitment to each other is so that other people can be more comfortable with your choice, then it's a no-brainer. It's your life. And life is too short.

Tanja, 52.

How did we meet?We were set up by a mutual friend after they saw him walk into a party wearing a g-string and a cowboy hat on a dare.

When did we get engaged?Three months in.

What happened?We've been married for 24 years and share three incredible sons. My advice is not to listen to the naysayers – no one can make the decision other than you. Be realistic in your expectations of marriage and ensure you have excellent communication with your partner, always.

Veronica, 30.

How did we meet?I met my husband in Nice, France. We were both solo backpackers. We went sailing that day and instantly clicked. By day two, I remember thinking, 'this is my person'. Basically, we have been together ever since.

When did we get engaged?After we travelled together through Europe, we stayed in contact every day. He visited me in Australia five months after we met and surprised me with a proposal.

What happened?Seven years later, we are happily married, living in the United States with our one-year-old son.

Ask yourself, 'is it a trend for me to fall in love quickly?' If it is, then you might need to question the legitimacy of your feelings/choice. For both my husband and I, this wasn’t a trend. I wasn’t someone who had ever actually wanted to get married at all, but then I met him.

Renee, 26.

How did we meet?We met while travelling. I had planned my trip to Germany many months in advance... while he booked it on a whim. We ended up on the same tour to Neuschwanstein Castle (it’s bloody gorgeous) and we spent the day together. He’s American, so after that day, we communicated via Instagram for 6 months until his first visit to Australia, which was when we started dating.

When did we get engaged?He came to Australia in January 2019 for a week, then I went to America to see him in June 2019 – which is when we got engaged! In short, that was nine months of knowing each other.

What happened?We now live together in America. I moved to Canada in 2019 because it was easier to get a visa, but then I got stuck there during the pandemic. We had planned to travel between Vancouver and Seattle, but our plans were wiped out completely.

He managed to cross the border the day before it closed, and we got married in May 2020. He had to return to the states at the end of June, and we didn’t see each other in person again until August 2021. I FINALLY got a US green card and moved to the states just before Christmas!

We have just bought our first home. I am working a new job here, and we are loving our life together with our pup and cat!

My advice to other people is that there will be those that 100 per cent judge you and your relationship. I think the most important part for me has been maintaining my independence – that means time and space for things that are "just me". Sometimes that killed the honey-moon-can’t-keep-your-hands-off-each-other vibes, but it also helped me to know that even though our relationship and engagement came quickly, I didn’t have to lose a part of myself to the process. It’s not an easy process, but I wouldn’t change a thing about our love story.

Susan, 55.

How did we meet?He was the guest of my flatmate. He came for dinner. I wasn’t meant to be home. I was supposed to be at TAFE, but I took the night off and went home instead.

When did we get engaged?Three weeks in.

What happened?We've been together for 31 years and share four children. My explanation is simple: If you know, you know!

Astrid, 35.

How did we meet?We met at church. We were both youth leaders.

When did we get engaged?Six weeks in. We had known each other for about nine months prior though.

What happened?We married in our early 20s, lasted five years, and were divorced by 30. My ex-husband left me for a man who was a pastor at our church. They met and things very quickly unravelled...

My ex-husband had serious reasons for why he wanted to 'lock' me down quickly. In Christian churches, it’s so normal for people to get married young and fast. I didn’t really know any better.

Serena, 27.

How did we meet?I was working in a bar. He would come in most days for post-work beers with his dad. We clicked, but he had a girlfriend at the time. Occasionally, I’d give them a lift home.

Then I started staying for beers and drunk feeds. We had a few nights where I had too many to drink and I stayed over, but he was always super respectful of me and his current relationship. After a few beers once, I told his dad I was gonna marry his son one day!

I moved away to a new city a few months later. We stayed