Yosef Karo, Translation:Shulchan Aruch — Orach Chaim 493…
“ Laws that are customary during the time of the omer דינים הנוהגים בימי העומר 493:1 It is customary not to marry a woman between Pesach and Shavuot until Lag BaOmer, because in that time, the students of Rabbi Akiva died. However, to do "erusin" and "kiddushin" (engagement and betrothal) is fine. ”
