Filed under Relationships on October 23rd, 2008:
How to Pop the Question: Will You Marry Me?
Lets face it. Taking the plunge and asking your sweetheart to marry you can be exciting and frightening at the same time. You want her to say “yes,” but what if she doesn’t? You like the ring you bought, but what if she hates it? With so many irrational fears running through your mind when you finally decide to pop the question, the last thing you need to worry about is how you’re going to do it. Below are a few proposal ideas to get you on the right track.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
Look back on the years and months that you’ve known each other and think of some of the more special and important moments in your relationship. Did you meet in front of the library at your college? Was your first date at a local pizza joint? Do you spend a lot of quality time together outdoors? Was your first kiss at a baseball game? Choose a location that means something to both of you and propose there. She’ll appreciate that you remember the little things in your relationship.
Take a Trip
If you really want to make it a special occasion, plan a weekend trip together and surprise her with the proposal. Again, choose a location that means something to you as a couple. Go somewhere you’ve been meaning to go together or somewhere she’s showed interest in lately. Even if it’s only a day trip to a location outside of your city, it will make the day that much more special and significant.
Somewhere She’d Least Expect
Choosing a new place that neither of you have been together before might be a good idea if you don’t want to overshadow your favorite memories of the past with your engagement. Choose somewhere new to make the new memory. Set up a picnic at a local park, take a stroll through the city’s botanical garden or plan a romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant. Even though the proposal is not associated with past memories, your thoughtfulness and creativity will be appreciated.
If You Get Scared
If you can’t handle the pressure of standing face to face, plan a surprise attack. Get her out of the house and make a romantic dinner with some flowers and champaign. Light a few candles and place the ring where she can see it when she comes in while you hide in the closet or pantry. When she sees the ring, you’ll be encouraged by her reaction and excitement, and then you can pop out and ask the question yourself. This will take a little pressure off of you, and it will be a romantic surprise for her.
Maybe by now you’ve got the wheels turning in your brain and you’re coming up with even better ideas than these. Just remember to keep it romantic and focus on the love you have for each other.