Proposing - Romantic Surprises
The way you choose to propose to your sweetheart will be remembered for a lifetime so make it count!
by PaulaH
If you have been with your special someone for awhile and feel it is time to pop the question, you may be feeling nervous and excited. Will she say yes? How should you propose? When should you do it? All these questions running through your mind it is no wonder you are nervous. But, take a deep breath and calm down. Take it one step at a time and plan for what you want to do.
First things first. Do you have a ring? If not, you will want to get a ring so you have something to give her when you propose. Look around for rings you think she would like and pay close attention to the quality of the stone. If you are clueless about diamonds and jewelry, enlist the help of one of her friends or family members. Also, make sure wherever you get her engagement ring that you have the option of taking it back. Some women just would prefer to pick their own setting out. Don’t take it personally. You do want her to have a ring that she loves to wear, right?
Next, think about how, when and where you will propose. Is there a special occasion coming up? Do you want to do it in a very private setting, in a semi private setting or surrounded by friends and family members for a public display? There are so many options for proposing, you can take your pick from just about anything.
You can have a romantic dinner at home together where it is just you and your honey. You can take her out to a fancy restaurant and spoil her, proposing after dessert right there in the restaurant. You can wait until friends and family are gathered and propose then with all her loved ones there to lend support. Or, you can even do something really grand and propose during a sporting event or rent a billboard.
Whatever way you do it, make sure you take into consideration her tastes. Is she a very private person or is she shy? Perhaps a very public proposal would not sit well with her then. Does she enjoy the spotlight with all eyes on her? The more people seeing her, the better. Is her family especially important to her? If so, perhaps including them in the ritual will make her feel special. The important part, though, is to have it come from the heart. Ask her to spend the rest of her life with you and marry you. Odds are she will say yes and then you can get to planning the fun stuff!