You have the perfect engagement ring. Next comes planning the Proposal.
This is one of the most exciting moments of your life. Feel nervous or unsure if you are doing it the right way or the way she always envision it to be? Before you drop to your knees and say those four words, here are some tips.
BE SURE
Is it something you both want? You want her to be thrilled with joy when you ask her to marry you. So take the time and have those conversations now.
TALK TO THE PARENTS
We highly recommend this respectful gesture. Especially if she is close to her parents or she is a bit more traditional.
MAKE IT A SURPRISE
Even though you had conversations or ideas of getting married, and even if she is involved in choosing her engagement ring, we believe that the Proposal should be a surprise. Girls, who say they don’t love surprises, truly do.
PRACTICE
Be prepared. Chances are you are going to be nervous. Those four words may seem simple. Say it aloud; perhaps on one knee. If you have a lot to say, write it down. You want to sound smooth and confident.
PICK THE ROMANTIC SPOT
Where did you meet? Is it special? Is it personal? Do you have a favorite activity? Have you or she dreamed about that certain somewhere to go? When choosing the spot, make sure it has meaning.
CREATIVE
There are hundreds of proposal ideas. Take the time to plan out your proposal and combine your, and her, personality, style into it – go down on one knee. May sound cliché – but if you ask any woman, most will say she expects her man to propose from one knee. Guys, this is an easy way to be charming and romantic.
THE PLAN
Have a plan to celebrate? Have you thought what comes next? We highly recommend making this moment last all night with a life time of memories. Choosing the setting is crucial. You may have plans made at a restaurant with celebratory champagne. Or already have a plan in mind with friends and family. When planning all those details yourself here are three important Don’ts…..to keep in mind.
DON’T TELL TOO MANY PEOPLE BEFOREHAND
Be careful confiding in her mother, sister or best friend. Be equally careful in confiding in your best friend especially when you are feeling stressed out and nervous. The more people you tell, the more risk there is she will hear about it.
DON’T OVER-DO IT
We recommend to plan, be creative and practice. But do not go to extremes where your behavior is strange and she gets suspicious. Remember to make sure what you planned fits both your personalities.
DON’T ASSUME PUBLIC IS THE WAY TO GO
It may look fabulous in the movies or TV, or may be what everyone does but big, splashy proposals may not be what she truly wants. Most women actually prefer an ultimate and personal moment.