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What woman doesn’t dream of the day, and the way, that her one and only drops to one knee and sweeps her off her feet? How, when and where you propose to the one you love is a memory that will last a lifetime. .. So you had better get it right!
Proposals are at their peak around the holidays, with
one in four grooms popping the question in December. Ironically, statistics also show December has a spike in break-ups? Is this a coincidence? Maybe not. A bad proposal can mean the end of a relationship, and it's not always obvious what's bound to backfire. Before you bite the bullet, educate yourself on how
not to pop the question.
Popular times for guys to pop the question: Christmas, New Year’s Eve, New Years Day and Valentine’s Day. These are the very obvious ones.
Timing is everything and when you ask your future bride for her hand in marriage is just as important as how you do it. One of the most popular times to pop the question is on the anniversary of the day you met. The fact that you remember that fateful day holds great significance and will be that much easier to remember when you are married! Holidays, birthdays or any special date that has meaning to either of you, are perfect times to propose.
A few great ideas are skywriting, skydiving, hot air balloon rides during sunset, fireworks in her honor, go back where it all began is an amazing way to propose, a mountain-top proposal, romantic picnic, old-fashioned serenade with a small band, write a message in the sand and outline it with candles followed by a romantic beach picnic for two is a wonderful ways to get a yes. Underwater proposal have become popular proposals as well.
One very important thing to consider is whether to propose in front of an audience or one-on-one. You really need to gauge her personality to make sure you don’t miss the mark on that one. If you decide to purchase the ring before popping the question, definitely make sure it’s the ring of her dreams, otherwise consider the idea of letting her pick out her own ring. Now if you can’t fathom the last idea then how about allowing her to choose her top three rings and you make the final choice and surprise her with that.
A few more important things to remember to make the proposal complete:
Make sure you test the waters; meaning, before you propose the two of you should talk about the possibility of marriage. Believe me; you don’t want her to be completely off guard. I really don’t think you want to hear her say, “Um, let me think about it.” Make sure it’s something you both want. Be sure to also discuss major issues that come with marriage, like children.
Make sure you talk to her parents. Although we’ve come a long way of needing our parents’ permission to marry, there is still is something nice and respectful asking for the parent’s blessing.
Make sure you drop to One knee. I know we’re in a new era, but there’s something so charming, sweet and romantic about a man on one knee asking the love of his life to marry him. Even if you’re not the traditional guy, it will add to the sincerity and lovingness of the proposal.
During the proposal, make sure you tell her why you want to marry her. Don’t just utter the those 4 little words. Let her know why she’s the one, what marriage means to you and your hope for your future.
Keeping these guidelines in mind when proposing can ease anxiety, give you confidence and get you one step closer to turning your "Will you" into an "I Do".
Do you plan to pop the question during the holidays?
Happy Planning
DeVonda
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