I proposed to my girlfriend 3 years ago on Christmas morning. She said no, as I wasn't legally divorced yet, we were having financial difficulties, and she apparently didn't like the idea of me asking her on Christmas day. (apparently that's a no-no.) We're still together and I'm ready to try again, (with a bigger ring) but not on Christmas day. I know every woman is different, but what are some suggestions for proposing to her that are inexpensive that don't require a lot of planning.
2006-12-17 07:33:43 · 12 answers · asked by Dotar Sojat 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
For one you should not be worrying about money and time planning. If you want her to say yes...it takes time to plan. Pick something you both like to do...well something she likes to do more than you do...and don’t make it obvious. She will know. If she doesn't like crowds or public places don’t do it there. If she is a die hard basketball fan then maybe it’s an idea. Getting the point? Make it memorable for her...not just another day. But don’t make it stick out as a "THE day" until that moment you ask her. Make sure you are on one or both knees, women love that. You have to let them look down into your eyes for just this one time. Also include taste, smells, sounds, etc. into this day so she can remember that. For example, my fiancé just proposed to me this past August. We were walking on the beach after dinner on our first night of vacation. We go on this vacation every year so I did not expect this at all. It was normal for us. But when I look back I can see he made it different this time. For example, we rented a house and not a hotel. We went out to eat at an inn and not a restaurant. He asked me to use the navigation system to find a beach this time and did not hog the directions himself. Little things like that. The night was peaceful. Frank was playing in the background. The flashlight he brought but forgot the shell bucket in the jeep, etc. Nothing clicked until I bent down for my first find and got up to see the box...then I feel in the sand, hyperventilating but I did say yes! It was not flashy-fancy but it was memorable and that is what she will remember. The love, time, and effort you put into it will give you the yes or no, not the money or cost of it. Hope this helps!
2006-12-17 07:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by psyjessica 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Romantic doesn't have to be expensive. My husband proposed to me at an expensive restaurant which he took me to in a limo with roses, champagne and chocolate. I wished he had proposed while we were alone. It would have been more intimate and although I know he wanted to "wow" me...and I love him for it....Melting my heart by proposing when we were alone on a walk on the beach, forest, in front of the fireplace or over a well-thought out romantic dinner at his house would have been wonderful. I can't remember his proposal which was well-prepared and probably would have been in my memories forever because I was distracted by people looking at us. So do something SPECIAL and well-prepared. Think about buying flowers and a nice bottle of wine to celebrate her saying YES. New Year's Eve would be a nice time to propose but I agree...Christmas is Christmas. An engagement ring shouldn't be a Christmas gift. And...you can't ask someone to marry you when you're already married. Make sure the divorce is final. Best of luck!
2006-12-17 08:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make it as romantic as u can.
Like the original at a resturant and get on one knee
or it could be a walk under the stars at the beach or ect.
Good luck
2006-12-17 07:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by carlee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be her knight in shinning armor. rent a horse and a suit of armor take her to a park and ride up and propose to her. It may sound corny but i'm sure she'll know all the thought and treouble u went to. plus she'll remember it forever!!!
2006-12-21 04:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 10:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by winstanley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-18 05:57:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fill a room with vanilla candles, set the table with champagne and on her plate a card and the open ring box -- remember to turn the lights off.
2006-12-17 07:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you do it in a cute way that she will always remember. It has to be somehow related to a special moment in your lives.... just remember the cuter the better!
2006-12-17 08:14:45 · answer #8 · answered by meh8036 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello :)
do it on new years eve and use balloons, streamers, flowers, lots of petals sprinkled as a path to where you are going to be with the ring and lots of flowers and kisses to ask her again, use a sparkling something or other to toast the occasion. don't to forget to say "I LOVE YOU" (:
2006-12-17 07:46:58 · answer #9 · answered by justtammyj1964 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my ideal proposal would be during a sleigh ride at night.
2006-12-17 11:59:49 · answer #10 · answered by Enjoying Life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋