Wanting to Propose?

Question

I am wanting to propose to my girlfriend. We have been dating for 1 year and I feel totally in love with her and want to make her mine for all time.
I don't want to do anything traditional. Getting down on one knee just isn't for me. I want something unique and exciting. Something that is really going to wow her so to speak.

Answer 1

Something unique and exciting may just be what your gal is looking for. You have to come up with something that is entirely suited to you. Nobody can tell you the perfect way to propose. Only you will know. Timing will tell you all you need to know. Follow your instincts.

Answer 2

If you are very lucky - your going to get this one chance - but because you are ready to ask, you should know the in's & out's of your girlfriend - you should already know the intricacies of her heart and what SHE would find to be the WOW factor. What is it that YOU would want as well, because this moment is not just about the woman (though the split is really more 70% her and 30% you). Does he drive by a certain billboard everyday? Rent it. Skydive together and ask her on the way down - or bungy jump - or if she just watching - see if you can create a sign as you fall and see she's it -hang a sign as she lifts the garage door getting home from work - there are a billion ideas - but you have think of both of you and what would make it memorable to you.

Answer 3

In a recent survey, over 80% of women (and men) who were proposed to said that the proposal was "less romantic" than they had hoped for.

Ironically, most of the disappointed fiancées said that their beloved had spent over $300 on the proposal (not counting the ring.) So it is obvious that limos and fancy dinners aren't what makes a proposal romantic and memorable.

If you are thinking of getting engaged, you probably want to do it right. You want it to be amazingly special. Something she or he will want to share with everyone.

Michael Webb is one of the world's leading experts on romance. He is often asked for advice on putting together an out of this world marriage proposal. He's got a number of tips to share with you. Here's the first one.

Marriage proposals don't have to cost a fortune. In fact, the best ones usually don't.

Find out ways to communicate your love from the source links.

Answer 4

Here is somethings a few friends of mine have tried. One put the ring in the ice cube tray and waited until he served her drink before dinner. When she saw the ring. He asked her to marry him.
Another used the ring as a napkin ring on his napkin. As they began dinner he casually told her he was having trouble with his napkin ring and asked her if she could help him. When she came over to help he popped the question.
My hubby asked me as we were driving down the road. He had just picked me up from work and said oh by the way. I got your ring. Then he just casually put it on my finger as I gave him my hand.
As you can see none of these people used the traditional method of getting down on one knee but the proposals were just as heart-felt and meaningful.
I don't know anyone who has proposed the traditional way in years. All I can say is be yourself and be creative. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Depends on what resources you have available in your area. For instance, take her on a hot air balloon and propose to her while watching the sunset a mile in the air. It's an awesome sight to behold. Do the two of you scuba dive? Pretend to find 'a shell' or a 'treasure chest', get her to open it up to find the ring and then propose. Don't do it at a hockey, baseball, or basketball game. That's been overdone.
Good luck.

Answer 6

I don't like tradition either. When my man proposes I hope he plans a boring night, like lounging in our pajamas and watching movies, just be all comfy and cuddly together on the couch and just ask me. I think that's more romantic then anything, because your showing that person that your comfortable with them, nicely dressed up, or even in there pajamas, she's beautiful to you in anything. Good Luck

Answer 7

my ex fiancee was the same way he didnt want to get down on one knee either, instead he bought me a new winter coat for christmas and told me to try it on and when i did he walked over and pulled the ring out of the pocket and asked me to marry him. i thought it was the most adorable thing. we arent together now for differnt reasons but i still got proposed too and i loved every second of it. i am sure how ever you do it is going to wow her.
good luck!

Answer 8

Proposing is and should be a very personal thing. I got down on one knee in front of her entire family. I wish you the best in whatever you do to make it special.

Congratulations.

Answer 9

go all out and take her for a night on the town then take her to a wide open field in the middle of no where on a full moon starry nights have a midnight dessert picnic and propose! she'll love it! good luck

Answer 10

My husband was talking to me while we were relaxing after a hard day's work. He started telling me that he loved being able to come home and relax with me, and that knowing I would be there with him made him wanting to come home more and more every day. We had talked about getting married before, and he asked me how much I loved him and I told him and he leaned over and told me how much he loved me. Then he told me how much he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me, and I said I did too. He kissed me really sweetly, then said then I guess you need this since you want to marry me. He then handed me my ring. I was completely surprised and loved it that he did it his way. Congratulations!