After nearly five years of being with his live-in girlfriend, my dear friend is going to ask for her hand in marriage. He doesn't want to do it in their house because he feels it's tacky, so he's taking her out to a fancy steak house. The question is this: How should he pop the question without help from the restaurant staff? Any unique ideas on how to present the ring? I've suggested the wine glass or dessert cart ideas, but he isn't keen on those. He also isn't the type to get on his knee and publically humiliate himself, so for him to want to do this out in public at all is amazing. Thanks everyone, in advance! Let's help my buddy out please!
2007-12-13 03:00:56 · 14 answers · asked by Marina 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Maybe it's just me, but I would much rather hear some nice words about our relationship and how much he loves me and the simple proposal than choke on my ring because it was hidden in my dessert. If he's a shy guy, this doesn't take a grand gesture. Asking someone to marry you is gesture enough.
2007-12-13 03:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Ray 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 02:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it have to be over dinner? If he really doesnt want help from the restaurant or do it publicly thats fine. He could do it other places. I think all he needs to do is say something sincere and from his heart, the rest will just happen.
But if in a restaurant is where it must take place then perhaps he could have the ring places on the table before the sit. While waiting for the table to be prepared, he can tell her all the sweet things he wants and get her ready for what is to come. So many guys do it at the end of a meal-I think the beginning is just a great. He can have it placed on top of an already open menu with the box open so when she arrives at the table he will walk behind her and as she sits she will see it and he can then do it.
2007-12-13 03:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by Sunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a sweet idea but I'm the old traditional kind that thinks only a man should do the proposing. If you must do it, make sure it's in private - just you and him. Some years ago I attended a comedy show and a woman proposed to her man during intermission. I've never seen a guy so embarrassed. He said yes but I could almost guarantee that was just because everybody was staring. Wait for your man to propose - you'll be glad you did.
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2016-05-21 02:57:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if he just asks, it will be romantic enough. He should get a bottle of wine, give her flowers--set the stage--then tell her how he feels and pop the question. There's no need to get down on one knee if he's not comfortable with that.
He might also consider popping the question after dinner. Maybe take a stroll through a park? This way they are on their own and there are no distractions. It'd be more personal.
2007-12-13 03:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If this isn't the sort of thing they do regularly, she might have some idea of what he has in mind. If she does, he might be better off doing it at the end (after she's decided it's not going to happen) or right at the beginning (if she's the type that's going to get upset if she expects it and it's not forthcoming). He might try asking her what she wants for Christmas/Birthday/Valentines day and if she answers that she wants a ring - Ta da! there it is. If she answers something else, he can say "Oh, shoot, but I already bought you this!"
2007-12-13 07:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ask_Ivy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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After nearly five years of being with his live-in girlfriend, my dear friend is going to ask for her hand in marriage. He doesn't want to do it in their house because he feels it's tacky, so he's taking her out to a fancy steak house. The question is this: How should he pop the...
2015-08-07 12:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could get a booth at the steak house and sit on the same side with her. Then when it feels right he could just turn to her and tell her all of the mushy stuff and ask her. That way, it is at a nice place and it's still private. I don't think it's neccessary to get down on his knee and feel embarrassed. My husband didn't. He just needs to be his self because that's why she loves him.
2007-12-13 03:18:15 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband asked me before dinner, though his original plan was to ask after dinner. He just couldn't wait, and I was glad that he did it that way. We were in Atlantic City, and we took a walk on the boardwalk before dinner. He just told me how wonderfully happy I made him and ...........
Honestly, I forget the rest, as soon as I figured out what he was going to say I went into overload. I know he got down on his knee and I cried, and he cried- it was great, and very private. Then we went to dinner and talked about all of our plans. I'm glad he didn't wait until after dinner, it was nice to celebrate during dinner. He kept telling everyone "we just got engaged"- the maitre'd, the girl who brought bread to our table- everyone. It was very endearing. FAR better than some hide-the-ring game, to me.
EDIT: I should add that our first date was in Atlantic City, and our first kiss was on the boardwalk, so it was very meaningful. Perhaps your friend could take is lady to a place that is significant to them before dinner, and do the asking there.
2007-12-13 03:21:24 · answer #10 · answered by sarah jane 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋