We Love Wine

James admits that if he had given more time to our proposal, he would have proposed using a customized bottle of wine. As you know, he proposed in upstate NY and while planning the weekendfound this great winery not too far from where we were staying. They can customize the labels on bottles of wine to say anything you might want. They can even include a picture of the two of you!! Readers beware: they have limited off-season hours and can take weeks to create that special something for your special someone.

Cookies =)

You can get some cookies from a local bakery made up to say "Marry me" A yummy treat and oh so lovely =)

Totally easy because you can give it at anytime, with very little planning. Put the ring in the box with the treats or present it as they open the box.

Handy with a computer?

This is another proposal at a restaurant- but it is super creative.

Time needed: you need to talk to the folks at the location (30 minutes?) and re-type the menu (30 minutes) and pick out the ring (varies)

Cost: Dinner and the ring =)

Select a restaurant that is either romantic or has significance in your life/relationship. (think: where you met, first date, favorite joint) Head down to the place and talk to the management. You need to have their support for this proposal. You need a copy of the menu so that you can retype it. When retyping it include an entre that says "__________, Will you marry me?" Drop the recreated menus at the eatery before your big moment. It would be awesome if they have their menus typed on paper and the inserted into those plastic covers (do you know what I mean?). If not, they may not even notice that she is getting a piece of paper instead of a plastic coated menu.

So ideally I envision someone looking at the menu, reading the "entre" and psedu- freaking out while mister/misses smooth gets down on one knee or takes out the ring.

I give this proposal a 5 out of 5 on the shock value and would totally flip if I was proposed to this way.

Updated Version of the Ring in a Champagne Glass

Out to eat? When dessert comes make sure the chief knows you want this

Getting Engaged Over Dinner? Proposing Using Dinnerware

For anyone who loves food =)

Use this kit to make a dinner plate that says "Will you marry me?" Watch their eyes light up as the phrase becomes visible.

How to: Either get a dinner plate engraved from here or here. Directions on how to etch your own dinnerware (I would not say this is easy though)