Throw her off by giving her a necklace or bracelet.
Price: 0-100 (You have to chose another piece of jewelry to give her: I recommend this site)
How to: Purchase the ring and the other piece of jewelry, get it engraved to say "Will you marry me?" "Will you be my wife?" "Will you spend the rest of your life with me?" I love this piece, its inexpensive and cute. Keep in mind that this may take a few days or even weeks to be completed. You could also go to the mall and have it done at a kiosk. Give her the piece for a holiday or no reason at all... ask her to read it while you get down on one knee to propose (if you want to!)
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Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
As promised... a Christmas Proposal Idea
I love the holidays... white lights make everything romantic and cozy... I also love traditions. This proposal recipe involves either starting the tradition (or perhaps working off an old one) of giving a loved one a new ornament each year.
For Starters I suggest casually bring this topic up, you can say something like: "I think it would be really cool/nice if we gave each other ornaments every Christmas. Since we are both short on cash I thought it would be nice if we did something that did not involve spending a lot of money but was still thoughtful"
Who? Anyone who celebrates Christmas!
When? Days before Christmas, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day
Price: 0-50 (You have to purchase an ornament that opens or you can make one or use one you already have)
How to:
Idea #1: Place the ring inside the ornament prior to giving it to her/him. Say that you would like to start (or continue) the tradition of giving each other an ornament around the holidays. It is a really nice way to start a tradition.
Idea #2: Place a small piece of paper or ribbon that says "Will you marry me?" in the ornament. Say that you would like to start (or continue) the tradition of giving each other an ornament around the holidays. While they open it you can be ready with the ring.
Idea #3: While decorating the tree you can hand her an ornament with the ring wrapped around it. You can use ribbon to wrap the ring around any ornament or you can put the ring on a candle shaped ornament or on a candy cane. While handing him/her ornaments they will see the ring and you can get down on one knee if you chose!
Idea #4: Share a personalized ornament. Check out these.
For Starters I suggest casually bring this topic up, you can say something like: "I think it would be really cool/nice if we gave each other ornaments every Christmas. Since we are both short on cash I thought it would be nice if we did something that did not involve spending a lot of money but was still thoughtful"
Who? Anyone who celebrates Christmas!
When? Days before Christmas, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day
Price: 0-50 (You have to purchase an ornament that opens or you can make one or use one you already have)
How to:
Idea #1: Place the ring inside the ornament prior to giving it to her/him. Say that you would like to start (or continue) the tradition of giving each other an ornament around the holidays. It is a really nice way to start a tradition.
Idea #2: Place a small piece of paper or ribbon that says "Will you marry me?" in the ornament. Say that you would like to start (or continue) the tradition of giving each other an ornament around the holidays. While they open it you can be ready with the ring.
Idea #3: While decorating the tree you can hand her an ornament with the ring wrapped around it. You can use ribbon to wrap the ring around any ornament or you can put the ring on a candle shaped ornament or on a candy cane. While handing him/her ornaments they will see the ring and you can get down on one knee if you chose!
Idea #4: Share a personalized ornament. Check out these.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Proposals on a Holiday
I have heard mixed feelings about getting a ring on a holiday.
Reasons why it is a good idea:
*You won't forget when it happened
*There are lots of creative things you can get away with near the holidays (you can say you are at an office party or shopping with a sibling or grandparent when you are really buying a ring or planning something awesome)
Reasons why it may be a bad idea:
*Some people think it is cheating because holiday proposals are not original (I don't)
*I have heard terrible things about birthday proposals... some women I know think that men do it so they don't forget their anniversary
Some Rules:
*DO NOT PROPOSE ON VALENTINE'S DAY (it is stupid)
*If it is a holiday where your significant other may be expecting a gift, make sure you ask what he/she may want to throw them off your tail
I would love to hear your thoughts on holiday proposals! Stay tuned for holiday specific proposal ideas.
Also, please submit your proposal stories and photos to us at therulesofengagements@gmail.com.
Reasons why it is a good idea:
*You won't forget when it happened
*There are lots of creative things you can get away with near the holidays (you can say you are at an office party or shopping with a sibling or grandparent when you are really buying a ring or planning something awesome)
Reasons why it may be a bad idea:
*Some people think it is cheating because holiday proposals are not original (I don't)
*I have heard terrible things about birthday proposals... some women I know think that men do it so they don't forget their anniversary
Some Rules:
*DO NOT PROPOSE ON VALENTINE'S DAY (it is stupid)
*If it is a holiday where your significant other may be expecting a gift, make sure you ask what he/she may want to throw them off your tail
I would love to hear your thoughts on holiday proposals! Stay tuned for holiday specific proposal ideas.
Also, please submit your proposal stories and photos to us at therulesofengagements@gmail.com.
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