It’s time. After years of dating, you have found that special someone. With the ring in its box and all the courage you can muster, it is nearing time to propose. But the question is: when, exactly?
Picking the date is the first step to any well-thought-out proposal. Whether there’s going to be a flashmob, some tasteful skywriting, or simply a romantic picnic in a meadow, a date must be set. Here are a few tips to help narrow down the most memorable moment for your proposal.
Sometimes There is No Perfect Day
Life often interferes with our best-laid plans. Whether your workplace is understaffed or a fireworks display accidentally goes off on the ground, things can end up not working out and would make a marriage proposal inappropriate. Have a plan B.
In case of bad weather, have an indoors location planned. While the rain might have ruined the picnic, it will be comfortable inside a restaurant. Flash mobs can happen indoors, too.
A Pumpkin of a Proposal
Holidays are great for proposals. There is always a celebratory feeling to the air on a holiday, and that atmosphere can add to the magic of a marriage proposal. Even better, most people have time off work on some holidays, so there is nothing to do after but roll around in the romance. There are plenty of celebrations already going on that you can share the exciting news at.
While most proposals are predictably on Valentine’s and Christmas, consider some other holidays. On Halloween, you have costumes and spooky fun. On Independence Day, there are fireworks to spark your love’s interest. Plan to get down on one knee during the finale to really set fire to a beautiful new start to your lives together.
Engagement Season
Seasonal engagements are a great idea. Leaves crackling under feet during a walk through memory lane. Snow falling gently behind the windows outside. A warm spring day spent on the beach, a little too cold for crowds, but perfect to be alone together. These are but a few of the romantic possibilities offered by seasonal proposals.
Note that weather can ruin plans, no matter the season. Having a back up plan and being able to go with the flow will be key to a stress-free proposal.
As the Years Go By
You cannot go wrong with an anniversary proposal. On anniversaries, the couple is already contemplating their relationship and its future. Anniversary proposals plan themselves. Was the first date at a lobster roll stand? Return to the same stand and propose over a yummy roll.
In case you do not have access to your first anniversary spot, make one up. Maybe it is a similar type of location like a bookstore in your current city instead of the city you met. Or if the place your first date happened at is no longer in business, then really surprise them by going to the business that is there now to ask the big question.
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