Proposal Ideas *DELETED*

Wow. Talk about the biggest news I've found out via HF... and there's been some biggies.
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I agree w/ DLev... this is one I might say talking it over the phone may be better.
 
I was actually going to do it at a Rangers' game in Oakland, but they got swept that series, so I figured that was bad karma and didn't pull the trigger.

The next day we drove to Tahoe, pitched a tent in a campground, then drove in to the casinos. I planned on proposing later that night, but when we got back to the campsite, snow had caved our tent in. This was late June. More bad karma.

We drove back into town after midnight and found a cheap motel. Figured I'd propose in the morning, but when I woke up, there was a freakin' blizzard moving in, so we got the hell off the mountain as fast as possible. Did I mention it was late June?

We drove to Mount Shasta to camp, and sat in the tent through the most ridiculous hailstorm I've ever seen. I figured I'd received enough ominous signs, so I didn't propose until a couple of weeks later, and I honestly don't even remember how I did it.
 
Consider it contained. Not saying another word. But yeah, I do have an idea that's not expensive or elaborate too pull off, but still sentimental f you want... so call me.
 
Ok... why not... so here's my idea...

You think of a handful of spots around town that have some sort of significance to you guys. Then, get a bunch of those smooth river rocks (free if you can find a creek).... and for each location, you write with a Silver Sharpie what that place brings to mind. Place them in their spot beforehand.

Then do the same with one extra for where you're gonna propose, ideally somewhere you don't have a previous memory. Then, be a little more vague and just write the location on the last one.

Then when you take her around all those places finding all those rocks (which she can of course keep).... you finally take her to the last spot... and she'll be like, "what did we do here? I don't remember anything..." That's when you can say... "THIS is where I'm proposing to you.... xxx, will you marry me..."

Cheesy I know... but it's not that tough to do, and I think she'd appreciate it.
 
I was going to propose at halftime of the 2004 Texas - tam game but my gf was pissed about the td at the end of the first half. I waited for another opportunity during the rest of the weekend, but nothing seemed right or our friends were around. On the drive back to her parent's house in Houston (where her family was expecting us to return as an engaged couple), I pulled over on 71 outside of La Grange and asked her to marry me.
 
Thanks for the ideas so far. Just an fyi... I will probably avoid a sports-related proposal. As much as I'm into sports, she is not and this is more important for her than it is for me...
 
Well, I'm not so hip on the rock idea, but hey, whatever works for you.

I proposed on Mt. Bonnell. Of course, that marriage didn't work out.

I agree with the idea that you should propose at a place that means something to both of you.
 
My wife and I both agree that the moment we knew we loved each other was when we were watching the Leonids meteor shower together around 2002 (I'm a Leo).

So then I proposed to my wife while watching the Geminids meteor shower (shes a Gemini). Too bad she sucks at directions and we were facing the wrong way the entire night and didn't see any meteors... Oh well, I don't think she really cared about that in the end.

Make it something sentimental like that. She'll appreciate it.
 
Not that I ever intend to get married, I like the idea of just carrying the ring around in your pocket and waiting for the right moment. Maybe it takes a week, a month, maybe more. Every relationship has its moments and the best ones are usually unplanned (maybe that's just me). When the moment presents itself, just whip out the ring and propose. Planning a big elaborate proposal event seems really forced, although chicks seem like that kind of stuff.

Bernard
 
We were living together at the time. We were taking a walk in our neighborhood after dinner and he casually said that he wanted to ask me something. Then he proposed. I didn't think he was serious so I just said, "Um, okay." He had to repeat the question for emphasis. Then I kind of freaked out. I loved it because I was really surprised.

I like the rock idea, but more importantly, it will impress her girlfriends. That will make a great proposal story and trust me, chicks love to tell a good proposal story.

So... do you think she will accept you?
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All I can offer is how I did it.

She knew is was coming fairly soon. My wife is a gal who is impossible to surprise but I think I did.

Told her I made reservations at some fancy restaurant a few weeks in the future. Meanwhile I had planned a little sailing trip in the harbor in Chicago and didnt mention it again until the day before.

Took off work the day of the sailing jaunt and planted roses, champagne and some Frank Sinatra in honor of our dating anniversary. Showed up in shorts and a raggedy golf shirt, told her to bring some sandwiches or something. Basically treated her like crap.

So on the sail she was generally kinda pissed. I gave her the flowers for our anniversary. Still not real happy.

We are making small talk about me driving down to spend a weekend with her family and I told her I needed to know whether I would be driving down as her fiancee. Busted out the ring, hit the knee, girl cries the whole deal.

Then told her I promised we would meet her sister at a bar after. I had told her earlier that day so she gathered up about 30 family and friends and we partied.

Then she called her parents who said they already knew because I had flown down the day before to talk to them about it in person. Sort of old school and unnecessary but she appreciated it.

Sure a lot of that is corny but give yourselves a memorable story to tell on it. Women love the re-live that stuff and you look like a star.
 
Wife knew I was buying the ring when I did. I came home with the ring, and lied to her and my sister and we all went out to eat lunch. I was nervous, got down on 1 knee, proposed probably in a mumble, she grabbed the ring, stuck it on her finger, shoved something in her mouth.... she claims she said 'of course' but I never heard it... I was pretty ****** up. We had dated forever, it was no surprise to anyone, I only surprised her for a second. My sister was there.... she made me propose a second time for a photo. That worked better.
 
S_A_W, seriously? Hornfans? You didn't even call me or danny1010 or dlev or anyone who actually knows you? You just went straight to Hornfans? Weak, man, weak.

Here's my suggestion- Be waiting for her to get home from work with no shirt on, covered in cake and sushi. When she walks in the door, tell her to come sit on your lap and offer her a drink. Have the ring around the straw of the 60oz. Coke you just bought after wrecking your car at the local Valero. She'll love it.

Whatever you do, don't ask her parents permission in advance. Be a man and take their daughter from them. It worked for me- well after a while, anyway.
 
It's tax day.

Tell her that next year, you want to file a joint return.



(yeah...single guy here.)
 
I ordered the ring four weeks ago and it arrived on Friday. She happened to be out of town, so I figured the timing was perfect for a good surprise. Her return flight was scheduled to come in on Saturday night, so I had to think of something pretty quickly. I spent Saturday morning fixing up our little patio area and I purchased some patio furniture. I then made a visit to Central Market and spent the afternoon cooking up a fancy meal. When her plane arrived, I was at the airport waiting with a rose. On the way home I told her I had prepared a fancy meal for fun. She didn’t think much of it because I’ve gotten into cooking quite a bit lately. When we got back to my condo, I walked her to the patio which was decorated with flowers, candles, etc. She honestly thought I was just being romantic. After the appetizer, I asked if I could take a picture of us. I brought out the camera/tripod and we sat down for a posed picture. I ignored the camera and we sat down to eat the main course. I then cleared the table and brought out the dessert. I then went back to the camera and mentioned that the picture had turned out poorly. I asked if we could take another one. I set the timer for 10 seconds… and I slowly walked over and got on my knee. The timing was perfect. The casual observer may wonder why she never caught on, but since I’ve been into cooking lately and very open about not wanting to get married anytime soon, she was totally oblivious.

The picture is classic....

... oh, and she said YES.
 
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