We’ve all been there. You plan your entire proposal and wedding on printerest and in your head. You’ve been dating the guy for a few years or months now and you think he’s the one. You’ve hinted at moving in together. Youve pointed out the ring you like while at the mall. You have “accidently” left your Pinterest account open to your dream wedding with all the rings and ideas. After all of this you still havn’t managed to scare him off!
First off congraduations on not scaring the living tar out of your man with all your hints. Maybe he is really ready to pop the question and be ball and chain with you after all. Totally kidding. While thinking about this myself (we broke up a few months back and all my dreams of the future went out the window) I know that there are a few golden rules I want my man to go by when proposing. I think as women we can agree on these 7 little things.
If he can’t manage these 7 then boy was I ever wrong. I need to go back out on the dating scene and start over. Just kidding….kind of.
1. Ask my father(s) blessing.
If you do not having my father, or in my case father’s blessings then you need to start over and rethink this plan. Tradition is my middle name and if you can’t get my father to agree to sign me away to you we have a problem. My family in my mind should have no problem saying yes to you asking their permission to marry me. If they do then we have bigger things to think about as they are my rock and never changing. Not only are you putting a ring on my hand but you are also becoming on step closer to becoming part of my family. I would love my father to look at you with that stern face and say yes as long as you love her and treat her right. I want my mother to cry and to try as hard as she can to keep her mouth shut about this.
2. Make it a really amazing surprise.
Noone likes it when you see it coming. As much as we absolutly hate suprises this is the one instance I will let you have it. You must surprise her. That’s the game. If you talked about getting married last week, then when you say, “Hey. Um. I was thinking…maybe we could go on a hot-air balloon ride together. My buddies were saying it’s fun,” there’s a decent chance that she’ll crack your code. Keep your cards close to your chest. Don’t tell too many friends. Lie. If you need help as my family or girlfriends, your family will also really great ideas. Which leads me to number 3…
3. The devil is in the details.
This helps you dodge clichés. As much as you might be tempted to go to www.800uniqueproposalideas.com, there is nothing unique about them. You already know everything you need for a memorable proposal. Think about her interests and then tailor your proposal accordingly. It shows that you actually know her, love her, get her. If she’s a tree-hugging outdoors freak, then incorporate a hike, camping trip, or hide it in her bowl of granola. (Kidding on the granola, which brings us to…)
3a. Make sure you record this.
I will love to see it later…second thought maybe not…record anyway. It will be a great way to remember the day you wanted to make me your partner for life.
3b. Please make sure my nails are done.
No one likes it when there are photos and your nails look a hot mess. Plus who wouldn’t want to spoil their girl a little bit.
3c. Please use my full name.
I will cry but it will mean the most to me either way. Trust me just do it not for you but for me.
3d. Make eye contact.
If you don’t chances are I’m going to think you are having second thoughts and may think about saying no. Which would suck and be embarassing.
3e. TIMING!!
Don’t be the person to propose on a holiday…..just don’t. I hate when people propose on Christmas and Valentine’s day. Yuck..no effort or planning at all…you took the lazy way out. I don’t want to be one of those girls. Same goes for a wedding date. Don’t do it because its easy to remember. zzzZZZZZZ (boring)
4. Get down all the way on one knee.
Noone likes it when a guy does not get on one knee. If you don’t you better have a damn good reason as to why you didn’t. It’s not only traditional but girls LOVE it. Seriously, I am helping you out here.
5. Friends and family are important.
This is something I want to share with my family and friends plus giving them all something to do like hide and record or take me out to do something will keep them busy enough they may not try to spill the secret.
6. Bring a ring!
Remember Lumbergh from Office Space? I knew a guy like him. Even though he made good money and could easily afford a ring, he didn’t feel like waiting for the jeweler, so he popped the question sans diamond. His strategy? He printed out a picture of a generic wedding ring–in black and white, even–and scribbled “I.O.U.” on the paper. Yeeeeaaaaaahh. Don’t be Lombard. Bring the loot.
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7. Cry when I walk down the isle.
If you can not handle this one then don’t bother asking for my hand. I want tears. I want to see how much you love me, adore, me, and how blessed you think you are for calling me yours forever. Plus if you don’t I will walk my happy butt back up that isle and do it again. I mean it.
Good luck and happy engagment season everyone!
