The great thing about summer is it offers some warm weather and time off to be with the people you love. So when the longest day of the year rolls around, what’s the best thing to do? Take advantage, of course! Be out from sun-up to sun-down; a day full of activities and time with each other. As the sun sets, well… here are some proposal ideas!

CAUTION: Make sure your girl knows that you have something special planned. If you want to surprise her as the sun begins to rise, make sure you have coffee and she has time to get ready (if she’s that type of girl). You have so many options here whether you’re taking her on a day-trip or on day-dates, so make sure you plan.

1. Memory Lane. Take a walk down memory lane. Go out for breakfast somewhere that’s meaningful for you, then stroll through a park where you shared a kiss, or take her to a movie or mini-golfing– things that you did when you were first dating, or even when you started out as friends. Plan things you know are going to jog her memory, but don’t necessarily call attention to it. As the sun is setting at the end of the day, end up somewhere new. Tell her this was the longest day of the year, but it was nothing compared to wanting to spend the rest of your life with her. And never forget, get down on one knee!

2. Day Trip. The first place my husband ever took me when we were dating was the beach. He came to my house super early (we were still in high school), picked me up, and we spent the day down by the water and sand. Since then, the beach always has special meaning to us. While I’m sure the beach can have special meaning period, it’s because it was the first “trip” we ever went on. Whisk your girl away to the first place you guys went that wasn’t “around town”. Spend the day enjoying old things and new. After all, you’ve never seen it all. Plan your proposal spot or seize a moment.

3. Challenge Accepted. Find something you guys have always wanted to do that could be done in one day. Visit every thrift store within a 20 mile radius? Have a movie marathon of a certain theme? Go bar hopping… all day? Anything that you guys have wanted to do but never thought possible, do it! After all, it’s the longest day of the year. You have the most sunlight– so take advantage! My two suggestions would be to actually use the sunlight and stay sober enough so you’re not a slobbering idiot when you choose to propose.

Emily

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