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Popping the question may be one of the most defining moments of your life, but that doesn’t mean it has to be TOO serious. If mush and gush isn’t quite your thing as a couple, then why not try something a bit more light-hearted instead? Here’s three ways to have a super fun proposal for your fun, fiance-to-be.
1) Make a board game. If you and your honey would much rather spend time playing board games than going dancing or having fancy dinners, then why not propose while playing a game designed just for her? Confiscate an old “The Game of Life” board and customize it with your own life memories and events. At the end of the game, you can have a space or a card the talks about getting married. Who can say no to that?
2) Propose at a Fair. Cotton candy, ferris wheels and games, oh my! Nothing is better than walking around, under the stars and flashing lights at a carnival like a couple of kids in love. Pay off one of the game booths to let you win, and instead of winning her a bear, get down on one knee and propose. OR, if you don’t want to pay off a game booth, then even if you lose, tell her that she’s the best prize of all and then present the ring.
3) Use a magic trick. Nothing is quite as magical as– well– a magic trick. Here’s a great video on an engagement trick that actually worked for this guy. Check it out!
Nikki
When you’re engaged (and sometimes even before) it can be really overwhelming. You get caught up in what seems like big details (will it be the right ring? Will all the details be perfect?). Sometimes it’s good to keep things in perspective and remember that some things are more important than whether or not the flower arrangements are exactly the right shade of pink.
I saw this clip today and found it incredibly moving. A bride-to-be was paralyzed from the waist down after a head on collision car accident. But after hard work and a lot of physical therapy, this bride was able to achieve her ultimate goal for her perfect wedding– she just wanted to walk down the aisle. Not only did she get to walk down the aisle, but she also got to have her first dance with her husband, just like she had dreamed.
So just remember, the not-so perfect proposal or the mini-crisis that happens during the wedding isn’t really so big after all. Keep things in perspective. Love the one you’re with. And don’t sweat the small stuff.
Nikki
Finding the perfect ring is half the battle, but hiding it from your sweetheart? Now that’s a different story. It may seem like no big deal now, but if anything happens to your ring before you pop the big question– trust us. It will be a BIG deal. Don’t end up like the guy who hid it in an old coat pocket and then accidentally donated it to GoodWill. Epic fail.
When my fiance had my ring, he originally hid it in his room and told a mutual friend where it was hidden (he has some memory issues so he was afraid he’d forget where he put it). That wasn’t the best idea because pretty soon, the mutual friend started bringing people to said hiding place and showing off the ring– when my fiance was out of town or not home. Totally not cool. Needless to say, he quickly wizened up and found a new hiding place before disaster struck.
1) Get a safety deposit box at the bank. This is where my fiance ended up putting our ring. It may seem silly and like something you only see in the movies when you walk into that room of mini safes, get your box and then open it in the “privacy” room, but there’s honestly no safer place it could be. And when you can spend between $1,000 to $15,000 on a ring….do you really want to risk it? Didn’t think so. Just don’t lose the key.
2) Keep it with you at all times. If you’re not the kind of guy who will wash his cellphone in his jeans or forget which pair of pants had his keys in it, then this could work. However, if you were any of the aforementioned types of men, avoid this at all costs. But think about it. If you keep the box in your pocket and are super responsible about keeping tabs on it at all times, then you know it can’t go far. Just don’t let the ring float loosely out of a box. That won’t end well. At all.
3) Keep it in your underwear drawer and tell no one. Yes, I said it. The truth is, no girl will ever go near your underwear drawer. It’s gross (no offense). Just don’t tell her that’s where you kept the ring. Be sure to not tell a single soul because in no time flat, your underwear drawer will be getting a whole lot of action by people who are so excited for you, they can’t help but sneak a peak. Yeah…just keep this little secret to yourself.
Nikki
Life isn’t always perfect. Sometimes there may be a surprise or two around the corner that may throw you off guard. But the unexpected doesn’t have to ruin the moment.
Many guys try to plan the perfect proposal for so long, they get frazzled when something happens that wasn’t on the list. Here’s some situations that could happen at any given time during a proposal. But lucky for you, you have Engagement 101 to (hopefully) give you the confidence to turn any situation around.
Bad Situation #1: It rains during the outdoor proposal
Sure, it may seem disastrous to you when you had envisioned a beautiful hike on a sunny day, but here’s a bit of secret: most girls find rain to be romantic given the right circumstances. Sure, knocking her down into the mud is a no-no but trust us, some of the best romantic movies have killer kissing or dancing in the rain scenes. You can also work it into your proposal to, talking about how even when it rains, she’s the sunshine of your life. Honestly, the rain could be just the edge you need to make a memorable proposal.
Bad Situation #2: You fumble for the ring/it gets stuck in your pocket
My brother’s best friend had this happen to him during his engagement. I think the way he solved the issue is by pointing in the opposite direction and shouting, “Oh crap, what’s that over there?” The truth is, your ring getting stuck in your pocket is definitely not a big deal. Just stay calm, smile and even laugh a little. Chances are, she’s so excited she hasn’t even noticed. And even if she does, make her laugh. All girls love a guy who can laugh at himself sometimes.
Bad Situation #3: You drop the ring
Hopefully you’ve followed other advice on Engagement 101– particularly the part about never holding a ring unprotected over sand, water, or cliffs. If you do one of those, you’re on your own because we’ve already warned you about that. But all kidding aside, just pick up the ring. If you’re afraid you’ll be spending too long looking for it on the floor and ruin the moment, just clasp her hands in yours and finish your speech and ask her the question she’s been waiting for without the ring. As soon as she says “YES!”, seal it with a kiss and then quickly search for the ring. Don’t be embarrassed and she’ll think it’s cute.
Moral of the story? Stay calm, breathe and go with the flow. Every proposal is perfect if you speak from your heart and pick the right girl. Nothing can ruin that, now can it?
Nikki
When you get married, your number one goal is to pick the right person. So why would picking the symbol of your love be any different? The engagement ring is one of the most important part of any guys’ proposal, so it’s only natural that some gents get a bit stressed trying to pick the right one their lady will love. However, not all ladies are the same so there’s no one right way to shop for the ring. Follow these tips based on her personality though, and you’re sure impress your bride-to-be into an enthusiastic ”YES!”
1) Custom design the ring
Who this works for: The girl who wants to be one of a kind/special
Why it works well: It shows that you put a lot of thought into it AND it makes for an easy engagement speech. Mentioning it’s a one-of-a-kind ring like your one-of-a-kind love/how irreplaceable she is? Yeah, your lady will love it. Trust us.
2) Go shopping for the ring together
Who it works for: The girl who is a bit of a control freak and has made it known that the ring is VERY important to her
Why it works well: While it does take away a bit of the element of surprise, it’s better to ensure your lady will love the ring than to chance disappointing her if she has set her sights super high. Besides, shopping for the ring together is a cute experience to share. Don’t want to ruin the surprise entirely, have her find two or three rings that she ABSOLUTELY loves equally (if possible) and choose from those.
3) Ask sisters/mothers/friends
Who it works for: The girl who wants to be surprised SO bad, but wants what she likes SO bad, but wants you to make an effort SO bad.
Why it works well: Girls tell girls everything. Chances are, your lady’s sister or BFF already has magazine pictures of rings torn out or pages on Engagement 101 already saved and on standby to inform you of your bride-to-be’s likes and dislikes. Not only is this an effective way to ensure your lady likes her ring, it shows her you’re not afraid to be involved with the people she trusts AND it shows that you made a valiant effort at trying to surprise her. Brownie points all the way around.
Well this is definitely a pre-engagement faux pas if I ever heard one.
This poor guy thought of such a great engagement ring hiding place that he forgot where he hid the ring himself. He had put the ring box in an old coat pocket. Innocent enough, right?
Think again. It was such an old coat that he eventually ended up throwing it out to donate to GoodWill. He didn’t realize the ring was missing until TWO DAYS after the donation was made.
They hurried to GoodWill but no luck. The coat had already been sold. The couple’s only hope is that someone with a kind heart will return the $3,500 ring after they discover it in their “new” coat.
What do you think: Would you return the ring if you found it?
Nikki
Image via The Inquisitr
According to sources, it took Brad, who was heavily involved in the process, approximately one year to put an amazing ring together for Angie. It’s no wonder, since Brad wanted the very best diamonds – and so many of them. Angelina’s ring is comprised of a center elongated emerald cut diamond, reportedly in the best quality (most likely D-flawless) nestled between cascading diamond shoulders comprised of tapering step-cut diamonds that are graduated and cut to match the center diamond. The ring is a perfect compliment to Angelina’s long and slender fingers. Approximate value on this ring is $500,000. – Michael O’Connor
Image via Us Magazine
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If you’re like me, you’ve probably drooled over the awesome moves of the professional ballroom dancers on such shows as “Dancing with the Stars.”
There’s just something about how manly a guy can look dong the tango or even a waltz as he dances with a woman. So awesome. So irresistible…but I digress.
Well the guy in this video is a ballroom dance instructor (so, instant brownie points there). However, he works his dancing in with his proposal and it’s SUPER smooth, super simple, and just absolutely perfect.
His student also happens to be the girl of his dreams. During their dancing session, he instructs her on how to do a spin into his arms that will land them into a dip. Mid-hold/mid-dip, he pops the question. Too cute.
Sometimes not a lot of flash and just enough heart is what a perfect proposal needs. But you can be the judge of that. Check out this simply, sweet proposal below.
Nikki
