Should you propose on her birthday?
It’s always fun to throw a proposal into a special day, such as a holiday or graduation. But should you propose on her birthday? Here are a few reasons FOR and AGAINST doing it!
FOR…Family and Friends.
Whether it’s on her EXACT birthday or not, proposing at a birthday party could be super special. Everyone is already gathered, and you may not have to get her anything other than that engagement ring! Plus, it’s more celebrating HER and HER special moment. It’s not taking away from anyone else’s day, it’s just adding to hers.
AGAINST…Break-up.
Gosh forbid that someday down the road you don’t make it. Then she’ll have to spend every year thinking about you and that proposal on her birthday. While you clearly aren’t planning for your life together to fail, it’s something to take into consideration when proposing– especially if you intend to propose on one of HER days.
FOR…Easy Delivery.
You don’t have to worry about hiding the ring. Instead, you can wrap it up in a box (inside a box, inside a box) to get it to her. You also have an excuse to surprise her with an amazing gift of some kind since it’s her birthday! She won’t be thrown off or suspect a proposal, she’ll just think it’s for her birthday.
AGAINST…Celebrate one at a time.
If your girl is someone who wants a reason to celebrate EVERY occasion, then you shouldn’t propose on her birthday. Why? Because she’ll want her birthday to be about her birthday, and the engagement to be about the engagement. She won’t want to mix them in together because then she doesn’t get two moments to shine.
Whatever you do, this all depends on the woman you are with!
Emily
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian at the Armenian Bar Association to Honor Their Father
The Armenian Bar Association honored the Kardashians on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Kim and Kourtney attended an event in honor of their late father and received amazing custom made necklaces by jewelry designer Vanna K! Vanna K recently designed beautiful classical Armenian initial pendant necklaces that are set in yellow, white, or rose gold with diamonds. The pendants have a vintage feel, as both the pendant and the attached chain are finished with antique milgrain etching. These pendants have special significance to Vanna who is immensely proud of her Armenian heritage and culture. Therefore, in the centennial year, Vanna wanted to create pieces that would honor the Armenian language, which has been one of the most important pillars of Armenians’ collective national identity.
Describing her love for her language, Vanna stated, “The Armenian language is linguistically beautiful, aesthetically and visually ornate, and culturally priceless. It was important for me to create pieces that celebrated our alphabet, as our literary heritage has been, and will continue to be an important part of our struggle to preserve our identity.” Vanna continued, “My hope is that when women wear these close to their heart, they proudly remind the world and themselves of their rich Armenian heritage and our deep cultural roots.” These unique necklaces are available in all 38 letters of the Armenian alphabet. The Kardashian sisters are wearing them here!
Summer Bucket List Ideas (for a proposal)
Summer is the time to get out and do things together as a couple. Maybe you have all the free time, maybe you don’t. Either way, making a seasonal bucket list is a sure-fire way to guarantee that you seize the wonderful weather. How do you tune this to your proposal? Well, here are a few ideas!
1. Photo Document-it. Suggest doing a summer bucket list and getting a picture for every item. Whether it’s something as simple as grabbing a milkshake, or something as risqué as going skinny-dipping! Buy an old polaroid camera for the occasion. You can then use these pictures to make a photo book, leaving the opportunity to put on the last page, “Get Engaged” and let her look at the book/the last page before you drop to one knee.
2. Opportunities to Propose. Creating a bucket-list and doing all the items on it creates countless opportunities for you to propose. You don’t have to wait until you’ve done everything on the list, after all. Road trip on the list? Propose during that road trip! Super romantic date on there? TA-DAH! She’ll never suspect because these things are on your seasonal “to-do” list.
3. Making it count. This is the perfect way to show her just how much your relationship means to you, and the type of commitment she can look forward to after you’re married. You’ll be putting her and your relationship first to accomplish all these fun things, and it leaves it open for you to continue this tradition for years to come. After you’ve done everything on your list, tell her you need to add one more item. Scribble it on there, and then hand it to her. As she reads what you’ve written, drop to one knee!
Emily
Legend of Zelda Proposal
Natalie’s boyfriend wanted a way to propose that was fitting of their relationship. So he decided convincing her to play The Legend of Zelda on the “original NES cartridge” was the way to do it.
Let me elaborate.
While Natalie wasn’t looking, before they started playing, he switched out the original cartridge for an EverDrive cartridge. This means that her boyfriend, in all of his video-game-wisdom, worked his magic so when he played and beat the game– this would occur.
Since Natalie is a wedding photographer, her now-fiance couldn’t risk recording the actual moment because she would definitely have been suspicious. However, it’s confirmed that her response was, “Of course, stupid.”
That’s true love, folks.
Emily
Escaping the Heat- Proposal Ideas
Sometimes the summer heat is just unbearable, truth be told… and that can make your proposal a little more difficult. If you plan a romantic beach trip that’s miserable because the sand is so hot and you can’t seem to cool off long enough in the water– how do you make the most of it? Here are three suggestions!
1. Umbrellas are fashionable. Maybe when you think of umbrellas used to protect you from the sun you think of older ladies, or old-fashioned times– but this is not the case. A large umbrella at the park or beach is smart. You can even work this into your proposal if you set it up ahead of time. Hang string with pictures/notes from the ends of the umbrella professing your love/best times of your relationship.
2. Water doesn’t hurt. Unless you drop the ring in it, that is. There’s nothing wrong with proposing after being poolside, or on the boat, or enjoying a day at the lake! Just make sure to be prepared (there’s been a post about it)!
3. Do it indoors. I realize it’s summer, and you want to make the most of the season… but sometimes you need to be responsible and stay indoors. There’s nothing wrong with having an indoor “beach,” or a picnic that involves air-conditioning. It can be just as romantic and you don’t have to worry about bugs or sunburn.
Emily
Do's and Don'ts of Summer Proposals
‘Tis the season for weddings, proposals, and all that jazz! Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when you’re prepping for your big moment during these warm months.
Do…take advantage of the outdoors
It’s summertime, which means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the warmest weather of the year. Whether you live in 80 or 100 degree heat, don’t let it stop you from doing something fun for your proposal. Kayaking? Go for it! Bonfire and booze? Don’t let the heat stop you from lighting up those logs!
Don’t…over do it in the heat
Enjoying outside is one thing, but getting dehydrated for the sake of a grand view for your proposal is entirely another! Make sure to take all the safety precautions that we rolled our eyes at as kids. You know what I’m talking about! Bug spray, plenty of water, sunscreen– the whole shebang! Last thing you want is to get down on one knee and groan from sunburn or mosquito bites as you ask her to marry you.
Do…vacation it up
If you work a year-round job, it may be hard to take some time off in the summer last minute. If you want to go somewhere to propose, make sure to plan ahead! Crowds may not be ideal for a proposal, but getting away is always romantic. Find somewhere that’s meaningful to the two of you, and include her on the time she needs off for a surprise vacation that you’re handling. Whether she suspects the proposal or not you may not be able to tell, but she will definitely be overly excited at the prospect of getting away! The ring will just make it that much more exciting.
Don’t…propose at someone’s wedding
While there may be a discreet and tasteful way to do this, something about proposing on someone else’s special day can rub a girl (and the bride and groom) the wrong way. If you’re going to propose, make it your own– don’t steal someone else’s thunder!
Love and Basketball Proposal
Alex and Brey are a competitive pair. They’ve been playing basketball against each other probably longer than they’ve been in a relationship. So when it came to proposing, Alex clearly had to keep that in mind.
Brey and Alex are doing their usual thing : playing against each other surrounded by friends and family who know them and their “game.” When, out of nowhere, Alex falls to the ground like Brey had somehow pushed him. A couple friends rush over, and if you watch closely you can see the one behind him slip him the ring box. As they sort of assist Alex to stand, he stays on one knee and asks Brey “the question.”
I love this. It seems so true to their relationship. I mean, Brey jumps into, “Wait a second, that’s my ball!” right after. You go, girl. Whether or not the points added up, you know they both won that game.
Emily
"Old-Fashioned" Proposal Ideas
Some girls have a heart for the vintage life. I mean, what can beat taking someone to a drive-in movie, followed by a date at an old-fashioned soda shop? Not much! Here are a few ideas to make your proposal “vintage” to her taste!
1. Soda Shop Hop. Do your research and find places that either have the soda shop feel or were once soda shops back in the day. You can go “restaurant hopping.” Start with an appetizer, meet in the middle with burgers and fries, and end with a milkshake that has two straws. When she’s full and content from visiting all these fun places, find a spot on a park bench and ask her to be your gal forever.
2. Take her dancing. What makes a girl feel more like a princess than some old-fashioned dancing? I don’t mean clubbing and grinding– I mean something along the lines of ballroom or swing. Enjoy this fun, old pastime together and after you’ve twirled her around the floor a few times, pull her aside and ask her to be your one and only dance partner.
3. Drive-In Lovin’. Find a local drive-in place or find a way to make one of your own. See if you can play one of her favorite movies, and share the popcorn and her favorite candy. Enjoy cuddling in the car, on a blanket, or wherever your heart desires and enjoy this old-fashioned way of seeing an outstanding feature film. When there’s a romantic scene, or during the finishing credits, ask her that big question and be ready to receive a foot-popping kiss.
Emily
Photo Credit: Visual Photos
Super Hero Proposal Ideas
No one can deny the rise again of Superheroes. But, I mean, do we ever get tired of people with ‘powers’ that save the world? I don’t think so! If you and/or your significant other are superhero fans of some kind, here are a few ideas on how to make the proposal that much more heroic and special.
1. Dress Up. Dress up as her favorite hero (or even villain) to pull off your proposal! IF you don’t fancy the spandex, maybe done that Superman shirt under a suit and tie, or find a way to channel your inner Captain America and take her back to the 40s for your proposal date! Whichever way you do it, make sure you keep in mind just who you’re promising her you’ll be from this point forward in your relationship!
2. Marathon it. Whether you want to watch all the Avengers assemble or go back to the good ‘ole days of Batman (or cartoons?), surprise her with her favorite and take the day to veg out together. When the time is right, excuse yourself for a moment before coming back with the ring and dropping to one knee.
3. Comic-Con. There’s nowhere more appropriate than Comic-Con to propose in superhero stance. Enjoy dressing up together and enjoying the atmosphere, and when you find a spot/stage/saving moment– propose!
Emily
80s Inspired Proposals
There is nothing like summer love, and if your ‘summer’ has lasted a longer time and you’re getting ready to take that next step, here are a few ideas for your proposal from the greats.
1. Boombox Love. If you haven’t seen Say Anything, then you probably should. This 80s classic has the iconic scene of the guy standing at the girl’s window, holding the boombox. While you may not be able to do EXACTLY this, you could surprise your girl during the night (in a non-creepy manner) and play or perform your love song below her window before proposing.
2. Can’t Buy Love. Show your girl that she was “out of your league” and pick her up on a tractor, or lawn mower, or whatever your style may be. Take her for a picnic or just a spin around the neighborhood. Whatever the case may be, make sure you watch Can’t Buy Me Love to remember your motivation.
3. As You Wish. Remind your sweetheart that a farm boy can be the most romantic person in the world. Enjoy watching The Princess Bride together and when you propose, tell her that you’ll do everything her heart desires… as she wishes, right? I mean, it’s not like you can scale cliffs and battle rodents to win her love. However, if you have the chance– go for it!
Emily
