Valentine’s Day Proposal Guide
It’s really hard to plan a proposal for Valentine’s Day without it being a little cliche. The holiday, in general, is pretty much a cliche in itself. If you’re not out on a romantic date, you’re sitting at home taking a bite out of every chocolate in the box, or you’re with your girls having an “anti-Valentine’s Day” celebration. One way or another, you acknowledge the day with, well, a stereotype.
So if you’re looking to propose on Valentine’s Day, just how do you do that without fitting in to some preconceived notion of what the holiday has to offer?
Step One: Make it Original
You can use all the roses and conversation hearts there are to offer, but if you want to propose on Valentine’s Day you need to make some part of it your very own. Write a love letter, pick a spot that’s not overwhelmed with cupids, or even do something completely “anti-Valentine’s Day” by proposing the day before or after. One way or another, if you want the day to be special to your proposal, make sure you do something so it’s not just, “He proposed on Valentine’s Day!”
Step Two: Make it an Extravaganza
The pressure is on when you propose on Valentine’s Day. Dinner, chocolates, champagne, and a proposal are the usual play-out, right? Right. Therefore, you should probably go a step further. I don’t mean whisk her off to Paris to do it (of course, if you can, please do), but I do mean do a little something more.
My absolute favorite Valentine’s Day proposal happened on an episode of 7th Heaven many years ago. The guy bought the girl a dress and had it delivered to her that morning. He rented out a room in a restaurant, invited her friends and family, had a band… he did it all. When she came down the stairs to the party, he dropped to one knee.
This is what I’m talking about, gentlemen. If you want to propose on Valentine’s Day, you not only want to make it your own, you want to truly go an extra mile… or two… so you outshine the “day of love”, or at least live up to the name.
Step Three: It’s All About Love
Valentine’s Day is the day that makes us all remember that four-letter-word. Whether you’re in love with someone or have loved ones, you know what it’s all about. When you’re proposing, you want to make sure to focus on the love. Valentine’s Day pretty much shoves this in your face, so remember to REALLY focus on the fact that it’s about your story. It’s not about the day, or the accessories, or the pressure– it’s about you. However, if we’re being honest, proposing on Valentine’s Day guarantees some expectations.
Take a deep breath. You can do this.
Emily
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Peter Pan Proposal in Glasgow
The show is coming to an end, they’re getting ready for the finale, but instead Peter Pan, er… Sam… calls it to a halt. He tells the audience how the show would normally end, but then explains that it isn’t about Peter Pan and Wendy right now, but about Sam and Jane… and Jane starts to cry.
On stage proposals tend to be my favorite, especially when it involves two cast members. How perfect is it that Peter Pan and Wendy fell for each other in real life? I guess it makes sense. If you spend enough time acting like you’re in love with someone, it’s bound to spark a real relationship of some kind, right?
Well, Sam wanted to do it right. Jane’s whole family was in the audience, and he did it in style, using the place where they met and developed their relationship.
Jane’s reaction is absolutely priceless. I think it was a combination of crying and laughing, but she just can’t stop. To be put on the spot like that, even as an actress, has to be indescribable. She’s sharing her joy, surprise, and love with everyone in the audience. That has to be overwhelming, in a wonderful way, of course.
Second star on the right, straight on ’til morning. These two definitely deserve a happily ever after in Neverland!
Emily
How to Stack Rings and Jewelry in Style
Stackable rings is a hot trend this year. Need some tips on how to do it in style? In this week Engagement 101 Minute, Myriam Gumuchian presents the Gumuchian nutmeg collection of stackable rings, available in white, yellow and rose gold, and shows us how to combine them. Watch the video and find out how to stuck your rings for a gorgeous fashionable look.
And here is a close up of the Nutmeg collection rings by Gumuchian!
Ashlee Simpson’s Engagement Ring
Ashlee Simpson is engaged to Evan Ross! The couple got engaged while on vacation in Hawaii and shared their joy on Twitter on January 13. Check out her amazing marquise cut engagement ring in a vintage or vintage-inspired setting:
Here is a close up of her beautiful ring:
Looking for a similar look for less? This gorgeous marquise engagement ring from the Sylvie Collection features a double halo for a glamorous look.You could even add some rubies to it!
Emily Maynard’s Engagement Ring
Former Bachelorette Emily Maynard announced her engagement to Tyler Johnson on Good Morning America, on January 14! Tyler’s proposal, says Emily according to eonline, “was the sweetest thing ever.”, a very simple proposal at home in the presence of Johnson’s daughter Ricki.
Emily wanted unconventional jewelry for her engagement, and she got more than she was dreaming of. Check out her amazing stack of bands! It includes two Henri Daussi bands!
We are major fans of the cushion cut eternity band. Here is an exclusive close-up of a similar style stack by Henri Daussi:
Photo Credit: Us Weekly, Henri Daussi
Phoenix Suns help a man propose
Trent knew that his girlfriend Jessica was a big Suns fan, so he wanted to incorporate it into his proposal. With their help, he staged it so she thought she was there for an interview as a fan. Next, they tell her she can win season tickets if she makes a half court shot.
She missed.
They then show her a video from one of her favorite players, PJ Tucker (1:55), and she jokes that they should have done that first to motivate her. All the while her boyfriend is making his way out of the tunnel to her. Once she sees him it doesn’t take too long for her to figure out what’s going on.
I love men who go to such lengths to show their girls just how much they mean to them. Trent doesn’t really say if they’re both Suns fans or not, but this definitely meant more than a lot to Jessica.
Emily
Turning the “bad” into a proposal.
Frank missed his chance. On his two year anniversary he took Katelyn out to a private dinner in a restaurant. They had their own room, candles everywhere– the mood was set. But Frank missed it. He didn’t propose. His mom, Katelyn’s parents, his friends all told him so. So he kept wondering, how could he top it?
Well, he went a step further. Frank started thinking of all the things Katelyn wasn’t too fond of. For instance, the cold winters in upstate New York. She hated living in the residence halls. And one year, on New Year’s Eve, they had a big fight that made that time of year always a little tense from them.
Frank took all these negatives and made them into one big positive. He proposed the night before New Year’s Eve, out in the cold, using the windows of a residence hall that were lit making out, “Will you marry me?”
Frank is kneeling in the cold, in some snow, in the road asking Katelyn to open her eyes and look up and she just won’t do it. He clearly wants her to see all his hard work before he proposes, but pops the question anyway before she finally sees it in lights.
Watch also as Frank and Katelyn talk about their experience with HLN News Now.
Emily
A “Groupie” Proposal
Drew wanted to propose to his girlfriend, Amanda, with music. It had been such a large part of their relationship, helping them with ups and downs, that he knew that’s just how it had to be. But how?
Well, the two of them had discovered the band Walk The Moon a few years ago, and wouldn’t you know that Drew was lucky enough to get to do some work for them! So, of course, Drew knew it had to be with them.
When it came time to pop the question, he asked the band if I could do it before “I Can Lift A Car” at their show in NC . It’s a special song for Amanda and Drew, and it’s all about that amazing feeling you get when you’re with someone and you feel like you can do anything. Drew was overwhelmed when the band agreed to his plan.
The guys brought Drew on stage by introducing him as the designer of their backdrop. He had some trouble, but he convinced Amanda to come on stage with him, even though she didn’t understand why!
From there, it’s history. I have to say that this seems so fitting.
I love Amanda’s face as soon as it clicks what Drew is doing. It’s one of those, “OH MY GOSH NO YOU’RE NOT” faces… but she’s keeping decently calm since, ya know, she’s on stage!
Emily
A “Frozen” Proposal
A Karaoke Christmas Eve sounds pretty typical, right? To me it sounds awesome. This couple was spending time with their family and chose to sing a song from their favorite movie, Disney’s Frozen. For reference, the song they’re singing is at the end. If you haven’t seen this movie, it’s really not just for kids. It’s probably one of my new favorites.
Moving on, since this is clearly not a movie review (if it’s still in theatres by you– GO SEE IT!)
So there’s a part in the song (that’s not included in their singing) where the guy says, “Can I ask you something crazy? Will you marry me?”
This guy took his cue, and the moment.
She doesn’t think he’s serious. It doesn’t matter that there’s a ring in front of her, eventually on her finger, or that he’s kneeling there on one knee. This girl is jumping up and down, beyond excited, but still not sure it’s really happening.
So. Adorable. Kind of like the movie, Frozen. Just sayin’.
One thing’s for sure in my mind. If my husband had proposed like this, you bet that song would have been worked into our wedding somehow!
Emily
What is a Pearl?
Pearls are a must have in a woman’s jewelry box. Elegant and simple, they are perfect for a touch of classic in your look. But what are pearls? Fran from Mastoloni explains what is a pearl and tells us about the different colors and textures of the collection. Watch this week’s episode and found out more!
