Here, our New Years gift to you: the six most important things to consider when planning your proposal:
- Say those four little words. No proposal is officially complete without the phrase "Will you marry me?" Be sure to say it. It's just a little part of that dream she's had since she was a child!
- Surprise her. She has probably been dreaming of this day her entire life and most of that dream involves a romantic surprise. Avoid the urge to ask her what she wants and have confidence in yourself (and us) to make that dream become a reality.
- Pick the right location. We spend a lot of time thinking about locations at Bespoke and think this is one of the top ways guys go wrong. The wrong location can ruin a proposal even if the words you say are the sweetest things. Do it in a romantic place, one place that is symbolic to you as a couple, or a place that you can go visit afterward to relive the moment (avoid restaurants and sports stadiums, please!!).
- Come with something to put on her finger. Surveys show that women are almost always disappointed with a proposal if it doesn't involve a ring. Even if you haven't purchased THE ring, have a placeholder to show that you thought this out.
- Ask her opinion about the ring. This is the one thing we will let you slide on in advance. While we love a surprise (see #1) and don't love the idea of ring shopping together, we think it is a good idea to get some idea of what she wants when it comes to a ring. Ask her friends, ask her for a few ideas, check our her Pinterest page (we can show you how). Don't go into this part blind.
- Ask her Dad (and/or Mom). This one can be tricky as all families are different, but if it is possible we encourage you to go the traditional route and speak with her family beforehand. They will appreciate the respectful heads up and your girl with love that you thought it out so well in advance.
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