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The month of love is here and as usual, couples will spend February 14 showing their partners how much they love them in many ways- from chocolates, roses, and gifts to romantic dinners and for some ladies, the day will end with a proposal bling on their third/fourth left finger.
So how easy is it to propose to the love of your life ‘on the most romantic’ day of the year without dropping a hint and losing the element of surprise?
So here’s the thing about marriage proposals: You’re with the girl of your dreams and you cannot imagine spending the rest of your life without her, chances are she feels the same way too. If you’re in a the place in your relationship where you both are obviously nuts about each other and have had more than one real conversation about your future together, pulling off a surprise proposal any day of the year, let alone on Valentine’s day can be tricky.
Valentine’s day can be a good day to pop the question but this can turn super cheesy if it isn’t done properly. If you feel that February 14 is the perfect day to pop the question, know that it’s still possible to ask her to be your wife in a way that she won’t see coming.
Surprise her with a morning proposal
We’re flipping the script here. Most proposal stories you’ve heard about or seen in movies happen over dinner, while out on an evening date, or even during a casual night at home. A morning proposal will most definitely be a most pleasant surprise plus what better way to start the day if you already have proposal plans. You both can celebrate the evening with a dinner date in or out of the house.
Feign ignorance about Vals day
This will work if Vals day is more of a low-key thing for you two. Set the stage by acting like it’s any other day—until, suddenly, it’s not! Just remember that this setup works best at home. Throwing a surprise proposal at mystery destinations is sure to raise her suspicions and you don’t want her suspecting what is about to go down.
Make her believe you’re not in town
If you travel often for work, surprise her by coming home a day or days before your scheduled time. When she sees that you’re home, she’ll likely utter some kind of happy, but confused, exclamation (“You’re home! I thought you were gone until Friday?!”). That’s your cue. Capitalize on that moment of surprise and launch straight into the proposal. It’s sure to be a Valentine’s Day to remember!
Here are a few Do’s and Don’t to keep in mind
DOs
Keep the element of surprise. Even though a lot of women expect a proposal on Valentine’s day, don’t make it so obvious you’re going to pop the question. Do something to throw her off. For instance, tell her you have a romantic dinner reservation at 7 but instead, right as you are about to leave a band holding candles appears in your front yard and serenades her with your song as a couple.
Think about how she would want to look on the day she gets proposed to. Is your girl the kind that has always imagined being all glam wearing her favourite dress when she gets asked to be yours forever, get creative and get her to look that way. As a photographer would be on hand to captured the YES moment, you don’t want her feeling disappointed looking back at the photos weeks or months after the proposal day.
Enlist the help of others. While hiring a proposal planner might seem too fancy, having someone that will help you take care of details will ensure that you can enjoy your valentine’s day stress-free. If you’re not taking the planner route just get a friend who is organised to help.
Document the proposal. In this age of social media and likes, hiring a photographer is a no brainer. If your girlfriend is the type that loves to share photos Facebook and Instagram then it’s important to capture the moment on tape.
Don’ts
Propose at an expected time. Again, throwing her off is important so the last thing you want to do is to propose over dinner or some other obvious time. Don’t do anything predictable like have a waiter bring your ring out on a tray or anything predictable. The element of surprise is a must, especially on Valentine’s Day.
Propose in a creepy way. Proposals should be pleasant, period. Don’t fake a heart attack, faint or send news of you being involved in a freak accident.
Hide the ring in a ridiculous place. This includes but is not limited to; in a champagne glass, in a cupcake, in a box of chocolates and last but not least, somewhere you can lose it or easily forget about it.
Be afraid to be emotional. So society is still not used to seeing men cry when they declare their love for their woman. It’s OK to cry especially when telling your girlfriend all of the reasons why you can’t live without her. Your emotion will make it even more endearing.
Have expectations for how she will react. Many women react differently when they get proposed to. Some laugh, some cry, some scream, some even curse! Don’t feel bad if you don’t get the kind of reaction you thought you would. Just go with the flow and let her emotion come naturally.
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