Valentines Day may be the perfect day for you to propose, but there are things to watch out for.

Valentines Day is one of the most popular days to propose to your girlfriend. That can be both a blessing and a curse. It is very romantic, and women typically love romance, especially where their proposals are concerned.

On the down side, for the reasons mentioned above, it is also kind of cliché to propose on Valentines Day. After all, everybody does it, right?

With that in mind, here are some things to be aware of if a proposal is in your plans this Valentines Day.

It is already February 13th, sorry if these come a bit late to help you.

1) Things are going to be crowded. Make reservations and make them early, if your plans include a restaurant, be aware that this is one of their busiest days of the year.

2) If you are going to propose in a public place that is popular for proposals, such as the aforementioned restaurant, propose early. You don’t want to be upstaged by the 4 other guys that are going to propose th their gals tomorrow night too. Nothing is worse (okay, so that is an overstatement, but barely) than sweating all evening in anticipation, the ring burning a hole in your pocket, only to have Joey at the next table get down on his knee before you have a chance to. She’ll be enchanted, sure, but she should be for your proposal, not his. Plus, it kind of steals your thunder, no matter how finely crafted your proposal speech is.

3) Florists are busy too, so if you are going to get her flowers, you should probably get an early start. It is already too late to get the from most of the Internet florists. You may still be able to get them from someplace like FlowersFast.com or USASflorists.com, but time is getting pretty short. Check them now.

4) Try proposing at home on Valentines Day. You can still get all the romance of proposing on the 14th, without the crowds and competition. Also, home was picked as the number one place to propose on V-day according to a wine industry survey. Just make a nice, romantic dinner with candles (actually set the dinner table, and don’t just put the dinner spread on the coffee table in front of the TV)

Hopefully these tips can help you of you’re thinking of proposing on Valentines Day, one of the most popular days to pop the big question.

Proposing at Sunset in La Jolla is certainly romantic.

Here is another in the series of romantic ways to propose to your girlfriend. This post is a continuation of last week’s where I shared the first of the three best stories I’ve received recently on romantic proposals. Here is the second.

“We were on a 2-week vacation together in San Diego. I’d been with my girlfriend, Heather for about 3 years, although it seemed like we’d known each other our whole lives. I thought before we left that I might propose to her on our trip. I wanted to, but I’d been really busy at work for months wrapping up an important project, and hadn’t the time to plan anything. She made most of the arrangements for our vacation, and I couldn’t very well have her make the arrangements for the proposal too, could I?

The day before we left I talked with some of the friends we were going to meet there and got some ideas, then spent a few hours on the Internet to fill things out even more. I wanted to propose to her in a very special way, but it’s tough to put something like that together in such a short time frame, but I was determined.

I’d gotten the ring months ago, in anticipation of the time when I’d propose to her. I made sure it was packed about g times, just in case I’d forgotten it somehow. I knew exactly what Heather wanted, because we’d done a bit of browsing in a few different jewelery stores. I ordered it off the Internet to save some money (and help pay for our vacation). It was pretty safe to say that she probably had an inkling that I was going to ask her to get married at some point, because we had talked about it, and looked at rings together.

I was pretty determined to keep it a surprise however, so I hadn’t mentioned anything about marriage or weddings for about 2 months before we left. I found out later that she hadn’t forgotten a thing, and was hoping I’d ask her during our trip. As it turned out, she was still kind of surprised, though.

We got to San Diego on a Saturday. We both had quite a few friends there, since she had gone to college there, and I had a couple of close friends who had. Plus, my brother had been there for 4 years in the Navy. Between the three of them, I’d gone there quite a few times. It was kind of funny that Heather and I actually met through our work in New York, though. It’s about as far away from San Diego as you can get, in more ways than one.

The first couple of days we spent hanging out at the beach and going to open air restaurants. We were generally soaking up the sun and getting the New York winter our of our systems. It felt great, because it seems like it takes a while for that east coast, cold to the bone feeling to go away.

The forth day, she went off to spend the day with her friends, and I spent the day formulating a plan of attack. I was more sure than ever that I wanted to marry her, and that this trip was the perfect time to propose to her. After some checking around I found the perfect place to propose, Scripps Park in La Jolla. I took a drive there and my sources were right on the money, it was perfect.

I had to work fast, but I’m a project manager, so it comes naturally to pull all the aspects of a project together. This one was just more important than most.

I hired a 2 piece band (okay, so it was only a couple with guitars, but they were very good) to play at the spot where I planned to ask her, which had the most spectacular view of La Jolla Cove and the beach, with the waves breaking over the rocks.

I told her we were going for a picnic there, which I actually prepared and packed in a proper picnic basket. We went to the park, but we had to park on the street about 2 blocks away and walk in, because there is really not much parking at the park itself.

Once we got there, we went for a romantic walk over looking the ocean. As the sun started to drop toward the horizon, I suggested we have our picnic dinner, which I’d packed. We got to the spot and I spread everything out. We started to eat, and the band came over and began to play some relaxing guitar melodies. Heather was kind of surprised, but she thought that they were just one of those bands that goes around and plays for money at the park.

They began to play her favorite song, Angel by Sarah McLachlan. The woman was an excellent singer, actually. I took a bouquet of roses from the picnic basket and gave the roses to her, one at a time. With each flower I told her a reason why I loved her so much, and why she was to woman for me. As the song was finishing, I got on my knee (I had to actually get up, rather than down, as we were already sitting), pulled out the ring, and gave it to her as I asked her to marry me.

She was overcome, and started crying, but she did manage to say yes through all the tears. It was very romantic. The sun was setting, and the orange / red was painting the sky and the few clouds on the horizon. The band was playing, and she was holding the roses. Her ring was sparkling in the sunset.

We’ve been married for 8 years now, and I don’t regret a single one.”

Alan P – New York, NY

What I like about Alan’s proposal is that it was simple, yet very romantic and tied all the elements together nicely. It proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to give her the romantic proposal she wants. The one rose at a time, while giving her a different reason he loves her was a very nice touch. Music is a very powerful, emotional experience, and having the band playing her favorite song was great. Now, whenever she hears that song, it will remind her of her marriage proposal.

There are countless ways to propose to a girl. Here are some great ones that just might just kick start the ole' noggin' and get you thinkin'

If you’ve been thinking about proposing to your girlfriend, you probably never realized there are so many ways to propose to a girl. Now that you’re in the hot seat, you’ll want to get some proposal ideas so you can see what way will be the best fit for your girlfriend. There are romantic ways to propose, fun ways, and unique ways. The key is to choose a proposal that properly fits with your gal’s personality and what she likes.

Korbells, the champagne producer, does a wedding survey. One of their recent surveys discovered that almost 80% of women weren’t especially satisfied with their marriage proposals. Here are some proposal ideas to help make sure your woman is in that top 20%.

There are some things you should do to make your proposal is all it can be, and I’m not talking about anything to do with the U.S. Army, although I am a strong supporter of the armed forces and those who people who sacrifice to serve our country. The first thing is planning. Too few people actually take the time to plan out all the details of their proposals, beyond making dinner reservations and ordering flowers. While you may think taking these essential steps qualifies as planning, you’ll want to go a bit farther on something so important.

Think about everything you know she really likes, and all the things she’s mentioned about her likes and dislikes during your relationship. What does she talk about wanting to do in the future? How would she spend her time if she didn’t have to work, and could do whatever she wanted for the rest of her life? Is she very social, or a woman who is happier alone or with only a few close friends? The important to think about when planning your proposal is to make sure it is for her, and fits her personality perfectly.

Plan every detail, and have a back up plan in the event things change. You may not stick to the plan exactly, but if you have one, and some contingency plans, you’ll be much more confident, and your chances of success will be much higher. If you have to deviate form your plan, so be it, but at least this way you’ll be much more sure all the details are covered, rather than fumbling around later, with your girlfriend wondering what the heck is up.

The next thing is to practice your proposal speech. Speech doesn’t mean you have to deliver the Gettysburg Address or anything, but if you plan to say more than “Will you marry me?” you should at least run through it a few times. You’re going to be nervous, and nerves have a funny way of messing things up. A few run throughs before the show will really help you minimize your chances of a colossal screw up. The confidence gained from practicing it will help your nerves and help make the whole thing go more smoothly. Trust me, proposal can never go too smoothly.

What the heck are you going to plan and practice, anyway? Here are some of the ways you can propose, so you have something you can plan and practice.

There are many romantic ways to propose, and many of these are old standbys. You’ll rarely go wrong with a well planned and  implemented romantic proposal. Most women really appreciate romance, especially when it comes to their proposal. In light of the aforementioned survey results, going the romantic route would seem a safe bet.

What are some ways you can bring romance to your proposal? A wonderful view sure never hurts, so look at proposing in a place with a panoramic mountain, water, or city view. Adding in a sunset sure doesn’t hurt the view or romance component either.

Another way to include romance is to be sure there are some flowers and candles around. Make sure you are in an intimate setting. You can be at a restaurant, but be sure you’re at a private booth or a cozy table for two in the corner. Here is where the planning comes into play, because you have to actively pursue such details and make sure they happen according to your plan.

Here are some classic, romantic ways to propose.

Walk on the beach proposal – You can do this either at sunset or by moonlight. Both are very romantic, but if you want to do a moonlight proposal, you’ll need to look at the weather report, and a moon phase chart. After all, it will be hard to get a romantic, moonlit walk on the beach if the moon isn’t full, or if it’s obscured by clouds.

Romantic restaurant proposal - This is probably the most popular proposal scenario of all. Chose a restaurant that either has some romantic significance for you, or one that has a great reputation in the city where you’ll be proposing. If it has nice views, arrange a table that takes advantage of the view. If you can go on a night that isn’t busy, so much the better. You’ll have more privacy, and a smaller chance of obnoxious dinner guests interrupting your evening.

Go there a few times beforehand so that when you’re proposing it will be more of a surprise. If you haven’t ever been there before she’ll suspect something is afoot, unless you customarily dine out at nice restaurants. Remember, many women say that surprise is one of the keys to a successful proposal.

Romantic Bath Proposal - This works best if your girlfriend has had an especially difficult day, and would really appreciate a nice, hot bath. If she has a job where this is a regular occurrence, finding such a day will be so much easier for you. Get her bath ready and put in some nice, scented oil. Make things a bit more romantic with some soft, romantic music, flowers, and candles. You can even scatter some rose petals around the bathtub. Sure, she may think you’re getting her in the mood for something else, but that will only make it easier for you to surprise her.

As she is relaxing in the bath, give her a nice massage to make her even more relaxed. As she settles into an extreme state of relaxation, get down on one knee next to the tub, take her hand, slip the ring on her finger, and propose to her.

Romantic Adventure Proposals – These are not so classic, but are romantic just the same. If your girlfriend is the adventurous type, you can propose to her while doing something exciting, but you can make it romantic at the same time. Hiking or mountain biking is great, because you can go to a place with a spectacular view. Plan a picnic for when you arrive at the scenic view spot. Enjoy the view, and while she is paying attention to the view, surprise her with your proposal.

To take it a step further, you can go beforehand and prepare a proposal message for her that she can see as she views the landscape. You can also set it up so that your proposal is visible through binoculars as she is enjoying the scenery. As she looks through the binoculars, she’ll discover your proposal, and as she turns around to look at you in disbelief, you’ll be on one knee with the engagement ring for her.

I wrote in another post about proposing while white water rafting, and that is another great adventure proposal idea. You can also propose while scuba diving. As you surface with your bag full of whatever the heck you found down there (she’ll soon forget whatever it was anyway) turn to her, pull the ring out of the bag (making sure it is secured, so it doesn’t fall into the watery deep) and propose to her.

If your proposal is going to be more than “Will you marry me?” (and it should be) You can find some more ideas in one of my my posts on what to say when you propose to your girlfriend.

There are countless ways to propose marriage to your special girl. Maybe romance isn’t your thing, but it probably is hers. However, if you are sure she would rather have a proposal with a bit more zest, or intrigue, you can check out some of these others:

The day at the museum proposal – If your girlfriend is an Art or museum aficionado, you can arrange your proposal to happen during a trip to her favorite museum. Even better is to take her to a new one she has always to visit. She’ll be excited to visit a new museum, so she won’t suspect you’re about to propose to her. The great thing about museums is that there are so many different kinds, and chances are, if your girlfriend is really into visiting them, you’ll be able to find her one she hasn’t been to before, but has always wanted to. If it is in another town, you can make it a proposal trip.

You can arrange this with the museum director if you want to take things a step farther. That is great, because it will let you be a bit more creative than just asking her on the steps, although there is nothing wrong with that, either.

The huge party proposal – This works great if she is extremely social. Be aware that many women who love social gatherings and partying would still rather have their proposal be an intimate, romantic affair (maybe not the best word choice here) If you want the social / party proposal, have a huge party somewhere; at the beach, or at a large home works very well. Have all her friends and family who she would typically inviter to a large party.

Make it about some specific occasion such as Independence Day or the end of summer, but not about a milestone on someone else’s life, like a graduation. Making the party about a date or event can throw her off the trail, so she doesn’t suspect what you’re about to do.

When you propose to her, get everyone’s attention first. When everyone gathers around, and all eyes are upon you, make a short speech about how much she means to you and why she is the woman for you. When you’ve completed your speech, turn to her, get down on one knee, and propose as you take her hand and slip the ring over her finger. If you do this during an Independence Day celebration, time it so that the fireworks show starts just as you finish your proposal.

These are some great ways to propose, but if you didn’t find anything here you think would suit her, check out some other posts about Ways to Propose to a Girl.

If you have any proposal stories you’d like to share, please leave them in the comments section.

You can give the perfect romantic proposal on a beach, but there are so many other ways.

What are some romantic ways to propose? Does it even matter? According to recent surveys, the fact is that most women were not satisfied with their proposals, and one of the main reasons is that they were no romantic enough. Guys, the majority of women love romance, even if they are not romantics in the truest sense of the word.

One of the places that romance matters to them the most is in their marriage proposals. You know what that means. You need romantic ways to propose. Forget about the football game proposals, or proposing in front of their family and friends. Most women would much prefer you to propose to them in a quiet, intimate setting, with the romance factor set to “high”.

How can you do that? Here are some romantic ways to propose that will be sure to have her overcome with emotion and sobbing with joy. A romantic proposal must include the elements of romance she’s looking for.

Here are some of the best, most romantic proposals you can use to completely win her heart, although you should really have won it before you pop the question.

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Have a candlelit dinner in a nice restaurant, with a spectacular view. An intimate table is vital here. Arrange to have red rose petals sprinkled on the table before you arrive. Do not do any of the weird stuff, like having the ring baked inside of her desert, or any similar shenanigans. You could have the server bring you the ring on a silver serving platter, though. That can be a nice touch.

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At sea, watching the sunset. Charter a boat for an intimate cruise, and have the staff serve you an intimate dinner on the at sunset , either up top, aft of the flying bridge, or on the stern dining area. The smell of the ocean, and the sunset combine for a tremendously romantic experience.

What can go wrong with this proposal: Well, anytime you’re at sea, the weather can tun ugly, no matter the quality of the weather report you received before you left the harbor. Another possible trouble spot is seasickness. Even if the weather is great, there can be enough roll to the sea that you or your gal may develop a spot of queasiness in the ole’ bowels. That would quash the romance in a hurry. As with anything mechanical, the yacht could break down, although that is rare.

In the past, chartering a yacht for the evening was quite expensive, and it’s still not a cheap date. As with many other things however, the soft economy has served to dramatically lower the price of evening yacht excursions.

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A walk on a secluded beach at sunset is almost always a sure winner with the romantic in her. To make it even more romantic, set up a bit beforehand. Put a message in a bottle at a certain spot. Don’t use any old pop or beer bottle, either. Find a nice, ornamental bottle. Put your proposal inside the bottle, and cork it. Important: Do Not put the ring in the bottle. The last thing you need is for some beach wanderer to walk off with your $5,000 or $10,000 engagement ring. Keep the ring safely in your pocket. Depending on the effect you’re looking for, you can scatter some rose petals around too. If you’re trying to make it look like you just happened upon the bottle, forget the roses.

As you’re walking down the beach you can get the the perfect spot and “find” the bottle. If you’re not using the bottle idea, you can hide a mat, some champagne, and some nice glasses in the sand. Whatever you decide, make sure you check the weather report first. Unless you’re in southern Cal, it does rain and get cold at the beach, you know.

You want to have the romantic elements. Sincerity is important. In addition, make sure you include personal elements, such as why she means so much to you, the first time you met, the first time you kissed, etc.

Ask the right question. No matter what else you say during your proposal, make sure you say those magical words “Will you marry me?” Two thirds of women polled in a recent survey on marriage and proposals indicated those words were very important in a good, romantic proposal. Something else that’s important is to make sure and surprise her with your proposal, so keep a lid on it, please. You’ll have the romantic proposal she’s been dreaming of since she was a little girl.

Remember, like a first impression, you typically only get one chance o propose to your girlfriend, so make it perfect!

How many ways are there to propose to a girl? Countless ways, but here are a few more you can use. Maybe one of them will spark an idea for the proposal to your special girl.

There are so many ways to propose to a girl. You can be funny, romantic, or outrageous. The fact is that no matter how you propose to a girl, the actual proposal will probably not determine weather or not she says yes. You should know that many women in a recent survey were not terribly satisfied with their proposals, no matter if they said yes or not.

I did a post a few weeks ago on ways to propose to a girl, but there are always more, so to that end, here are some more ways to propose to a girl.

Important note – If you get incredibly nervous when speaking in public, remember that even the most confident men are nervous when proposing, so factor that into how nervous you’re likely to feel into a situation, even without a proposal involved.

For example, if you would be knocking at the knees and stuttering just standing up on stage in front of a large group of people, maybe that would not be the perfect setting for you to propose. You do not want to experience the disaster of forgetting her name or what you were going to say. Don’t laugh; it’s happened before.

I have said this before, in other posts, but it bears repeating; try not to make your proposal to dependent on factors beyond your control. Proposing is a situation where you want everything to go as planned, so the fewer variables you have that can make things go sideways, the better off you are.

A Live Proposal
You’ll have to arrange this one before hand. If she loves live music, take her to a local club and get a table up front, close to the band or singer. If you can do this  when one of her favorite acts is there, so much the better. Go to both the club and tour managers and see if you can arrange to have the act get you up on stage. Once there, you can read your proposal into the mic in front of the whole crowd. Obviously, if she says no or she’ll have to think about it, you’ll be going down in flames with hundreds of people looking on, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

The Intimate Evening for Two Proposal
Some women like the normal, nice restaurant, Dom, and a ring proposal, but some would prefer theirs be a bit more intimate. If that describes your girlfriend, here is one for you. Take a trip to a mountain or a beach resort, the kind where you can rent a luxury cabana or nice suite with a large fireplace and a really comfortable couch or rug. Sit out on the deck or beach and enjoy a romantic sunset together, maybe with a really good glass of wine. After sunset, it’s time for dinner.

Order in a very a nice dinner  from the dining room, and have the staff bring it up and present it, complete with candles and linen and silver table service. Depending on the resort, you may have to make special arrangements with them to make this happen. Another alternative, if the suite has a kitchen is to prepare a nice dinner yourself. Obviously for some of the less culinary gifted in the crowd, that may not be the best choice.

After dinner, retire to the adjacent room to watch a favorite movie, preferably one that has a special significance for the two of you. After the movie, get down on one knee in front of her, pull out the ring, and propose to her.

The Christmas Proposal
If yours in one of the many families where much of the family is together for Christmas, try this proposal. Put her ring in one of the Christmas presents. When she opens it, get down on one knee in front of the entire family and propose to her.

The Puzzle Proposal
Obviously your girlfriend has to love solving puzzles, and you’ll have to do this when she has the free time to participate in it. You can make it take half an hour, or most of the day. It is a variation on a scavenger hunt. Leave her a not with a clue directing her to the spot where she can find the next clue.

You can use locations that have significance to the two of you. Another variation is to have the locations all be related to one of her favorite activities, and still another is to have the clues lead her to some really beautiful places. Have the solution to the last puzzle lead her to a restaurant, where you’ll be waiting for her at the table. After dinner you can have the ring delivered on a platter with desert. Then you can get down and propose to her. There are endless variations of this proposal, from where you end up to how the clues relate to the two of you and your marriage.

There are so many ways to propose to a girl. Find one that works for the two of you. Remember that many women have not been satisfied with their proposals, even if they truly loved their men and would have gladly married them no matter how they asked. The point is that you want to make your proposal the very special even that your girl deserves.

If you have a great proposal story you’d like to share, please leave it in a comment.

Proposing on the beach can be just perfect for the two of you, but there are so many ways to propose to your girlfriend. Which is the perfect one for you?

There are many different ways to propose to a girl. Here are 15 great ones. If you want to use a proposal that will leave her overcome with emotion, barely able to utter the “Yes!” that you want desperately to hear, then the ways to propose that follow will surely do the trick.

There’s no question that proposing is one of life’s great milestones. Merely uttering those fateful words “Will you marry me” will completely change the rest of your life, in ways you could never imagine. Are those words the best way to propose? Maybe you should say “Will you be my wife?” or “Would you make me the happiest man in the world and spend the rest of your life with me?” What is the perfect thing to say to her isn’t necessarily the perfect thing for every woman. Every one and every situation is different.

The point is, there are many different ways to propose to your girl, and what you say is only one part of the whole thing. A proposal is an emotional experience, comprised of many different parts, the words you use being but the culmination of the entire chain of events.

What else comprises the perfect proposal? Your surroundings certainly play a large part. Would you rather kneel in a Brooklyn alley, or before the majesty of the Grand Canyon? During the brilliance of the perfect sunset, or in a driving rainstorm? Actually, a rainstorm in the proper setting can be a very romantic way to propose.

While the weather may be beyond your control, you can influence it by choosing the time and place that will almost guarantee the perfect proposal. Remember the perfect proposal for you two is unique. What is perfect for another couple, isn’t necessarily the right way for you to propose.

You want to hear “Yes, oh my God, Yes!”? Well, then you should make sure everything is perfect, although if she’s truly the right girl, and it’s the right time, you’ll probably get the response you were hoping for anyway. Making the perfect proposal is more about creating fine memories and honoring your fiancée to be.

Some ways to propose can be expensive, but you only do it once, so creating a truly unique experience can be money well spent. On the other hand, maybe circumstances or your personalities dictate something a bit more frugal. Don’t worry, there are dozens of ways to propose that are downright inexpensive, but will still have her overcome with emotion.

Here are some great ways to propose to a girl that will ensure it is only the first step in a lifetime of happiness. Creativity is at the heart of many a great proposal, but there are some old standbys that have a lot going for them as well.

1)A Romantic Walk on the Beach. Sure, proposing during a romantic walk on the beach is a bit of a cliche, but with good reason. It flat screams “romance”. There are so many beautiful beaches throughout the world where you can pop the question. You can take a walk at sunset, and as the fingers of purple, orange and gold reach for the sky, the end of the day can be the start of something new for you two. Just don’t lose the ring in the surf.

2)In front of a cozy fire. Grab a glass of your favorite wine (maybe get one for her, too), cozy up in front of the crackling fire, and gaze into her eyes. A bearskin rug can add just the right touch, unless you’re opposed to that sort of thing.

3)At dinner. This can be at a restaurant, or at another location, such as your home. You know her favorite foods, and if you’re a pretty deft hand in the kitchen, you can prepare dinner yourself. On the other hand, you may have bigger things on your mind. In any case, you can take her to her favorite restaurant, you know, the one overlooking the harbor, and get down on one knee in front of all the dinner guests.

4)At a sporting event – Proposing at sporting event can be just the ticket if you are both huge fans of the teams playing or of the sport you are attending. It doesn’t work so well if you drag her along to something she’s ambivalent about, or downright dislikes. For example, if she’s a huge NASCAR fan, a NASCAR race would work very well as the spot for you to propose. If she doesn’t really like baseball, but grudgingly agrees to along with you to a ball game, that probably would not be such a good place for your proposal.

5)Airplane banner – There are many banner companies that would love to tow a banner spelling out your request for marriage. In this economy, you can probably even get a pretty good deal on such a service. If you are going to propose at the beach, you can have the plane fly over the ocean.

6)Proposing on the radio – You can buy an ad, or you can get her favorite radio host to help you out. That works even better, if you can pull it off. The key is obviously to make sure she’s listening. If she listens at work you can try that, but you’re not there to share it, and there’s no guarantee she’ll be listening at the exact moment your proposal airs. It’s better to have it play while the two of you are in the car, where you can be 100% sure she’ll hear it. If you can get the DJ or talk show host to go along, you can have it played right after her favorite song , or that song that’s special to the two of you.

7)On TV – You can have the proposal aired on TV, or you can be on TV yourself, either as a couple, or by yourself. You can get on a local show, and if you’re sure she’s watching, deliver your proposal to her (and the few hundred thousand other viewers as well). You can also both be on a TV show, and you can propose to her in person, but on the air. If you happen to work at a TV station, or for a network, this can be made to happen much easier.

8)At a picnic in a romantic spot. Proposing this way isn’t an old standby for nothing. You can get to one of the most romantic locations around, have her favorite lunch you prepared for her, and pop the question. You can hide the ring in one of your menu items, just make sure it isn’t too well hidden. After all, you want her to put it on her finger, not eat it!

9)At the Cinema, on screen. You can buy advertising that’s shown on the screen before the movie. Have your proposal put into a short video that perfectly suits her personality. Have it shown before the main feature. Let me tell you, that short video will now be the main feature, as far as she’s concerned. You can use text only, but if you put it the right music and make, or have made a short video, it makes your proposal even better.

10)Write a song or poem specially for her. This is better if you have talents in this area, but the fact that you took the time to create something specially for her can often overcome the fact that you’re not the finest writer. After all, you know her better than anyone, and you’ll know exactly what to write that can turn her into a quivering mess, barely able to utter “Yes!”

11)Write a story for her where the proposal is the dramatic or romantic conclusion. Obviously this only works well if she loves to read and you are a good writer. In the right situation however, this is a great way to propose. As an added bonus, you’ll always have the story, and you can show it to your grand kids.

12)Fireworks – Fireworks have long been a companion for romance, and they work great as the backdrop or feature for a proposal. You can propose during a fireworks display of your own or a large, public display. If you have the money, you can have a custom display created just for the special moment, replete with custom fireworks that can really add that something special to the occasion.

13)At an event that you both really enjoy attending. This can be a sporting event, concert, theater, horse race, car race, auction, or any kind of event. If you have the connections, the guts, or the cash, you can even get the participants in on the whole thing. That can really make for a memorable occasion. Not only for you two, who are going to remember it anyway, but for all others in attendance too. Be advised that you really have to know what she likes (by this time, you should) because there’s a fine line between romance and embarrassment in these situations.

14)Propose during an outdoor activity you both love to participate in. Mountain climbing, skiiing, sky diving, mountain biking, base jumping, scuba diving, snowboarding, white water rafting, hiking, or any of a myriad of events that put you in surroundings you both love, in an activity that you relish. You’re could be in some of the most beautiful places in the world, such as waterfall, mountains, or tropical rain forest. Dropping to one knee at the top of mountain, on a brilliant, sunny day can have the world at your feet, both literally and figuratively.

15)Have your proposal announced over the PA at a sporting event, on an airplane, ferry boat, or train. Ferries and trains can travel through spectacular places that can make memorable places to propose. In front of 50,000 people at a Giants game works well, too.

There are some fantastic ways to propose. Some are classic, some are a bit more off the wall. There are endless variations within, too. You can even mix and match. For example, you can arrange for fireworks during your sunset walk at at the beach, or you can read her your proposal poem during dinner at your favorite restaurant.

You can plan the most elaborate proposal, and if your plans go off perfectly, it can turn out better than you could have ever hoped. Remember, however, that the more elaborate the plan, the greater chance that something can go wrong to upset your perfectly planned proposal master piece.

The point is that you can do just about anything to make the proposal the perfect one for the two of you, and that’s really what matters.