Ways to Propose to a Girl
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.
