JacquesA.LeFrancais Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well, here is comes. After 5 years of friendship and almost 2 years together...LDR...The ring is purchased, and we are 3 weeks from the official proposal...Problem is i'm torn on how to do it. What are your experiences? I thought of doing it the first place we saw each other, since we will be in her home town, but standing in a packed casino lol is a bit scary for me I must admit. I am talking to her parents then to...yeah i'm a traditionalist. Her mom loved me lol her dad...well lets just say i've done my best to impress him lol he tolerates me. He's not hostile and is always nice and friendly. But definitely not like a close friend...I am taking them out to dinner and going to, not ask, but let them know what I intend... Anyway my main question is...does anyone have any proposal ideas... Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ohhhhhh, how exciting!!!!!! : ) Okay, this may seem like a get out, but I think that your proposal to her should come from your heart. Think about who she is and what she finds romantic and then pair that with your way of doing things. I think it would seem to contrived if you went with other peoples version of romance. Think about the most romantic times you have had together? What makes her feel special? Think about the things you have experienced together and what seemed to really make her happy. I would love to hear what you think of.... Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) I am a simple girl (ha ha ha) minimalist. I for example would love the on one knee scenario, but perhaps while out in a beautiful spot that was meaningful to me and my SO. Something that is a true expression of who you are as a couple. A special meal somewhere intimate - hide the ring in the tacos and wait for her to find it - ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. I wouldn't expect anything CRAZY or out of character, but something that was a special moment for both of us. A picnic with some gorgeous wine and cheese would do it for me. Edited June 22, 2010 by Spiritofnow Link to post Share on other sites
Author JacquesA.LeFrancais Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 I am not really wanting to do anything complicated. There are things I want...it has to be at night. I want it to be a surprise. She is a fiesty one and keeps trying to guess the location and everything. SHe guessed once and i had to change it lol Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Well if you want it to be a surprise you will have to be low key about where you are going...hmmmmm. What would she least expect you to do? I guess, with it being in Vegas you could utilise all the gimmicks they have there - like taking a spontaneous Gondola ride??? Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) What about a midnight picnic - champagne and some kind of luscious chocolate cake, or even better a big box of chocolates with the ring in one of the places of a chocolate, or wrapped up in gold foil and placed in the box as if it is a chocolate??? You could wake her up and tell her that she has to come with you immediately. She would have no idea at first what was going on. Edited June 22, 2010 by Spiritofnow Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 The top of the Eiffel Tower? You could find out when the last ride to the top is: http://www.parislasvegas.com/casinos/paris-las-vegas/casino-misc/eiffel-tower-detail.html Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I knew I would get too excited by this thread - seems like I am going back on my original idea - ha ha ha ha ha. It's just soooo fun. Link to post Share on other sites
Spiritofnow Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) You could just casually and covertly suggest that you fancy going out for something sweet and take her to some place like one of these ; http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-dining/decadent-desserts-8262/ I like this one the most so far. Edited June 22, 2010 by Spiritofnow Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 vegas, huh? What about the Hoover Dam at night? there's a scene in the Salma Hayak movie, "Fools Rush In," where she's sitting on the dam looking over the water ... very intimate setting at night, good parking and to me, a very romantic spot to ask a girl if she wants to take a leap of faith into the future with you or ... you could ask her if she wants to serve as witness to couples tying the knot at the little chapel of Elvis, and pop the question there as you're sitting together in the pews? the tour of the Ethel M's chocolate factory (if they still do them, it's been awhile, lol) would be a tasty place to do it, too! congratulations on your pending engagement. Link to post Share on other sites
Author JacquesA.LeFrancais Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 There is this one...spot I am thinking. We wont be in Vegas the whole time, but there are certain places we were together in her home town (outside vegas) that hold sentimental feelings for her and me. I am considering those. Yeah Eiffel Tower would be nice, but lol with a name like mine (Jacques is my real name) it would be a bit cliché lol. I do like the picnic idea. That is a bit cool. I am not a believe is bigger is better and she is fairly easy going and simple. At this point i know she just wants the ring more than anything else lol. But keep the idea commin'! Please!!! Link to post Share on other sites
aerogurl87 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Awww this is so sweet! I'd just go with something simple, romantic, and meaningful to both of you. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
impz Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Honestly? Do it in front of a movie theater. She will never expect you to whip out a ring like that. It's decently unique, original and not cliche (the candlelight, the special things are no longer special). Link to post Share on other sites
Shakz Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 No matter where you ask just remember to word it carefully, and penmanship is a plus! Link to post Share on other sites
Author JacquesA.LeFrancais Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 No matter where you ask just remember to word it carefully, and penmanship is a plus! She has this stupid ability to make me ramble and get all mouthy and nervous. After a year and a half lol. I am actually a great orator lol. She just friggen...meh! lol Needless to say I don't know what I am going to say. I am not usually at a loss for words, but I can feel I am going to ramble and ramble lol...kinda like this post lol.... Link to post Share on other sites
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