Wedding Proposals: Popping the Question

Popping the question is a milestone in the relationship that must be done in the right manner. Your own "Will you marry me?" scenario will vary from your best buddy as the best proposal is always the one that speaks of your personality, of your future fiancée's personality and of your personality as a couple. You can adopt one of the following most common types of wedding proposals and yet tweak it to make it more, well, about you and your beloved. On Bended Knees We have romantic images of the man asking for a woman's on bended knees. It is an image perpetuated by sappy Hollywood movies but we love them despite the corniness for obvious reasons. After all, women love being wooed for their hand in marriage and popping the question on bended knees is one of the most effective ways of doing it. You can either do the classic proposal during an intimate candlelight dinner for two or with her family in attendance. You may also hide the ring in her dessert although we must caution that such a proposal has lead to many accidents like your fiancée swallowing it. Yes, it's funny but it's still a hassle. Often, it is better to present her with the ring in your hand or in a box. Adrenaline Rush Let's face it. Marriage is an adventure in itself with its fair share of adrenaline rush at many points so it makes perfect sense to propose during an adventure trip. The adrenaline rush from the adventure activity will be magnified by the thrill of being proposed to, thus, making for a very memorable proposal. We can name proposals made while sky diving, scuba diving, and zip lining through the trees as well as during hot air balloon rides, white water rafting and mountain hikes. We must suggest, however, leaving the expensive ring for later lest you find yourself losing it to Mother Nature. Think replica of the ring or symbolic substitutes like a special flower. Spotlight on Her Many men are also proposing in full view of the public. We are talking about proposals during the halftime in a ball game, with a local radio broadcast, on a highway billboard, and on a movie screen, to name a few examples. Just make sure that your future fiancée will indeed be in the right place when the proposal is broadcasted lest you end up with more embarrassment than you can handle. Speaking of embarrassment, you must have a great deal of assurance that your girl, so to speak, will accept your proposal in front of so many people. You have to take into account her personality as she may be the shy type. Or worse, that she will reject your proposal and you are left with an awkward situation. Holiday Love You can also propose during a special occasion like on Valentine's Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. There is something magical in the air during these holidays that adds to the magic of love during your proposal. You may also choose a day with special meaning either to you or to her or both. Indeed, popping the question is a big step. You must plan for it in such a way as to make it one of the most memorable day - or night - of your lady love's life.