Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The New Marriage Proposal: Inventive Ways to Pop the Question

By Caroline Dorian


To get started, decide if you want the proposal to be public, private, or a balance of the two. A proposal made at a sporting event complete with jumbotron screens and cheering crowds is a dream come true for some, but a potential nightmare to more introverted types who might have preferred a candlelit evening at home.

Proposals that fall into the in-between category are usually a safe bet for all temperaments, and these often give you room to be the most creative. A classic example of this kind of proposal would be popping the question during a walk or picnic at your favorite park, or a romantic dinner at the restaurant where you had your first date. Modern variations on the semi-public proposal include a scavenger hunt leading to you with engagement ring in hand, or the question written in the sand during a walk on the beach.

In the digital age, technology has become a popular means to propose, and many people now choose to pop the question through various media. Anything from creating a Facebook event for your engagement and inviting your intended (also a fun way to announce it to friends and family-invite them after you get a yes!) to uploading a video proposal will make this moment unique and memorable.

The engagement ring should suit your beloved in the same ways that the proposal is tailored to do, so choosing it should be approached with some of the same questions in mind. An interesting ring with more than one metal type, or something unusually elegant like an eternity band are good choices for those interested in something beyond the traditional plain bands or diamond solitaires. An eternity band with favorite precious stones or an ultra-modern tungsten ring may be the way to go; tungsten rings are great for engraving, and an eternity ring can be personalized with the shape and color the wearer would like best.

Proposing to the one you love is a major decision, and the nerves of even the coolest and most confident person might be rattled by the prospect. Making some simple choices based on likes and dislikes, what sort of proposal your intended would be most comfortable with, and basic common sense can help you get past the butterflies and a write a unique proposal story you'll both be thrilled to tell friends and family.




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