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10 Tips for Proposing Marriage


© Amy Cunningham

Getting engaged is an exciting moment in your life. If you're ready to take the plunge and propose, follow these 10 tips for an engagement that you'll remember forever.
  1. Know Her Answer.
    This sounds obvious, but many couples haven't even discussed the subject of marriage. If you've had serious discussions about your relationship and where it's headed, then you probably already know that her answer will be 'yes'. If not, don't rush out and buy a ring. Instead, drop hints here and there to see how she responds. If positive, pick out that rock!

  2. Ring Shopping.
    First, get an idea of what she likes. If she doesn't care about a surprise, then take her out to browse. If you want to surprise her, ask her friends or casually bring up the subject and tell her it's for future reference. You may also want to bring along one of her current rings with you in order to get the sizing right. This ring represents your love and commitment to her, but she's the one wearing it for the rest of her life.

    After learning her likes and dislikes, study up on the 4c's. Most men know little about diamonds. Never fear, check out this guide to the 4c's (carat, cut, color, clarity) for tips on buying a diamond.

  3. Insure the Ring.
    After buying the rock, call your insurance agent and add it to your home owner's or renter's policy. Usually the fee is quite small and it will protect your investment if anything should ever happen to it.

  4. Ask for Permission.
    Still somewhat of a southern tradition, many men will ask their future father-in-law for their girlfriends' hand in marriage. Although this rarely happens today and isn't a requirement, it still shows respect and thoughtfulness if you ask for her father's blessing. Invite him out to dinner and let him know how much you truly love his daughter and that you'd like his blessing in asking her to marry you.

  5. Be Creative.
    You only plan to propose once, so make it memorable. Plan early and think creatively. Pick a location that holds a special place in your relationship. Be detail-oriented from the lighting to the mood. Remember that the first thing everyone will ask is 'How did he propose?'. Give her a moment to share for a lifetime. If you're stumped for ideas, check out our marriage proposal ideas with hundreds of ideas to get the creative juices flowing.

  6. Get down on one knee.
    Nothing is more romantic that the man you love down on one knee, with a ring in hand, asking for your hand in marriage. Enough said.

  7. Catpure the moment.
    Have a video camera set up or a friend nearby to take pictures. She'll be so surprised and excited that she won't be thinking about preserving the memory. If you've planned ahead, you'll be able to treasure the moment forever.

  8. Enlist help.
    If needed, get a close friend or family member to help you with the preparations. It makes the planning easier, especially if you're planning a more extravagant proposal. If nothing else, they're available for moral support. Be careful who you choose though. Pick those that you trust and make sure they keep their lips sealed tight.

  9. Surprise!
    If she's like most women, she wants a surprise proposal! Even if she helped pick out the ring or knows that you've been planning to propose, you can still surprise her. Be creative and plan the proposal when she least expects it.

  10. Celebrate!
    Be sure to bring your cell phone along! An engagement is such an exciting time and the first thing your fiance will want to do is call her friends and family. After you've shared the excitement of the moment with your nearest and dearest, it's time to celebrate! Enjoy a romantic dinner, share a bottle of wine, or go all out with an engagement party.

With these 10 tips for proposing marriage, you're all ready for the big day! Congratulations to you and your future fiance!

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Tom   PA

Posted at 10:01pm on Sunday, October 25th, 2009

i've been dating my girlfriend for a while now, and i'm more than ready to purpose. not only that, but we have talked about it and i do know that she will say yes. i know i want to spend the rest of my life with this girl, but sometimes purposing isn't as easy as 1,2,3. Especially since i'm still in school, coming up with money for a ring is very difficult, not to mention i know what i want to get her and it's pretty out of my price bracket. What kind of financial state should i be in before i can see getting a ring for the love of my life as a possibility

Gina   NJ

Posted at 1:23pm on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

My longtime boyfriend proposed to me in the parking lot of my complex next to the garbage disposal!
I still said yes.

Corey   Montreal

Posted at 8:31pm on Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Poor Sabrina :( that's no fun. Your husband is dumb! I proposed to my girlfriend when I was on stage. I brought her up beside me, got on one knee and asked her. The crowd went WILD, it was so special to share that moment with not only her, but my friends as well.

hiiii   pune

Posted at 6:37am on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

hey wht s bakvaas is this.............guys never follow this its all thnigs to spoil love............trust me its useless site.....

Sydney   USA

Posted at 2:55pm on Monday, June 8th, 2009

I would go on a walk somewhere where a lot of people don't go, and you have been a few times. Getting down on his knee and making it a surprise is the key!!!

sabrina   AL

Posted at 7:32pm on Thursday, September 4th, 2008

my husband sent me a text message while he was lying in the bed beside me. i was so upest. i wanted him to get down on one knee and do something to make it special.



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