So I'm going to propose for Christmas...

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Asking on Xmas is crazy. A woman wants her day to be special, not tied into some religious holiday and shared with all.
:roll:

Better stated than I did it. That pretty much sums it up.

It's a bad idea.

 

[MagicConch]

I agree on choosing another day. There is something you will miss by not having a special day for just you and your wife.

 

[Shadowknight]

Originally posted by: MadPeriot
I'm picking my gf up from the airport on the 30th. I'm thinking of proposing to her there. I'm gathering all our friends to witness. As she exits the terminal with her lugage I will be waiting with all of our friends behind me. I'll get down on one knee and make a little speech and propose in front of everyone at the airport. I just need to buy a ring. Whatca think?

Bad idea. There's always a chance she doesn't want to get married, or at least not right now. Pressuring her in front of other people, whether it's a bunch of people (a la the infamous "will you marry me" sign at baseball stadium) or your personal friends are a bad idea. You can do "cute" ways of marrying her in a more private setting. Just don't put her in a high pressure situation when you ask, it's not fair to her.

 

[lokiju]

Who celebrates the day they got engaged? I thought it was all about the day they get married?

 

[FuzzyBee]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Who celebrates the day they got engaged? I thought it was all about the day they get married?

That's what I was thinking, too.

 

[FuzzyBee]

Originally posted by: Syrch
how about one of these?

Thanks for the link!

 

[meltdown75]

everyone that says it's a bad idea on Christmas, that's your opinion.

worked great for me & mine.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I was going to propose for Xmas, but then I thought about it and didn't want the proposal to consume the holidays.
I chose the day after Thanksgiving to give it a time to "set-in" between Turkey Day and Xmas. It's kind of a surreal thing for the first couple of weeks. It took her about 3-4 days before she could even form complete sentences because of the AWESOME ring I got her (which she wasn't expecting) and the fact that she wasn't expecting it at all. Xmas is alright, but it's very cliched from what I've been told. Either way, just be sure to compensate her well for Xmas rather than "just the ring"... That was one of the downfalls that I was warned about when it came to the Xmas option. I wish you the best of luck.

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: FuzzyBee

Originally posted by: Syrch
how about one of these?

Thanks for the link!

OMG I can't believe this stuff:

Oh-so chivalrous
"He asked me a few days in advance if I would like to go on a picnic. I agreed, and so we went and, while we we're setting up the blanket, he's shaking. I asked, 'Are you okay?' and he starts to rant on and on, and then I realize what he's doing. He gets down on one knee and says, 'Oh no, I forgot your ring in the car, hold on.' He runs around the corner and 15 minutes pass, then 20, and then I hear a horse trotting. I turn and there he is on a white horse in a full suit of armor he bought on eBay. I'd told him I would only marry him if he came to me as my knight in shining armor (I was joking). Watching him get off the horse was hilarious, and I had to help him get the helmet off his head. Then he got down and said, 'You truly are my princess; I am yours, if you'll have me, forever; will you marry me?' And I said, 'Are you joking?' Then I said 'Yes,' and after we kissed, laughed, and cried, there was another horse waiting for me and we went riding together."
-- Lauren, Miami, FL

My idea? If she's into planning the Big Wedding(TM), get one of those bride magazines, wrap it as a present. When she opens it, do your thing!

 

[Umberger]

i like the ornament idea. that would be kinda cool. good luck dude.

 

[FuzzyBee]

Originally posted by: oboeguy

My idea? If she's into planning the Big Wedding(TM), get one of those bride magazines, wrap it as a present. When she opens it, do your thing!

Thankfully, she's so absolutely NOT about the big wedding - just something pretty small.

 

[FuzzyBee]

Originally posted by: Umberger
i like the ornament idea. that would be kinda cool. good luck dude.

Thanks!

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: FuzzyBee

Originally posted by: oboeguy

My idea? If she's into planning the Big Wedding(TM), get one of those bride magazines, wrap it as a present. When she opens it, do your thing!

Thankfully, she's so absolutely NOT about the big wedding - just something pretty small.

Don't underestimate the big wedding. We had it, paid for it ourselves in fact, and it was wonderful. Anyhow, to each his or her own, of course, so I say go for the ornament trick.

 

[TSS]

can always wait till after christmas, gather up used trees then set fire to them in the shape of giant burning letters?

a slightly more realistic and less pyromatic idea would be to put presents under the tree, and have one present contain a sign with will you marry me with the ring somehow attached. maybe basic's the best?

anyhow, however you do it good luck and a happy life!

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: lokiju
Who celebrates the day they got engaged? I thought it was all about the day they get married?

Girls do.

 

[montanafan]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Asking on Xmas is crazy. A woman wants her day to be special, not tied into some religious holiday and shared with all.
:roll:

But that's why asking her on Christmas is a good thing.

1) If they open presents first thing Christmas morning then go to visit family and friends she will be able to share the great news with them. After the initial thrill of the proposal and acceptance, one of the first things most women want to do is tell someone, anyone, everyone and show off the ring. And they'll probably be seeing many of the people she would most like to tell that day. She'll be the center of attention everywhere they go.

2) Because it happened on Christmas, every Christmas morning will be a little more special because one of the first things they will think of that morning will be that moment. It also means that the other people will relate their engagement to Christmas and be more likely to remember and share that memory with them then as well.

I like the looking for a last present under the tree idea best, it's classically romantic, but the ornament one is good as well. Whichever you choose, good luck and best wishes to the two of you.

 

[FuzzyBee]

Thanks for the word of encouragement!

I like the looking for a last present under the tree idea best, it's classically romantic, but the ornament one is good as well. Whichever you choose, good luck and best wishes to the two of you.

I'm thinking of extending this idea - I think I'll get a cheap pair of zirconia earrings and put them in the ring box, wrapped up under the tree. Then she'll think she's getting a ring - until she opens the box

 

[EngenZerO]

i would do the missle toe thing...

she will be expecting a kiss but when she doesn't get the kiss back (assuming she closes her eyes for the kiss) she will see you down on one knee with the ring out. i think that would be pretty cool.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Thanks for the word of encouragement!

I like the looking for a last present under the tree idea best, it's classically romantic, but the ornament one is good as well. Whichever you choose, good luck and best wishes to the two of you.

I'm thinking of extending this idea - I think I'll get a cheap pair of zirconia earrings and put them in the ring box, wrapped up under the tree. Then she'll think she's getting a ring - until she opens the box

:evil:

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz
I think this is a cute idea...
if you have not decorated the tree already, do it together. Make sure she is the one putting on the ornaments.

Tell her that she can hang them and you will hand them to her.

As she is putting them up, give her one that you painted. (you can get them clear or colored and then get a sparkle glue pen and write on it "Will you?"
when you hand it to her, hopefully, she wil get confused and turn around to question it. at that time, you are on your knee with ring in hand.

That would melt my heart!

or, if you don't want to put that much effort in it, I like your ring pop idea too!

any way you decide, CONGRATS!!!!

damn, that's a good one lola!

 

[FuzzyBee]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: FuzzyBee
Thanks for the word of encouragement!

I like the looking for a last present under the tree idea best, it's classically romantic, but the ornament one is good as well. Whichever you choose, good luck and best wishes to the two of you.

I'm thinking of extending this idea - I think I'll get a cheap pair of zirconia earrings and put them in the ring box, wrapped up under the tree. Then she'll think she's getting a ring - until she opens the box

:evil:

I got the earrings yesterday.

On a side note, I went through the time-old hokey tradition of asking her father's permission... and he may have tipped her off afterwards. Argh!

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: DeadByDawn

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah

Originally posted by: DeadByDawn
casemod ftw

Text

:roll:

 

[CraKaJaX]

good luck

 

[Kelemvor]

If its jsut going to be the two of you at CHristmass opening gifts... then any of your ideas will work fine. Could hold the little box, then drop it at her feet by mistake. Then when you kneel down to grab it, open it up...

However, if you're going to be in a group/family setting, then I'd be with the 'Don't do it' group. Proposing should be a special, intimate time for you and your (hopefully) fiancee. Doing it in front of everyone takes away from the special moment. Either do it before during your own special time, or afterwards... but not in front of everyone during the festivities...

 

[ShadowBlade]

Put a ~5lb weight in the bottom of a giant box with the ring in the bottom