Getting engaged is a very serious moment in anyone’s life, and it should be treated as such too. Indeed, it’s not just the wedding day that needs some stringent, careful planning! The way you ask your partner to marry you requires just as much forward thinking to ensure you both experience the moment of your dreams. And that’s why you should keep the three things below in mind; if you’re about to pop the question, here’s what to remember before the big moment!
Public Proposals aren’t for Everyone
You may want to give your partner the ultimate surprise by popping the question when you’re out in public, maybe on a special trip the two of you have planned or at a restaurant you both love.
However, public proposals tend to be nicer in theory than in practice! A public proposal tends to carry a lot more tension and anxiety with it, and that’s not a feeling you want framing such a momentous occasion!
You should always share your opinions on public proposals with each other before you decide to set up such an engagement scene. If you haven’t talked about this already, that’s a conversation to get out of the way ASAP.
Keep an Ear Out for Ring Inspiration
Picking the right ring to propose with has traditionally been a tricky thing. Unless your partner has specifically pointed out the right ring for the occasion, this is something you’re going to have to be vigilant about.
Be sure to keep an ear out for ring inspiration. If your partner points out that they love the look of pave engagement rings for women, that’s something to keep in the back of your mind. Or similarly, if they mention a ring they saw someone else wearing and how much they liked it, be sure to take note.
Take a look through your partner’s accessories as well; what kind of jewelry (if any) do they usually like to don? Go for the same style.
Should Anyone Else Be Present?
Asking someone to marry you is such a special thing that some people want their nearest and dearest to be around for it as well. That makes this the third thing to keep in mind for proposal plans.
Would either you or your partner want family members to be present, or a few closest friends? Maybe you’d just like a beloved pet to be there? Perhaps you’d like to pop the question before you head out to dinner, and then their favorite grandparents are ready to congratulate and celebrate with you at the restaurant?
Any of these situations could work, and the proposal will still be private, intimate, and the moment you’ve dreamt of.
If you’re planning to pop the question real soon, be sure to think about the three things above and if they should factor into your plans. Proposals should be special for everyone, and it’s rare to be able to plan such a moment on a whim!
