Tips For A Successful Marriage Proposal

Are you ready to pop the question? This is one of the biggest moments of your life and a stepping stone to your future. We have some tips to making it a success.

1) Plan

Figure out how you want to propose, where and what you want to say. Go ahead and practice your words since it is easy to get nervous. If you flub, don’t stress too much. Once she sees the ring, she will get the idea and you will have plenty of future moments to verbalize how you feel.

2) Make It Personal

This ties into planning. Cater your proposal to something special in your history or around something you know she likes and is meaningful to her.  Think about special moments and where you were.  Go for something private if she is this sort of person, or go public if she likes lots of fanfare. You may think its very cool to propose via the big screen at a ball game, but this won’t work if she isn’t a sports fan. Push what you want aside and make it all about her.

3) Ask The Parents

There are plenty of traditions you can buck when it comes to marriage. Women are wedding in red dresses, serving cupcakes instead of cake, and opting out of having a bridal party. However, asking the parents for permission is something that should be kept. They are your future family and it’s a sign of respect.

4) Research the Ring & Know What She Wants

The ring is a sign of your love and something that your bride-to-be will wear and treasure for the rest of her life.  Take a look at her clothing and current jewelry choices to get a gauge on her style. If you are unsure, enlist the help of those close to her like a friend or even her mother. Make sure you research diamonds and your jeweler thoroughly. Some women are very particular about what they want in a ring and will want to choose their own setting, while others want to be surprised. Make sure you find out in advance. Loose diamonds can be given and many jewelers can create custom designs.

5) Share The Good News the Old Fashion Way

There is a recent trend of the newly engaged to post the news on Facebook or announce on Twitter. This can anger friends and family who wanted to find out in a more personal way. This is a huge moment and should be shared by phone or in person. Social networks are good for plenty of things like sharing a photo or what you had for lunch, but not for bigger moments like this.