After all, it is the most romantic day of the year and it is a day you will
always remember as the special day that you decided to become one. So,
what are some romantic ways to propose? Here is a list of three ways to
propose on Valentine's Day that will definitely thrill your girlfriend.
1. Do it in front of her family
This all
depends on how traditional your girlfriend is, of course. If she does not
get along well with her family, this is a bad plan. But, if you know she
is very close to her mother, father, siblings, grandparents, cousins, etc., this
can be a great idea. Have them help you plan the special day.
Assign one of them to ask her to come to a family reunion on Valentine's Day
in order to get everyone together. Inform them of the real plan, but have
them keep the secret from your girlfriend. When she tells you about the
reunion, complain a bit about the reunion being on Valentine's Day, but do
not over do it to the point where she decides not to go.
If that happens, remind her that family is important and even though you
would rather take her to a romantic dinner alone, you will go to the
reunion. If you are very traditional, ask her parents for her hand in
marriage before the party. Let the reunion go on for a while, so she
really believes it is real. Designate a time when you are going to pop the
question and inform the others beforehand (so they know it is going to happen)
like when you put on a certain song or say something in particular.
Then, drop to one knee; tell her how special she is and that you've already
received her parent's permission to ask for her hand. Tell her you love
her, ask her to marry you and give her the ring. Chances are she will say
yes and the whole room will burst into applause. Make sure in advance that
you have spoken to someone in the family about taking photos or a video when you
ask so you will have the moment preserved on film.
2. Plan
a weekend getaway
If Valentine's Day is on the weekend, plan a
getaway destination such as Las Vegas or Miami. This is a great way to
propose if she likes doing spontaneous things and loves to travel. Don't
tell her until Friday afternoon when she gets off work. Pick her up at the
office and say she has 30 minutes to get packed, that you have planned a weekend
trip. To do this you will need to plan several things in advance.
You will need to get either airline tickets, train tickets (traveling by
train can be very romantic), or get the driving directions. Make sure you
have reservations at a romantic hotel. For example, if you are going to
Miami, try to get a room on the beach. If you are going to Las Vegas, try
to get a suite on the Strip at one of the nice hotels. You will have to
have the stuff you will need for the weekend packed - including the ring.
Hopefully, she will be so excited by the trip, she will think that is what the
weekend is about. But, at a great romantic moment, like a walk on the
beach or in front of the Bellagio when the fountains are going off, propose to
her. If you are in Las Vegas, you can even get married there the same
weekend.
3. Borrow from her favorite click
flick
Most women love romantic click flicks and many include a
proposal. If you know a movie she loves that has a romantic proposal
scene, reenact it with her. If My Best Friend's Wedding is her favorite
movie, just holler out "Will you marry me?" as she is getting in her car to
drive away. It is even better if she is getting on the train (which is how
the movie version actually goes). If An Officer and a Gentleman is her
favorite movie, walk in to her office, just pick her up in your arms, and carry
her out. As you are carrying her out, ask her to marry you.
For this, you should probably consult her boss first. If she loves Sex
and the City and you have a dog, take the dog out for a walk with her.
When you stop to bend over and scoop the poop, pull out the ring just like Aidan
did for Carrie. If you are not sure what her favorite chick flick is,
ask. You can always use the premise that you are thinking about buying her
the DVD copy for Valentine's Day. Be sure to ask for a few of her
favorites to be sure to find one that has a romantic proposal.
Proposing
on Valentine's Day is a great idea and one that your girlfriend will surely
love. If you have the right setting, it can be very romantic and something
that you both will tell your grandchildren about one day.
Sara Fox is the owner of St Valentines Day Gifts. Get more Valentines day ideas by reading her newest tips on "How to Create a Romantic Valentine's Day Evening at Home".