4 Tips to Consider Before Proposing to Your Partner
Don’t be deceived by the glamorous and romantic proposals you see on social media. Though they may appear easy to emulate, a lot of effort and preparation goes into making them what it is—exceptional and heartwarming.
Yours can follow suit. Heck yeah, it could even be better!
Here are four hot tips to consider before popping the question to your partner.
Popping the Question: What Do You Say?
Before proposing to your partner, you need to figure out what to say.
Do you use the romantic proposal line from the movie you watched? Do you write it down and read it to her on your knees?
The best way to propose to a girl is by speaking from your heart. Let out those profound words that describe what she means to you. Make eye contact and hold her hands as the words flow, uninterrupted, from the depth of your love-struck heart. And when you are done, go down on your knees and pop the question.
1. Choose a Befitting Ring
Once you’ve decided to propose to your partner, your next move should be shopping for the ideal ring. However, most times, people get it wrong.
What type of ring should you get for your partner? Is it an oval diamond ring, a sapphire ring, or a bezel engagement ring?
Of course, there is no standard, as women’s preference varies. That said, you’ll have to don your detective hat and carry out your research to find the right ring for your wife-to-be.
Ask close friends about her ring preferences without revealing your intention. If you cannot find out the exact ring, you can build out your custom engagement ring option. Whatever you do, ensure the ring you get matches her preference.
2. Select a Date for the Proposal
After buying the perfect engagement ring, what next?
You pick a date to propose!
The date doesn’t have to fall on a special day like her birthday, an anniversary, or whatnot. Simply select a date you are comfortable with, one that allows you to prepare adequately.
Many guys pop the question while on vacation with their fiancée, while others do it locally. Go with whichever your guts choose.
3. Select the place to pop the question
With the date set, you can proceed by selecting a suitable location for you to pop the question.The location you choose can make or mar your proposal.
If you settle for a crowded place like a shopping mall, you may feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the vast crowd. The result? A mediocre proposal!
Go for a place that means to you and your fiancée. It could be the first restaurant you took her to. The place you first met—any location that has significance and makes proposing easy.
Common places to consider are:
- Waterfalls
- Hotel rooftop
- Fountain
- Beach
4. Hire an Experienced photographer
Subsequently, you may want to relive the special moment when you proposed to the woman you love. That’ll be impossible without a photograph that captures the moment perfectly.
Hiring a photographer is one thing, and hiring an experience with surprise proposals is another. For the best photograph—one you are often eager to glance at—you’ll need to go for the latter.
In addition to capturing the moment exceptionally, an experienced photographer can also offer tips on making the proposal more romantic, smooth, and less burdensome for you.
Conclusion
The thought of proposing to the girl you love can make you anxious and probably scared of the unknown. It’s common— many men experience it. However, you shouldn’t let your fear ruin a memorable day. Proposing to a girl is very easy. Believe in yourself. Take one step at a time, and you’ll be fine.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
