| Valentine's day is a popular day to propose to | | | | sure there are no other plans - other than the |
| your lovely lady. It a romantic day (and you can | | | | obligatory Valentine's dinner.) This works best if |
| usually remember the date!) Proposing on | | | | your girlfriend enjoys surprises and spontaneity! |
| Valentine's day will create wonderful memories | | | | You meet her at the office when it's time for her |
| that will last both of you a lifetime. | | | | to get off. Let her know she's got thirty minutes |
| What are some good ways to propose on | | | | to pack and prepare herself to go, because |
| Valentine's day? Since it is a "common" day to | | | | you've set up a weekend trip! You might offer to |
| propose, you'll want to be really creative - and | | | | run to the store and grab anything she needs |
| really romantic. Here are three wonderful ways to | | | | while she packs. |
| propose and thrill the lady of your life: | | | | You need to do some planning so you can pull this |
| 1. Propose in Front of Family and Family Friends | | | | one off. |
| This is a wonderful way to propose if you and | | | | First look into and book your hotel room. Look for |
| your girlfriend are more traditional (don't go for | | | | a destination you know she'll love, like one of the |
| this if she doesn't get along with her family!) Get | | | | ones mentioned above - Mountains, Beach, Big |
| together with her close family members - | | | | City. If there's a favorite vacation spot or one |
| parents, siblings, a treasured grandparent, aunt, or | | | | she has happy memories of (perhaps a treasured |
| uncle. Let them help you plan an unforgettable | | | | childhood vacation location) you can try to book |
| proposal. | | | | arrangements there. |
| A great way to put this together is to plan a big | | | | Go for the nicest accommodations you can |
| family dinner on Valentine's Day. Of course let the | | | | afford, and ask about Valentine's |
| family know the real plan, but keep it a secret | | | | accommodations. You may be able to get a nice |
| from your girlfriend. One family member can tell | | | | suite on holiday special. |
| her of the dinner - either have it be at a family | | | | You also need to book travel accommodations. |
| member's home, or book a room at her favorite | | | | Flying or driving are the options you'll think of first, |
| restaurant. | | | | but you can also consider the train. Train rides can |
| When your girlfriend lets you know about the | | | | be very romantic, and some are scenic tours in |
| family dinner you can play the part of the | | | | themselves. If you're flying be sure you know |
| reluctant boyfriend (if that's your usual reaction to | | | | exactly when you need to arrive at the airport |
| family events). After all, it is Valentine's Day! But | | | | and understand baggage and carry-on restrictions. |
| agree with her that it's the best idea. After all, | | | | Get good directions if you're driving! |
| you do enjoy her family (right?!) | | | | If you pull this off well, she'll be delighted by the |
| If she seems to be learning towards not going, | | | | trip. She'll be excited and happy for the entire |
| remind her how important family is. Tell her you'd | | | | weekend. Just relax and really "live it up." Show |
| of course rather take her out to a nice | | | | her a great time and both of you should enjoy |
| one-on-one dinner, but you know how much | | | | yourselves. |
| family means. Tell her you'll enjoy the dinner | | | | Pick a lovely moment to propose - perhaps when |
| together then go out for a nice dessert | | | | you're glancing out over a beautiful natural scene, |
| somewhere a little more private. | | | | or walking along the beach. Or if you've chosen a |
| While you're planning this is a good time to sit | | | | big city destination you might propose in an |
| down and ask her father, or both parents, for her | | | | elegant restaurant. Make it something memorable |
| hand marriage. This is often very important to a | | | | and charming... then enjoy the rest of your |
| young woman and to her family, though it can be | | | | weekend with your beautiful fiancee! |
| left out if it's not particularly important in your | | | | 3. Steal it From the Stars |
| case. | | | | Almost all women love romantic movies, and |
| When it comes time for the dinner just relax and | | | | romantic comedies. Many of these have a |
| let her enjoy her time with her family. Family | | | | proposal scene in them. In fact, you've probably |
| gatherings are often a lot of fun, with laughter | | | | watched her melt over the proposal scene of her |
| and sharing from everyone. You want her to | | | | favorite movie. |
| have fun, and to believe there's "nothing going on!" | | | | So you can take a cue from her favorite - "steal" |
| You can plan ahead of time just how you're going | | | | the proposal from that movie. |
| to ask her to marry you. A cue for the rest of | | | | An all-time classic scene that you can re-create |
| the family members can help everybody settle | | | | pretty easily is from the movie Serendipity. Set |
| down and wait for what they know is coming. | | | | up a romantic scene in the house (maybe yours, |
| Putting on or requesting a certain song, proposing | | | | hers, or her parents), then have a present for her |
| a toast, asking the waiter or waitress to bring | | | | on the table. She'll open it up to find a smaller box, |
| flowers or a tray out, or saying a certain thing | | | | and within that smaller box, and so forth. Finally, |
| are all good ways to cue the moment. | | | | she opens the last tiny box and it's empty! At this |
| Now it's time for you to propose. Do this | | | | point you poke your head in and say "You have |
| however you want - but the tried and true | | | | to say yes first." Classic! |
| one-knee position works well. Tell her how much | | | | Or if you have a Jane Austen fan you could take |
| she means to you, that you love her and want to | | | | the early morning scene with Lizzy and Mr. Darcy. |
| be her best friend. Let her know if you've asked | | | | Take her out in the open somewhere for an early |
| her father for her hand in marriage. Then give her | | | | morning walk. Then leave her across a field or |
| that beautiful ring. | | | | clearing for a moment. Stride back towards her |
| At this point she'll say yes and the entire room will | | | | for a wonderful kiss and a profession of your |
| bust into applause. This is a timeless moment, so | | | | love for her. This would be even better if you |
| it's a good idea to have planned for someone in | | | | have a friend bring her to where you're going to |
| the family to be ready with the camera or video | | | | walk out to her. |
| camera. | | | | You can take any romantic scene from any |
| 2. Plan a Romantic Escape for the Weekend | | | | movie to re-create a favorite moment for your |
| Getting away with your love for Valentine's | | | | beloved. Just choose one of the movies you |
| weekend is an excellent set-up for a proposal. | | | | know makes her swoon. Recreate her favorite |
| This works if Valentine's Day falls on the | | | | scene (the one that always makes her sigh with |
| weekend, or if you can get a Valentine's package | | | | that far-away look in her eyes), and add your |
| just after the actual day. If your sweetie enjoys | | | | proposal into that! |
| travel, or if she enjoys something you can do at | | | | Enjoy coming up with a good way to propose to |
| the getaway (hiking majestic mountains, playing in | | | | your love on Valentine's Day. With the right |
| the sand, enjoying a night on the town), this is a | | | | planning she'll melt into your arms and the two of |
| great way to propose. | | | | you will be talking about the happy memories for |
| Keep the trip a secret until the last minute (be | | | | decades to come. |