Getting Engaged...ideas??
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I ask this question with certain expectations of response..but it's worth it for a laugh anyway...
I am going to get engaged to my girlfriend soon...hopefully (obviously I would pick somone else's girlfriend but they may take offence)....and I want to do it in some ridiculously overblown fashion....
so...does anyone have any good ideas of things I could do?
Vixpy...erm....apparently pegasus isn't available before you suggest it
Night
I am going to get engaged to my girlfriend soon...hopefully (obviously I would pick somone else's girlfriend but they may take offence)....and I want to do it in some ridiculously overblown fashion....
so...does anyone have any good ideas of things I could do?
Vixpy...erm....apparently pegasus isn't available before you suggest it
Night
nightmare said:
I ask this question with certain expectations of response..but it's worth it for a laugh anyway...
I am going to get engaged to my girlfriend soon...hopefully (obviously I would pick somone else's girlfriend but they may take offence)....and I want to do it in some ridiculously overblown fashion....
so...does anyone have any good ideas of things I could do?
Vixpy...erm....apparently pegasus isn't available before you suggest it
Night
hire a plane fly over an airfield where someone has spelt it out by donutting a car
I suppose the trick is to keep it personal whilst still carrying it all off with an appropriate flourish that shows that you're not a wooden and uncreative stereotype-man.
I suppose sorting a really lavish black-tie-type party for something, then taking her outside - preferably on a balcony overlooking a river/cityscape/etc and pop the question there, then return to the room with something to announce.
I've always thought there's something a bit sad about proposing very publicly, almost as though you're showing off the fact you're doing it, rather than enjoying the moment.
What else? I always thought Christmas Eve would be a good time, with the ring in the form of an 'early' present (wrap it) and the day not as hectic as Christmas Day, but I don't suppose that's of much use for another ten months or so.
On holiday. Go to something specific like a night-time show in Venice or the Easter Festival in Florence and pick the climactic moment of the performance to propose (obviously not in a theatre, but from a distance).
I think the real balance to get is to surprise her without shocking her, to really make it memorable without embarrassing her.
Or for a ridiculously huge gesture, pick her up from work in a limo/really gorgeous self-drive classic coupe/saloon. Wear black tie, propose on the spot then drive off to your favourite restaurant or somewhere that means a lot to you. And don't let her suspect a thing, other than 'I'll pick you up from work tonight - let's go out somewhere'.
I suppose sorting a really lavish black-tie-type party for something, then taking her outside - preferably on a balcony overlooking a river/cityscape/etc and pop the question there, then return to the room with something to announce.
I've always thought there's something a bit sad about proposing very publicly, almost as though you're showing off the fact you're doing it, rather than enjoying the moment.
What else? I always thought Christmas Eve would be a good time, with the ring in the form of an 'early' present (wrap it) and the day not as hectic as Christmas Day, but I don't suppose that's of much use for another ten months or so.
On holiday. Go to something specific like a night-time show in Venice or the Easter Festival in Florence and pick the climactic moment of the performance to propose (obviously not in a theatre, but from a distance).
I think the real balance to get is to surprise her without shocking her, to really make it memorable without embarrassing her.
Or for a ridiculously huge gesture, pick her up from work in a limo/really gorgeous self-drive classic coupe/saloon. Wear black tie, propose on the spot then drive off to your favourite restaurant or somewhere that means a lot to you. And don't let her suspect a thing, other than 'I'll pick you up from work tonight - let's go out somewhere'.
My other half is Cabin Crew and she went for a trip to Cancun in September. I was on standby but bottled out the day before and bought a ticket with another airline (just in case!). one overnight stop later in Atlanta, and I arrived at the hotel to meet her. We then went off to Chitchen Itza, the Mayan Pyramids and after a very unsuccessful attempt at getting her to climb them, I proposed at the bottom!
Needless to say, she said yes, had no idea I was going to ask and we get hitched in July. Not bad considering we only met in June!
Needless to say, she said yes, had no idea I was going to ask and we get hitched in July. Not bad considering we only met in June!
Problem with special flights/train journies to your plans is that they're too long to be a surprise. If you've planned a 'surprise' trip to Paris you've got a 3-hour train journey to explain, by which time she will have sussed probably why you're taking her to Paris. 5 hours on a plane to New York even more so.
Nah, proposal a carefully-planned quick 'shock', maybe follow it up with a romantic weekend city break.
Nah, proposal a carefully-planned quick 'shock', maybe follow it up with a romantic weekend city break.
Hughesie2 said:Exactly what I did to Mrs Puggit just under a year ago
Flight to New York, Cab to Tiffany's, Get down on 1 knee outside, propose and get her to help you choose the ring.
Make sure your credit card company know you'll be doing this though!!! All but one of mine refused the purchase (top marks to Cahoot though
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cosmoschick said:
Paris in springtime, fly or go first by Eurostar, stay in the Georges V hotel, swanky dinner and a show.
Excellent choix.
This is my Valentine's prezzie but I have to wait 'til the weekend before we go.
marginally better than a bunch of flowers
have a good time Roz xxxx
mxdi said:
Somewhere where she doesnt have to answer you in public.
So the hotel room filled with roses seems ideal. But then it's also nice to have an audience
An audience to announce to, perhaps, but not to propose in front of - that moment has to be completely private and reserved for true feelings - I mean, what if she really wants to say no?
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