Fast Tube by Casper

Poor guy, nobody wants this! Here are a few marriage proposal do’s and don’t to keep your proposal from being a complete disaster!

Do:

• Talk about the possibility of getting married, Make sure it’s something that you both want, and agree on major issues such as children. You don’t want her to be taken completely off guard, as this may lead to a hesitating yes, if not a, “I’ll have to think about it.”

• Even though you have discussed getting married, the marriage proposal itself should still be a surprise. Find a moment and a way that she won’t be suspecting.

• Practice! It might feel silly, but saying the words ‘Will you marry me’ out loud a few times will really help people usually find themselves tongue tied. You might also write down exactly what you’re going to say, to make sure you come off as smooth and confident.

• Find The Right Engagement Ring,  since wearing an engagement ring is a lifetime commitment, make sure it’s the right style. You might find an opportunity to window shop for rings when you are walking past a store, or bring it up in conversation. You can also ask her mother or best friend to help choose the ring. Take a look at ‘Choosing her engagement ring‘ for advice.

• Incorporate your personality, favorite things, foods etc. into the proposal.

• Do Pick a Personal Spot Think about your favorite romantic places — choose a meaningful spot to pop the question. It could be as simple as in your living room, or as complicated as whisking her away for a weekend in Paris.

• Talk to her parents, there is still something nice and respectful about asking for the parents’ blessing.

• Get down on one knee as there is something extremely charming and romantic about a man on one knee asking the love of his life to marry him. Even if you’re not a traditional guy, it will add to the seriousness and lovingness of the proposal.

Don’t:

• Don’t Make it Public, as if the video above didn’t put you off anyway!   Unless she’s said she wants a splashy proposal, make it an intimate and personal thing. Most brides would prefer to have that special moment be just the two of you.

• Don’t Propose Too Early in the Relationship wait until your relationship is stable and your  sure you really know each other, and what each other wants from a marriage.

• Don’t hide the engagement ring in food, as romantic or suprising as this may seem, you don’t want to end up in the emergency room!