Proposal Ideas

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I put together a scavenger hunt for my gf once and it didn't end in a proposal, so I don't necessarily think that would be too obvious. And I think it's a super-cute idea.

 

Awwwww. That is extremely sweet, and I don't think its too obvious. You could always drop some misleading hints as well (imply that it'll end in a romantic picnic or something...).

As a side note, a guy made a scavenger hunt for me once. At the end was an envelope with a condom inside. Is it any wonder I turned out gay??

 

I agree with others, scavenger hunt is a great idea! And it's not too obvious but it gives her time to realise that something special is going on. I myself would hate it if someone would just out of the blue propose to me. One needs to be in a mood for that kind of a thing! (Or maybe it's just me. Big surprises freak me out.)

Haha, that made me laugh! That's such a rubbish thing! I'm happy for you that you turned out gay.

 

How about you go sky-diving and ask her right before you jump out of the plane together?

 

My best friend asked his gf to marry him through a scavenger hunt, you just have to make it seem silly and counterproductive. Like have them go to the same place twice, and use riddles to find the spot. Bit at the end he was on one knee and she had no idea at all. Good luck!

 

A couple things came to mind. I don't want to throw too much doubt into the mix, but I'd say it's worth considering these points.

1. I think it's important to keep in mind how this will all appear to your girlfriend-hopefully-soon-to-be-fiancee. Both during and afterwards. You don't want her to get to the end of something like this and think "so she made me go through all these hoops just to ask me to marry her?" A lot of people end up creating the ideal proposal/surprise party/whatever for THEMSELVES - what THEY would most like to have happen to them, rather than what they think the other person would really want. Now, if your girlfriend-hopefully-soon-to-be-fiancee likes this sort of thing, then yes - go for it! But if she's more prone to find this to be silly drudgery, or like you're making fun of her, then it's the wrong way to go.

2. "I don't want her to know I'm going to propose at the end". I understand the desire to get the "OMG", hands-over-face expression of shock mixed with love - who wouldn't want that? But do make sure it's not such a shock that she's not ready to say "yes", because that's the most important part of this whole endeavor.

Lex

 

This is too cute.

I second that - but don't drop it out of the plane. A combination sky diving-scavenger hut, perhaps?

 

I purpose a Treasure hunt Draw her a map n put the " X" where the treasure is
Do it on a beach of cource and maybe put the hints like in a bottle so itl be like random messages in a bottle

 

Congratulations on deciding to get engaged!

I think going back to your college town is a great idea. I'm not sure there needs to be a scavenger hunt - just a nice walk somewhere or dinner in your favourit restaurant would be good enough.

What I've learned is that the more you build something up, the more room for error / mishap / disappointment. There's something to be said for keeping things simple.

When I first proposed to my wife, we had also talked about getting married and what kind of ring she wanted. I'd had the ring for a couple of weeks, waiting for the perfect opportunity. But then my best friends mother passed away from cancer, and on the day of the funeral I decided that life was too short to wait for the 'perfect' opportunity. So that evening I made us reservations at a nice restaurant and proposed to her before dessert by getting down on one knee.

This second time, we were simply having a nice dinner at home alone, and there'd been a couple of nice things happen that day to be happy about, and I just came out very casually and asked him if he'd marry me. He said yes, and then asked if I'd marry him. And I said yes. Again - we'd talked about it previously, so I wasn't really worried about what he was going to say.

Good luck!

 

Maybe a romantic dinner at home and then propose at the end of it. I dunno really, but I'm really happy for you and her and I hope whatever you decide it goes better than planned and you two are super happy together :eusa_clap :eusa_danc

 

That sounds awesome! I think it would be really nice.

My husband and I both enjoy a nice dinner out - we appreciate good food and good wine. My ex wife and I had that in common as well.

Good luck!

 

Bad idea! We don't want to lose the ring in mid space LOL!

Hmm you could cut an apple into half and put the ring inside. That would be lovely.

 

Congratulations!!!!!!!

 

Congratulations!! And suuuuch a cute idea!