Making a Creative Proposal
When it comes to being proposed to most people would like it to
be a very special event that they will always treasure in their
hearts.
Whilst marriage proposals over a romantic dinner at an elegant
restaurant can be very romantic they are not necessarily the
most creative. Many people dream about the day that the person
of their dreams proposes to them and hope that the day will be
absolutely perfect in every way imaginable. One creative way to
propose for a couple involved in a long distance relationship is
to plan a surprise visit and set up a scavenger hunt. You could
have a friend pick you up from the train station or airport so
that your partner doesn't know that you are coming to visit and
have the friend give your partner instructions for the scavenger
hunt. You could then hide a number of small surprises on the
scavenger hunt and then hide at the final location poised to
propose when your partner completes the game.
If your partner is an outdoor enthusiast they might appreciate a
proposal during a camping trip. It's a good idea to plan a quiet
trip for just you and your partner at a picturesque or favourite
location rather than with hordes of family or friends. Hide the
ring in your sleeping bag to use in a surprise proposal. When
it's time to go to sleep after a long day of hiking and fishing,
you could complain that there must be a rock or something
underneath you. Then with some extravagance pull out the ring
and make your proposal. This creative proposal also contains the
element of surprise as a camping trip is not generally when they
might be expecting a proposal.
If your partner is a sports fan then proposing at a sporting
event might suit you and your partner. For this proposal idea
you could either arrange to have your proposal broadcast over
the public address system or displayed on the large screen. If
you are feeling really adventurous, then you could also contact
the team's public relations department and try to make
arrangements to make your proposal on the field at halftime.
They might be willing to help you, especially if you are keen
and regular fans to make your proposal on the pitch! One very
creative proposal idea is to purchase a book of love poems.
Leaving the first few pages intact you could then carve a heart
into the remaining pages and sew the ring into the back of the
book. You could suggest taking turns reading the poems on each
page to each other ensuring that your partner turns the final
complete page to reveal the heart and ring that were hidden
inside. This proposal idea is not only creative but also
incredibly romantic.
Having the DJ of your partner's favourite radio programme ask
them if they will marry you is another creative proposal idea.
You will want to make sure that you are aware of the exact time
that the DJ will be sending your message so that you are able to
ensure that you and your partner are actually listening to the
programme and are together when he makes the announcement. You
could also arrange to have the DJ play a song that has a special
meaning for you as a couple.
Still another creative way to propose is to hide the ring in an
unexpected location. For example you could pretend to have a
clogged sink and while you are working to fix the clog, you
could reach into the sink and pull out the engagement ring. When
your partner is nearby, you could seize the opportunity to pull
out the ring you had hidden earlier and say something to the
effect of, "No wonder the sink is clogged, I'll have to find
another place to store this ring, how about your finger?" This
whimsical proposal is both light-hearted and creative. It is
bound to cause laughter as well as the traditional tears
associated with such romantic occasions and we all know that
laughter is one of the things that binds us together.
A variation on the traditional proposal at an elegant restaurant
could be to have the waiter bring out the ring with the bill.
You could have a little good natured fun with your partner by
going out of your way to drop hints that you would be proposing
over dinner. If you can keep up the act and play the game then
they will be expecting your proposal with each course.
After dessert you could tell them that you have something very
important to ask and as she eagerly awaits your proposal, you
could ask an inconsequential question about something completely
irrelevant to your relationship. They will probably be furious
at this point but their anger won't last as the waiter arrives
with the bill and the engagement ring and you let them know how
much they mean to you. Do make sure that it is a restaurant that
you know and trust! You don't want the waiter disappearing with
your ring!
A great proposal doesn't have to be expensive or extravagant.
Many partners are more likely to cherish the memories of a
proposal that was inexpensive but truly creative. The creativity
is what makes the proposal so memorable and what makes it a
great story to tell their friends.