Marriage Proposal Ideas for the Holidays
One of the benefits of proposing marriage at this time of year
is that family activities are inevitable. Proposing a day before
a family gathering means you can share the exciting news with
them in person the next day. Or you can take her parents aside
to ask their permission in person and propose to her later.
Here are some ideas for how to integrate your marriage proposal
into a holiday moment.
Christmas Proposal Ideas: o Decorate the tree with lights and
only one ornament - a ribbon or bow tied around a ring box. o
Write out your proposal in Christmas lights on your house. o
Write "Will you marry me?" with a Sharpie on the inside bottom
of a box, fill it with balled-up tissue paper and then wrap is
as a gift. She will dig through the tissue paper looking for the
gift only to reveal your message. o Make an advent calendar
where each door she opens reveals a sentimental memory or reason
you love her. o On Christmas Eve, arrive at her house and when
she answers the door, present the diamond engagement ring.
Chanukah Proposal Ideas: o Give her 8 nights of romantic gifts
with an engagement ring as the last night's gift. o If she's a
chocolate lover, give her a box of Kosher Godiva Truffles. o If
you feel like getting creative, you could dip real roses in
chocolate and present her with your designed bouquet. o Write
out your proposal with rose petals in the snow. o Purchase a
"talking" or voice recording picture frame from RadioShack.
Insert a picture of you and your sweetie and record your
proposal for her to play back.
New Year's Eve Proposal Ideas: o If you're at a party, work your
proposal into the crowd's big countdown to the New Year. o At
the stroke of midnight, tell her how much you love her and
simply whisper, "Will you marry me?" Then you can celebrate the
rest of the night by sharing the news with all of your friends.
o If parties and crowds aren't your thing, you can plan the
ultimate at-home proposal for midnight. Perhaps start the
evening with a home-cooked meal by candlelight. Plan to watch a
romantic movie, or even the New Year's Eve countdown on
television. When the ball drops in Times Square, hug her and
propose. o Even better...leave the television off, and ask her
to slow dance to a favorite song. At the stroke of midnight or
when the moment is right, look in her eyes, and ask.
Select the proposal method that will have you the most relaxed
before you ask. And don't worry - no matter what way you choose
to propose, it will be a special moment.