Reaching out to the Pricescope Proposal idea factory!
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She's made it very clear that she A) doesn't want a proposal in public and, B) has no need for a big production. Still, I want her to have a great memory to cherish because she really deserves it. 
) get her to go onto the porch then I'll read her a love letter that I wrote myself, after she says yes, I'd climb up (maybe after stashing one of 
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Aw...very cute!
It all really depends on your gf''s style. Is this something she would appreciate of think it''s way too sappy? I like the idea, but if it were me and my FF started reading me a poem while I was on my balcony and then proceed to climb up I think i''d honestly start laughing. Now then it would probablly turn to tears but, that''s just me. It is a very sweet and romantic proposal, which I am all for, but keep her feelings in mind as well. Let us know how it works out. |
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Thanks for writing RoseAngel, good question. No, she wouldn't start laughing, that's not like her. Knowing her she'd immediately realize it was her proposal, then be happy/relieved that I didn't do something with skywriting or monkeys on unicycles. Like me, she's a romantic, so I think the general idea would work. I just need to fill in some holes like how do I get her to come out to the balcony and other things I might not be thinking of! |
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Now I want skywriting monkeys on unicycles for my proposal!  |
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Cute idea! You know your GF best and it sounds like she''ll think it''s sweet rather than sappy. It''s definitely unique! I like Fancy''s idea of leaving her little notes to get her out onto the balcony. And maybe on the balcony you could have a huge bouquet of roses and other little gifties awaiting her.
 She''ll feel like a princess!
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Oooh! Notes! That''s a great way to get her outside. Kind of like a treasure hunt that lands her on the balcony, and also by that point, she''ll be expecting *something* out of the ordinary.
I love that idea! I''d be all about climbing onto the balcony if I had some sweet notes leading me there. Maybe you could start off with a note telling her you were going to lead her to a special spot, for a special reason or whatever, then have her digging around in her dresser, under her bed, amongst books, silly things like that, looking for other "clues" as to where to go. Does she like that sort of silly game thing? |
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Fisher''s take on the notes idea sounds good. It could be like a treasure hunt. I actually have a friend who proposed to his GF by leaving her notes that led to various places. It was on her birthday, and he left her a little gift at each place (burned CDs, a book, stuff like that). She thought she was looking for her main birthday gift and had no idea he was going to propose.
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Sorry to be the lone voice of dissent here. The treasure hunt proposal has become quite a popular approach.
 Dare I say, I think it's starting to become a little cliche. I think David's original idea of simply leading her out to the balcony is the best and most unique idea I've heard in a long time. If it were me, I'd rather be surprised with one exquisitely written note.....it would probably move me to tears knowing that a proposal is waiting for me out on the balcony! Thoughtfully simple and heartfelt is the sweetest proposal of all in my book.  But only you know what your GF would love best...go with your gut!
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Like Kristy, I don''t love the treasure hunt idea. It is really sweet for the guy to go to all the effort, but it sort of seems like it could kill that "special moment" by dragging it out.
Anyway, what if you were to call her from your cell phone and tell her to go out on the porch to see a beautiful sunset, and when she goes out, she can find your note. You could also have her come home to flowers and your love letter in her bedroom, which would end by telling her to go outside, where she would find you, a ring, and maybe champagne to toast the engagement. If you do the ladder climbing thing, practice first, and make sure it works ok. |
