I''m new to these forums... but I could use a ton of advice.
I''ve found a ring-- and will be getting it soon.
Her dad lives out of town, but will be home around Christmas so I can ask his "blessing". Her mom lives here and I plan on asking hers as well.
My proposal dilemma is this: We are both very close to our families and our friends. I would like to plan some type of proposal where they will be involved and be there at the time of proposal. Sporting event is out of the question just because there really isn''t anything going on right now- and her friend did that idea this fall.
She''s looked at rings with me and knows that I''ve been looking as well. So, a nice dinner or a trip would definately peak her suspician. We''ve been through the whole discussion on marriage and we are on the same page. So all the prelim stuff is in good shape.
I had an idea of doing a "white elephant" type of get together with friends. But not letting anyone open the gifts ahead of time and letting her end up with the right gift- and being the last person to open. I would set it up so that she would be invited by a friend and it would be the friends party, so she wouldn''t expect that I had anything to do with it. Also thought of some ideas of trying to propose to her somewhere.. and have friends/family around.. but without her knowing or being able to see them until the "moment". I soaw some commercial like this.. and the family was in the plaza, but not noticeable to the lady. I don''t want to give it as a "Christmas" gift. But I''m not going to be able to keep the secret very long after I get the ring in a week or so.
Can you all help me out??? Maybe refine my idea a little or give me a great one that I can use.
Thanks so much....
I''ve found a ring-- and will be getting it soon.
Her dad lives out of town, but will be home around Christmas so I can ask his "blessing". Her mom lives here and I plan on asking hers as well.
My proposal dilemma is this: We are both very close to our families and our friends. I would like to plan some type of proposal where they will be involved and be there at the time of proposal. Sporting event is out of the question just because there really isn''t anything going on right now- and her friend did that idea this fall.
She''s looked at rings with me and knows that I''ve been looking as well. So, a nice dinner or a trip would definately peak her suspician. We''ve been through the whole discussion on marriage and we are on the same page. So all the prelim stuff is in good shape.
I had an idea of doing a "white elephant" type of get together with friends. But not letting anyone open the gifts ahead of time and letting her end up with the right gift- and being the last person to open. I would set it up so that she would be invited by a friend and it would be the friends party, so she wouldn''t expect that I had anything to do with it. Also thought of some ideas of trying to propose to her somewhere.. and have friends/family around.. but without her knowing or being able to see them until the "moment". I soaw some commercial like this.. and the family was in the plaza, but not noticeable to the lady. I don''t want to give it as a "Christmas" gift. But I''m not going to be able to keep the secret very long after I get the ring in a week or so.
Can you all help me out??? Maybe refine my idea a little or give me a great one that I can use.
Thanks so much....