Hey everyone,
I've dated my gf for over 3 years now. She's finishing grad school right now. So, that gives me plenty of time to get the ring and plan a proposal. I'm not quite sure how to pull this off. So, I'll submit my current thoughts and try to get some feedback.
I've always done romantic things for her on special occasions. I did a scavenger hunt on her birthday during the first year we were together, and that was a huge hit. She got a small gift and another clue at each business along the way. So, I guess I set the bar high from the beginning. Hidden presents, extravagant stationary with present details, spur of the moment vacations after finals weeks, etc. So, I want to tie all of these elements into the proposal, kinda like wrapping up our dating experiences before we embark on our life together.
In an attempt to keep the proposal a surprise, this plan will have to coincide with our next anniversary so she doesn't get suspicious.
The current plan is to keep the morning pretty low-key and go to eat lunch at the place we had our first date (it was a lunch date). When we get back home, I'll give her this awesome envelope with a copy of a treasure map that I gave her on her first birthday (a day at the spa). So, off she goes to the spa. When she's done, clue #2 is a puzzle, which she's terrific at (and part of her 2nd birthday gift), that sends her to her favorite nail salon. Next, she'll get a poem (2nd anniversary) that explains we have dinner plans for tonight and that she should treat herself to a nice dress.
At this point, I have some questions:
1.) Do I tell her to get a new dress and include my credit card?
2.) Do I send her to someplace specific and get them to send me the bill?
3.) Some other way of getting her a nice dress for the occasion.
After that, she head home to get ready for dinner. I pick her up for dinner and we go to a nice place in town. I'll rent out the romantic wine room for a couples dinner. After that, we head back home where my friend has decorated the house with candles and flowers. When we get through the door, she'll be looking around and that will give me the opportunity to propose.
We really don't have a special "spot" around town. And I know she would prefer a private proposal. Should I:
A.) Go with the plan I have now and propose after dinner at home?
B.) Propose before dinner at home? (I wonder if we'll even make it to dinner).
C.) Some other option.
I understand the importance of the story of the proposal. Although scavenger hunts have been done before, it's already been incorporated into our relationship and wouldn't seem out of the norm. She's a wonderful woman and deserves an equally wonderful experience. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Sincerely,
See-Bee
I've dated my gf for over 3 years now. She's finishing grad school right now. So, that gives me plenty of time to get the ring and plan a proposal. I'm not quite sure how to pull this off. So, I'll submit my current thoughts and try to get some feedback.
I've always done romantic things for her on special occasions. I did a scavenger hunt on her birthday during the first year we were together, and that was a huge hit. She got a small gift and another clue at each business along the way. So, I guess I set the bar high from the beginning. Hidden presents, extravagant stationary with present details, spur of the moment vacations after finals weeks, etc. So, I want to tie all of these elements into the proposal, kinda like wrapping up our dating experiences before we embark on our life together.
In an attempt to keep the proposal a surprise, this plan will have to coincide with our next anniversary so she doesn't get suspicious.
The current plan is to keep the morning pretty low-key and go to eat lunch at the place we had our first date (it was a lunch date). When we get back home, I'll give her this awesome envelope with a copy of a treasure map that I gave her on her first birthday (a day at the spa). So, off she goes to the spa. When she's done, clue #2 is a puzzle, which she's terrific at (and part of her 2nd birthday gift), that sends her to her favorite nail salon. Next, she'll get a poem (2nd anniversary) that explains we have dinner plans for tonight and that she should treat herself to a nice dress.
At this point, I have some questions:
1.) Do I tell her to get a new dress and include my credit card?
2.) Do I send her to someplace specific and get them to send me the bill?
3.) Some other way of getting her a nice dress for the occasion.
After that, she head home to get ready for dinner. I pick her up for dinner and we go to a nice place in town. I'll rent out the romantic wine room for a couples dinner. After that, we head back home where my friend has decorated the house with candles and flowers. When we get through the door, she'll be looking around and that will give me the opportunity to propose.
We really don't have a special "spot" around town. And I know she would prefer a private proposal. Should I:
A.) Go with the plan I have now and propose after dinner at home?
B.) Propose before dinner at home? (I wonder if we'll even make it to dinner).
C.) Some other option.
I understand the importance of the story of the proposal. Although scavenger hunts have been done before, it's already been incorporated into our relationship and wouldn't seem out of the norm. She's a wonderful woman and deserves an equally wonderful experience. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Sincerely,
See-Bee
And don't worry, I'll share some pics after I give it to her!
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