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realistdreamer

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Well, Quest is still putting the finishing touches on the e-ring for my Abazias marquise and I''m now planning how to "pop the question." I''ve decided on Memorial Day weekend in Yosemite National Park. I live in the SF area, so it''s about a 4 hour drive. Luckily, I was still able to book a decent room yesterday (fireplace, kitchenette, Merced River view).

Now I''m gathering ideas on exactly how to do it. Here are my parameters.

1. It must be recorded - I''m buying/renting a camcorder
2. It must be in public in some form (I can tell she''s like that)
3. I have to get on one knee (again, she''s like that)
4. It must be a surprise!! (that''s why I picked my birthday to throw her off)

It could be outside during the day, at a nice restaurant at night.

If you have ideas on how to conceal a ring, that would be helpful as well.


Thanks in advance.
 

ladykemma

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the camcorder could take away from the moment. sounds too "canned"

you are VERY lucky to get a room. this sounds like a very nice proposal. top of the falls? top of el capitan?
 

realistdreamer

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Well, I think I''ve got most of the pre-big day, big day figured out.

Memorial Day Weekend just happens to be my birthday weekend, so I''m using that as the decoy. I''ve got most of it planned out, but as always details still need to be addressed. Any thoughts on Other Activities for Day 1 or ways to pull off the proposal better on Day 2?

Day 1 - Saturday. Rent Convertible Mustang and drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Check into the Yosemite View Lodge (gas fireplace, in-room whirlpool tub, view and sounds of the Merced River from room) at the park''s west entrance about 15 minutes from the park.

Other Day 1: Activities


Day 2 - Sunday. Up by 8am (I know, I know, we better go to bed early). Church at the Yosemite Chapel at 9am. Brunch at 11am. Short walk, photos, talk, chill and/or nap after brunch until 2pm. Checkin at Yosemiite Stables at 2pm for two-hour ride at 3pm. 5pm - 7pm change clothes (dressy casual) for Mountain Room restaurant dinner with view of Yosemite Falls.
7pm-9pm dinner. Apparently Sunset is around 8pm, so I don''t know if I''ll propose before dark.

Key elements:
* Hopefully, I can get someone in Yosemite to use my camcorder and tape the event.
* I''ll take the camcorder bag (of tricks) to dinner and have the ring and a scroll inside.
* After we eat dinner (before dessert is delivered), I''ll reach under the table in the bag to pull out a scroll and the ring box. The scroll will have a scripture on it (the same one with the reference engraved on the inside of the e-ring). This will be the cue to roll film.
* As she reads the scripture, I''ll open the ring box and when she''s finished I''ll be on one knee.
* After a "Yes!!!" (I hope), some tears & hugs, dessert will be delivered. Hopefully, I can get the piano to play somethng special. We''ll eat dessert and then go view the stars (if warm enough) from the hotel''s hot tub.

Day 3 - Monday. Eat & then visit the Giant Sequioas at Mariposa Grove to be awed by another of God''s creation. Drive back to San Francisco in time for dinner (barbeque) with family and friends (6pm).


Links of interest
Mustang Convertible http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/convertibles/0503_ford_mustang_convertible/
Yosemite View Lodge http://www.yosemite-motels.com/yosemiteviewlodge/index.htm
Yosemite Chapel http://www.yosemiteweddings.org/Wedding_Locations/Yosemite_Chapel_Weddings/Yosemite_Chapel/yosemite_chapel_0.html
Yosemite Stables http://www.scenicwonders.com/park_horseback.html
Mountain Room http://www.yosemitepark.com/yosemitelodge360.cfm?res=l&mv=MtnRmDining&sectionID=34&pageID=98


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