The Dilemma
Ok, so my girlfriend is moving in with me in three weeks. And, I promised my parents and myself that I would ask her to marry her before she moves in with me. We live just south of Baltimore. I have the ring and have been searching for unique ideas; but have spent close to a month and can't come up with a single thing that seems to fit. I keep thinking that one day the light bulb will just go on. But it hasn't.
The catch is, she likely expects something is coming; because we've discussed getting engaged before we move in. but, I definitely want it to be a surprise. So it's going to need to be super sneaky. Where we used to go out all the time, we now often prefer to stay at home in sweats; rather than get dressed up. So, me saying, "hey, let's go out for a nice ________". Will be an automatic tip off. I could try to arrange for her sister or someone to get involved and take her somewhere. But she's sleuthy, so if it's something too out of the ordinary- she'll probably catch on.
What She Likes
What I know is this: she doesn't want to be proposed to at home. She has mentioned to me that she would love to be proposed to at a Ravens game. But as you may guess, football season is long over. She has also made comments about other people's public proposals and how great they were. So, I'm guessing she would definitely be open to a public proposal; but it doesn't have to be.
She's not really into nature/hiking/gardens, etc. And unfortunately is not a museum, monuments or history buff. So we can nix those.
She likes animals, Ravens football, working out, shopping, E! Network, celebrity gossip, fine dining and traveling.
The Only Ideas I Can Come Up With
I tried to think of something involving animals. Like a zoo. But I KNOW she wants to be dressed up, nails done, etc. for her proposal (and wants pictures). So the thought of doing it at a zoo (the Gorilla exhibit doesn't exactly scream romance) or even getting her to a zoo in a dress won't work.
Then I thought of doing something involving a luxury hotel. Like renting a suite and decorating it. Then getting her there as a surprise. But it's been done so many times before and there's not a single reason why her sister or one of her friends who take her to a hotel room. Or, if I was involved she would definitely know.
I thought about flying her to an exotic location. But all the flights in the next 3 weeks to anywhere great are $$$. And, the second she hit the airport she'd know.
I also tried to work with the shopping idea. But, who wants to be proposed to in the shoe section of Neiman Marcus at noon on a Saturday? Probably not her.
I even tried to go the dating history route. But our first date was at a Sports Bar that closed. Most of our memorable outings were in foreign countries. And, we really don't have any local places of significant interest that we go to a lot that would qualify as a proper "romance" proposal location (the gym, Applebee's [don't ask], a few local chain restaurants, the mall, etc.).
Now, I'm at a complete loss! I thought about renting a limo and surprising her on a street corner in downtown Baltimore when she came out of a restaurant with her sister or friends. Then whisking her away to a hotel, etc. But I'm not sure a street corner says romance. Or, even what corner would be appropriate.
I've even dreamed up every scenario involving things I've seen on tv, etc. Hiring an accapella group (this might mortify her), getting pulled over by a police officer who is in on it (this would not go over well), etc. None seem to fit the bill.
The proposal does not have to be something elaborate or stressful, etc. But I do want it to be something she'll remember for the rest of her life. Regardless of how I propose, I know she will anyway. But I want to give her something special.
Help!
Ok, so my girlfriend is moving in with me in three weeks. And, I promised my parents and myself that I would ask her to marry her before she moves in with me. We live just south of Baltimore. I have the ring and have been searching for unique ideas; but have spent close to a month and can't come up with a single thing that seems to fit. I keep thinking that one day the light bulb will just go on. But it hasn't.
The catch is, she likely expects something is coming; because we've discussed getting engaged before we move in. but, I definitely want it to be a surprise. So it's going to need to be super sneaky. Where we used to go out all the time, we now often prefer to stay at home in sweats; rather than get dressed up. So, me saying, "hey, let's go out for a nice ________". Will be an automatic tip off. I could try to arrange for her sister or someone to get involved and take her somewhere. But she's sleuthy, so if it's something too out of the ordinary- she'll probably catch on.
What She Likes
What I know is this: she doesn't want to be proposed to at home. She has mentioned to me that she would love to be proposed to at a Ravens game. But as you may guess, football season is long over. She has also made comments about other people's public proposals and how great they were. So, I'm guessing she would definitely be open to a public proposal; but it doesn't have to be.
She's not really into nature/hiking/gardens, etc. And unfortunately is not a museum, monuments or history buff. So we can nix those.
She likes animals, Ravens football, working out, shopping, E! Network, celebrity gossip, fine dining and traveling.
The Only Ideas I Can Come Up With
I tried to think of something involving animals. Like a zoo. But I KNOW she wants to be dressed up, nails done, etc. for her proposal (and wants pictures). So the thought of doing it at a zoo (the Gorilla exhibit doesn't exactly scream romance) or even getting her to a zoo in a dress won't work.
Then I thought of doing something involving a luxury hotel. Like renting a suite and decorating it. Then getting her there as a surprise. But it's been done so many times before and there's not a single reason why her sister or one of her friends who take her to a hotel room. Or, if I was involved she would definitely know.
I thought about flying her to an exotic location. But all the flights in the next 3 weeks to anywhere great are $$$. And, the second she hit the airport she'd know.
I also tried to work with the shopping idea. But, who wants to be proposed to in the shoe section of Neiman Marcus at noon on a Saturday? Probably not her.
I even tried to go the dating history route. But our first date was at a Sports Bar that closed. Most of our memorable outings were in foreign countries. And, we really don't have any local places of significant interest that we go to a lot that would qualify as a proper "romance" proposal location (the gym, Applebee's [don't ask], a few local chain restaurants, the mall, etc.).
Now, I'm at a complete loss! I thought about renting a limo and surprising her on a street corner in downtown Baltimore when she came out of a restaurant with her sister or friends. Then whisking her away to a hotel, etc. But I'm not sure a street corner says romance. Or, even what corner would be appropriate.
I've even dreamed up every scenario involving things I've seen on tv, etc. Hiring an accapella group (this might mortify her), getting pulled over by a police officer who is in on it (this would not go over well), etc. None seem to fit the bill.
The proposal does not have to be something elaborate or stressful, etc. But I do want it to be something she'll remember for the rest of her life. Regardless of how I propose, I know she will anyway. But I want to give her something special.
Help!
you could get a ravens themed cake with a ring incorporated somehow!
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