Well, I've got the diamond and setting picked out. Should take no more than a couple weeks for everything to be completed. Now, my task is to plan a proposal somewhere in North Carolina, to take place after the 2nd week of July. I'm new to the area and haven't had much time to explore the state, so i desperately need some advice.
The proposal has to be something relatively private, as she is quite shy when put on the spot and the center of attention in front of lots of people. The only place I've really considered up to this point is the Biltmore mansion in Ashville, NC. Although neither of us have been there yet, it seems like the obvious choice for a beautiful, fairytale-like setting. I'm not sure if I would do it in one of the gardens, or in direct view of the mansion, etc.
Obviously the shoreline would be another option. I really, really like the idea of a nighttime beach proposal, but again, I've never been to the NC coast, so I don't have a clue as to specific locations. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
What other places in North Carolina would make for a memorable proposal location?
For those who care, a brief history....
She is 26, I am 27. We first met in a college physics class in 2004. We got along extremely well, constantly laughing and joking, but at that time we were both dating others and simply became friends. Being a year older, I graduated, moved from campus, and began working.
One year later I decided to return to school to pursue a masters degree in physical therapy. Less than 30 people are accepted into the program per year. So I walk into class on the first day and there she is, again. My stomach did about 5 back-flips and at the time I had no clue why...sitting here today, I now realize my gut already knew what my brain couldn't even begin to predict.
We have been dating for about 3.5yrs. We are both originally from Connecticut, but currently living in North Carolina for the last 9months. We are planning to move back to CT in about a year.
The proposal has to be something relatively private, as she is quite shy when put on the spot and the center of attention in front of lots of people. The only place I've really considered up to this point is the Biltmore mansion in Ashville, NC. Although neither of us have been there yet, it seems like the obvious choice for a beautiful, fairytale-like setting. I'm not sure if I would do it in one of the gardens, or in direct view of the mansion, etc.
Obviously the shoreline would be another option. I really, really like the idea of a nighttime beach proposal, but again, I've never been to the NC coast, so I don't have a clue as to specific locations. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
What other places in North Carolina would make for a memorable proposal location?
For those who care, a brief history....
She is 26, I am 27. We first met in a college physics class in 2004. We got along extremely well, constantly laughing and joking, but at that time we were both dating others and simply became friends. Being a year older, I graduated, moved from campus, and began working.
One year later I decided to return to school to pursue a masters degree in physical therapy. Less than 30 people are accepted into the program per year. So I walk into class on the first day and there she is, again. My stomach did about 5 back-flips and at the time I had no clue why...sitting here today, I now realize my gut already knew what my brain couldn't even begin to predict.
We have been dating for about 3.5yrs. We are both originally from Connecticut, but currently living in North Carolina for the last 9months. We are planning to move back to CT in about a year.
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