Discover how to create an authentic and genuine moment when proposing. We explore the essentials of good preparation and ideas that can help you make the right choices to express your feelings.
Prepare an engagement proposal
You've found your soulmate and are about to propose. You've probably already talked about marriage. A common question is: how long can you stay engaged? There are no rules, and the wedding will take place in a few months, two or three years, or sometimes longer!
Another common question is whether you want to create a complete surprise (or at least try to) or whether it's not crucial for you. Also note that in some families, it's still important to discuss this with the bride-to-be's parents beforehand.
It is very common to experience this moment as a couple, in complete privacy. However, some couples choose to share the event with their loved ones, usually just after an engagement proposal.
To make this request, you obviously need a engagement ring, tradition obliges. You can also prepare by thinking about the words you would like to use to talk about your relationship and your future.
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When to propose, ideally ?
Traditionally, getting engaged is equivalent to a marriage proposal. This promise of commitment is an emotionally charged moment, which can occur both during the day and in the evening.
Here are different possible occasions:
- the anniversary of the day you met,
- another symbolic date in your history,
- during a vacation or a weekend,
- after a joyful event for your couple or for your partner,
- on Valentine's Day,
- during another festive period, notably at Christmas,
- in the middle of a party, when joy is at its peak,
- on an ordinary day for an unexpected marriage proposal.
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Where to make an original engagement proposal?
There are many possibilities for make an original engagement proposal, the first being to write your request, so that it appears somewhere. In a book that your partner is reading, in an object that you or a loved one has placed on a walking route, in a bouquet of flowers...
Places or contexts can be original: at the water's edge, on a bridge, on a boat, on the beach, during a horse ride, in an amusement park, in a mountain chalet, on a train...
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How to get engaged ?
You can propose to your soulmate by getting down on one knee, if you think she'll be receptive to it. Some women dream of a conventional or ultra-romantic approach, while others prefer something more modern or atypical.
The same goes for a candlelit dinner, or any other romantic situation, which may be more or less appreciated depending on the personality. Follow your instincts, but if you are unsure, make a classic engagement proposal is safest, for example, in a restaurant.
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Ultimately, while the ring and every detail deserve careful consideration, the most important thing is the sincerity of an engagement proposal. No matter how you phrase it, your intention is what matters most, and the promise you make will make this moment unforgettable.
