Bengal Mania Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Say something sweet like "I'd rather be miserable with you, than be miserable without you". I don't get the pre-planned engagement either, but to each his own. I went the complete surprise route w/ Mrs. Mania, and it's the route I'd always recommend. I made up my own fortunes and stuffed them in fortune cookies. Only gave her the one w/ "Yes" inside, so the answer was a forgone conclusion. (it wouldv'e sucked if she grabbed a pen and started scribbling, but I digress) She told me later she thought I might propose a few months later when we were planning to go on a trip, so I definitely surprised her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 get all of her family and yours together Take at least 5 viagra , bang your unit on the table asking for attention ( sort of like a judge banging his gavel , yelling order in the court ) , then get down on one knee smile to all , try and let one rip , and finally ask her to take your hand in marriage ..or something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Last fall I met someone great.Things have progressed to the point where we both agree it's going to be permanent.Last week we picked out a ring. Congratulations. Ask her ... tell her you were bubbling over with anticipation .... There is nothing better than married life -- enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshi17 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm not sure how you surprise your woman if you've already purchased a ring. However, I love people and so I will help you. Fake your own death. Have an open casket funeral. At a prearranged point during the funeral, jump out of the casket and ask her to marry you. What's cool about this is all of your friends and family and her friends and family will already be there. I think this little ruse may just provide you the suprise factor you are looking for. What's not cool about this is if she brings a date to the funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 What's not cool about this is if she brings a date to the funeral. Ah, but if she did, he'd know she really didn't love him. Better to find out before he is married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 FYI, her picture :divingboard: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Step 1: Cut a hole in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I don't know how much this costs, but I always liked the idea of hiring a plane with a proposal banner attached. You can have a picnic somewhere(although it's still too damn cold up there) knowing when the plane's going to fly. Then you just casually mention,'Look at that". The ring can be at the bottom of the picnic basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 There is no way this can go wrong. Asking for marriage advice from complete strangers in an anonymous forum is always a winning strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Women are always expecting unique proposals, so that the experience is special. My suggesting is to ask her to marry you with flag signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm not the one to ask. My husband to be at the time and I were living with each other at the time and I told him I think we really should get married. He said he needed to think about it for a few weeks. I said see ya later, I'm going to CO for a couple of weeks to visit a friend, and give me an answer when I get back. He pretty much figured out if he said NO when I returned, I'd pack my bags, or he'd be packing his. He said yes, and we've been VERY happily married for 24 years and 6 months. No engagment ring, romantic proposal , or even a nice dinner-As I recall we had sex with whipped cream to celebrate his accepting the sanction of marriage. He finally did surprise me with an engagement ring on my 40th b-day, which was 16 years later. It was a much bigger rock than he could have afforded 16 years prior, so worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 :divingboard: ...uhhhh....wait.... Can I believe this without pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 For the record,when I stated that I met someone last fall,that wasn't very accurate.I started seeing her last fall was what I meant,and we've been an actual couple six months.I've known her for a year and a half.We aren't getting married,but engaged.We were planning to set a date for spring/summer 2009,so no,we aren't rushing things. Secondly,I've been posting on this site since it was a free site,and there are many people who's opinions I hold in high regard.I know what to take into consideration,and what not to.I fully expected some smart alec answers,and they don't bother me in the least. I made this post to get other people's takes,and I appreciate those that posted truly wanting to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I made this post to get other people's takes,and I appreciate those that posted truly wanting to help. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I made this post to get other people's takes,and I appreciate those that posted truly wanting to help. That said: 1) Surprise engagement proposals are the best. 2) Short engagements are better than long engagements. 3) Get premarital counselling from someone who's had the stones to tell other people they shouldn't get married after hearing their story and asking them some questions over a period of several weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Update:Two months later I took the surprise angle(as much as you can after a ring has already been purchased) and ambushed her nicely.Her birthday was March 11th.We both had the day off(Feb 20th).I picked her up from Kenneth's and took her to dinner at Hyde Park Grill.When it was time to leave I begged a restroom break and called my neighbor Julie who had agreed to help.Julie ran to my house and set up a bottle of wine in an ice bucket with candles on each side,flowers,and the ring in front.She also scattered rose petals on the floor from the counter where the bucket was to the garage door where we would come in. Jeanette initially saw the rose petals and assumed that Bailey(Lab) had been bad.(It was dark)...until I turned on the light. She said yes.The date is June 13th,2009.I'll update later,and if anyone in the area actually wants to attend,I plan on revealing the church location(which has already been picked) in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Well done ! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congrats!! Is she Mrs. Peepinmofo smokin' hawt? Wait, of course not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Nicely done. Need a DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I think if by "last fall" you mean a few months ago you're on crack for getting married that quickly. Certainly hope I'm wrong though. I met my wife in August and proposed to her the following February...married that October...so I guess I'm on crack. After almost 8 years I can honestly say each day with her just gets better and better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 ...although a 15mo engagement sounds a bit insane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congrats! June 13th shouldn't interfere with FF one single bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Congrats!! Is she Mrs. Peepinmofo smokin' hawt? Wait, of course not. See above for the pics plastered all over the innernets. Smokin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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