Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Marriage Proposal

eh, depends on the woman.

I think simplest is the best. Maybe it's just me, but something special where it's just the two of you is more special - you know, just the two of of you and no one else...











...except the well-endowed, granny-sicko hobos lurking nearby.
 
I'm progressive enough, that I think it might be kind of cool for the woman to propose. Though I'd probably still be a dick about it, and say something like:

"You know, in Biblical times, I'd have to marry your spinster older sister first. So, if she's up for it, then yes, I can marry you".
 
I don't know if you eve go Geo-caching but,

How about you find a really romantic spot and you get the coordinates for it. Later you and your girlfriend can go geocaching to that site (tell her people have recommended it. Now be sure to have one of your friends place a box full of items (things that remind you of her, pictures would be nice as well as things that bring back good memories) with the ring on the bottom on top of a card that says "will you marry me?" (covered by all those items) right before you get to that spot. Tell your girlfriend that you need to call your friend to make sure that (insert excuse here) and make sure your friends knows about the topic so he can go along but he really knows that it means "place the box and hide". When you get to the location have her open the box, stand back and say "is there anything you like in there?"

That sounds sweet.
 
I saw a billboard on the highway a few years back. It said "(persons name) will you marry me?" Apparently that's the route she took to work every morning.

(This is the part when everyone goes "Awwwwwwwwwww")


Awwwwwwwww.🙂
 
iJesus said:
I don't know if you eve go Geo-caching but,

How about you find a really romantic spot and you get the coordinates for it. Later you and your girlfriend can go geocaching to that site (tell her people have recommended it. Now be sure to have one of your friends place a box full of items (things that remind you of her, pictures would be nice as well as things that bring back good memories) with the ring on the bottom on top of a card that says "will you marry me?" (covered by all those items) right before you get to that spot. Tell your girlfriend that you need to call your friend to make sure that (insert excuse here) and make sure your friends knows about the topic so he can go along but he really knows that it means "place the box and hide". When you get to the location have her open the box, stand back and say "is there anything you like in there?"

That sounds sweet.
Click to expand...

That sounds wicked sweet. I like the way your mind works.
 
MarkCollette said:
But the most romantic method would be to pay a bunch of hobos, so that when you walk past them, they could expose themselves and ask her to marry them. Like, at least a half dozen hobos. When you get home, pull your pants down to your knees, pull out the ring, and ask her if it can be your turn. Guaranteed she'll say yes.
Click to expand...

When I propose; it will be like this.

I promise. okay maybe I don't promise, I will seriously consider it though
 
Any geeks still out ring-shopping might consider this one: a ring that's a USB flash drive too, so you can store romantic photos on it.

Better make sure your partner is just as geeky as you are!
 
Doctor Q said:
Any geeks still out ring-shopping might consider this one: a ring that's a USB flash drive too, so you can store romantic photos on it.

Better make sure your partner is just as geeky as you are!
Click to expand...

Weird. That thing totally reminds me of these:
 

Attachments

  • Ring Pops.jpg
    Ring Pops.jpg
    156.1 KB · Views: 120
Depends on whether you guys are public or private people.
Ultimate public (not me, but hey...) YouTube the proposal.
Really public --- commercial banner on plane or blimps.
Also public -- pay off your local crossword puzzle author to encode to proposal.
Lesser public (this was done in Italy) -- get a medium size chocolate egg or bunny. Cut out a small piece from bottom. Insert ring. Replace piece and melt in back in place with a hot spoon. MAKE SURE SHE DOESN"T EAT IT IN CHUNKS BUT BREAKS PIECES OFF.
Private (Best, IMHO) -- Take her to the first place you met, or had your first date. Mushy recap of your relationship so far. Then tell her you'd like one day to have her hand in marriage, and would she be willing to start with with her ring finger. Give ring. Be sure to carry tissues in pocket for ensuing tears.
 
I also want to do it

I am thinking of telling her a boring story about my past and at the end pop the question, like ("You know growing up in a rural area from a family of 10 taught me so many things about suffering and love, learned so many negative things and positive things and how to appreciate people. I always tell people that one day I will have kids never had the chance to tell them who the mother of the kids will be, but here I am looking at the person I want to be the mother of my kids and I also want to call the person my kids call mother a wife, I know is in a short notice, will you help me complete my dreams, will you marry me? forget the kids story")
 
chas0001 said:
Text Her. Especially if you have any free text messages to use up before the end of the month. 😀
Click to expand...

So smooth.🙂

I'm not sure about this "making it unforgettable" thing - the implication is that unless you make a real effort she's likely to forget ("Hey we're getting married today!" - "What?!" - "Yeah, you remember, I proposed to you!" - "You did?!").

Having said that though, I quite like the geocaching/treasure hunt idea.

HB
 
BrettFarve04 said:
Hey all,

Well I finally broke down and bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I'm desperately trying to think of a good way to propose too her. I know she loves animals and is a real outdoorsy kind of girl. And she told me if she ever were to be proposed too that she would want it to be a total surprise and something that'd she remember forever and ever. So my question is does anyone have any advice or ideas that I can think about. This ring is burning a hole in my pocket and I'm really excited to give it to her!!
Click to expand...

Do it in powerpoint. Projector, laptop, "Marry Me" spinning onto the screen, it'll look great.
 
If she loves animals, and has a cat, get the cat to swallow it.

Then when it coughs up the fur-ball/ring, yell "Surprise!!". 😛
 
timsutcliffe said:
I'm not really any help i'm afraid, i just wanted to say it's pretty bad that she wants you do something to make it unforgettable, just the fact that you propose should be unforgettable.

Good luck!
Click to expand...

Well said.

Along the same lines, I have not met anyone, yet, who said they forgot the time they were proposed.
 
macmama said:
OP, I would be most "surprised" to receive a proposal during something that was totally mundane.
Good luck!
Click to expand...

Very true. Nothing like that. And do that with a straight face. I wish I could say works every time, but I have no proof. Just that once.
 
Do did you ask her yet? If not, take her geocaching and plant a ring somewhere for her to "find." Perfect blend of surprise and outdoors 🙂
 
Get some duct tape and tape the ring to the top of the transmission on your car. When she gets home form work tell her, "Darlin' There's a funny sound comin' from my transmission. Before you fix us dinner why don't you climb under there and take a look?"

When she crawls under that car, reaches up to the top of that transmission housing, and finds that ring, it will be a beautiful moment for both of you.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back