4 words: “Will you marry me?”
The biggest question you will ever ask in your life. How you craft your proposal will be a story told for the rest of your life. Here are some tips to make sure she is blown away enough to say yes.
The Place
Picking the place to ask can make a huge difference. Choose well and the rest could fall into place like that. But be prepared to be flexible. One of our recent clients couple got engaged in the Caribbean. She didn’t know and he had it all planned out. Only problem is the weather didn’t cooperate and she didn’t feel well. He waited for the right moment and it was even more perfect than he had planned. Which leads us to:
The Time
Morning, afternoon, night. Probably not while you’re brushing your teeth before going to work. Best bet? When you have the whole day to yourselves. Popular days are holidays (Christmas, Valentines). How about on her birthday? Years to come you can say: “I can’t believe it’s been10 years since you said Yes. Happy Birthday/Proposal day.”
What To Say
Don’t just blurt it out. Think of some well-chosen words to lead up to the big question. It’s something you’ve been wanting to ask for a while, so take your time. Put together those thoughts and make them sound as sincere as the most natural, intimate conversation you’ve ever had. Be your best smooth, silly, crazy, romantic guy to your gal ever.
On Knee or Not On Knee
That is the question. This is the money shot. Whether you’re in a hot air balloon or at your favorite restaurant. You’ve got to work in the smooth move somehow.
Create
Make her feel special by putting a lot of thought and planning into how it comes together. It will be personal, unique to you. A camera hidden in your favorite apple orchard, ice skating, in a starlit grove of your favorite country getaway spot.
The Stunt
It could work. Consider this. It can be simple or complex. Up to you. Both work. Have friends in on it in a simple way, or have the world in on it with a flash mob epic proposal.
The Hidden Ring
Passing the ring box back to her mom as the whole family is getting on a plane to go on a cruise, worrying about the extra bulge in your jacket as you go to dinner. Leaving it in your dresser. Be careful.
Out In The World or In Your Own Special World
It’s up to you. Not only how it takes place, but the place you’ll want to be in after she says Yes. At Soldier Field during a Bears game or on the rooftop deck of your apartment.
The Celebrity Proposal
Having someone else pop the question, or you popping the question in a huge media outlet way. True love on the Jumbotron? Your style, your way.
The Proposal Text
Not recommended.
The Personalized Q
She loves dance. Take a class and ask after learning the Waltz. She rides horses, ask her in a carriage ride.
Listen For The Clues
If you’ve talked about marriage, listen and remember what she said. You might get some valuable hints. Take note.
However you do it, Chicago Wedding DJs wishes you all the best – go get her and let us know when she says yes. If she says no, don’t blame us…