Romantic Marriage Proposal Ideas
With Valentine’s Day here, this is a very popular time of the year to become engaged. In fact, did you know that Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day of the year to pop the question, coming in just after Christmas? If you are thinking of making this Valentine’s Day (or any day, for that matter) one which she will never forget, take a look at these romantic marriage proposal ideas.
This time of year, many people are snowbound, which offers some wonderful possibilities for engagements. Hopefully you had a chance to go out and get that special piece of wedding jewelry before the snow hit, so you will be able to present the engagement ring when you pop the question! A really sweet winter proposal idea is to build a snowman in her front yard, complete with top hat, carrot nose, and branches for arms. Off the end of one of the snowman’s arms, hang the engagement ring box with a ribbon, then ask her to come out and see what you have made. You can bet that she will have a soft spot in her heart for snowmen for the rest of her life!
A very traditional marriage proposal idea is to make a romantic dinner for her to share in front of a crackling fire. Include all of the classic foods of love and luxury, like Champagne, lobster, caviar, the works. It may not be original, but that does not diminish how romantic it will be. Finish off the meal with a special dessert, such as chocolate souffle or chocolate dipped strawberries. By that point, your girlfriend is probably going to sense that this is no ordinary evening, so don’t leave her hanging in suspense. The traditional drop to one knee and pull out an engagement ring gesture may seem trite, but when it is happening in real life, believe me, she will be seeing fireworks.
Proposing in a location that is meaningful to the pair of you is always a way to make the moment even more romantic. Perhaps you have shared many wonderful hours wandering through an art museum; why not pop the question in front of her favorite painting one afternoon? Have dinner plans awaiting you at your favorite restaurant for celebrating afterward. If your girlfriend is a sports fanatic, the grand gesture of proposing on the Jumbotron at a game is guaranteed to be a huge hit. By taking into account the places that she really loves, you can make your proposal tailored just to her.
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In the rush to get everything ready for your wedding, it can be easy to forget to slow down and take the time to simply enjoy your engagement. Many couples do not even think about having professional pictures taken until they are already married and hear about someone else’s engagement pictures. That’s when you say, “Darn! I wish I had thought of that sooner!”. The last thing that you want to feel later is regret over a missed opportunity, so be sure to find time in your busy schedule for some pre-wedding photographs.
It used to be that engagement photos were very formal. The traditional pictures were generally composed as a close-up shot of the engaged couples from about the waist up. The bride would usually wear a pretty dress, and maybe a piece of her wedding jewelry if she already had it. The groom typically wore either a suit or a nice sweater or golf shirt. As people have gotten away from formal or stiff wedding photography, this style of engagement portrait has fallen from favor. One exception would be the couple who is planning to have an engagement announcement in the newspaper, in which case, this may be exactly the type of picture that is needed.
Just because posed wedding portraiture has gone out of style does not mean that you should skip the engagement photos altogether. The new trend in pre-wedding pictures is to have images taken that are fresh, playful, and creative. These photos are intended to capture the spirit and personalities of the bride and groom-to-be. To make this happen, engagement photos are now being taken in interesting locations, with festive attire, and with whimsical props.
Golf courses, carnivals and fairs, museums, and parks are all wonderful sites for your engagement photo shoot. As it is a special event, you will want to choose a lovely outfit, even if the locale is low-key. Imagine a picture of the two of you drifting around the carousel at the fair; the bride can wear a pretty sundress accented with her wedding jewelry, and the groom can wear a nice button down shirt. The final result will be pictures that are playful, memorable, and that capture some of the spark of young love.
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