When a woman thinks of her engagement, she dreams of having the most romantic day of her life- with the exception of her wedding, of course. Fulfill those dreamy expectations with a romantic proposal that she will never forget! The key here is to plan out every aspect of your proposal to be as romantic as possible- we’re talking Hollywood-style romance! And that includes candles, flowers, chocolates, and any other way you can think of to set the mood.
Plan the perfect time to stage the proposal. You’ll want to make sure it’s an evening when she won’t feel rushed or exhausted, so try to avoid any high pressure work days. The ideal time would probably be on a Saturday, when the two of you would already have plans together. Get a girlfriend or two in on the act- ask them to plan an afternoon of shopping or other activity while you transform her apartment or bedroom into a fairytale setting.
Create a special playlist on your iPod for the big night- Tony Bennet, Nora Jones, John Legend, and Marvin Gaye have some classic love songs. Every woman loves roses. Visit your local florist and get as many bouquets as your budget allows- and don’t just stop with the typical red roses. Yellow, pink and even white roses make for a beautiful setting. Next stop is the candle store- Pier One and Target have a wide variety of scents available for a very affordable cost. Many women opt for vanilla-scented- they don’t overpower the room, instead providing a subtle lasting fragrance. While you’re on your shopping trip, don’t forget to pick up a box of chocolates (Godiva are always a safe bet!) and of course a bottle of champagne to celebrate her acceptance.
Now it’s time to set the stage. Arrange ahead of time for her landlord or neighbor to let you into her apartment- no one can resist a romantic proposal story, and most likely they have seen you around enough times to trust you’re not a crook! Hook up your iPod to play on her laptop or stereo, and select the playlist you created earlier. Next go through the apartment, scattering rose petals, lighting candles and placing the roses in a heart shape on her bed. Arrange for her friend to text you as they’re leaving their shopping trip. When you hear the door open, get ready- you’re about to experience the beginning of your life together.
One more thing- make sure you have a camera to document the evening- in thirty years from now, you’ll definitely want to remind of her of how romantic two were long ago!
