You have finally picked out your diamond, placed it in a gorgeous ring setting, and purchased the engagement ring. All that is left to do is find the right moment to pop the question. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to making sure your magical moment goes perfectly.
Make sure your partner will say yes.
There is nothing more disappointing than getting turned down when proposing. Your significant other most definitely loves you but maybe they aren't ready for the leap yet. This is why it's important to communicate with your partner and get a gauge on what time you should propose. Some young individuals want to get married after a few years of dating while others want to wait till they are a little older and more mature. Make sure you and your significant other are on the same page or at least have an understanding of what both of you want. If you are still unsure whether or not they will say yes, simply wait. Your significant other will make it known through hints and subtle word choices when they are ready to get married. Watch out for those hints, they might not be as obvious on the surface.
Once you know they can't refuse the offer, whether it be due to your good looks or the diamond's entrancing beauty, that's when you consider when to pop the question. The reason we emphasize “consider” is that there is a lot of work and planning involved in timing the proposal just right.
Be warned: there is never a guarantee that they will say yes, especially if you haven't been with them for a long time. So, it might be wise to prepare for the worst just in case something happens. Or you could wait just a little longer for when you are more certain of a “yes”.
Make sure YOU are ready.
Alright, so you are almost positive they will say yes. That great! But are you ready? There is no rush when it comes to something so important. This is a huge milestone and one you will certainly never forget. Make sure you are ready to make the leap so that you can make this as meaningful as possible for not only your significant other but for yourself and your family who most likely will be involved. Be sure you’re ready so you can plan, plan, and plan some more.
Consider asking for permission:
This is a dying tradition but one that is still very thoughtful. When considering popping the question it might be respectful to ask your partner's closest relative if you have their blessing. It doesn't have to be their father it can be their mother, their brother, or even their sister. Someone who you know your partner looks up to and cares for, and is someone who cares for your partner as much as you do.
Popping the question
Ready to pop the question are you? Well, then it's time to get started on planning for the big moment. If you have made it this far you are already 100% positive that your partner is the one you want to marry and you have already selected the perfect ring with the help of Dunkin’s Diamonds and our “Choosing an engagement ring” article. All that's left to do is come up with the time, place, and method in which you will propose. These three methods are some of the most important factors in planning a proposal as they are detailed below.
Time:
Timing is absolutely key! Are you going to propose on a special day like the first day you met? Or will it be on a special holiday like Valentine's day or Christmas? Any of those days are acceptable but might not be the best option for a surprise engagement. One of the greatest things about proposals is that they can be extremely unexpected if you time them right. Maybe pick a random day and choose that to be the day you propose.
What about which time of day to propose? Well, timing is extremely important here as well. Imagine dropping down on one knee right after you gave the first smallest hint of a proposal. That would be boring and anti-climatic. When it comes to proposals you want to set up the timing just right and build up suspense. Let's say you are going to propose on the beach. Is it better to propose as soon as they step onto the sand, or is it better to propose at the height of the most beautiful sunset? I think the answer here is self-explanatory. Your significant other wants that build-up of suspense, give it to them by finding the exact moment that works. Maybe you propose at the exact minute of the day that is special to you and your partner only, like 11:11.
Place:
Okay so you picked out the day you are going to propose, maybe you closed your eyes and threw a dart at the calendar to make it totally unexpected. No matter the method you used to pick the day you still have to choose a location. A lot of couples get married at Disney or on a beach of their choosing. While these are certainly appealing places, are they the most unexpected and meaningful options for you? Probably not. Your partner might be extremely into getting engaged at one of those cliche locations but even if they are it's still too expected. There is nothing more exceptional than the look on your partner's face when they are in pure shock from your proposal. So, pick a location that's unexpected. However, you can still decide on a location that is meaningful and still have your proposal unpredictable. Maybe you can find a location that you used to go to as kids and you convinced them you just wanted to replay some memories. There are endless options, so rather than just winging it and picking the first one that comes into your mind, try brainstorming first.
Method/Execution
Location picked: ✔
Timing planned: ✔
Method of proposing: TBD
You have ⅔ things on your proposal checklist knocked out, great! But now you have to figure out how you're going to execute. When it comes to proposing there are dozens of creative and unique ways to propose. There are so many different ways to pop the question that we have created an entire article about how to propose like an expert. In general, your proposal should be as unique as your significant other is. It should tell a story about your relationship, and it should speak volumes about how much you love them.
But at the same time, there are also dozens of ways to screw up a proposal, and you guessed it, we made an article helping you avoid those mistakes as well. Proposing takes a good amount of finesse and a clear mind. Emotions easily take over in the high that comes from performing such an act. In our “common proposal mistakes” article you can learn from other peoples’ mistakes so that you can make your proposal even better.
OFF you go!
You have read up on the common mistakes to avoid and also how to propose like a boss and thus you are finally ready to execute. Go out there with confidence and you will do great! Congratulations ahead of time from Dunkin’s Diamonds and we wish you two the best of luck.
