Asking your beloved to marry you during the Christmas season will
accentuate even more how much love her and that you want to spend every
important moment such as this with her for the rest of your life.   We
all know that the ones hardest to shop for are usually the ones you
love.  But if you let the engagement ring be your Christmas gift to your
sweetheart, you can’t go wrong.  It will be gift she will love and
treasure for the rest of her life.

 

But before you present her with the ring you have to propose.  Let’s
explore some ideas for a Christmas proposal.  There are three things you
should consider in preparing for your proposal.  Maintain intimacy, make
it your own, and if you want to involve others, make sure they are the
right people.

 

You might feel it’s a good idea to declare your love publicly in order
to demonstrate your sincerity.  But remember though, that your proposal
is special and is not a time for showing off.   

Making your proposal intimate is very important.  In most areas there is
snow during the Christmas season.   Snow softens the scenery and with a
moonlit night the stage is set for a beautiful and romantic backdrop.
Being alone in such a romantic setting will make the idea of starting
your new life together even more thrilling and special.

 

Essential too is that you involve the right people.  In years past it
was expected that the groom would ask the bride’s father for his
daughter’s hand.   Although old fashioned to some, this tradition has
been revived.   It has become more appreciated and popular for the groom
to ask his future father-in-law for the hand of his daughter.  

 

Involving the family is a very good possibility.  People are more family
oriented during the Christmas season. You will usually find family
members sitting near a cozy fireplace engaging in pleasant conversation.
If the two of you are close to your families, inform them that you are
going to wrap the ring as a gift.  With their assistance, make sure
everyone is aware and attentive and have her open her gift first.  Try a
scavenger hunt to increase her anticipation.  Start with an envelope
with a clue inside that says “Behind the couch” or “Under the pillow”.
Hide as many clues as you like and make the last one something like
“Will You Marry Me”.  When the love of your life looks at you and makes
her way back to you, be prepared to get down on your knee with ring in hand.

 

Once you have decided how to make your proposal, make sure some elements
of the proposal are your own.  For example, if you decide to take a walk
in the snow, go to a place that has significance for both of you.   Or
go to a place where neither of you have been before.  This will make the
place equally important to each of you as the beginning of your new life
together.    If you use a scavenger hunt, try to use clues that are
significant to your relationship.   Don’t simply ask her to marry you.
Tell her precisely how you feel about her.  Don’t be afraid.  Ask her
how she feels about you too.  Let her talk and don’t forget to tell her
you love her.

 

Wherever or however you may propose to her, remember the tips provided.
Maintain intimacy, demonstrate commitment and don’t forget to involve
the people you care about.  You don’t have to propose in front of the
family, but it would be a good to make them aware of your plans.  Make
the day special, and make the moment memorable.