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Plan A Great Marriage Proposal

The most important aspect of a proposal – next to getting a positive response, of course – is making it memorable. There are many ways you can prepare in advance to orchestrate the perfect proposal.

Consideration
Dropping a ring into a glass of champagne, or dropping to one knee at a restaurant may still be sweet ideas, but neither scenario is original. Taking some time to imagine what would make the proposal special to your beloved is the first step toward success. Would it mean a lot to her if you asked her father’s permission in advance? Consider it.

Is family extremely important to her? Think about arranging to meet them at a restaurant after you pop the question as a wonderful surprise. Give some thought to what she’d love and how you can work it into the proposal.

Creativity
Think about her interests, and any locations that may hold nostalgia for you both. If she’s an avid skier, consider whisking her away on a weekend ski trip and proposing on the slopes. If your first date was at a museum, see if you can rent an entire floor for an hour and propose to her there. Proposing while on a trip is a huge trend -- you can revisit the site of your first romantic getaway, or find a new place to make memories. Whatever you decide, keep in mind that the proposal is going to be talked about and sighed over for the next 40 years, so do whatever you can to make it original to you both.

Planning
If you’re going to pull off an elaborate proposal, make sure you cover all the details carefully. Book trips well in advance, research the perfect engagement ring, and make sure any necessary staff at the proposal site knows about your plans so they can assist if necessary. If you’re short on time or ideas, consider hiring a proposal planner. High-end hotels and resorts have begun staffing departments that are devoted to coming up with proposal ideas and then helping men making them happen. In many cases, grooms can brainstorm with a consultant to come up with an original plan.

The Ring
You’ll be investing a considerable amount of money in a ring, so make sure you’re getting what you pay for. Think about her personal style, and do your research into diamond quality and pricing. If you know she’d like to have some input on her ring, consider proposing with a placeholder.

Choosing a stone and then designing a setting yourself is an enormous trend right now, and has a beautifully personal touch. Working with a designer to create a completely original setting is a bigger investment of time and money, but your ring will be a one-of-a-king original – just like the girl you want to marry.

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