Proposals. There are so many expectations, thoughts, and stories associated with that word, especially when those proposals come with a shiny new ring. While I always try to tell people to focus on preparing for the marriage rather than just the wedding day, that planning process can be quite exciting and fun.
I remember every detail of my husband’s marriage proposal to me. He did an amazing job with the plotting, planning, and ultimately, proposing. Our proposal is one of those stories that other guys hate hearing because he did such an incredible job at setting up this unbelievably romantic and sweet experience for both of us. It was more of an event than just a moment, and I soaked up every second of it.
At one point during our dating process, my husband asked me what I expected from a wedding proposal. I said, “Think about the magnitude of what you are proposing, and then plan accordingly.” Truthfully, I’ve always been a pretty low-key, low-maintenance gal for the most part, but when it came to being asked to spend the rest of my life with someone, I wanted to feel the weight of that. I wanted to know that the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with had really thought about it and asked me in a fashion that conveyed he was prepared to be intentional and thoughtful about spending the rest of his life living out his vows to me.
Everyone has different philosophies and expectations surrounding the moment that all-important, “Will you marry me?” question is asked. Whether it’s fireworks and a grand plan or a simple picnic in the park, wedding proposals are a delightful, thrilling, and memorable occasion that will be remembered forever.
One couple recently shared their proposal with the world, and it went viral. It’s an epic story that’s “Making the Movies Jealous.” See for yourself:
If you can’t see the video, click here: http://youtu.be/pnVAE91E7kM
Do any of you have specific thoughts or expectations about how you would like your proposal to go? If you are already engaged, tell us about how you or your fiancé popped the question.
