While all of our past pieces of advice have been for planning the perfect wedding, we decided to switch gears and tailor advice to those guys out there planning the perfect proposal! This is a big deal! We hope these tips will help you better plan for this special occasionβ¦and take some stress out of the experience as well! The easiest way to avoid your girlfriend from saying no is to openly talk to her about the idea of marriage.
Make sure this kind of commitment is what you both want. Remember, your first conversation about marriage should not be as you are getting on one knee. Depending on the family dynamic, asking her dad for her hand in marriage might be appropriate too. This one might be obvious, but make sure to have a ring to give to your partner when you propose. This step is also about communication as well.
Before you propose, get the inside scoop from her family and friends what she likes and dislikes. Ask her best friend if she would rather have an intimate proposal or something in front of a crowd or stadium.
The answer to what she really wants is just a conversation away! Everyone in the wedding world seems to agree that the single most thing you should invest in for your big day is a good photographer.
We believe the same is true for the moment when you get down on one knee. Your girlfriend will be so glad to know that you invested in someone to catch the whole event on camera. This is a huge thing to plan. Take some time to process what you want to communicate to your partner. Be romantic! Tell her how much she means to you. You could even write a poem or speech beforehand and read it to her in the moment.
