So it’s come to this, huh?
You’re giving up Macaroni & Cheese & lying around in your underwear?
How bout parting with closing the bathroom door and *gasp* putting down the toilet seat?
Well, if it’s time to move on past your singlehood and ask that special someone for their hand in marriage, here’s a few ideas to help you find that special place (and avoid the worst ones).
Bad Idea:
Unless you’re both REALLY into Star Wars, emailing her this is probably a bad idea.
Good Idea:
Denver Botanical Gardens is a beautiful choice for a proposal, and offers some 23 acres for your special question. Scout it out first and find somewhere really cool, though I recommend the Romantic Gardens.
Although it’s not the most romantic notion in the world, it may be best to have a good idea of whether or not she’s going to say yes. Oh, and there’s a theme here. Let’s see if you pick up on it.
Good Idea:
Wineries are awesome for popping the question. Just don’t drink more than you can handle to get your nerves up. If you both enjoy wines, check out some of the local wines and visit one that really appeals to you.
You don’t need to go to France to get a good wine or to find a decent winery. In Denver, I like Balistreri Wines – they have a greenhouse as well as their winery, which is a perfect place to be inspired.
Like to hike? There’s some really magnificent views that are available in the Rocky Mountain region, close by Denver yet far enough from a ton of people to make it intimate and romantic. This is the way I proposed, and since we’re both the outdoorsey types, she loved it. Plus, she was too tired to run away.
Make it private, though doing it at a spot that’s meaningful to you both is a huge plus. Unless it’s a karaoke bar. I’m as big a fan of karaoke as the next guy, but karaoke is cheesy, even if that’s what you both like.
If you insist on Karaoke, this place does it 7 days a week.
If you insist on Karaoke, this place does it 7 days a week.
Bad Idea:
Don’t hide the ring in food. It’s tired and the worst thing that could happen is she chokes on it and has to go to the emergency room. After taking out a loan to pay it off, you’ll want to worry more about giving it to her safely than risking it in a chocolate cake.
Good Idea:
Do it on one knee. Look, it’s the 21st century, but women still like to feel as if you’re being romantic in some way. Getting down on one knee shows a degree of seriousness that is meaningful and loving. Trust me on this, if you don’t do it, you’ll never hear the end of it.
Bad Idea
Don’t give her this. I don’t care how much of a geek girl she is. This will not be cute unless it’s wrapped inside the ring. And even then, how did you find a woman? Seriously, an 18 charisma does not transfer over into real life. God, I can’t believe I just said that.
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