How To Propose in Paris
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Loading... - Kissa Darwish
- 03 Jun 2022
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A marriage proposal is one of the most important (and scary) things a man will ever do – This special moment has to convince your girlfriend to say “Yes” to a lifetime together. Your proposal story will be told over to family, friends, children, grandchildren, and even strangers. With a lot of thought and little careful planning, you can make your proposal a romantic and memorable story worth telling.
Why Paris?
Year-round, Paris is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. It’s easy to get to, simple to book accommodation online, and it welcomes international visitors. There is so much for you to see and do, and of course, it’s the perfect destination for your marriage proposal.
Before you start thinking about a marriage proposal here are a few things you need to know:
- 33% were disappointed by their partner’s marriage proposal
- 25% consider their proposal more important than their wedding
- 26% wanted more romance
- 25% wanted more of a surprise
- 17% would have liked it more personal
- 1 in 4 women did not like the choice of ring
What You Need To Think About
You can avoid mistakes and plan for a perfect proposal!!!
- Are you both ready to get married
- Should you ask for the parents blessing
- How do you choose the right ring
- When is the right time
- Where is the right location
- How should I pop the question
How To Propose
Face The Fear
There are many reasons why men are nervous about proposing, it’s not a topic guys generally talk about, so its a mysterious subject to most men, and then, of course, there is the fear of screwing it up or getting a “No”. If you are reading this, you are well on your way to understanding what makes a great proposal and how to prepare for success.
When Is The Right Time?
A proposal is a serious lifetime commitment, so you both have to be ready for marriage. So before embarking on a proposal, make sure you are certain and had sounded out your partner’s feelings towards marriage. You should be open to each other about your finances, make sure you have explored the idea of your long term future together. If you feel you are both ready to go ahead if your not sure ….. take some more time to be certain.
Should I Ask The Parents?
Although recent surveys suggest it’s not considered as important as it used to be, my own take is you’re not asking for permission, it is courtesy, and you are showing respect (it is always better to have them on your side). I would suggest that before you buy the ring speak to both parents together and of course, ask them to keep it a secret. An approach like “Mary and John you know how much I love and care for Jayne, I have decided to ask her to marry me”, then let them speak.
Set a Budget
Remember, the proposal is only a part of the marriage process, and you will soon need to be thinking about the expense of your wedding day. You should be saving and set a realistic budget for your proposal, which includes the cost of the proposal itself, the engagement ring, and any celebration afterwards. This should only be what you can afford, there is no point in a big romantic gesture and a huge diamond if you are going to be in debt for years. You can always upgrade a ring, its more difficult to repair a young relationship that is arguing over debt.
Choosing The Right Engagement Ring
Now, this is a very tricky subject area for a number of reasons, firstly 1 in 4 women did not like the choice of ring, but most women want a box and ring at the proposal and consider “we will choose it together” as a cop-out, finally it can be a major investment of thousands of dollars, so you want to get it right.
You may be lucky, and the woman of your dreams has thoughtfully left a picture of the perfect ring, where to buy it, and a special 50% off discount voucher in your “In-tray” – just in case.
You may have heard the saying that “A Diamond Is Forever” and “And engagement should cost 3 months wages” – Remember this was a marking ploy from De Beers in the 1950s and is a myth. There is no rule, the real value in the ring is its emotional and sentimental value. Read More...
