Christmas Proposal Ideas
Everyone gets a bit romantic at Christmas so it’s no (snow) wonder that the magic of season leads to more than a few marriage proposals; well it’s either magic or one too many. But, if you’re going to take this momentous step then it’s worth making it memorable , too. So, how do you propose to propose? No idea? Don’t worry you’re not alone and, in the Christmas spirit of giving, let me help you out. We’ve heard quite a few good ones in our time at Nicholson’s Jewellers and I’ve asked around a few friends so, here they are. One word of warning though, I take no responsibility for the replies!
Pop the diamond ring into a champagne glass, top up with champagne and just before she takes a sip, draw her attention to “something in your glass”, after all you wouldn’t want her to choke before she said “Yes”.
Hang the engagement ring box on the Christmas tree; you might have to point her in the direction of an “extra gift”, it’s also best to do this before your guests arrive otherwise you might find yourself engaged to someone else!
Take her out to your favourite restaurant but tell the waiter you plan to propose. They can help you recycle the champagne glass idea above or you could arrange for the diamond engagement ring to be delivered with the dessert trolley.
If she has an inkling that she might be getting an engagement ring, then put the ring box into gradually increasing bigger boxes as a camouflage.
Buy your fiancee a box of her favourite chocolates and put the diamond ring inside. I know it’s been done before, but this is my favourite.
Give her a cute soft toy with the engagement ring hanging from a ribbon around its neck.
Of course, many women prefer to choose their own engagement ring and it’s not necessary to have the ring with any of these proposal ideas. Simply ask your question with a little note or poem written on beautiful handmade paper. A few more proposals without the ring are:
Take her to her favourite jewellers and ask her to choose. It might be wise to collaborate with your jeweller so that they can have a selection to suit your budget ready to display. We have had a proposal made in our shop on New Year’s Eve. They’d been together 10 years and had 3 kids but, hey, it’s never too late!
Propose somewhere beautiful and/or meaningful to you both. For instance, your first date, your first holiday. One client whisked his intended away to the shores of Lake Garda (sigh!).
A friend took his now wife to their favourite restaurant and over coffee produced a ring that he’d fashoned from the silver mint wrapper to propose. NB. This was followed up by the real thing!
