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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

When do I propose? When do you Propose?

If you are looking for answers to any of these questions:

* When do I pop the question?
* How should I choose the time of year to propose?
* Should I propose at a time that is only significant to me and my girlfriend?
* Should I propose at a family gathering?
* Should I propose at a public place?
* Should I propose on her birthday?
* Should I propose on Christmas or New Years?
* Should I propose on Valentines Day?
* What are the Pros and Cons on proposing on a holiday?
* Whats the weirdest time you've heard of someone proposing?

See the engagement specialist explain all these questions... Its a lengthy video but it does explain all the above questions. Visit the source of the article for the video: http://popgoesthequestion.com

Or you can ask the world your engagement and wedding questions on our sister site: OurWeddingProposal.com

Spring? Summer? Fall? Winter? I suppose it depends on how long you think the planning of the wedding would take. Do you know what time of year your bride would want to get married? I personally do not think this is big deal since the engagement could last months or years before the wedding is planned. So if you know the wedding planning will take about a year you propose the same season you'd like to get married in.

But is your bride ready to tie the knot right after the proposal? Do you think you might get engaged and be heading off to elope right away? This is something to consider when your getting your proposal together.

How long before we actually tie the knot? Did she tell me she wanted a winter/summer wedding? Think about it.

http://popgoesthequestion.com

Specialty

If you understand what our name means then you could guess, POPping the Question is what we've built our site around. We have members from around the world who include: Wedding planners who've seen and heard hundreds of proposals and know a thing or two about what most women would think and we also have select members who pride themselves in thinking they know what is romantic and what isn't. Anyone can give an opinion and if you agree with that opinion then that might just be the little push you need to make your decision happen.

There are a few ways you can get some good information on what to do with your proposal.

1. Search the articles and stories within this site.
2. Browse the ebooks.
3. Search and post your own questions in the forum.

At Pop goes the question.com we are also adding new areas of the site including a simply romantic section, Wedding & Honeymoon tips, deals, articles etc... Expect to see more and more here at PGTQ, your everything romantic web portal.

From http://popgoesthequestion.com

Making your engagement proposal a lasting memory

The traditional "on bended knee" proposal is tame and predictable, most women prefer a more creative marriage proposal. A unique proposal will stay with her forever, and the memory of a traditional one will fade over time. Traditional proposals aren't for everyone. If fact most would agree the engagement must be unique to the couple and to make that event special and memorable you must remember these three key elements: Setting, Ring, and of course the big question. The key to making your engagement memorable is to make one of these three factors a surprise and the more surprises you can throw at her the bigger engagement memory becomes.

Setting: You need to pick a surprise location for the future bride to be. Keeping the setting a surprise will not give her any time to think forward and know what your about to ask her.

Ring: Once you show the ring it becomes the center of attention. If you use a unique ring or keep it in a unique box or location it will add to the element of surprise. Hiding the ring in a box that doesn't look like a ring box.

Question: Rather than the usual "down on one knee" approach and the will you marry me question to follow. Try making a quick speech about how you fell in love first before popping the big question! Tell her what it is that made you fall in love.


When planning a proposal it is important to remember that not all these factors needs to be creative to make your proposal memorable and unique. An unusual proposal is something that is unique to the couple and might seem plain and ordinary to others.



Enlisting help from others

Some proposals will require extra help from family members, friends, coworkers etc... It is important that you can trust these individuals not to let the secret get out...

Or if the secret gets out it is important that the ones helping you also help to try and change the subject or not give too much information away.




Recreations

Every couple has a special location. Where they first met, first date, favorite movie or even a special hobby they both enjoy. Making a unique proposal can be as simple as recreating one of these events.
Warnings about going to far

Before popping the question in the most unique way it is important to know your woman will consider an over the top proposal to be romantic. A woman who treasures tradition might not appreciate this type of proposal, whereas a traditional woman who values spontaneity may enjoy an outrageous event. Unique marriage proposals must be carefully laid out and judged carefully, you don't want the bride to be to question if the potential groom really knows her. Done properly a unique and creative proposal can be an exciting and memorable moment in the couple's relationship as they start a new life together.

Article posted on http://popgoesthequestion.com

Picking out the perfect ring.

Having trouble picking out the perfect ring?

What if she picked out the exact ring she wanted? How's this for the best article of the century? Just let your future wife pick from the internet diamond stores like:
Abazias Diamonds
Reeds.com
There are so many online that let you create your own ring. She can pick out all the details and you will know exactly which ring to get!

I believe your future fiancee should know your planning to propose but how you propose should still be a secret. Using this method of picking out the perfect ring she gets exactly what she wants and you don't have to go to the store and try on rings for a day or two. Once you take the time to visit the jewelry store she is going to expect a ring real soon. Using the internet makes it more of a dream and not reality just yet!

Another option is to have a fund set aside for the ring and pick up a promise ring of some sort, something she might wear after the real ring shows up. You could give her the pre engagement ring as an engagement ring and then break the news to her that this is just a filler ring and she has $X to spend on the real thing. This way she gets the ring she wants. Remember it will be on her finger for the rest of her life!

Article from http://popgoesthequestion.com

How to propose to your girl.

As hard as it is to understand a woman's heart and mind, so it is hard to prepare for one of the beautiful moments of your life: asking your love to marry you.

Planning Process

When its time to start the planning process you need to take into account these few steps.
What do you both enjoy doing together? Throughout your relationship you've experienced all the things you enjoy doing together or places you both like to visit. All these experiences can give you an excellent start in planning out your proposal. You can get a location, subject or even a full idea just by considering all these places and events you've done together. All people will drop hints at their favorite place, things etc... She might have said to you:

* I love Europe, I love chocolate, White roses are my favorite, I could sit on the beach for days...
*

All these hints will create a guide for you in the planning stages. When you think of your perfect proposal what do you see? Try and think of this as not just for her but also something you will enjoy and remember for the rest of your life too.

Next you need to put this plan into action.

You've finally decided on your 'perfect proposal' and now need to make this idea a reality.
Cost: How much is this idea of yours going to cost? Make sure you don't plan out too much proposal and not be able to afford it. Some of the best proposals didn't cost much money so if your planning out too much think about cutting back.

* Do you need help with this proposal? Ask friends and family to get involved if you need help. Most will want to be part of it, video taping, setting it up etc...
* And finally make sure you plan something on the day of the proposal. You need to make sure this event you've planned out doesn't get ruined because she decided to go shopping. Most women wouldn't consider it a lie if you tell them your going to dinner but actually do something else. It's a lie they will be willing to excuse once they know why you did it.

Now that you know the basics, post your ideas in the forum and search for new ideas on the site. Someone else's idea might spark your imagination to boost your own idea.

Article from http://popgoesthequestion.com

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