Proposal how did you do it or how was it done to you?

[lizet313]

Hi

I am not a DW but I am interested in knowing

How the proposal went?

What was done?

Surprise?

I have read some of the Wedding Thread and I love them but I would want to know how the magic started..

Hope to get responses.

 

[Cleofish]

Hi there. If you click on the link in my siggy that takes you to my PJ. First post says ti all!

 

[PixyDusted]

I had a great proposal! DF put a lot of thought, time and effort into proposing to me on the Magic on a 7-day Disney cruise.

Click the link in my PJ below.

 

[WishingMom]

My DF proposed to me last July (the 4th)...I was excited about going on a beach picnic. I rushed home after work to get ready. DF met me in the doorway and had everything ready. All I had to do was get changed...off we went. DF is a bit of a perfectionist so everything was totally planned...we got to the beach (this is not a sandy beach, its a rather rocky beach) and DF decided to hike us way way down the beach, over large rocks and the sort..he hurried ahead of me...I didn't think why at the time...in the meantime, I was focusing on where I was stepping, so I wouldn't slip and crack my neck...at the same time quietly cursing on DF because he just "couldnt' set us down closer" LOL...and I didn't notice DF setting the proposal in motion. Anyhoo...once I finally caught up to him, he started to get our dinner out and he said "Look, what's down there by the water"...of course, me, being as stubborn as I am, told him that I wasnt' going to pick up someone's garbage - it was a bottle...he was determined to have me get the bottle, and I was defiant in telling him I wasn't -that it was dirty...he finally said, Tanya, go get the bottle...then it hit me...this was it...I picked up the bottle and there was a letter in it, with a ribbon tied around it and the bottle was corked back up...DF even brought a butter tub to put the broken glass in it...anyway, funny enough, I couldn't get the bottle to break - DF had to do that as well...by the time he got the letter out, I had pretty much figured out his plan...I started reading the letter, with tears welling in my eyes, so much so that I couldn't read what he had written...he was behind me and I kept turning around - he kept getting back behind me...when I got to the bottom of the letter it read "turn around and look to the ground" and there he was - on one knee, amongst all those rocks - I grabbed hold of him and started to cry harder...I dont' even remember him asking me to marry him, and I think ( but I could be wrong) that I said yes!!!

Ah, its nice to relive that moment!!!

 

[lizet313]

My DF proposed to me last July (the 4th)...I was excited about going on a beach picnic. I rushed home after work to get ready. DF met me in the doorway and had everything ready. All I had to do was get changed...off we went. DF is a bit of a perfectionist so everything was totally planned...we got to the beach (this is not a sandy beach, its a rather rocky beach) and DF decided to hike us way way down the beach, over large rocks and the sort..he hurried ahead of me...I didn't think why at the time...in the meantime, I was focusing on where I was stepping, so I wouldn't slip and crack my neck...at the same time quietly cursing on DF because he just "couldnt' set us down closer" LOL...and I didn't notice DF setting the proposal in motion. Anyhoo...once I finally caught up to him, he started to get our dinner out and he said "Look, what's down there by the water"...of course, me, being as stubborn as I am, told him that I wasnt' going to pick up someone's garbage - it was a bottle...he was determined to have me get the bottle, and I was defiant in telling him I wasn't -that it was dirty...he finally said, Tanya, go get the bottle...then it hit me...this was it...I picked up the bottle and there was a letter in it, with a ribbon tied around it and the bottle was corked back up...DF even brought a butter tub to put the broken glass in it...anyway, funny enough, I couldn't get the bottle to break - DF had to do that as well...by the time he got the letter out, I had pretty much figured out his plan...I started reading the letter, with tears welling in my eyes, so much so that I couldn't read what he had written...he was behind me and I kept turning around - he kept getting back behind me...when I got to the bottom of the letter it read "turn around and look to the ground" and there he was - on one knee, amongst all those rocks - I grabbed hold of him and started to cry harder...I dont' even remember him asking me to marry him, and I think ( but I could be wrong) that I said yes!!!

Ah, its nice to relive that moment!!!

AWW oh my he is so thoughtful funny in somepoints but very romantic. WOW that is all I can say.

PixyDusted and Cleofish

I will go and read your threads thanks for sharing keep them coming.

 

[lizet313]

PixyDusted

How romantic a special cruise proposal in the middle of an interview in the balcony too what a great night very special. I love the room decorations they are wonderful.


Proposals a dream come true!! Aww

 

[lizet313]

Cleofish

OMG the dolphin proposed that is so adorable. I am very happy that worked out for you and I can tell you love animals. It is so nice they gave you a dvd so you can relive the moments when you want

 

[Cleofish]

Cleofish

OMG the dolphin proposed that is so adorable. I am very happy that worked out for you and I can tell you love animals. It is so nice they gave you a dvd so you can relive the moments when you want

Awww thanks! I guess I'm just a sucker for a furry/cute/animally face!!

 

[MainStMandy]

Df decided he couldn't wait until our trip to Disney as he had planned. One Sunday night he told me we had to stop by his parents as he owed them $20 for car insurance. I was irritated because I couldn't understand why we had to go right then and there for just $20. Turns out his mom had the ring

He brought me to the lake where we had our first date and read me a poem he had written himself (I am getting around to posting that on my pj!!)

It was absolutely perfect and romantic and a COMPLETE shock!!!

 

[Wish on a Star]

My fiance proposed to me on Valentines Day! Early on in our relationship, we were long distance, and spent a lot of time in Baltimore. We kept ending up in inner harbor, sitting on one particular spot just talking and enjoying the scenery. So on Valentine's Day he took me there to eat lunch. He then handed me a box and inside was a beautiful aquamarine necklace.

He told me to stand up so he could put it on me and when I turned back around....
There was a matching aquamarine engagement ring!

Needless to say- I said yes! (Here we are in Inner Harbor as a newly engaged couple)

 

[Rawr]

My fiance told me that he had to go to Savage park (where we had a lot of our first dates and our first kiss ) to observe the stream so that he could figure out how to animate water for his game (he's an animator). I didn't want to tag along at first, but he begged me to come along and promised to get me dinner afterward if I came along.

So, I was in a supremely bad mood (not because of this) and just kind of sat in the car in silence while my fiance was jabbering on about his day and the people he talked to and all of that. When we got to the park, my fiance asked me to take him to the spot where we used to hang out. It was pretty crowded that day and he was worried that the spot would be taken, and said he wanted a nice clear shot without half-nude tourists hanging around. I know the park better than he does, and where the good spots are (since none of the good spots have any pathways from the main path).

I climbed down the side off of the main pathway to our old spot, and he followed behind. When we got to the spot, this nice, shady, rocky area that overlooks the widest part of the creek, and he pretended to go over and start observing the water. Unfortunately, there was a fisherman nearby, so my fiance waited for a bit for the fisherman to move (since there are no fish where the guy was anyway Lol), but he got impatient and started anyway.

My fiance started, he grabbed me by the hand and said, "Ok, I have to confess. We aren't here because of my project. I wanted to bring you here because this is a place that represents our past, which is a good place to talk about our future."

Me, being totally oblivious to everything, "Oh. What about?"

Just then, the fisherman gets up from his spot and moves to right smack in front of us. I just stared at him. My fiance gave him the meanest death glare, even cocking his head to the side as if to say "WHAT THE HELL, MAN?!" The fisherman just then realized that he was interrupting something important and scampered off to another nearby area to cast his line.

My fiance turned back to me, "Sorry about that. Ok, before he comes back, I want to show you something that means a lot to my family."

The fisherman comes back AGAIN, awkwardly standing right in front of us, and just looking around nervously totally not sure what to do with himself. My fiance threw his hands up in the air and just grunted loudly. The fisherman quickly ran to an area much further away and cast his line again.

My fiance just sighed really heavily and turned back to me "Aah! I'm nervous, sweaty, and being interrupted when I'm trying to be romantic! I'm really sorry I'm so awkward. I was hoping it would be better than this", he took a deep breath, wiped his face, and pulled a ring box out of his pocket. At this point, I finally realize what's going on, I gasp very loudly, and so much that I choked a little on my spit. Very smooth. My fiance continued after making sure I was ok, "but here, this is something that was passed down from my great grandmother, to her daughter-in-law, my mom-mom, to her daughter-in-law, my mother, and now I'm asking you... will you marry me and take this diamond for your engagement ring?"

He gave me this lovely little diamond. I was so overcome with emotion that I just started tearing up and I couldn't even say anything!

 

[lizet313]

Df decided he couldn't wait until our trip to Disney as he had planned. One Sunday night he told me we had to stop by his parents as he owed them $20 for car insurance. I was irritated because I couldn't understand why we had to go right then and there for just $20. Turns out his mom had the ring

He brought me to the lake where we had our first date and read me a poem he had written himself (I am getting around to posting that on my pj!!)

It was absolutely perfect and romantic and a COMPLETE shock!!!

AWW so romantic I will check your PJ for more details thanks for sharing

My fiance proposed to me on Valentines Day! Early on in our relationship, we were long distance, and spent a lot of time in Baltimore. We kept ending up in inner harbor, sitting on one particular spot just talking and enjoying the scenery. So on Valentine's Day he took me there to eat lunch. He then handed me a box and inside was a beautiful aquamarine necklace.

He told me to stand up so he could put it on me and when I turned back around....
There was a matching aquamarine engagement ring!

Needless to say- I said yes! (Here we are in Inner Harbor as a newly engaged couple)

What can be more romantic than Valentine's Day. WOW the necklace and ring are beautiful great pictures. Such a lovely couple.

My fiance told me that he had to go to Savage park (where we had a lot of our first dates and our first kiss ) to observe the stream so that he could figure out how to animate water for his game (he's an animator). I didn't want to tag along at first, but he begged me to come along and promised to get me dinner afterward if I came along.

So, I was in a supremely bad mood (not because of this) and just kind of sat in the car in silence while my fiance was jabbering on about his day and the people he talked to and all of that. When we got to the park, my fiance asked me to take him to the spot where we used to hang out. It was pretty crowded that day and he was worried that the spot would be taken, and said he wanted a nice clear shot without half-nude tourists hanging around. I know the park better than he does, and where the good spots are (since none of the good spots have any pathways from the main path).

I climbed down the side off of the main pathway to our old spot, and he followed behind. When we got to the spot, this nice, shady, rocky area that overlooks the widest part of the creek, and he pretended to go over and start observing the water. Unfortunately, there was a fisherman nearby, so my fiance waited for a bit for the fisherman to move (since there are no fish where the guy was anyway Lol), but he got impatient and started anyway.

My fiance started, he grabbed me by the hand and said, "Ok, I have to confess. We aren't here because of my project. I wanted to bring you here because this is a place that represents our past, which is a good place to talk about our future."

Me, being totally oblivious to everything, "Oh. What about?"

Just then, the fisherman gets up from his spot and moves to right smack in front of us. I just stared at him. My fiance gave him the meanest death glare, even cocking his head to the side as if to say "WHAT THE HELL, MAN?!" The fisherman just then realized that he was interrupting something important and scampered off to another nearby area to cast his line.

My fiance turned back to me, "Sorry about that. Ok, before he comes back, I want to show you something that means a lot to my family."

The fisherman comes back AGAIN, awkwardly standing right in front of us, and just looking around nervously totally not sure what to do with himself. My fiance threw his hands up in the air and just grunted loudly. The fisherman quickly ran to an area much further away and cast his line again.

My fiance just sighed really heavily and turned back to me "Aah! I'm nervous, sweaty, and being interrupted when I'm trying to be romantic! I'm really sorry I'm so awkward. I was hoping it would be better than this", he took a deep breath, wiped his face, and pulled a ring box out of his pocket. At this point, I finally realize what's going on, I gasp very loudly, and so much that I choked a little on my spit. Very smooth. My fiance continued after making sure I was ok, "but here, this is something that was passed down from my great grandmother, to her daughter-in-law, my mom-mom, to her daughter-in-law, my mother, and now I'm asking you... will you marry me and take this diamond for your engagement ring?"

He gave me this lovely little diamond. I was so overcome with emotion that I just started tearing up and I couldn't even say anything!

I bet he was frustrated for the most part. Everything worked out great at the end and that is all that matters.

 

[lfama]

I was proposed to in Disney on March 18. We arrived in Florida late the night before. We woke up early the next day and DF said he wanted to go to MK first. As soon as we get to MK, he keeps talking about getting a characicature (did I say that right? lol) drawing. I keep telling him no, it's stupid, it's a waste of money. My parents were with us, and my dad told me to do it because "it'd be fun!" Once DF spots the stand off of Main Street, he goes to see when they open, and they don't open until 12. I immediately start to organize our plan of action for the day; we head over to Space Mountain but it's crowded, so we decide to head on over to Big Thunder Mountain. We fast pass and then DF brings me back to Main Street to get our "stupid drawings," as I kept saying, done. He gives me money and makes me go buy him a soda because suddenly, he is parched. I go to the store, and lucky for him, there is a long line! I get back and we begin. The guy who drew us, Aaron, is a doll and is talking to us about various things. After 45minutes I am wondering why it is taking so long. Our fastpass expires at 2, it's now almost 1, and when people come over to ask when they can get theirs done, Aaron informs them another half hour to 45 minutes. The whole time DF keeps looking at me and telling me not to look at the drawing, and keeps me from peeking over. After over an hour of this, Aaron gets up and walks over to a family and starts talking to them - I couldn't hear what he was saying because they were not in earshot. I say to DF "hurry, our fastpass expires in a half hour!" All I am concerned about is getting on a ride. LOL. Aaron comes back, and I notice the family he talked to are staring at us. Me, being a New Yorker, am wondering what the heck are you looking at?! LOL. Aaron asks how to spell my name, then as he is writing, DF tells him "no, not like that, 2..." (later, I learned he almost spelled "marry" wrong, LOL). Aaron informs us he is finished and turns the canvas over. There before me is a cartoon drawing of DF on one knee with a big ring and me standing next to him, with "Will you marry me?" written above it. I look from the picture and then to DF, who is on one knee with a ring in his hand. After staring with my jaw dropped for a minute, I asked him if he was serious. LOL. He said, "baby, will you marry me?" It was the sweetest thing ever, he had this huge smile on his face. I was shaking and I think I said yes, LOL. He put the ring on my finger, we hugged and kissed and when I tried to get up, I had to sit back down I was shaking so much.

Later on, I learned my parents had known for weeks - DF planned it out, asked for my hand in marriage, and even had my parents hold the ring in their safe since we live together and he thought I'd find it. It also turns out that Aaron had asked the passersby if they could take photos of it happening. So, we lucked out and have photos of it all. The woman, Lisa, was so kind to take a bunch of photos and email them to us as soon as she got back from her vacation! I also learned later that DF had the ring in his pocket all morning without the box because it is a huge box and he knew I would know. So he kept his hand in his pocket, grabbing the ring, and was so grateful we didn't get on any rides - he was petrified it would fall out!

Hopefully these will work...

 

[lizet313]

Aww that is very sweet everyone has their own way of proposal. I love them all I am glad everyone is sharing thanks.

 

[Buckeye Princess]

So I love my husband very much. However, the proposal was not one of his best moments. I thought I'd share because I'm sure there are others out there who experience bad proposals. It's a tough thing because you don't want to talk about it with family and friends since they are all so happy for you, and sharing how awful the proposal was just makes everyone feel awkward and puts a damper on the happy time.

To begin, there are a few things I dislike more than very cold weather, driving alone, and driving in bad weather.

My then boyfriend spent the night at my apartment one Friday night. I woke up on Saturday morning and he was not there. Instead there was a note on his pillow. I immediately knew what was happening. The note was sweet and lead me to the kitchen where he had the recipe for a smoothie and the blender set out. I made the smoothie and then followed the note there to the parking garage of my buildling. I got in the car and there were directions. I then got frustrated because I realized that these directions had be driving 2 and half hours!!!

But I began anyway. Trying to keep a positive mood. But it was February, and it was the worst storm of that winter. It took me over 4 hours to get to the destination and several times I got lost as his directions were not very clear. I also slid off of the road several times. Luckily much of the driving was on smaller deserted roads. He had me driving from Cleveland to Oil City, PA. Also no one was crazy enough to drive in this weather. (By the way, I drove a Civic at the time.) I cried on and off throughtout the drive frustrated at the driving, and so mad that he was putting me through this. I would then cry even harder just because I was sad that I was crying on the day of my proposal. Several times I thought about turning around and calling him to say I wasn't coming.

When I finally got there at the bottom of the directions he told me to go into the truck of my car. There were hiking boots, my ski pants, and gloves. And a map leading me about a mile into the woods. Great. There was 2-3 feet of snow on the ground, and my hiking boots are not exactly snow boots. Plus from being in the trunk of the car, they were already cold. I get cold very easily and my feet get very painful. But I decided to continue on. I hiked through the woods and came to a cabin type structure. It's only 3 sides, with a fire pit on the 4th side. There was a fire lit and instructions to keep going. At this point I was upset, and my feet were numb and stinging. I ran through the woods along the path he indicated. Finally I found him standing on a bridge. He handed me a note that was romantic and then he asked me to marry him. I was fighting back tears because I didn't want to ruin the moment, but I was a mess inside. I was in pain and so angry that he proposed in way that combined all these things he knew I hated. We go backpacking a lot together, and he kept trying to convince me to go on a winter backpacking trip, but I'd always made it clear that it was something I absolutely did not want to do. We walked back to the cabinish thing where he had overnight gear!!! At that point I also really looked at the ring for the first time and noticed it was a style that he had told me previously he liked, but I had said I did not like at all. We'd talked about marriage and rings before and I told him what I liked and he said he wanted to get a ring in the style of his moms. I told him that wasn't my style at all and I would not want something like that. He decided that he would have it designed his way, and hope I'd come to like it. Well I broke down and cried and cried and cried.

I told him I was not staying out in the cold so we left. I cried more and eventually was able to think more about the fact that we were getting married and less on what had just happened. It is still something that hurts me though even though that was 2 years ago. I love him very much and he is a wonderful husband each day to me. He just really messed up one day that was very important. I've learned that it is ok to be upset about how it happened. It doesn't mean I love him any less and I'm now happily married to him with a baby girl. Life goes on, but boy do I wish he'd thought more about me on that day.

 

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Well Buckeye, at least you can say he put a lot of thought into planning that adventure.... he just should have waited two or three months!

 

[lfama]

So I love my husband very much. However, the proposal was not one of his best moments. I thought I'd share because I'm sure there are others out there who experience bad proposals. It's a tough thing because you don't want to talk about it with family and friends since they are all so happy for you, and sharing how awful the proposal was just makes everyone feel awkward and puts a damper on the happy time.

To begin, there are a few things I dislike more than very cold weather, driving alone, and driving in bad weather.

My then boyfriend spent the night at my apartment one Friday night. I woke up on Saturday morning and he was not there. Instead there was a note on his pillow. I immediately knew what was happening. The note was sweet and lead me to the kitchen where he had the recipe for a smoothie and the blender set out. I made the smoothie and then followed the note there to the parking garage of my buildling. I got in the car and there were directions. I then got frustrated because I realized that these directions had be driving 2 and half hours!!!

But I began anyway. Trying to keep a positive mood. But it was February, and it was the worst storm of that winter. It took me over 4 hours to get to the destination and several times I got lost as his directions were not very clear. I also slid off of the road several times. Luckily much of the driving was on smaller deserted roads. He had me driving from Cleveland to Oil City, PA. Also no one was crazy enough to drive in this weather. (By the way, I drove a Civic at the time.) I cried on and off throughtout the drive frustrated at the driving, and so mad that he was putting me through this. I would then cry even harder just because I was sad that I was crying on the day of my proposal. Several times I thought about turning around and calling him to say I wasn't coming.

When I finally got there at the bottom of the directions he told me to go into the truck of my car. There were hiking boots, my ski pants, and gloves. And a map leading me about a mile into the woods. Great. There was 2-3 feet of snow on the ground, and my hiking boots are not exactly snow boots. Plus from being in the trunk of the car, they were already cold. I get cold very easily and my feet get very painful. But I decided to continue on. I hiked through the woods and came to a cabin type structure. It's only 3 sides, with a fire pit on the 4th side. There was a fire lit and instructions to keep going. At this point I was upset, and my feet were numb and stinging. I ran through the woods along the path he indicated. Finally I found him standing on a bridge. He handed me a note that was romantic and then he asked me to marry him. I was fighting back tears because I didn't want to ruin the moment, but I was a mess inside. I was in pain and so angry that he proposed in way that combined all these things he knew I hated. We go backpacking a lot together, and he kept trying to convince me to go on a winter backpacking trip, but I'd always made it clear that it was something I absolutely did not want to do. We walked back to the cabinish thing where he had overnight gear!!! At that point I also really looked at the ring for the first time and noticed it was a style that he had told me previously he liked, but I had said I did not like at all. We'd talked about marriage and rings before and I told him what I liked and he said he wanted to get a ring in the style of his moms. I told him that wasn't my style at all and I would not want something like that. He decided that he would have it designed his way, and hope I'd come to like it. Well I broke down and cried and cried and cried.

I told him I was not staying out in the cold so we left. I cried more and eventually was able to think more about the fact that we were getting married and less on what had just happened. It is still something that hurts me though even though that was 2 years ago. I love him very much and he is a wonderful husband each day to me. He just really messed up one day that was very important. I've learned that it is ok to be upset about how it happened. It doesn't mean I love him any less and I'm now happily married to him with a baby girl. Life goes on, but boy do I wish he'd thought more about me on that day.

This made me sad to read. IMHO, I think that that is terrible to even complain about being proposed to. Your DF went to a lot of trouble it sounds like. He made you go through things you don't necessarily like doing in order to get something that should have made you the happiest woman alive. He created an adventure and a long lasting memory which I happen to think is romantic. I also think that people think that an engagement ring is more of a fashion statement than the symbol of a lifelong commitment you are about to make. DF is the one planning the proposal and saving lots of money to purchase the ring. He should be able to pick out any ring he wants and not have to worry that the woman won't like it. My DF could have given me a fake diamond the size of an ant and I still would have told him I loved it because the meaning of it means more to me then the fact it's a piece of jewelry.

 

[Buckeye Princess]

This made me sad to read. IMHO, I think that that is terrible to even complain about being proposed to. Your DF went to a lot of trouble it sounds like. He made you go through things you don't necessarily like doing in order to get something that should have made you the happiest woman alive. He created an adventure and a long lasting memory which I happen to think is romantic. I also think that people think that an engagement ring is more of a fashion statement than the symbol of a lifelong commitment you are about to make. DF is the one planning the proposal and saving lots of money to purchase the ring. He should be able to pick out any ring he wants and not have to worry that the woman won't like it. My DF could have given me a fake diamond the size of an ant and I still would have told him I loved it because the meaning of it means more to me then the fact it's a piece of jewelry.

I agree with much of what you said. The ring upset me not because of how it looked. It upset me because he cared enough to ask earlier what I liked, and then specifically decided to ignore what I liked and get what he liked. Had he not asked and known my opinion, I would not have cared. I actually encouraged him to save money and get me a fake diamond because I didn't care whether it was real or not. haha I appreciate the effort he put into it. I just wish he would've made it more about us, and not entirely about him. It's a very hard thing to talk about because it usually gets a similiar response to yours. Had he just asked me over dinner at home one night, or even just thrown it out there while driving I wouldn't have been upset. It just felt like he was ignoring what he knows about me, and putting himself first. He had spent many months trying to talk me into winter backpacking, and knew it was something I did not want to do. The hardest part of it was less that day, and more not being able to be disappointed openly or sad about it openly and having to fake it. I appreciate you responding, even if we disagree, because being able to share it here on the Dis is comforting. My husband had a selfish moment, as we all do , it just sadly happened at a very bad time.

 

[FSUDisneyGirl]

Buckeye Princess, , I understand.

 

[Wish on a Star]

I understand too Buckeye.
I have a friend who didn't have a proposal at all. He must have had one planned but they were having an argument and he threw the ring box in her direction and said "HERE!". As they are planning their November wedding, everyone asks how she got engaged and she really wishes she had something else to say about it.