Questions about best time to go, best place to propose? (!!)

[akghutton]

My husband proposed to me on Valentines Day in 1995. Every Valentine Day since, I have made the day special in remembrance of our engagement day by putting together a scavenger hunt for him. This can be as extravagant or modest, money wise, as you want...creativity is the key, not money. You could easily do this at WDW with a little planning ahead.

You could plan your proposal day and write/type out clues, riddles and puzzles that will lead her to each activity/destination. The activites/destinations can be romantic ones, meaningful ones to your relationship, things she really enjoys, or a mix of them all. As it would be difficult to hide clues anywhere but in your room ahead of time, you could carry the clues with you in fancy numbered envelopes that she cannot acquire until she has completed the correct task or arrived at the correct destination.

I have used all sorts of word, picture and number puzzles plus audio clues by burning CDs with music hints. You could give her pieces of Disney jewlery throughout the hunt, ie her favorite character necklace, earrings, bracelets, anklets, etc. all leading up to THE RING.

None of these things have to be expensive; the time you've invested will mean so much more

Best of luck on whatever you decide to do!

 

[debbiedoo]

I believe it is the Grand I

thats it!

 

[crisi]

My personal preference would be being proposed to on the balcony of our room. Personal and private - plus no reason to drag a ring around and risk it getting lost (sometimes I'm too practical for my own good). But then again, my DH proposed to me in our dining room over a romantic dinner of frozen pizza with "we should get married." I gave him the romantic answer of "why" And he said "because I'm tired of referring to you as the shameless hussy I shack up with - its too many syllables." Then we went ring shopping a few weeks later - and I never had an engagement ring, just a wedding ring that served as both (I'm not a jewelry person). So maybe I have a warped perspective on romantic.

 

[Dale-n-Chip]

he said "because I'm tired of referring to you as the shameless hussy I shack up with - its too many syllables."

My proposal was just as romantic as yours, Crisi, only a lot less fun in the telling. Thanks for the ENORMOUS belly laugh this morning!

 

[loveswdw]

Ooohh! Such great ideas! As for time to go, I think late April would be fine as many schools have already had their spring breaks over with. But I think the Flower and Garden Festival would be going on at Epcot during May. There would be lots of great flowers and such!

 

[yitbos96bb]

heh Forcing me to wring my brain a bit.

Definitely not a 'propose at a football game' kind of girl. I think she'd get real embarassed.

She definitely likes the beach. Gardens, flowers, fancy places that maybe aren't so modern. Intimate would be better. We love the excitement and bustle of the parks but something a bit serene to stay at would fit.

Does that narrow it down any? And yeah, I guess I'm looking for a tip on which place to stay at and maybe a great spot to ask the question.

If you don't mind spending the Cash, the Wedding People have a proposals group to help plan out special proposals. They can get pretty elaborate I have heard.

If you want to plan one on your own, how about this... Rent the speed boat that takes you out to the seven seas lagoon or the water by Beach club, BWV etc, and watch the MK Fireworks or Illuminations. During the middle of the show, look at her, tell her you love her and propose to her. It is romantic and personal, which can make it easier. I was planning on proposing to my wife on the corner where we first kissed and couldn't do it... just too many people (even though I knew she would say yes) and I got way to nervous, so I took her by a river a few blocks from there and did it in private there... much better and more intimate.

Of course if you like public, you could do it by the Castle (for the princess in her) or while on her favorite ride (although I don't recommend Tower of Terror, Rock n rollercoaster etc).

 

[American Scrapper]

When we we there a couple of years ago, we were eating dinner in the castle and a young couple had just gotten engaged. The young man had it all planned and proposed during dessert, with the glass slipper. It was very romantic & sweet.

 

[SueOKW]

I think it will be less crowded in April!

 

[k-wa]

A proposal at Victoria and Albert's restaurant at The Grand Floridian is a classic. Plus the hotel lobby has an old-fashioned, elegant feel to it. As for a romantic DVC, I like the Boardwalk.

 

[mom2alix]

Okay, the post by pouncingpluto made me tear up. How romantic!

I also LOVE the idea of the fireworks cruise. I believe you can actually have a boat pick you up from VWL for the Wishes cruise too, so you don't have to go to the GF if you're not staying there.

Also like the idea of proposing in front of the geyser at WL. It goes off every hour on the hour, so if you time it right it could go off just as she says "yes".

OP - You didn't mention budget, but here's a (nearly) free idea....
I have seen several pictures where the chef has piped messages in chocolate on the dessert plate when someone is celebrating an occassion. You could take her to a nice dinner and call ahead to request that the chef put "Marry me?" or "Will you marry me?" on the plate when you order dessert. I don't believe they charge extra for this. There are also lovely cakes you can order for about $45 that they could personalize for you and serve at the restaurant of your choice. There's a lot of information about those on the Restaurants thread and tons of pictures there as well.

Timewise, I would pick April. We got married at WL in April and it was a beautiful time of year.