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Many people, men and women
alike, are on the prowl for unusual
and memorable ways to propose
marriage to their loved ones. The
proposal can be simple, with just the
two of you and a few props, or it can
be based on an elaborate scheme
requiring complex planning and
numerous accomplices.
The key to a successful, out-of-
the-ordinary marriage proposal is
the element of surprise, so fitting a
proposal into “normal” or everyday
activities helps to keep your
intended off guard. Here are some
ideas that may inspire you to create
an enduring and treasured memory
for decades to come.
If you’re feeling brave and are fairly
sure the answer will be “yes,”
consider popping the question in
front of hundreds, if not thousands
of onlookers.
* Ask while at the movies, on the
big screen! Most movie theatres
have repeating advertising slides
before the previews that can be
purchased.
* If you’re sports fans, let the
scoreboard do the talking or make
arrangements with the public
address announcer at a
sporting event.
* Skywriting or a plane flying a
banner is an old-fashioned and
romantic way to propose. You can
both have an intimate and private
marriage proposal, while still
proclaiming your love to the world.
* Hang up a series of signs along
the road your loved one regularly
travels on their way to work or
school, proclaiming your love and
spelling out your intentions while
you wait by the last sign with a ring.
Take a chance and make your big
move during a quiet evening of
playing games or solving puzzles.
* Purchase a blank jigsaw puzzle
and be creative. Work on the puzzle
together with the ring ready the
moment all the pieces fall into place.
* A game of charades with family
or a few close friends is a perfect
way to pop the question without
your partner ever seeing it coming.
“Four words, the first word sounds
like...”
* There are different ways to spell
it out using Scrabble tiles. Secretly
pick out the right letters ahead of
time and spill those special words
from your tray, just as your partner
reaches into the bag of tiles and pulls
out a box containing the ring.
Being outside, spending time
together relaxing and sharing a
common interest may be the perfect
moment to surprise the one you love
with the big question.
* While out fishing, sailing or at
the beach, let your partner discover a
bottle you prepared with your
proposal message tucked inside.
* If golf is your game, have an
accomplice ahead of you, hiding the
ring at the 18th hole. When your
intended reaches into the cup to
retrieve their ball, you’ll be ready
with those four magic words, “Will
you marry me?”
Making memories
Whether going the
traditional route or
thinking up something
more creative, men and
women have numerous
options by which to
propose marriage. (MS
photo)
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