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How To Propose Marriage This
Holiday Season
The month of
December has special meaning for so many people. It is the holiday season, a
truly sparkling time of the year when family gatherings, religious services, and
the company of strangers seems to bring out the best in people. Young couples
sense the warmth of the season as the thought of permanent togetherness comes to
mind. Will this be the month when he proposes? Will she say yes?
For some guys the thought of proposing marriage has them scared out of their
wits. When to do it, where to ask her, and what to say could be some of the
questions giving prospective grooms pause. The following marriage proposal tips
can help place your concerns behind you and put that diamond solitaire ring on
her finger. Are you ready to create a December she will always remember?
1. Select the Ring
Before deciding where, when and how you will propose marriage, you must have
your props ready. You’ll look your handsome best, but there is something you
must have on hand to put on her hand: an engagement ring. The ring you choose
will be a very personal expression of your love for her, so speak with a
professional jeweler such as Robert Freidson at Incendia Diamonds to discuss
creating a stunning custom engagement ring or to look at a broad selection of
rings for your review including: classic solitaire settings, settings with
sidestones, tension setting, pave setting, three stone setting, designer jewelry
and more. The sooner you start looking the quicker you’ll find the perfect
engagement ring.
2. Consider the Right Date
The holiday season kicks off with Thanksgiving and goes through New Year’s Day.
Not every marriage proposal is uttered on December 25th as the chaos of the day
can make quiet moments hard to come by. With that in mind, some alternate dates
and settings can work out best:
Thanksgiving Weekend
– Turkey leftovers means one thing: Holiday shopping is in full force! Guess
whose mind is turning toward thoughts of the holidays? The lady you love.
Consider taking some of that downtime to pull her to the side and surprise her
with a platinum ring.
The First Evening of Hanukkah
- Hanukkah carries with it a certain warmth, togetherness, and sense of family,
which makes it an ideal time to ask for her hand in marriage. At sunset, on the
night of December 21st, after the first candle is lit, take some time to steal
away and profess your love.
Christmas Eve – The
tradition for some families is to attend Christmas Eve service and then return
home to open up one gift. Later in the evening, everyone usually keeps pretty
busy, so it is not too difficult for the two of you to sneak off and take a
moment alone. What a wonderful time to propose marriage as Silent Night is
played, a festive spirit reigns, and with an engagement ring at the ready!
Christmas Morn –
This is the favorite day for some couples to get engaged. You’ll be spending the
day together as it is, so why not propose in the morning and then bask in
everyone’s well wishes throughout the day?
New Year’s Eve –
Besides Christmas, the advent of a New Year has many men giving serious
consideration to
the days ahead. You know that you want to marry her, why not
announce your love for her moments before you ring in the New Year?
3. What You Can Say
Take a moment to think of what it means to have her in your life - the happiness
and contentment that being together has brought. It's important for you to use
your own words and tell her why she is the one for you. Let her know why she is
so special. At the end of the day, if she loves you, no fancy speech matters – a
simple proposal will do. Drop to one knee, and with diamond engagement ring in
hand, simply speak from your heart!
For questions or advice, contact Robert at 858.692.3939 or Robert@IncendiaDiamonds.com.
