Marriage Proposal Mistakes That Leave Brides To Be
Feeling Disappointed
Proposing is no easy feat.... and it can go terribly wrong, if the man tries to be overly creative or proposes
in a location that is not fitting (view the video below...):
So many things can go wrong when you propose, so it's smart to spend a few days getting things right!
Did you know that a man once hospitalized his girlfriend trying to propose to her? It’s true! He slipped
the engagement ring into her shot glass and as they toasted to his speech, she swallowed it! Now, she survived, but
they did need a trip to the emergency room.
In fact, ‘embarrassing yet funny’ proposals like these remind me of the 5 ways that guys totally DESTROY this
precious moment for their bride to be by making horrendous mistakes. Please don’t make these
mistakes…
Creating A Public Spectacle
Whether it's a party, family get-together or Yankee game, realize that you should never propose to your beloved
one if she wouldn't feel comfortable with a public proposal. Not only may it embarrass her, but
she may feel pressured to say "Yes," only to tell you the truth later. Bottom line, think about what sort of person
your lady is: Is she shy, cautious or a little reserved? Then maybe a private proposal is the better way to go.
You don't want this to happen:
"Over-Doing" The Wedding Proposal
Some men's idea of an amazing proposal is slapping together all the “usual” romantic things into one big event
and calling it a "marriage proposal." Sadly, this couldn't be further from the truth. For example: A man serves the
candlelit dinner, presents her flowers, chocolates, a teddy bear and then proposes to her.
Yuck. I'm sorry, but if you believe your lady deserves the most magnificent experience of her life, then
understand that normal "everyday romance" is only good for… everyday romance! not a proposal. She’ll never admit
it, but she'll most likely be disappointed.
Being Unprepared For The Proposal
You usually only get one shot at your proposal so you MUST get it right! No pressure :D. Always rehearse through
the things that could go wrong,
create backup plans and please make sure your proposal idea is safe! If you’re creating a more elaborate proposal,
you’ll need extra caution.
Physically rehearse through the situations, discover what could go wrong and work out solutions around them. Get
your friends together and brainstorm the sticky situations that could come up on the day. Of course, life is
unpredictable and things may change but be prepared the best you can.
Spending Too Much Money
Hang on! You’re probably wondering, “How is spending TOO MUCH money on a proposal a problem?” Well it all
depends. The problem with money is that it often becomes a substitute for creativity. As a result, you get a "nice"
memorable proposal but nothing that's “jaw-dropping!”
Using A "Done To Death" Proposal Idea
Now here’s the biggest mistake of them all. Yes, coming up with creative and original ideas to propose is tough,
but it's a must if you want your moment to be remembered and talked about for years to come!
Your proposal needs to be personalized to your girlfriend. What are her favorite hobbies, music and interests?
These are the starting points to an incredible proposal that everyone will talk about for years.
While the Eiffel tower, hot air balloons and getting the waiter to bring out the ring on a platter are "okay"
ideas, they’re not creative and original enough for the most important and memorable moment of both your lives.
How To Come Up With A Creative And Unique Marriage Proposal:
Not so long ago a guy started a worldwide competition to find the best marriage proposals. The competition found
a great reception and well over seven thousand entries participated. Out of these 101 best marriage proposals were
chosen and put togehter into a great little resource for grooms to be:
Michael Webb is the author of “The Romantic’s Guide To Popping The Question,” a book filled with 101 Creative and Unique
Marriage Proposals, hand-picked as award-winning stories from a total of 7,329 entries in his worldwide
competition.
The book contains truly unique and creative ideas and covers many topics, among them:
Inexpensive proposal stories
Elaborate proposal stories
Creative proposal stories
Romantic proposal stories
Proposals surrounded by friends and family plus
Private and intimate proposals
Sentimental proposals
Proposals including your religious faith
Christmas proposal stories
Easter proposal stories
New Years proposal stories
Halloween proposal ideas
Proposals in nature
Proposals by women! (Yes, that does happen too...!)
