Should You Propose on Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is a day that simply says “romance” to so many couples. It’s easy to see why this day might be a popular choice for a marriage proposal. But with Valentine’s Day being one of the most romantic days of the year – is the really the best day to pick for your marriage proposal? Or are expectations running a bit too high? Should you propose on Valentine’s Day? Let’s talk about the pro’s and the con’s for proposing on Valentine’s Day.

PRO With romance on everyone’s mind, Valentine’s Day very well could be the perfect day. Many women receive marriage proposals on Valentine’s Day. There is simply romance in the air everywhere you go. Most restaurants offer romantic dinner specials. Flowers are plentiful and easy to find. Romance is all in the air – all around you. Why, we think some of these marriage proposals may simply be inspired by the romantic day itself!

CON A proposal on Valentine’s Day ruins the surprise experience. Many men say they want to see that look of joy and happiness as they surprise their love with a marriage proposal. On Valentine’s Day a marriage proposal may even be expected by some couples – as they have reached that point in their relationships. For many men they look forward to surprising their mates nearly as much as they do proposing to her. To propose on Valentine’s Day means there is a lot less surprise factor. Something to keep in mind if you choose this date.

CON A Valentine’s Day proposal is usually costly. From restaurants, florists and other entertainment know they are at a premium for the day. They can charge up to 50% higher costs on this day than they could a week ago or a week later – simply because of that romantic Valentine’s Day. By proposing earlier or later your proposal could be more extravagant or elegant in the way that you choose. Valentine’s day prices are sadly, always higher and not always for a good reason that the consumer can understand except for supply and demand.

Finding the PERFECT Proposal For Your Girlfriend

Here are 3 Ways To Find the PERFECT Proposal For Your Girlfriend.

Did you know that the most memorable marriage proposals are also the most creative and unique?

Problem is, the more you want to blow her away, the more frustrated and stressed you become by trying
to come up with an original idea!

Not to worry. Here are 3 ways to get your creativity flowing and come up with your winning proposal idea:

1. FIND THE “PERSONAL” TOUCH

Aww… your girlfriend likes restaurants. Well guess what? So does everyone else! You need to dig for those unique and special things about your girlfriend that stand out, and use them as your starting point for proposal inspiration. Nothing speaks louder than a proposal that says, “I love you and understand you deeply” at the same time.

If you’re stuck for ideas, grab a piece of paper and think back to all the memorable moments while
you two were dating. What are her favorite things to do? What place does she hold dear to her heart?

If she grew up on the beach, maybe you could take her to a high cliff near a magnificent beach where
she grew up, and arrange for her to see the words, “Kim, will you marry me?” written in giant letters
on the sand down below as the sun sets.

As another example: I once knew a girl who was totally OBSESSED with Superman. So in this case, instead of
parachuting into a party to propose, why not do it in a Superman costume?

See where I’m going here? Your first step to a perfect proposal is making a list of all the things
that are special to your loved one and using them as inspiration for your proposal.

2. ASK HER FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Believe it or not, no matter how long you’ve been dating, you’ll almost always discover some new
“little known facts” about your girlfriend by simply asking her family and close friends. While
these hidden gems might not spark a proposal idea themselves, they’ll certainly guide you in the
right direction and further inspire you.

3. FIND THE **WOW** FACTOR

Want to know if your proposal will be exceptional? Explain your proposal idea to a female friend and
if she isn’t “mouth-hitting-the-floor-with-astonishment” surprised, go back to the drawing board!

I’m serious. This is the most important moment in her life (and yours!) If the proposal stinks, what’s she going to think about the YEARS ahead? Some people say that you should keep proposals “safe” or “simple” by doing something that everyone’s already done before, but considering 80% of women said their
proposals were less romantic than they’d hoped for, isn’t that telling you something? While most men
spend lots of money on the ring, they often lack originality, which leaves the woman feeling disappointed.

In conclusion, if your proposal doesn’t excite friends and family, it certainly won’t excite your wife-to-be.

About the author:

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.

To learn more, visit: The Romantic’s Guide To Popping The Question.

The Romantic’s Guide To Popping The Question.

Let’s face it, one of the biggest problems you face, when planning to pop the question, is finding a unique, creative and romantic way to do it.  Lucky for you, “The Romantic’s Guide To Popping The Question” provides you with quality stories, ideas and inspiration for an unforgettable marriage proposal.

First of all, the book contains 101 stories in total, and after reading just the first fifteen stories, I knew this is exactly what men need to make their proposal exceptional. I found myself leaning back in my chair, saying, “wow,” after reading many of the stories.

In fact, every time I thought they couldn’t get any more creative and imaginative, they did! Just wait till you read what everyone did with their cars and bodies in story #13, ­­it was incredible! And the creative way a guy proposed in the cinema! And the horseback proposal “with a twist” that will totally blow you away!

Not to mention, this book also has the 25 WORST marriage proposals that will have you laughing your butt off! These were so enjoyable that I’ve been sharing them with friends ever since.

Now, the only problem I have with the book is that it makes other proposal stories (even half-decent ones) look terrible! I mean these stories are unheard of anywhere else. If you’re thinking of proposing or know someone who’s about to, then tell him or her about this book right now!

You can learn more about the book here—–> The Romantic’s Guide To Proposals.