How did you propose?

Basically, I'm thinking that this year might be the year to propose. My gf and I have been talking about it and she has been sending me some rings she likes. Even though we're actively talking about it, I'd still like there to be some element of surprise or for the proposal to feel special. We're planning to go to Europe (Reykjavik, Amsterdam & Paris) in June, which I think would be a great opportunity, but I don't want to rush things if I don't have to.

Any tips, tricks, and stories are welcome.

I have no advice I’m just happy for u

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already on the 3rd paragraph gimme a moment

this beautiful already

so proud of ya

gonna need a tldr version at the bottom too

if u love her go ahead fr

in for the same advice

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I can't contribute to this thread, I can only watch.

Congrats bro

Lmao

My proposal was kind of split over a couple different instances because we were in a long distance relationship. We talked about what we were doing for a while and I talked to her family about what I planned to do. Then when we finally moved in together I had gifts and a ring ready.

is she a romcom kind of girl? what's she like

I hope I can get to this point one day

man same

I proposed within 3mos. Heck, 1-2mos in to our relationship we got drunk one night and planned out our wedding. I just knew it in my bones that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this woman, and I knew she felt the same. The first couple weeks we were together we ain't get no sleep, neither of us could come down from the high. It was like the most positive delirium I had ever experienced. Anyway...

We were in Rome (after having gone to Barcelona to watch the MotoGP race at catalunya) and we walked into this artisan workshop one day where they had all sorts of jewelry. I took a mental note of what size ring fit her ring finger and later went back and got the ring I would propose with. It was cheap. Real cheap. Tiny band with one tiny emerald.

The next evening we went for a walk, I was thinking the Trevi fountain would be The Spot but when we got there it was just so busy! So many people. I wanted some intimacy so I suggested we just keep walking and enjoy the sights. We ended up at this quiet piazza with one big spire in the center. Very few people. I got just behind her giving her with my arm at her side and made a remark about the very top of the spire, trying to get her to look up at the top like there was something important up there. As she looked up I took a step back and got on one knee so that when she turned around there I would be. Almost before I could even ask the question she shouted yes in the most happy way I have ever heard. (sidenote, there was a man from Spain who saw the proposal and he came over and just had to say something, share in the moment, i'll never forget how kind his face was)

After we called our friends and family and told them the news I began to feel self conscious about the ring and how plain and small it was and I said "I'm going to get you a real engagement ring that you feel like you can show off to everyone when we return home."

Luckily we were going to Florence later in our trip. Ponte Vecchio called my name, known for its gold and jewelry I just knew it would be the spot where I would get the ring she deserved. After nearly two hours of looking around I insisted that I get her this ring even though she protested that it was too expensive. (it wasn't)

She now happily wears that ring, her wedding band, and a platinum five year anniversary ring (custom commission) every day of her life. Our time traveling in Europe absolutely intoxicated with love ranks among the best stretches of time in my entire life.

tldr per @lil_ufo request: went to Rome, bought s*** ring, proposed and she said yes, bought blessed ring in Florence, the end

That was actually the "second proposal" in a way.

While we were lying in bed in Rome on the way to sleep I whispered to her "will you marry me?" and she said yes. I kind of wish I hadn't done that, but she actually says that it was one of her favorite moments in her life.

She also got me some "engagement earrings" at the shop in Florence which I cherish greatly. <3

Nigga write a book

its a big deal

I meant the language is fantastic and the story gripping not that it was long

EDIT: I see how you read it now

oh

thank you!

i ain't even speak about how her mom was with us in Rome since she was raised in Italy and this would be one of the last times she'll be well enough to travel like this, and I overheard her mom talkin bout how she better not invest too heavily in this extremely young "boy" she was taking a fancy to

surprised the absolute f*** outta her but she loves me now and she's a goated in-law

I got a hotel and set it up all nice and s***. Had balloons, rose petals on the flood from the door to the balcony where I set up the whole thing up.

Had roses on the bed. Champagne.

Music playing in the background..

Hired a driver to pick her up.