On One Knee for Christmas

You know her favorite colour, what makes her laugh, the food she enjoys eating when she’s stressed, also how annoyed she gets when you leave the bathroom sink wet. But most importantly, you know she’s the one you’ll be proud to call your wife.

So, the question now becomes, “how do I ask her?”

Contrary to what you’ve seen on television, a memorable marriage proposal has less to do with the amount of money resting on your bank account, (although that’s part of it), and more to do with having a great level of understanding about your significant other, knowing what your strengths are, and being open to expressing your creative genius.

With the holidays right around the corner, a tailor-made proposal would be one gift she’s bound to remember.

Here’s What You Can Do

If you’re a sporty couple, you can merger fun and romance by incorporating your proposal into one of your favorite outdoor activities such as hiking, or playing a game of football. For example, you can place the ring in a waterproof box and rest it in the sand while you go for a swim. As she stumbles upon the hidden jewel, watch her face light up as you ask her to be your happily ever after.

Not into outdoor adventures? Then take her on a treasure hunt around the house instead. If your significant other enjoys spending quality time at home, amplify your alone time by placing clues into Christmas stockings and hiding them around the house, with the biggest stocking stuffer being the ring of course.

Add some humor to your proposal by playing dress up. Put on your Santa suit and have your special lady sit on your lap and tell you all the things she’d like to receive for Christmas. In addition to her requests, simply say to her, “I have something I think you’d like,” then; present her with the ring as you ask her to be your Mrs. Claus.

For the hopeless romantic in both of you, try playing a game I like to call, ‘The Seven Days of Christmas’. On each day leading up to the day you plan to propose, give her a note describing what you love about her. Then, on the
seventh day, describe what you love about her most as you propose on bended knee.

Regardless of how you choose to get on one knee this Christmas, the most important elements must be creativity…

Does she love travelling? Set the scene for your proposal at Latille Waterfalls in St. Lucia, inside
Harrison’s Cave in Barbados, on a helicopter ride around the Island of Antigua, or, over looking the
beautiful horizon at Strawberry Hills in Jamaica.

If she’s a lover of music or the arts, organize for her favorite band or musician to serenade her, while you propose or take her on a private photo shoot.

Regardless of how you choose to get on one knee this Christmas, the most important elements must be creativity and ensuring that the proposal is centered on something either you both enjoy, or something she’s deeply passionate about.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!