Marriage Proposal Contest (in Contests)

Hi guys,

I've got a big headache here. I've been figuring out how to propose to my sweetheart for weeks and I've got no clue. So I need your help here. I've decided to put this as a contest for everyone who participates to suggest ONE proposal. The proposal must not involve huge amounts of money because I'm pretty broke. The best and most viable proposal will win 100k. Really appreciate it if you could help me here.

Thanks in advance! :)

Does she play CB? If not, get her to join. Name one of your rares "Marry Me", or "A Wedding Ring", and send it to her. It would cost just $5, and if she's a nerd or CB addict, it would be very charming :p

Nope she doesn't. Will probably kill me if she sees this...lol.

I'll give you some ideas, but since I'll give more than one you can count me out of the running for the 100k. If she's into sports there is always the Jumbo-Tron, this proposal is free in most arenas as it's a big crowd pleaser. Could potentially be bad if a "um let's talk about this later" is returned in front of 10k sports fans. You can do the classic, nice dinner propose during or after the meal, this is what I did, worked fine...not to fancy or hard really, also little to talk about to grandkids though :( Other options, have the chef put it in a desert of some type, should talk to manager before making reservations to make sure this will be alright and chef will agree. Also may want to have the ring on the top of a delicate dessert like a decoration as to stop from the ring getting covered in food, and possibly digested. Other options would be show up at place of work, or order sing-a-gram (unsure how much that would cost though)....hey, you could just rent a costume and do that one yourself for cheaper probably! Ok, better stop typing now.

Just do a traditional out to eat propasal. Go to a nice restrauant and ask her. :D

Still need more info.

Are you elderly? Are you too young to be marrying anyway?

Is she terribly romantic? Are you?

Will you be The Brady Bunch, if she says yes?

Are either of you sporty? Are you both nerds?

Do you want points for creativity? Directness? Should it be highly memorable, even if that increases the likelihood that something will go horribly wrong? Are you just trying to up the likelihood that she'll say yes?

Does she already "know" y'all are going to be married someday? Or will this be a surprise?

Do you want a date that falls on a holiday anyway, so you don't have to buy 2! gifts?

Are you buying the ring yourself? Or shopping together for one after the fact?

Feel free to add any other pertinent info.

ok, more details. *Feels like being exposed publicly*
I'm 27 this year and she's 25. I've already gotten the ring but has yet to decide on how to do the proposal. We are located in Singapore and cost of living here is pretty high I guess. What else do you need to know?

this may not work for you but i tossed my wife a calendar and said pick a date. two months later we were married. we also financed the wedding for $150o, so i may be able to give you some pointers on an affordable ceremony. best of luck!

Get a black ski mask ( 5$? ) then Pretend to kidnap here ( How much are van rentals now days? ). Then take her to a distant cousins house ( or other relative, this part dosen't have to be exact ) and tie her to a chair. Pretend to call "your boss" and then pretend to hear a series of questions to ask her ( where she lives, any rich relatives and so on ) then pretend like your boss told you something bad and look at her then pull of your mask and go will you marry me. Ha. Its hit or miss really.

Burrito, bad suggestion. With all the things happening around the world, that is the worst thing that you can do IMO. The chef option by AngryZac has my approval! :D I'll definitely keep that in mind.

My advice. Maybe cook/set a romantic dinner for her and set up the dining room. Surprise her by your cooking, then gauge her reaction, then spring the proposal. A possibility is to use fortune cookies. :P

ok i got the best advice in the world.
go buy a ring get on your knee and propose. its simple.

make a breakfast or buy it (depending on how well you can cook). put it in a yogi bear type woven basket and ask you future wife to come with you for a picnic and watch the sunrise. find a pretty high place with a good view of the sunrise and if possible the city and have a nice picnic. and while she gazes at the rising of the sun you pull the ring out and when she looks back at you you pop the question. or something like that. i've also heard of people putting the ring in the food but... that causes people to chip teeth. or if you want to do the bending knee thing you could watch the sunrise standing up and abruptly you take your arms off around her (ring already in hand) and she turns to see why you drop and pop (the Q). also, since some people arent morning people you might want to think about sunset and dinner.

whatever you do, make it something you can do again in 25 years

Why don't you send her some flowers at work asking her to join you for an overnight spa retreat for the weekend and do it there, if you can't afford the spa, make one at home. Some candles, nice body cream, and a steamy bath can go a long way to showing you care before you take the big plunge.

Cook her dinner. (I'm assuming you know what she likes to eat.)

Are you willing to spend money? Like lots?
If so, go on a plane, fly over the city, and make the lights say: Marry Me (Name).
I don't know if that costs lots, but it doesn't sound cheap.

Or get her drunk and propose and since she's drunk she'll be in la-la land and say yes =P

do you live near a beach? if so take her to one and pay a kid 5 bucks to write "i love you (name) will you marry me" in the sand. i did this when i took my gf to the prom and she loved it.

OK, I used to go to Singapore a lot and things may have changed since I last went - 97 - but if I was going to propose I would do it on the cable car coming back from Sentosa - preferably at night with that view of the city lights. Alternatively -- I can't remember the name of the place but it's the highest point on Singapore. For both pack a picnic - doesn't have to be expensive food, maybe buy some dim sum type stuff or whatever you both like. Make sure you pack some champagne though and a couple of glasses. If she says no you can always drink the champagne by yourself!

The beach on Sentosa isn't a bad location either....

Keep things as simple as possible would be my best tip - that way you'll have less to worry about and be focussed on the proposal.

And if you happen to pick this one then keep the 100k - save up your CB money and sell for real cash to buy the champagne!

Best of luck! =)

TresDots:
The proposal must not involve huge amounts of money because I'm pretty broke
-onlyyoukonw

That being said...arrange to do something that she loves, that she knows that you really dislike (what exactly this is is up to you just make sure that it is something that she knows you dislike.) Afterwords, turn to her and say "Do you know why I decided to do this tonight?" she says no then say "Because I love you and going to (or doing depending on your choice) things just so the other person will enjoy it is one of the things that people that love each other do" brief pause "There is another thing that people that love each other do" this is when you (as zeaderan put it) Drop and Pop.

Just an idea :)

My wife's favorite store is Ann Taylor... That being said, I went there and they gave me a box. I had a T-Shirt made that said (Name), Will you marry me? When she opened it, she thought it was from her favorite store. Worked out pretty well if you ask me.

i love the fortune cookie idea. its cheap and easy. go get some chinese food and bring it home. take the fortune out of a cookie with some tweezers, and insert a slip of paper of your own that you printed off. have it say

"you will recieve a marriage proposal in less than two minutes"

when she looks up from her fortune, there you are with the ring on one of your knees.

...that would be cool IMO, and its something she can talk about all the time with her friends, cause its creative and orignal :D

i think that whatever you can come up with on your own will be much more valuable to you later in life. hopefully this isnt something you plan to do very often! make it be special for you, not just something chosen for most flashy or "memorable" way - if you come up with it it will be worth so much more in the long run, both to you and your (potential) wife.

A public display of your affection and the question should almost always work if your sure of your case.
Nothing is too public. Intercomms in trains/subway/airport stations or the vehicles themselves are very nice.
Sneak away and tell her you're on the toilet, and then use the intercomm. or just intercept her if you're not travelling together but she takes a steady route to work.

ok, I've already put some advice in the post but I'll tell you what worked for me - I'm getting married in September - was best summed up by Whos ur daddy :


ok i got the best advice in the world.
go buy a ring get on your knee and propose. its simple.

--[Whos ur daddy], June 15 2005 2:48 PM EDT


that man should win a prize - simplicity will get it right most times

Whos ur daddy wins, hands down.

Hmmm... Interesting proposal ideas. Will end this contest tomorrow at 12pm server time. Keep them coming.

I like Warchild's idea ;)

Where did you guys first lay eyes on each other?

Blind fold her, go back to that spot obviously holding her hand so she doesnt run into anything...lol. Then get on one knee, ask her to remove the blindfold and pop the big Question...

Or just go back to that spot and do it however you want when you get there.

Results time guys! I've decided and there are 2 winners since one suggested it and the other explained how it works, so both will share the 100k.

I really like the fortune cookie idea. So xDanELx and Soul Calibur will get 50k each. Thank you guys for the numerous ideas! Really appreciate them.

Well good luck proposing and have a happy life outside of CB2!!!

resteruant by beach...get some wood chips..and right in huge letter on the sand...marry me "her name"...then when time is right...say something to the effect of.."wow there is a whale on the beach"..she looks down and sees it..by the time she turns around..have the ring whipped on..and be on ur knees...
send the 100k to The Incredibles...ty and gl