You can smell it in the kitchen. You can hear it on the radio. You can see it at the mall. It’s the holiday season! And maybe – just maybe, if you’re lucky – it’s another season for you. Maybe it’s a season for romance, for committing to your special someone for now and always.
If you know you’ve found “the one,” then why shouldn’t now be the time to ask for your love’s hand in marriage? All of your friends and family will be near; everyone’s already going to be celebrating; and it’s a time for gift giving. Stop waiting for the perfect moment, because that moment is right now. Here are five great ideas for giving the most special holiday gift you can give: a diamond or cubic zirconia engagement ring!
Involve the Family
You love your special someone more than anyone else in the world, right? Of course you do – you wouldn’t be kicking around holiday engagement ideas if you didn’t. But there are other people in your life you love too, like your closest friends and family members. They’ve always been there for you, and they always will be, so why not make them a part of one of the most memorable moments of your life?
It’s not uncommon to bring all or part of the family together during or immediately after an engagement at any time of the year. Figuring out a good excuse to get your special someone together with the family and keeping your intentions secret can be tricky, though. Not so during the holidays – they’re already going to get together to celebrate. Think about using the opportunity to make your move.
Spell It Out
You’re going to tell her why she’s the one, and what it is you love about her, and at this stage of the game you should be more than able to figure out how to do that on your own. No matter how you approach it, though, there are still four words you’re going to say: “Will you marry me?”
The Knot recommends you put a holiday twist on your proposal and write it in snow – weather permitting, of course – or a string of lights on the house. Yes, that last one’s going to be tough to pull off without her noticing, but you can do it. We have faith in you. If you’d like something with a bit more of a classic romantic feel to it, use flowers to spell your proposal out in the snow.
Hang It Up
If you’re celebrating Christmas, take advantage of that big, messy tree you shelled out for and lugged halfway across town. Have a custom ornament made with those four simple words on it or rely on a particularly sentimental ornament – consider getting your hands on the first ornament her parents got as a married couple, for instance – and use that to help segue into your proposal. If you really want to go all out, decorate the entire tree with ornaments commemorating your time together and write your proposal on the star that you secretly pull out of seemingly nowhere to cap it all off.
An End and a Beginning
Make two time capsules, but instead of burying them in the ground for decades, give them to your love. Fill the first one with pictures and other mementos of the things you did as a couple during the year that’s ending. Then put the ring in the second capsule and tell her how it’s signifying the beginning of a new year and the rest of your lives together as a happily married couple.
Count It Down
As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, you’ll be holding your sweetheart tight and counting down the final seconds of the year. Surprise her by turning it into a countdown for your proposal. Tell her just before the countdown that you want to say why you love her. On each number, give her a very quick reason that you rehearsed beforehand. When the countdown is over and the New Year has begun, whisper in her ear…well, you know what to say.
Make It Your Own
Of course, we can’t guarantee you that each and every one of these ideas is a surefire hit for you and the love of your life. Every relationship is different, and every person in a relationship is unique. What might seem silly to someone could be romantic and charming to someone else. What might be the perfect sentimental moment to some may seem clichéd or boring to others.
It’s impossible for us to know exactly what’s best for you and your special someone this holiday season. Maybe you already know what the best way to bend your knee is, and it’s something completely original. That’s great if so. If you need a little help, though, consider one of these ideas when you present her with the diamond or cubic zirconia engagement ring of her dreams.
Whatever you do, have a save and happy holiday season!