icelandic_iceskater Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1849474' date='Apr 27 2009, 12:00 AM']DO IT.[/quote] O m'garsh, totally! [quote name='CatherineM' post='1849721' date='Apr 27 2009, 02:05 AM']Fill flash is the way to go.[/quote] but then the sunset usually comes out grainy. Although I know there's a way to make it not... I dunno how though. Silhouette's ftw! [quote name='StColette' post='1849928' date='Apr 27 2009, 11:00 AM']Come to find out sometime later that we weren't alone on the Stations. On the Stations above us were Father Johnathan and about 30 or so people who had stopped to watch the entire thing happen. lol[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='StColette' post='1849928' date='Apr 27 2009, 11:00 AM']Micah proposed to me at the Stations of the Cross at Franciscan. I was an hour and half late to my own proposal lol And a friend of ours tricked me into going to the Stations to talk with her about "boy troubles". Micah came strolling down the steps to the Stations and asked to go for a little walk. Needless to say I knew something was up at the this point. He knelt down between the third and fourth Stations (where Christ falls for the first time and meets his mother). He had this big elaborate speech, which I didn't hear a word of lol. I had to have him repeat it later that evening lol. Being a Theology major the speech was laden with typology and Theological references to Christ and his Bride. lol I didn't even say yes, I just shock my head lol. Come to find out sometime later that we weren't alone on the Stations. On the Stations above us were Father Johnathan and about 30 or so people who had stopped to watch the entire thing happen. lol And I don't have a diamond either. Mine is a blue topaz for Mary it does have three small diamonds on either side of the blue topaz though.[/quote] Lol I remember when Micah told me his plan before he asked you. He's like, "What do you think?" I was said, "Micah...that's an amazing idea!" S'quite a fella you got there Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='Slappo' post='1849471' date='Apr 26 2009, 10:58 PM']Ok, I'm a dork. Now that the topic is on my mind I keep thinking of all these cool things. I have a tripod and a really nice SLR camera that I use for photography, so I can be like, "Hey lets get a picture of the two of us with the sunset behind us." and I can set up the camera with a 10 second timer to do continuous shooting and after I set the camera, go walk over to her and propose.[/quote] Yes! I have a friend whose husband did that and it turned out great! Well, except that she thought they were gonna take a goofy picture, so she's making a face and he's down on one knee all serious. hahaha. It was priceless. Proposals should definitely be something personal and meaningful for the individual couple. My husband did a great job...we have a 'special spot' at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. Basically, the first time we visited there while we were dating, we picked the Miraculous Medal shrine inside to be our spot to always visit and pray together when we're there. Then in January 2008 when we were there again for the March for Life, I went over there and started praying by myself. When he came over, I wasn't thinking anything of it since this was our usual thing to do. Then he started saying incredibly sweet things to me, which I was just thinking "awww, how sweet!" but still not thinking anything of it. But then, he got down on one knee, pulled out a ring, and proposed! Ahhhh it was wonderful. Plus one of our friend was behind us sneakily taking pictures of it. Then we got to go to mass together right afterwards and tell our group the good news! It's definitely nice to have a 'special spot' where you can go back to and remember this exciting part of your life. Your plan sounds wonderful. Many prayers for you and your lady and that everything goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizz_loves_jesus Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' post='1849474' date='Apr 26 2009, 11:00 PM']DO IT.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StColette Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='Moosey' post='1849986' date='Apr 27 2009, 11:05 AM']Lol I remember when Micah told me his plan before he asked you. He's like, "What do you think?" I was said, "Micah...that's an amazing idea!" S'quite a fella you got there Jennie [/quote] lol yep he's a good man. I mean a man who can put up with his wife throwing up almost the entire time they have been married is a keeper. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='StColette' post='1849990' date='Apr 27 2009, 10:13 AM']lol yep he's a good man. I mean a man who can put up with his wife throwing up almost the entire time they have been married is a keeper. lol[/quote] He's partially responsible for all that vomiting though. My engagement ring is a silver claddagh that I wear on my right hand. I didn't want a diamond partially for financial reasons, partially ethical, and partially because I am very active with my hands, and it would have gotten in the road, literally. The ring cost as much to have it cut down to a size 6 as it cost to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiyoung Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 hehe Jennie I remember you running by my room and flashing your ring at me afterwards. lol. I didn't know that Fr. Jonathan was up there, though! I second what other people have been saying--doing something sweet and meaningful to the two of you is the best route. Have you two talked about it? I'm assuming the two of you have talked about marriage seriously since you're talking about proposing. Maybe sending some of her friends as scouts to find out what kind of thing she'd like would be good--but ultimately something that reflects something about the two of you is best. At least, I'd like something personal and intimate--I think the whole proposing in front of the world doing something outrageous type of thing is kind of cliche. What you have planned sounds really nice. Make sure you remember what you say to her though because chances are she won't remember it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 My proposal was sweet and simple. I purchased the ring at the same place my dad did and brought Teresa on a date - we went golfing, then to her favorite place to eat and got her favorite meal. Then we walked in a park downtown and I picked a spot next to a fountain and proposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Worst proposals ever: One friend of mine, her dad asked her mom to marry her while they were driving out of a parking garage. Another friends dad proposed while they were waiting in a fast food delivery line. My mom asked my dad to marry her, and he responded: "I'm 99.9% sure." soooo romantic. One good one is: a friend of mine was proposed to on top of the empire state building. Pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyP89 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Slappo, seriously, if you know she wants to marry you, no matter what you do it will be special and important to her. Your idea sounds lovely! (Though the ashes thing would freak me out, but I do understand the symbolism.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Let's see, two good ones: 1) When I was in Seattle at a conference we ate at the Space Needle one night. All of Seattle is spread out below you, and about once per hour you see the entire skyline due to the rotation, and someone got proposed to in the restaurant. 2) A friend's daughter went to China for a vacation with her boyfriend. He proposed to her on the Great Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I had a boyfriend propose just to try to get me into bed. Besides being a romantic proposal, it ended up being an unpleasant evening. It was especially unpleasant for his jaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose wrought of iron Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1850642' date='Apr 27 2009, 07:09 PM']I had a boyfriend propose just to try to get me into bed. Besides being a romantic proposal, it ended up being an unpleasant evening. It was especially unpleasant for his jaw.[/quote] Go CatherineM!! You rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatholicCid Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1850642' date='Apr 27 2009, 07:09 PM']I had a boyfriend propose just to try to get me into bed. Besides being a romantic proposal, it ended up being an unpleasant evening. It was especially unpleasant for his jaw.[/quote] Especially if he had given you a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm enjoying all these ideas, I've got one I think I'll stick with in a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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