So.. I'm Going to Propose to My Wife Again..

[corncobguy]

I asked a beautiful young lady to Mary me on Valentine's day in 2006. We've had an incredible run this past decade or so, but back then I was poor by most standards and gave here a modest ring( at most) I'm doing better now and want her to be the princess that she is to me. I proposed at the Castillo San Marcos way back when and im going to do the same again on February 14 again ( because she loves that shit) I'm saving for a ring now( puting tobacco money away)My question for the romantics out there is what should I do first that day. How should I hide this from her. She is my best friend, my fishing buddy and I want this to be magical for her this time around. Any and all suggestions will help ( swear to God I'm a cave man with this shit) Damnit guys what do I do? I don't wanna punch her in the arm and say " hey wanna get hitched" or do the whole restaurant thing. I'm freaking out a little bit I suck at this. It's right around the corner and I'm an idiot and I'm drawing a blank.

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title

 

[jttnk]

Nothing says I care like a Vintage Dunhill and a bag of Penzance!

Sorry I’m not good in the gift dept. And no my wife wouldn’t want that either. But, there are some who would!

 

[corncobguy]

Thanks alot jttnk... Umm it's been noted. Lol

 

[Chasing Embers]

If you two have a song, seranade that girl. As you are getting to the last couple of lines, take a knee before your lady, tell her what she has meant to you in your time together, and tell her how much you want that for a lifetime. Present the ring, look into her eyes, tell her how lucky you are to be with her, and ask her that question.

 

[lightxmyfire]

Do what feels right man, don’t force it or worry your self into a stupor! I mean you already know she’s down, she said yes once already right? Do something that’s special for you both and let it happen naturally

My wife and I got engaged in a tattoo shop getting a connected tattoo, no rings, nothing elaborate, neither of us were nervous it was just us doing something that meant a shit ton to us and then we had this of course we’re it for each other moment and decided hey we have the tattoo might as well tell the government and make it official. It was easy, it was special and it was very “us” couldn’t of been more perfect.

my advice is you do you, it can’t be wrong if it’s what means something to you.

wishing you both the best!

 

[mikethompson]

My advice would be to have the ring with you and keep it with you until the right moment finds you. Again, let the moment find you, not the other way around.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Like pipes, wives are all a little different. Some sour quickly, some always taste good, some come with ghosts, some like to be cleaned often and packed tight... like pipes, ha ha.

Mine gets all gushy when I take her dancing. Find a live band that plays the music you like and take her out for a whirl. Make her feel like a queen. And, take your wife along if you want.

 

[didimauw]

Like pipes, wives are all a little different. Some sour quickly, some always taste good, some come with ghosts, some like to be cleaned often and packed tight... like pipes, ha ha.

Mine gets all gushy when I take her dancing. Find a live band that plays the music you like and take her out for a whirl. Make her feel like a queen. And, take your wife along if you want.

I'm trying to work out the courage to learn to dance. It's one of the few things the wife ever wants. She's just learned over the years that....I don't dance ...or sing....

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I'm trying to work out the courage to learn to dance.

Taking ballroom dancing was the best thing we ever did. You can use it as a base for any style of music and nothing beats being able to lead a woman out onto the dance floor and make them look good. A good lead can take any woman, even if she doesn't know how to dance, and make them look like a star.

 

[jpmcwjr]

In a beautifully wrapped box with a sweet card there'd be a ring placed in the bowl of a beautiful pipe you've commissioned to mark your anniversary, and that always says "I love me". Sorry, I am the last guy to think of things. Good advice above, and have fun! And congrats.

 

[winton]

My wife and I met in Dallas at grad school. A year later, I proposed in a horse drawn carriage. The hardest part was getting the driver to stop trying to give us the tour of the JFK assassination.

 

[scloyd]

I proposed at the Castillo San Marcos way back when and im going to do the same again on February 14 again

I'm freaking out a little bit I suck at this.

You don't have to freak out. Keep it simple and familiar. Take her to the exact spot where you proposed to her last time. Pull the ring out of your pocket and get down on one knee and propose. She'll probably think it's sweet that you remembered the exact spot...if you still remember.

 

[JMcQ]

I proposed while naked, and wouldn't show her the ring until she answered. I didn't want the ring to skew her answer.

 

[corncobguy]

Thanks guy's. I'm just gonna let it happen. When the time is right I believe I will know. We walk past that spot at least once a month or so ,when it's time hopefully she won't suspect a thing.

 

[weezell]

I didn't want the ring to skew her answer.

Was that screw her answer??...

 

[weezell]

My second wife on our first anniversary, I Proposed she get the F^%k out.It worked! Now with the third, it's been 28 years of dreaded bliss...

 

[SpookedPiper]

She knows your neanderthal ways...just be you and let the magic happen! It will be a wonderful moment! Congratulations again!

 

[unadoptedlamp]

Are you sure you want to give her a second chance? Seems like things might be going your way so far.

If you need to buy jewellery, maybe a nice necklace, bracelet, etc. is good. Now that you're rich, you can look back on those humble wedding bands and have a nice memory of where it all began. Just an idea.

 

[weezell]

look back on those humble wedding bands and have a nice memory of where it all began. Just an idea

#3 said something about new wedding bands one day. We got ours at a pawn shop for about a $100.00. I said, "Do you REALLY want to jinx us now?". They still look good...

 

[unadoptedlamp]

Ha! Exactly weezell. I wouldn't tempt it myself.

I could plop down $20k on a wedding band that my wife could show off, but she's not the type. I think she would actually be angry if I did. She would probably ask what the hell I was thinking. Maybe a new infinity pool or a hot tub upgrade instead? It just wouldn't fly.

Although some ladies are that type, and corncob, if that's your gal, then go for it, if it's going to make a difference. You can't put a price on happiness.

But, remember, De Beers started that whole tradition of a diamond ring engagement. They're also responsible for some of the myths of how much you should spend. Coming from a diamond company... huh.

My wife and I spent a total of about $150 on our wedding rings, like weezell. Walked into a jewellers shop that was more suited for teenagers and picked out two silver bands that were among a pile of others which are probably in junk boxes or garbage dumps by now.

The value in ours is what it meant at the time, and now.

Although... one night when I was living in Paris, I went down to the street to smoke my pipe and take in the city. I was pretty content, watching the ladies stroll by to the clubs and cafes down the street until I heard a clink clink and then my name being called out. She hucked that wedding ring out of a 3 story window.

To this day, she swears she was just beating out a rug (over my head... at night), but I've never been sure about that.

I did find the ring near the gutter and it hasn't fallen off since. That I know of.

So, that's all to say that my opinion might be worth shit.