Every little girl dreams of the perfect proposal from her other half, and even though those ideas might change as they grow older there are still a few things that most girls feel are a definite must when it comes to the proposal. Here are the most common things a girl looks for in a proposal.
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1. Ask for her parents blessing:
This is the most common request and as daunting as it might seem, make sure you do it if she wants you to. Asking for her parents blessing helps her to know you've put a lot of thought into the proposal and gone that extra step to feel welcomed into the family.
2. Make it a complete surprise:
Not everyone likes surprises but having a surprise proposal is a must. That isn't to say it should be completely out of the blue because of course you should test the waters first. But you can do that by dropping little hints, while still keeping the whole thing a surprise. Trust me, you'll appreciate that you did when you see the unsuspecting smile on her face.
3. Use her full name:
Not every girl will appreciate this - it depends whether or not she likes to be called by her full name, but most will. Calling her by her full name reinforces how much you actually care about her, and if you usually don't use her full name it can seem really romantic when you do at that special time.
4. Get down on one knee:
This is a common demand from us girls. A man getting down on one knee seems traditional, and that's something we need these days with all the unconventional proposals around. A man getting down on one knee reminds us of all those hours we spent watching the proposals on Disney films and chick flicks and hoping that one day somebody would do that for us.
5. Have somebody catch it on camera:
Having paparazzi around you when you're about to propose is obviously not easy and that’s understandable, but if you can manage it then do. For a bride-to-be there would be nothing nicer than being able to relive her proposal, considering it will probably feel like a bit of a blur afterwards. And it would be the perfect gift to give on your wedding day or an anniversary so that you could both remember that special moment together.
6. Make sure her nails are done:
Ok so this isn't always possible but it is a major factor in the proposal for some girls. I'm not saying plan your day completely around whether or not her nails are done but maybe find a way to incorporate it. Get in her good books a couple of days before and maybe book her an appointment to get her nails done. Then you're in her good books and she will have gorgeous nails ready for you to put that ring on her finger.
Jessica Lindley - Female First
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