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Maelly
02-05-2008, 08:36 PM
So, Starting from this special month (my birth month;)), I wanna be more romantic.
I intend popping up the question on her birth day (September).
So, I want to be as romantic as I would ever be.
So, help guys, HELP!!!
For starters, I googled some ideas.
* Have pillows embroidered with your names, and get monogramed pillow covers and/or buy two gowns and have them embroided/monogramed . Where can I get this done in around Cape Town.
gdiza
02-05-2008, 08:38 PM
Maelly, the accounts supervisor at CapeAds is very talented, she did some awesome stuff for my ex gf.
I'll show her this thread on Monday and maybe she can suggest something or you can contact her directly and ask her... she's always looking to make some money on the side and I can def guarentee you, the stuff she does is very nice!
She can work from ideas you give her or her own ideas type drill.
PS: PM sent! :)
Road runner
02-05-2008, 08:42 PM
Let her register on MyBroadband and pop the question here! :D
You got lotsa time to practice till September!
Maelly
02-05-2008, 08:43 PM
Thanks, will do just that!
waynegohl
02-05-2008, 08:49 PM
we share the same birthday i see but good luck anyway.
gdiza
02-05-2008, 08:50 PM
we share the same birthday i see but good luck anyway.
He doesn't need luck... He'll be ok! :cool:
Maelly
02-05-2008, 08:54 PM
He doesn't need luck... He'll be ok! :cool:
Couldn't have said it better myself :cool::cool:
waynegohl
02-05-2008, 08:54 PM
He doesn't need luck... He'll be ok! :cool:
yeah ok.
Maelly
02-05-2008, 08:54 PM
You got lotsa time to practice till September!
Absolutely....
Tell us about her
What does she do, how old, cultural background, family - how close is she, where do you live, whats your budget?
The birthday is a neat idea
LancelotSA
02-05-2008, 09:02 PM
I wanna be more romantic.....
So, I want to be as romantic as I would ever be.
She's going to get suspicious and think you are having an affair! :)
Maelly
02-05-2008, 09:08 PM
We both African Blacks, she's 23 going 24, she's studying (LLB 4th yr) will finish next year. We've been together since 2003. We both originally from Pretoria, I don't have a huge budget (but am comfortable). What else, oh, she's the only child, raised by a single Mom.
LancelotSA
02-05-2008, 09:08 PM
Some female input from my girlfriend here....
She is not a fan of the proposing on her birthday as her first question is would she still get a birthday present and the ring! I have to admit that my first thought too was that your birthday is a special day for someone already... now I suppose you could look at it two ways, one is that it steals the thunder from your special day, while the other is that it makes the day even more special....
And now being a real sceptic when it comes to marriage etc... what if it does not work out with her? For the rest of time she will have to associate her birthday with the engagement.
Sorry, I'm sure this was all meant to be happy stuff but these are just things that I immediately thought and when the GF confirmed these thoughts I thought i'd share them. Interesting to see what others think of the choice of day.
Maelly
02-05-2008, 09:08 PM
She's going to get suspicious and think you are having an affair! :)
Nah, NOT A CHANCE, well, not really sure:confused:
Maelly
02-05-2008, 09:12 PM
Some female input from my girlfriend here....
She is not a fan of the proposing on her birthday as her first question is would she still get a birthday present and the ring! I have to admit that my first thought too was that your birthday is a special day for someone already... now I suppose you could look at it two ways, one is that it steals the thunder from your special day, while the other is that it makes the day even more special....
And now being a real sceptic when it comes to marriage etc... what if it does not work out with her? For the rest of time she will have to associate her birthday with the engagement.
Sorry, I'm sure this was all meant to be happy stuff but these are just things that I immediately thought and when the GF confirmed these thoughts I thought i'd share them. Interesting to see what others think of the choice of day.
Good point.
The thing is, I was once engaged to her (well, kind of). She proposed to me with her aunt's wedding band back in 2005 (after we had an argued I called the whole thing off), so the good thing is that she has been waiting for this for quite some time:cool:. The bad thing being, she may have gave up on that idea.:(
Road runner
02-05-2008, 09:30 PM
Do it tonight! ;) Has she still got the ring?
Maelly
02-05-2008, 09:42 PM
Yes she does have it (but I suspect it lost its value now). But I cant do it tonight cause (1) am currently in Pretoria and (2) I wanna sweep her off her feet first.
Road runner
02-05-2008, 09:53 PM
You romantic sod you! :D What about taking her to the very first place you two met, and asking her there. I agree with Lancelot as well, use a different day. What about a holiday? Then it will always be available to celebrate as well.
TheREV
02-05-2008, 10:29 PM
Maelly, however you do it, contact me when you are ready to get married and you're looking for someone to officiate! :D
Maelly
02-05-2008, 10:36 PM
Ok ok, just forget about the "M" word for a sec and focus on Romantic Tips instead.
Thanks for all your response guys
Birthday, is a great idea
It allows you to make plans, generaly the girls think something is up, but she will just think you are planning a special birthday for her :)
What do girls want most?
They want to feel that they are a "princess". IE the most special & beautifull, intelligent and valued girl in the world.
Some quite romantic ideas, well I think so anyway
A day at the spa. Make sure it is a good one, you want her feeling good when the time comes. Arrange with the spa that while she is being massaged (Try to make this her last treatment) you sneak in and take over the massage without her knowing. Then whisper into her ear, Babe - You are so beatifull smart ........ I love you with all my heart, and I just have to know - Will you be mine for ever and marry me.
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What else? Is there anything she particularly enjoys like spa's, clubbing, hot air balooning, nature reserves, scenic viewing points?
Byrd... I just vomited in my mouth a little... kidding :D
Here's a little story, maybe it'll inspire a little creativity ;)
I once took a girl to a restaurant and pointed out a dress in a boutique across from where we were sitting. I knew her taste and knew she'd get up to have a look at the dress while we were waiting for our order. I went ahead and dropped a very beautifull and expensive white gold necklace into her drink (Cleaned it thoroughly beforehand obviously).
The effect with the light shining onto the white gold in the carbonated drink made it very shiny, but for some reason she did not notice this when she came back and proceeded with drinking her beverage. With every sip I became more amused and eventually started giggling like a school girl every time she took a sip.
She thought I was going crazy until she finally noticed the necklace and also started laughing... I kept teezing her afterwards saying that I was beginning to think she'd swallow the jewelery if I didn't do something.
As we got up after our meal I casually asked whether she liked the dress I'd pointed out, which she replied she absolutely adored. As she said this the lady from the boutique came out with the dress wrapped and ready to go, right size and all.
Needless to say the day turned out great and neither of us will forget it quickly.
Amazing what you can do with a little planning and ideation ;)
You could of course have just bought (yourself) a ferrari and have been done with it. ;)