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Your Holiday Proposal Planning Checklist

• November 7, 2017
• by Dan Decker

The holidays are steeped in tradition, and for most, this season holds plentiful special memories of family, friends and love. What better time to take the next step in your relationship than now? Okay, let’s be real, the holidays can be all of this and more but they can also be stressful and hectic, especially if you are planning a marriage proposal. I have compiled an informal checklist of 5 things to consider as you plan to pop the question. These tips will help the festive season, and your proposal, go off without a hitch.

Hey Santa
You have always been told that you need to write a letter to Santa if you want something special for Christmas. Although that may have worked when you were younger, you’re all grown up now and have to do the asking yourself, in person. You may want to jot down a few points that you’d like to cover during your actual proposal, but don’t overthink this one. In the moment, just get down on one knee and let the proposal flow from there. I promise you’ll be cuddling by the fire in no time. Oh, and if tradition is big with either of you, make sure to ask her parents.

Home For The Holidays
The holidays bring family and friends together better than almost any other time of year. These special people in your life will want to celebrate this event with you, but you need to decide how much they’re a part of the actual event. You might be tempted to ask the question at family dinner, but it is important to think about the recipient and what this person envisions this moment to look like. Ask yourself this question: Will my significant other want it to be just the two of us or will she (or he) want Mom, Dad and friends there to see the reaction?

It’s Christmas Time Again
The beauty of the holidays is that you have many special days of celebration to work with for planning your proposal. Do you choose Thanksgiving, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve or maybe Three Kings Day to ask for your loved one’s hand in marriage? Or maybe you choose a few days before the actual holiday so you can show off the ring and celebrate with loved ones? Bottom line–you have a lot of fun, exciting and memorable days that may be perfect for your holiday proposal, so decide ahead of time when the question will be asked. (Something to keep in mind is that many of the popular spots will be busiest during this time.)

Up On The Housetop
Santa seems to be pretty good up on the housetop but I can pretty much guarantee this is not the best place for you to ask the big question. The thing to remember is where you propose can be just as important as when you do it. With the holidays come a lot of beautiful and romantic places to pop the question. Do you take a trip to the mountains and the snow? How about partnering with a local tree farm to create the perfect surprise? Maybe it’s as simple as a walk in the brisk winter air while looking at the lights in a neighborhood. With all of the once-a-year options to choose from, have fun and use your imagination.

5 Golden Rings
Well, actually you will only need one! Selecting and purchasing the perfect symbol of your love is one of the most important parts to a holiday proposal. This may seem like a no brainer but it must be said; don’t wait until the day before the proposal, start as soon as possible! Some rings may need to be special ordered or modified to perfection and this takes additional time. The ring is a symbol of this awesome step in your relationship. It really is the centerpiece of this entire magical night. Start your search for the perfect ring now!

I hope you find these tips helpful and I wish you the best this holiday season. Of course as always, if you have any other suggestions or stories, we would love to hear them.

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Dan Decker

Dan Decker is the charismatic, romantic and knowledgeable Customer Care Manager for Robbins Brothers. He enjoys helping customers fulfill their engagement dreams, but when he's not working it's all about quality time spent with his daughter and lovely wife of 20 years.

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