Say, “I Do” For The New Year!

Although Christmas is a popular time for couples to get engaged, the New Year’s holiday may be the most significant of all special occasions for couples to announce their marriage plans. A new year, a lack of religious association and other reasons factor in, making the holiday all the more festive for young lovebirds. If you are considering asking your sweetheart to marry you, then the following tips can make that event extra special. For the ladies, the last tip has been especially reserved just for you.

Shop For A Ring Now

The first step to take before asking her to marry you is to purchase an engagement ring as you there isn’t much time to make your plans. Some guys propose marriage without having a ring present and then they wonder why she doesn’t take his proposal seriously. With a ring in hand, she’ll know that you are the commitment type and not some flake likely to change his mind as soon as he realizes what he has done! Trust me: an engagement ring separates the men from the boys.

If you aren’t certain about her ring size, you can find people who will give that information to you. Her mother, sister, or best friend may be able to help, but make sure that the person you ask is someone you know who will keep your engagement plans secret. She may not hear of your plans, but what a pity it would be if everyone else already knew!

Plan Your Day Carefully

On the eve of New Year’s Day you’ll want to make sure that your full attention is given to preparing yourself for the evening’s festivities. If your plans include dinner and dancing, you’ll want to pick the right time to ask her to marry you which is typically a moment after the clock strikes twelve. You may have to whisk her away to a quiet area if Auld Lang Syne is drowning you out or delay your proposal by a few minutes. Chances are she is expecting you to “pop the question” so don’t wait until after the festivities have ended.

Be Flexible

How many engagement plans have been dashed over the years because one or both people got sick? Plenty! Guys, this is a big test of your love for her: if your plans dry up be prepared to change everything at a moment’s notice and without complaining. If you can’t be with her during a time of sickness then she’ll know that you won’t be able to handle the many pressures that life will bring to you both.

Consider bringing medicine or food to her room and present an engagement ring to her then and there. Otherwise, delay the special moment until everyone is feeling better. Even if she is sick, she may feel well enough to hear your proposal.

This One Is For The Ladies

Some guys are too shy to propose marriage or not confident enough to ask. You know he should be asking you to marry him as the calendar flips over, but he just doesn’t have the courage to follow through. Ladies: go ahead and tell him that you want him to propose to you. If he is the quiet type, he may be relieved that you brought the subject up. Just don’t expect a flowery speech and don’t rib him for not having a ring on hand – you can always long on and order one online for rapid delivery.

Will you be proposing marriage for the new year? If you do, you’ll be in good company as the change in calendar stirs many hearts to consider wedlock. Make your plans early and be prepared to build a lifetime of happy memories as the countdown to the New Year comes to an end.