It’s a night of fireworks, celebration, friends, family and of embracing the New Year and the tantalizing promise it brings. It’s a night of romance, all hinging on that midnight kiss. Could there be a more perfect occasion for a wedding proposal?
But even this wonderful opportunity could be sabotaged by even the smallest slip up. You’ll only propose once in your life so it needs to be perfect, whether you met through a dating agency or through friends. Here are a few dos and don’ts of a New Year’s Eve proposal.
DO throw a party,
DON’T propose in front of everyone
It’s a great idea to throw a New Year’s Eve party when you’re planning to propose. This will mean all of the most important people will be around to celebrate with. But at the same time it’s horrible to put someone on the spot by popping the question in a public place. Find an opportunity to take your partner aside and ask in a quiet place before jubilantly rejoining the party. This will mean that if for some reason your partner says no the party won’t be ruined for anyone else.
DO have a drink for Dutch courage
DON’T have more than one
Although New Year’s Eve is certainly a time to drink and be merry, if you’re planning a proposal keep away from the champagne. One glass is all you should allow yourself, just to give you that little bit of extra confidence. The last thing you’d want is to mess up the night by getting plastered. A sober proposal is the only kind that will be taken seriously.
DO plan timings carefully,
DON’T propose at midnight
Although the idea of proposing as the clocks strike twelve may seem romantic, it’s just not practical. Firstly, midnight is far too noisy a time to be able to get the question out. Also, the pressure will be on to get the timing absolutely right. Lastly, proposing that late in the night will mean you’ll be nervous and agitated for the whole of the evening. It’s best to get it out of the way early so you can fully enjoy your New Year’s Eve party. However, make sure you have a rough plan of when you are going to propose; otherwise it may clash with something else.
DO be imaginative,
DON’T overdo it
When it comes to the method of proposal, it’s great to come up with an inventive, romantic and memorable way of asking. The ring in a piece of cake, an enormous proposal sign, hiding it in a New Year’s Eve present – the possibilities are endless. But just make sure the plan isn’t too elaborate. God forbid if something goes wrong and they don’t get the hint. Or worse, your extravagant plan is met with a refusal. That could be embarrassing
No matter if you met on free dating sites or at university, a wedding proposal needs to be perfect. This New Year’s Eve could be just about special enough for you to pop the question, and with the above tips you should get it just right. Good luck!
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