The sentiment is the same but around the world and from couple to couple, proposing can be very different. The act of proposing marriage has been around for a long long time and still today many of the steps involved are based on long standing traditions. In Kenya if the bride\u2019s family accepts the grooms beads, they\u2019re engaged. In Scandinavia both the soon to be bride and groom wear rings upon engagement and in Ireland every leap year it\u2019s the woman\u2019s chance to pop the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you ask\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So you\u2019ve decided to propose? Well that\u2019s the best because you\u2019re in love and happy and you\u2019re most likely thinking about how to make this proposal perfect. Your soon to be fiance is the key to this. It really all depends on your relationship and who you are as a couple. If something big, public and showy isn\u2019t your thing that\u2019s more than okay. Make your uniqueness all a part of the proposal. It\u2019s a big moment and will sure to be one that you both remember. If you\u2019re quite a traditional couple, it can be sweet to ask your future in-laws permission before you pop the question. It is a sign of honour and respect in many societies and is a tradition that dates back to the early days of marriage. It\u2019s now a key part of many peoples proposal stories and is a lovely way to tie the bride\u2019s family into the occasion. But of course, this is all circumstantial \u2013 what do you think she would love? Are you close to her family? Would your bride think that this is an outdated tradition? Trust your gut and get on to planning the perfect proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The big tradition that has always stood the test of time is a proposal being a surprise. Even if getting married is a discussion that you\u2019ve had before, make the moment a surprise that they\u2019ll remember forever. A surprise proposal on the sofa before popping champagne or a walk in the park before dropping down on one knee? You\u2019ll know how you want to do it but there are many other things that you might want to think about. Some couples want this moment captured to keep. You could think about hiring a photographer to take stunning photographs to have framed above the fireplace. There are many things to consider and this is just one of them. Will she want a stunning manicure before you put the ring on her finger, maybe send her off on a surprise spa day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you\u2019re asking\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting down on one knee is the most synonymous image (after diamonds) when we think about proposals. But where did this tradition start? Well, it goes back to the Middle Ages when knights would get down on one knee as a sign of respect and honor. This carried through religious ceremonies and then onto the act of proposing marriage and love. Many see it as a signal of this act of loyalty being carried through into your marriage and a nod to the many stunning movie proposals in film history. From Carrie and Mr. Big in their wardrobe to Cher in Moonstruck \u2013 dropping down on your knee is important. For public proposals it\u2019s the ultimate signal of what\u2019s about to happen, you\u2019re sure to draw a crowd if you bend the knee somewhere stunning. Get the ring tucked up somewhere safe and make sure your trousers are okay to get a little dusty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n