Would you have a problem with getting to proposed to in a non-setup environment?

Question

What I mean is, just a normal, everyday thing.

There are so many stories of trips to different countries, the ocean, etc.

Well, my girlfriend and soon to be fiance (hopefully) I think would know it's coming. This will be sort of a surprise. I would like to just do it on an everyday activity like during a walk, bike ride, workout, etc.

Is that something that she'll be mad at years down the road that it wasn't something out of the ordinary?

Answer 1

My husband proposed to me in a pool hall with a table of bikers looking on and cheering after throwing a game of 9 ball...

He said "If you win I will just have to marry you."  (I thought he was joking until he dropped to one knee and pulled out the ring) ....  LOL

We've been married 12 years I still look back and remember the setting as perfect and even laugh remembering a very gruff looking biker in leather saying "Well did she say yes?"  to which my husband replied "Yes she did."  The bikers then cheered louder and bought us drinks...  While teasing my husband about "Acquiring his very own ball and chain."  :)

Answer 2

You can, but there is also ways to make the "ordinary" special.  Go for a walk, but somewhere along the way where she will see it, have "Will you marry me?" spelled out in river rocks or flowers.  Or, during a workout (if at a gym), see if the staff can play a special video of you proposing on the gym TVs for her to see.  If you have a dog, tie the ring box around his neck and have him special deliver it.  There's plenty of ways to suprise someone in the everyday.

As an added opinion, my husband and I dated for 7 years.  It was never a matter of if we would get engaged but when.  He took us to San Francisco and I pretty much knew that's when it would happen, but that doesn't mean it makes it any less special in my mind.  

But you don't have to go over the top.  I would hope any girl would appreciate the time it took for creativity as opposed to just spending money when it came to a proposal.

Answer 3

do what feels right. you know her and she knows you so it will defenitly be a surprise if its while your out for a walk

Answer 4

Gosh, no, I'm SO glad my husband kept it private and simple. I was over at his apartment and we were watching a movie!

Answer 5

Lol, I've been proposed to twice by the same person. The first time, it was 3 in the morning, I got up to go to the bathroom, and when I came back, he was sitting up in bed with this weird look on his face. I asked him what was wrong and he looks at me and says "I'm scared" and when I asked him what he was scared of, he was all like "That you'll say no." and he held out the ring. The second time, he did it in front of the entire nursing staff at the hospital shortly after waking up from a 10 week long coma (bad car accident, long story). He wanted to make sure I still wanted him even though he had a brain injury.... I cried at both proposals, and I love that they were spontaneous

Answer 6

I was happy  just to be proposed to. I  didn't get nor did I want a big production number and almost  12 months later the one  thing that sticks in my  the most is the tears of happiness that  welled up in my mans eyes when I said yes ( he didn't actually cry, too much of a macho man for that..lol). a memory  that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I honestly think that  fiancees to be should  just be grateful  that they got proposed to in the first place, there are women out there that would kill to have that moment.

Answer 7

I think that ifyou guys enjoy walking and riding bikes (or anything else), you should do it then.  That way it will be a surprise and you could still make it romantic and special.  Congratulations and good luck!

Answer 8

If she is mad, years down the road, because you didn't do something outrageously special to propose--then you'll probably have lots of other things you "failed" at too, in her eyes.  Do you think she expects something like an expensive trip or a perfect setting?  If so...good luck with your future...

My husband proposed to me in a very normal, everyday setting.  We were in his apartment, and he was being his sweet, goofy self.  He plopped himself down on my lap and threw his arms around me and said, "Will you marry me, yes or no?  You can't get up until you give me the correct answer!"

My reply was, "Your breath smells like raw onions, so if you get that cleared up, then yes, I will certainly marry you.  Now get up, you're hurting me!"  

We've been married for seven years and will be until the day we die.

Answer 9

well i don't know your girlfriend

some people don't appreciate surprises so might like the comfort of knowing...ok we're going on a extra specail date he's proposing...

but as for me and many other girls

being surprised is a big plus

maybe you could make it start out a typical date then throw in something special like

hey we're going ona bike ride

but then go on a differnt trail to some amazing view

u can get a little creative like that but w/o her knowing b4 hand

what i'm saying is 1st u have to think what your GF [fiancee =)] will prefer unexpected or expected proposal

and then you can make it special from there

hope it all goes well!

and remember years from now when you're married

she won't think...geez i wish we had been on acruise

she'll think man i love this guy!!!!

Answer 10

My fiance proposed at home...it was just the two of us. He said he was hiding "christmas" presents for me and made me hide in the other room. When I came out he had long stem roses everywhere....i followed and found him down on one knee. It was special and romantic because it was just the two of us. I had ABSOLUTELY no idea. If we would've gone out somewhere special I would've known it was coming. Hope this helps!! Congratulations in advance :)  Oh..and make sure you have a speech and tell her all kinds of sweet things.....it'll help, promise!

Answer 11

I do not think proposals have to be in an out of the ordinary place. If it is at your favorite park or street corner, every time you see that special place you will be reminded of your proposal.