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Help Me Pop the Question

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by TTRocket, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. TTRocket

    TTRocket Contributing Member

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    I'm thinking of proposing to my girlfriend in a few weeks. We've booked tickets to New York to watch the US Open and stay there for a weekend. We have planned this weekend to NY together so that won't be a surprise, but I wanted to ask her the question in such a romantic/surprising way that she would never forget. Anyone have any good suggestions?

    (PS I don't think she would like one of those "Will you marry me?" at the US Open/sporting event things)
     
  2. Storm Surge

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    send her a text message
     
  3. toby

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    go here: http://www.fagiolini.com

    have a great meal . . . and pop the question with desert . . .

    it is a low key place (killer food though) and she won't suspect a thing.
     
  4. SackLunch

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    Propose naked.
     
  5. plcmts17

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    Have Andy Roddick propose to her for you.
     
  6. Faos

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    Top of the Empire State building. If she says no you can jump.
     
  7. across110thstreet

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    Don't do it.

    there's my advice.
     
  8. desihooper

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    I proposed to girl at One if By Land, Two if By Sea. Apparently, it's a really popular spot to pop the question in New York.

    There was another proposal that same night at the restaurant and I though it'd ruin my surprise, lol.

    website: http://www.oneifbyland.com/

    I think if you google places to propose in New York, I think this place pops up as an uber-romantic spot.
     
  9. DonkeyMagic

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    I know it's a big thing and people always try to do something "big" and spectacular. But from my inexperienced point of view, I think one should just ask her flat out. Grab her, look at her (take a knee if you want), and let it out.. Sometimes simple is good.

    Location, timing, etc...that has to be your decision and what you feel is right. That's pretty much all on you and i'm sure it is nerveracking. Assumingly, you know her well enough to have an idea of what she would like...try thinking of something from yalls past that brought you together

    Side note: I think asking someone to marry you via a jumbotron, sign, andy Roddick, etc etc is kind of weak. I'd imagine she would want to hear it from you.
     
  10. Oski2005

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    Central Park, cliche but classic.
     
  11. Dave2000

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    don't do it in front of Time Square, my sister's ex-finance was about too, then noticed he forgot the ring back here in Houston, ironically, they ended up not getting married, I guess that was their sign.

    my opinion, any little restaurant in Little Italy would be nice.
     
  12. mensagirl

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    Go all out and SURPRISE her with reservations at Tavern on the Green - a beautiful, romantic setting that will create a moment she will NEVER forget! The only risk is that this place is so beautiful she may want her reception there and that won't come cheap. Best of luck!
     
  13. fadeaway

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    I second the Andy Roddick suggestion.
     
  14. roflmcwaffles

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    +1, if you could pull this off, to get him to talk to her. That would be the coolest thing ever.
     
  15. aussie rocket

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    Co-signed.

    Seriously.

    Right now it's all chocolate and lollies - sooner or later it will
    be regrets and heartbreak.

    Mark my words.
     
  16. Guru

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    If you want to surprise her and give her an unforgiveable proposal, you should do it in the plane; either before or after...probably before so you can celebrate the whole time there.

    What you do is set it up with the pilot to make the announcement and make sure she is sitting on an aisle seat. Just before the pilot asks (her name) if she will marry (your name), act like you are going to the restroom and when he does get on your knees in the aisle. Though this may be a bit difficult, she will remember it everytime she flies. Good luck!

    :cool:
     
  17. LoveRoxHateJazz

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    Umm Just effing do it.

    My suggestion is to wear a condom for 5 years or so. Once you have kids, "18 years, 18 years," and the house you bought before you met her.

    I am considering not having kids.
     
  18. giddyup

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    Why don't you just steal this guy's exection:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CYI5bKZMes
     
  19. hooroo

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    hide the ring in your pants. get intimate. ask for...
     
  20. Fatty FatBastard

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    Asian?
     

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