We have a new section just added - getting married from a male point of view!  Here is the first entry:

Although the stereotype generally portrays an overwhelming fear in guys popping the question and ending their freedom as the uncommitted bachelor, I think what really strikes fear in the heart of so many men is the sheer vulnerability of what it means to ask someone to be there for the rest of each other’s life. Confidence is the key to chasing the dread away and planning the way to ask can help turn the question into the proposal she has always wanted.

The first thing to do is to think of places. Where might be a good place? Think back to when you first started do date her. Places that are meaningful are great spots to choose; places such as where the two of you first kissed, the first place you went together for dinner, or maybe even the place where you realized that this is the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with. Places you know and recognize will help you to remain calm while you descend onto one knee, if that is what you intend to do. Decide before you go if or not you are going to kneel.

Also think of what kind of proposal it is going to be; loud and flashy in front of dozens of strangers or quiet and serene with only the two of you together in a moment stolen from time. You have to remember to make it special because if everything goes right you will not have another shot at this. The timing is another thing that must be perfect. You must never, under any circumstance, get her to the place then turn and say,”Well, now that I have you here…” The moment that you pop the question is the time that you and she will remember for the rest of your lives, so having it planned and making it flawless is worth the effort.

When you arrive at the site, do not ask her immediately. Wait and converse with her for a bit with sweet, romantic nothings. Another thing to keep in mind would be the ring size; if you do not know her ring size and you bring the wrong size, it could turn out to be a very embarrassing situation for both parties. Now that we’re on the topic of the ring, try to keep a keen eye on ring designs that she might like. Getting her a ring that she does not like might influence her answer.

Although I myself have not yet popped the question, I have pondered this several times. Even though I am not ready to get married and do not see myself getting married for several years, I do want the moment when I am ready to ask that special someone to be my better half to be timeless. It will be a true tale of romanticism and chivalry that is worthy of storybook proportions.

Written for My-Wedding-Jewelry.com By Our New Male Writer - Jay! Bookmark this site for more from a male point of view!