Marriage proposal should never be done in public, it's a very important decision which cannot be pressured into..

A proposal need to be in a private and non-pressurized environment no matter how confident you'll be getting the Yes word.

If you want it to be special yet on a budget.. here's a corny idea if you live alone and she drops by occasionally and got keys to your house.

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Estimate which day she'll drop by your house.

Have woman's high heel / shoes placed in front of your house porch

Have woman's lingerie [panties/bra] all over the living room and baiting to your room.

Have your room showered with roses across bed, Canon in D playing in the background, dim lights, champagne, on one knee with the ring wearing a suit with tie, leather shoes and everything.. looking as suave as you've ever been.

Just as she storms into the room to murder you, you'll go suprisee
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Note: If she enters the house and after 10min and hasn't enter your room.. most probably she commited suicide in the living room so please check after 10min or so..

This post has been edited by Anti-LB: Feb 27 2009, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the compliments..

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Actually TS you can substitute the shoes and lingerie etc with trails of rose petals leading her to your room if you're worried the plan might backfire and it becomes a funeral instead of a wedding

Also on a side note, do have something planned after the dinner and the "yes" word so you maintain the momentum, it'll be awkward if after dinner you just send her home. Bring her somewhere romantic, a simple walk by the sea side etc. so you can further express your appreciation for her for saying Yes and maybe some small talks on what you've plan in the future.

If you have additional budget, instead of a simple walk by the sea.. you can have a surprise trip right after dinner and drive up to cameron highlands where you'll stay in a cozy resort. Been there couple of times, nice place to unwind and relax..

This post has been edited by Anti-LB: Feb 28 2009, 11:44 PM

I strongly disagree, proposal and marriage is a 2 way thing, what you're saying is somewhat an example of doing the right thing for the wrong reason.

As I've previously mention, marriage is a huge decision.. neither one would like to be pressured into making any decision - particularly one that will change your life entirely. Do you really want your gf to say yes because she doesn't want to embarass you in public or you want her to say yes because she loves you and want to spend her life with you.