"You guys have this great tradition that a woman can propose to a man on the 29th of February in a leap year. So, I thought, why not?" --Anna (Amy Adams character from Leap Year)
Today is such a special day being that it only comes around once every four years! Yet, it's particularly special concerning engagements. According to old Irish legend, it is believed that St. Bridget, after being miffed at how long women had to wait for men to ask for their hand in marriage, struck a deal with St. Patrick that on the leap year women would be "allowed" to propose to men.
Of course, times have changed since then and women can ask men to marry them any day of the year, if they so choose, but why not take advantage of the romantic tradition. *Make sure you are doing the “asking” because deep down you want to propose and not because you are tired of waiting for him to do the deed. =)
Here are a few simple proposal dos and don’ts:
1. Tailor the proposal to what your man and not necessarily what you would like for yourself. Do not create the proposal you always dreamed of (well maybe a little).
2. Do put as much effort into the occasion as you would want him to do for you.
3. Find a place with special meaning to you both, play a special song - make it light and fun. Infuse it with special details about you both.
4. Don't propose with a ring; you can pick out a ring together after.
So, who is getting down on one knee today to pop the question? (Call us if you need help planning the wedding!)
