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Timing may not be everything but when it comes to delivering that all-important question, getting the timing right can mean a whole lot. Twenty years from now, do you want your marriage-proposal to be a funny but endearing story – or the most romantic moment of her life? When she tells her girlfriends about your marriage proposal, would you rather they giggle or swoon? If you’re going for romance rather than comedy, read on for some unique marriage proposal ideas that make the most of perfect timing. 

Propose at an unexpected place and time.

Were you thinking of making your marriage proposal over a lovely dinner at a fancy restaurant? That’s all very sweet – but why not pop the question when she’s least expecting it? While many guys think it’s romantic to do the whole fancy dinner-champagne-get-down-on-one-knee-with dessert thing, there’s a lot to be said for a less “staged” marriage proposal.  

Once you get past the preconception of a fancy restaurant as the ideal setting for this special occasion, you’ll find there’s a whole world of possibilities – and most of them are far less expensive than that $200 dinner you thought was de rigueur. Here are just a few “unexpected places” and ways that you can propose to your sweetie.

-          Take a hike – literally. If you live near a beautiful vista, plan a Saturday or Sunday afternoon hike on a mountain trail. Scope it out ahead of time so you know the perfect place to take a break. Feel free to be corny in a beautiful setting. Tell her you’d give her the world if you could, then ask her to accept your heart – and your proposal.

-          Be a kid for an afternoon. Head out to the local playground. Push her on the swings. Hang from the monkey bars. Be a goof – then tell her that she makes you feel like a kid and you want to feel like this for the rest of your life.

-          Propose at the top of the world – or at least the top of the Ferris wheel. The local county fair or carnival offers so many opportunities for romantic, memorable and almost free marriage proposal ideas. Propose in the golden carriage on the merry-go-round with the calliope playing in the background, or tip the Ferris wheel attendant to stop the ride so you can propose at the very tippy-top of the world. 

Those are just a few quick marriage-proposal ideas to spark your imagination. Use them as a jumping off point to come up with your own unique marriage proposal idea – one that she’ll remember forever as the most romantic day of her life.