| Most marriage proposals are made within the | | | | ahead. Perhaps a secluded spot where there is a |
| confines of an automobile. How romantic is that? | | | | picnic shelter in case of inclement weather. At the |
| Oh, true, it might seem exciting with the windows | | | | least, if planning to be outside, check the local |
| all steamed up on some dark night, but is this | | | | weather forecast the day of the picnic. A perfect |
| romance? No, that's not romance. | | | | spot would be high on a hill overlooking the city |
| A step up from the automobile is the fancy | | | | and the river, if one is available, under a shelter |
| restaurant proposal, perhaps with violin music and | | | | with a gentle afternoon breeze caressing the |
| candle light, a much better selection, but really | | | | intended. |
| overdone. Also, this can get ultra expensive. | | | | What goes into the picnic basket? What she likes. |
| Besides, there are all those other people watching. | | | | This is going to be a day she will remember for |
| Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't | | | | the rest of her life, don't blow it. Pack her favorite |
| make it the right thing. Some thoughtful creativity | | | | finger foods, her favorite wine, a nice light |
| can make the marriage proposal the "special" | | | | dessert. Don't worry with hot foods that might |
| occasion it is meant to be. Something creative like | | | | get cold before eating. Don't bring any frozen |
| a picnic proposal. | | | | things that may, or may not thaw. Keep the |
| Now this doesn't mean grabbing the picnic basket | | | | menu simple and elegant. Don't forget the cloth |
| and stopping by the Colonel's for a bucket of fried | | | | napkins, yes cloth not paper. Do this right. Use |
| on the way to pick up the future fiance. No, a | | | | china and real silverware, along with real stemmed |
| marriage proposal picnic takes finesse and planning. | | | | glasses. No paper cups, and don't forget the |
| First, consider the weather. If the proposal is | | | | corkscrew for the wine. |
| going to take place in the dead of winter, an | | | | Be sure and put a blanket in the picnic basket as |
| indoor picnic is probably appropriate. Oh yes, | | | | well, or at least carry one. A picnic on the ground |
| picnics can be great inside. Just scope out the | | | | can be very romantic. Let's review; pick a spot |
| location such as an empty loft overlooking the | | | | indoors or outside, plan a simple, elegant menu, |
| river, or an unused social hall with a superb | | | | pack all the silverware, dishes and glasses. Be sure |
| atmosphere. | | | | to remember the corkscrew. One last thing, don't |
| Let's say the proposal is at a time when the | | | | forget the ring. The picnic proposal will be perfect, |
| weather is warmer. Then an outdoor picnic | | | | one she'll remember forever. |
| proposal is perfect. But remember the rain. Plan | | | | |