Public proposals – they can work!!
This morning I woke up still thinking about the fake proposal at the Rangers game. And I will be honest; I’m still somewhat upset about it. I really think that this prank is giving public proposals a bad name. Let’s think about the true romanticism of proposing in front of thousands of people. What better way to prove your love for someone than to shout it from the proverbial ‘mountain top’? Think about it – through history people have been shouting their love for each other from mountains, hills, tops of buildings, anything tall! We’ve evolved with the times and now we shout our love through modern technology; the big screens at sporting events, with microphones at special events, in front of the fire over the Holidays with friends and families and even at the mall! Heck, even now we cheer on shows like the Bachelor for their very public proposals! I don’t see anything wrong with this. To each their own.
I have friends who were engaged at Yankee stadium. I remember bumping into them at a local bar before the game. Dave was nervous and patted his pants pocket to let us know that tonight was the night. He had brought along the ring and planned to post a “Will You Marry Me” message on the big screen during the 7th inning stretch. He and his girlfriend Kelly met at a Yanks game a few years earlier, so it seemed appropriate that he would ask her here. We were thrilled for them and couldn’t wait to see it happen. Sure enough in the 7th inning stretch, the message appeared, the camera flashed on them and he got down on one knee and presented her with a beautiful sapphire and diamond ring, appropriate considering the blue and white pinstripe uniforms of the Yankees. So, it can be done, it can be done right, and doggone it, they are still together. No pranks.
Men – fear not the public proposal! But, a word of caution – keep in mind your brides opinion as well. A very public proposal may not bode well with a very shy gal.
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