I bought my girlfriend an engagement ring back in Oct(she doesn`t know). Her & I have been talking about moving forward for a few months.We went 2 look at rings a couple of weeks ago & even though she is not "high maintenance" she does like diamonds (the bigger the better,it`s her birthstone).She doesn`t know i bought a ring & I had 2 stay within a budget(1.22 ct. cushion with .58 pave plat. setting 00).We have a history together b4, we lived together 9 yrs ago, split up, we both married & got divorced & met up again in 07`.Anyhow we both had the whole wedding thing b4.I have dinner reservations set 4 the 14th @ 6pm.She likes sweet,creative,really cute ideas but she works the next day,I don`t know how the whole one knee thing in a crowded restaurant will work?She might get a little embarassed,invite friends or fam? will she love the ring, her previous (1ct. ctr.1ct. white golld setting)She does like BIG,my divorce won`t allow it. It`s the most i could do.Please share any ideas.
1st If she loves you the ring size won't matter. Plus you can always upgrade later…I hear people do it all the time. Most couples aren't well off when they first get married.
2nd, I'd avoid friends and family. Or at least not propose to her in front of them, but have them there so she can tell them afterwards. It might just be me, but I think haveing people around adds pressure to the situation.
If its a crowded place, take her outside. Or say you feel hott and ask her to go for a quick walk with you and do it in a nice quiet place thats close to the resteraunt.
Good luck!