Proposing to your girlfriend is an important milestone in your relationship. It’s definitely something you’ve been wanting to do for a long time. However, your girlfriend has almost certainly been waiting for you to pop the question for the longest time, so make it count. The marriage proposal is one of the most special events that a couple can share.

One of the first things you need to do is buy the ring. The engagement ring is the most important part of the entire proposal. Choosing something fabulous like a cushion cut rose gold engagement ring is vital. After all, you are professing your undying love for her, so give her a ring that will show her your true feelings.

Proposing marriage puts enormous pressure on a man because he has to make sure the time is right and the event goes off without a hitch. Having a beautiful ring in your pocket will definitely reduce your stress level a bit as you will be prepared for the big moment. Choose a piece of jewelry that is her style. Rings come in gold, silver, platinum, and many other precious metals.

Once you’ve met with the jeweler and chosen a stunning cushion-cut, princess, or any other diamond variety diamond ring, it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll ask the question. This place should be sentimental, like the restaurant where you had your first date or on a beautiful bridge that overlooks the water during sunset.

When you take your girlfriend back to the place where your love began and give her an engagement ring, it means that you are ready to take the next step in your relationship. Your girlfriend will see that you are a person who pays attention to small details, and this will melt her heart.

Up the ante on the proposal by arranging for her friends and family to be present when you ask her to marry you. If you’re a bit of a traditional guy, this also allows you to meet her father beforehand so you can ask for his daughter’s hand in marriage. This act in itself is extremely special and shows your respectful side.

Friends and family can be with you on site or watch the proposal from afar. Once your girlfriend accepts your proposal, they can come out for hugs, kisses, and congratulations. This will also give them a chance to ogle the beautiful rose gold or silver ring you just placed on her finger.

Consider hiring a professional photographer to capture this very special moment in your lives. The photographer can hang out at the proposal venue and not be seen by your girlfriend until after the proposal. Once you propose and place the cushion cut ring on her finger, she will be overwhelmed with emotion and the photographer will be able to capture those uninhibited moments.

An added bonus of hiring a photographer is being able to develop and frame photos to give to your bride on her wedding day as a special token of your love. This simple act will make your new girlfriend brim with admiration, love, and passion for you.

If the two of you have a special song that has sentimental meaning, consider finding a way to have this music play in the background. A special background music and provides an intimate atmosphere to your proposal. Once you propose, you can take her in your arms and seal the deal with a kiss and a slow dance.