So today is 29th February 2012, the extra day of the year and one chance for the next 4 years that women are allowed to propose to their man!
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Are you planning to propose to your other half? Have you already done it? I would love to hear your stories about the proposal, whether he said yes , no or maybe!
And girls, don't worry if he doesn't respond positively, [supposedly] Queen Margaret of Scotland proclaimed a law in 1288 that required a marriage proposal refusal to be compensated with the compensation ranging from a kiss to £1 to a silk gown, intended to soften the blow. Admittedly the Queen was only 5 years old at the time but it's not a bad rule to follow, just in case.
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Other countries follow different traditions. In Denmark, women are allowed to propose on the medieval leap year day, which is 24th February and the refusal is compensated with 12 pair of gloves and the tradition in Finland states that if a proposal is refused, the man must compensate by buying the woman fabrics for a skirt. Either way, in modern times, it would be a great excuse for a shopping trip!
Your proposal doesn't have to big and extravagant. Much like your wedding, it should be perfectly suited to you. It's nice to do it in one of your favourite places or somewhere you met, however, if like us you aren't going to be on top of Cat Bells in the Lake District (our favourite walk to date) or a pub in Croston surrounded by your mates (where we first met) would make you both feel too uncomfortable then you just need to find the right time. Let's just hope your man doesn't see what's coming and starts acting silly so it doesn't feel like the right time (yes, this has happened to me today!)
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And if he does say no, don't take it that he doesn't want to marry you. It might not be the right time for him, you might not be in the right place as a couple or he just wants to ask you in his own time, when he's ready, in the right place ... but of course, my fingers are crossed for you!
At Perfect Choice Planning, we offer a range of services that help you plan for the big day or even a special engagement proposal, whether it's man proposing to woman or vice versa so if you're struggling for inspiration or just need a nudge in the right direction then contact me!
On an alternative, un-wedding related note, today isn't just about women being able to propose to men, it's about that extra day in the year that we have to enjoy the joie de vivre and lengthen the year before Christmas comes around yet again - I swear every year that passes as I'm getting older goes much quicker than the last year. I can't believe it's March already tomorrow!
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I hope you all enjoy this extra day of the year no matter what you are doing or if you are planning a proposal. And guys, don't be afraid to say YES!
Until next time...
Me x
