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That's exciting! Don't let him know that you know - if you're happy with that timing, keep quiet, otherwise he may want to think of something else and it could be later.
I basically knew when FI would propose because I knew when the ring was ordered and I was 99% sure he wasn't the type to hold onto it once he had it in his hands. I was just so glad to finally be getting engaged that I didn't care about lack of surprise one bit.
I found out he was going to propose on Valentine's Day and told my roommate/best friend, who was also close with my BF. I wasn't a fan of a V-day proposal, but also had been hoping for a surprise.
She ended up telling him I knew and since he wanted to surprise me, he switched it to two weeks earlier on a random Saturday-- caught me COMPLETELY off guard! :o)
I was fully informed of all of the details - day, circumstances, everything. It was still really special! Even though you know when it's going to be, it's still a bit of a shock to see your boy down on one knee! Trust me, that's when it all becomes real! :) Congrats in advance!
I agree. Don't tell anyone! Well unless your ok with the idea of him pushing back the date. Chances are you already would of known he's planning on proposing so how much a surprise would it be really. I say enjoy this moment relax and just let it happen when it does.
Precongrats to you!
Looking on the bright side...better to know exactly when it's coming than not know whether it's coming at all :-)
I've listened to the other Bees here, and the common sentiment seems to be that whether it's a surprise or not, and even if they were so frustrated with waiting they weren't even sure it would be a happy occasion (afraid they'd say "it's about time!" when he proposed), it was so magical to see their guy down on one knee that they couldn't help but be completely thrilled.
yuppp i knew when! My FI is REALLY bad at secrets lol we were long distance and he told me the day it came in(like i said really bad at secrets) and he was coming home a month later for a week. i KNEW it would be that week.. just not exactly when. Then, he asked his mom to cook and invited my paretns and siblings... THEN i knew. The whole night was stomach was in knots! It was so still so sweet tho :)
I've sort of ruined my BF's surprise. I know when the ring is arriving, and I seriously doubt he'll wait for too long once he has it. The exact date and his plans are still unknown, so at least there's some surprise factor left. Is it the same for you, @artichokesalad, or did you discover all the details?
It's actually helped me a lot to know a little about what's going on. It's such a relief to know that it IS coming, and soon. I've been calmer in the last few days since I made my discovery than I've been in months. And that's been helping us to be really happy together. I'll be so glad for the proposal to come when we're feeling especially close rather than me being moody and anxious like I was when I had absolutely no idea what was going on.
Plus, I figure - being careful not to let him know what I found out makes me feel like I have a secret now, too. So there, BF. ;D
I don't know the specifics but that on the actual date he has both the afternoon and evening reserved for it as well as the following day! I know what the ring looks like because we designed it together...
So I think you're right, and so are the other ladies who have made the comments that it is okay, to keep it to myself, and to go on my merry little way. I'm glad to know the date because I need to get my nails done! And also, this will help me enjoy our dinners out without the anticipation and the let down.
He knows I want to share the excitement with a crowd, so it's probably going to be a dinner... but who knows! Why is he taking the whole afternoon off too?!
At least I'll stop pestering him now. :-)
I've totally been there - I knew the weekend FI was going to propose. Like JessicaL we're long distance and he could not resist telling me the day it came in. I had picked out the setting on Blue Nile after we'd done a TON of shopping at brick & mortar stores and he'd chosen the diamond.
So, I knew two things girls aren't "supposed" to know: the timing, and the ring. I just didn't know the actual game plan.
But honestly, the PP are soooooo right - even knowing every single detail will not prepare you for the moment he actually proposes. It will be magical, wonderful, and your nails will look fierce!
artichokesalad: Definitely think about it positively! Like you said, now you know to get your nails done before it happens! :) Maybe even buy a nice dress for the event so you look extra good in pics that night! LoL.
Very excited for you!
That is so exciting for you! I would go insane if I knew when my boyfriend was going to propose! I'm 99.99% he has the ring and has had the freaking ring since like April and I'm going crazy!!!
I knew exactly when and how it was going to happen and I still ended up crying and shaking when that ring was slid onto my finger. :) The moment is so powerful that it really doesn't matter if you're not surprised--you're still overcome.
Lol my boyfriend told me the exact date he is going to propose o_o. I did expect it was coming, since we recently finished ring shopping and such, but I feel like knowing the EXACT DATE is pretty different than just having an idea when it may happen.
So, be happy that it is just "around christmas" haha! At least that is vague enough that you still don't have a real clue when it will happen! :P
Really, I don't think anything can compare to when the man of your dreams goes down on one knee, ring in hand, professing his love for you and asking for your hand. No matter if it's a complete surprise or not, it'll be awesome (:
I think it doesn't really matter - you don't know HOW he will propose, or when on that date. You can now just be excited that it is coming - AND you can go get a manicure the day before for your photos!
How exciting though - it is just around the corner!!
I agree, don't tell him or anyone. I actually figured it out too (he doesn't know this). I knew kind of what day and could tell he was getting nervous but I didn't know how or exactly when so it was still wonderful and surprising. And I agree too to get a manicure. I made sure my nails/hands looked beautiful and I appreciated being able to do that since I normally am a nail biter.
My now fiance and I had been dating 4 years and after about 15 months of serious talking it slipped he'd propose on our beach trip. Sure enough, the second to last day he proposed like he'd said. It was still a surprise (exact location, timing, ring, day) but I did know it would happen that week :)
I just found a package (doc sized) from Brilliant Earth.... He's been planning a trip this upcoming weekend...so I'm pretty sure it's going to be then. I'm just trying to not let him know that I know....I'm sure it'll still be a surprise in the way he does it..
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I saw some notation about it. It's near Christmas...
Wow. How do I deal with knowing! Did anyone else ruin their surprise?