Proposing to Girlfriend as She Enters US at Airport Good or Bad?

[jkenniso 0]

Hello, I am thinking of ways to officially propose to my Girlfriend after filing K-1 visa application. I already proposed over Skype but want to do it in person the right way and put the ring on her finger.

I was thinking of proposing with a huge sign at the airport when she arrives in a few weeks. As she comes out of security and getting her luggage I would be kneeling on one knee with a sing that says Will You Marry Me holding open the ring box.

Is this not a good idea to propose when she walks out and into my arms at the Airport?

Any advise is greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

Joel

[JoannaV 174]

Really depends on her personality, which only you know and none of us do

Personally, I would not really like such a proposal. 1) I wouldn't want such a special moment to happen in the midst of a crowd of people in an airport, and 2) After travelling such a long way I would quite likely be tired and have a headache and so on!

But I'm sure there are people who would like such a proposal.

As far as legal/immigration/security whatnot stuff goes, there is no problem with it

Also make sure she doesn't read visajourney!

[Tim/Mav 305]

This is Funny.. I needed that! You already proposed when you Filed the 129-F..

Young Love is so Special.. I'm laughing here..

Try a Dozen Roses or something. Your as good as Married already! Don't you think ? LOL

[canadian_wife 1,822]

I agree, to me this would be a terrible idea. It is a long trip. She'll need a shower, people will be taking pictures, she'll be tired, she might be sick.

Such a personal moment in front of strangers? That is not, to me, a romantic proposal.

But it depends on her personality. She may really love it

good luck

[clairegie 265]

You know your girlfriend better than us. You know if she loves surprises or if she likes a more intimate approach (like waiting till it's just you two)

[firegirl1788 4]

well if i was your gf i would love it

[Dave&Roza 748]

I would have some flowers ready for her in the trunk of the car (15 red roses are a nice touch and if you know anybody from the FSU you will understand why it has to be 15 and not a dozen like here in the US). Pick up her bags and go to the car and then as you open the trunk pull out the flowers, put in her luggage and then get on one knee and give her the ring. That would be the soonest I would do it as I would not want all those people around, but I am bit of a quiet person and so is my wife. Plus you can see what kind of mood she is in after that long trip and dealing with immigration. That is why I traveled approximately 8,000 miles over Christmas just so I could meet her family and propose to her. I did it on New's Years Eve in her apartment.

Good luck to you,

Dave

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

After a long flight, potentially grumpy border guards and in front of loads of strangers who just want you out of the way I can't say it sounds that romantic! But if she's the type that likes big public gestures in front of an audience then go for it. I guess an advantage would be some people will record it on cameraphone for you no doubt. I did seriously contemplate proposing at London Heathrow but decided against it for the above reasons and ended up proposing at a ruined castle at 10am the next day in front of nobody. Good luck with whatever you choose

[biaobiao 40]

it would be nice to have a big bouquet of flowers for your fiancee when you meet her. proposing wont be such a good idea. she is in k1 visa.. you 2 should be engaged by now. and she knows you will be getting married in 90 days. i would hold off to the proposal until she is well rested.

[Anna Grant 169]

My fiance was going to officially propose this way after proposing via e-mail sometime earlier. He got cold feet when the arrival hall was so busy but did it after he put my luggage in the car and proposed in the airport parking lot! I had expected him to officially propose on that trip (it was the first time we ha met in person for 20 years) - just not so early in the trip. We filed the K1 paperwork 3 months later.

I assume you have filed the K1 paperwork but this trip will not be the one on which you will marry? When I eventually arrived to get married (this was during the dark days of CSC last year where it took 9 months to get the NOA2), he was waiting at the airport with around 8 helium balloons saying 'I love you', 'Welcome home' and such. I think he had got over his embarrassment by then.

Edited December 1, 2013 by Anna Grant

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Absolutely low on the romantic level and frankly sound childish and silly. Lacks creativity.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

If you think your fiancée will love it then go for it

My husband proposed to me on a quiet beach by Lake Tahoe when we were completely alone. It was so unexpected and romantic I cried in his arms for a little while before he said "I take it that means yes?"

[kitthekat 1,317]

I am in the camp that says it may be a little *too* public, just because other people may take photos/videos and upload them who knows where. But if this isn't something that would bother her, then go for it.

If you think your fiancée will love it then go for it

My husband proposed to me on a quiet beach by Lake Tahoe when we were completely alone. It was so unexpected and romantic I cried in his arms for a little while before he said "I take it that means yes?"

Aww that is really sweet Ketsuban.

[MrTee12 64]

Hey to each its own. I did it. Arriving at her native airport. It worked out great!

[HoussemAnna 20]

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