by Lindsey Linge

Created on: December 02, 2008

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and you've decided to propose to the love of your life. If need ideas about how to propose during Christmas, look no further! Whether indoor or outdoor, with the family or alone, here are some great suggestions for romantic ways to make her say, "Yes!"

Make sure that now is the right time to propose. The rest of the holidays could be very awkward if she isn't ready and has to say no. If you have been dating exclusively for quite a while and have enthusiastically talked about marriage, maybe the time is right. If you are in doubt, maybe it's time to ask her family and friends about whether she has mentioned anything that might indicate that she wants to marry you. If you really aren't sure, then wait until Valentine's Day or at least hold off until New Year's Eve, when the holidays are almost over.

Choose a proposal that will be memorable and unique to you as a couple. Are you very intimate and private? A one-on-one proposal is probably best. If you are very close with each other's families, however, there is no better time than Christmas to include them in the happy moment. Are you an adventurous couple? Doing something outside might be fun. Do you prefer to stay cozy and warm? Cuddle up next to each other inside for your romantic moment.

It's important to know your girlfriend. The suggestions below are only a few ideas and can be used as a springboard for your own unique holiday surprise!

On Christmas Eve, you could let her know that you have to do some last minute gift shopping and need her advice. Drive to a mall or a jewelry store (make sure it is open). Before you get to the jewelry store, find a nice place to stop, whether out in the snow or inside the mall in a little caf. Let her know specific things that you love about her and anything else you feel you want to say. Then get down on one knee and propose. Then you can pick out her ring it'll be the best Christmas present of her life!

Take her outside for a walk. Have prepared ahead of time a little setup in a park, the backyard, or anywhere else where there is snow. (This may require an accomplice.) Have a little table and chairs set up with hot cocoa and some cookies ready. To make it more ambient, roll up some snow balls and make pyramids with them. Have the inside be hollow and light a tea candle inside each of them. As you sit and enjoy your treat, pop the question!

If you want family to be present, at least let the parents know ahead of time that you are going

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