The Perfect Wedding Proposal: How To Beat Peter Okoye’s Nigerian Romantic Record

Well, that’s done and dusted, Peter Okoye has raised the bar for bachelors all over. If you have the ill-luck of being in a serious relationship, and you’ve spent thoughtful nights secretly planning that awesome proposal, dragging your feet, and waiting for the perfect moment to pop the question, this , I fear is bad news for you; Scratch away all those ideas in your head. You have a girl to impress! Your flowers, your champagne, and that pretty shiny ring you bought for her won’t do the magic anymore. Peter Okoye’s Range Rover has brought in something into the mix. Something expensive and majestic in its grandeur and your girl will want similar.

But I have good news for you. I’ve got your back, and together we’ll discover ways of stepping up the game, impressing the lady, and getting her to say yes…even without a Range Rover. Here we go:

Move 1: Beating Peter Okoye’s Range Over:

A perfect proposal is what you aim for here. Something thoughtful, pocket-friendly, and classy…while also sweeping the Lady of her feet. They say the way a man proposes says a lot about his class, and you have to come across as classy…not expensive. Yeah you could get a Range too, if your pocket says yes, but what if you can’t afford a shiny expensive ride to go along with the shine on the diamond? It’s not really necessary. So here’s how to go one up against the Range: You ignore it. Yes. Ignore the SUV and look within your means. Once you get the intimidating spectre of that car out of your subconscious, you release your inner creativity and craft, from the deadening grasp of subjectivity. You feel me? Good. So by kicking the car out the window, you’re free to get to work and create your own engagement plan. On your terms, without fear, and sweaty palms. That my friend is how to go.

Move 2: The Perfect Scene

Hey! Wipe off those dancing images in your head about exotic scenes, pricey restaurants, candle lights and scented diners. Truth is, any scene is perfect. The street, the mall, your local pub, her hair salon, the car, your house, everywhere and anywhere is perfect. It just has to have the ‘wow’ factor attached to it. The aim here is to spring a surprise on her, while sweeping her off her feet. A thousand engagement stories have been set in set in restaurants, a million men have proposed in beaches, countless commitments have been made in favourite spots, so create your ‘spot’. Perhaps the street, the bathtub, or the hair salon, where these things never happen, will make it memorable for the lady. She not only sees the thought in it, she also gets the mother of all surprises.

Move 2: The Perfect Ring!

This is rather very important. If all fails, be sure to make sure your ring never fails. Why? Because it’s It’s a symbol of your love for your girlfriend, and it’s a token of your willingness to take the relationship to the next level. Plus, it doesn’t help that your fiancée will be showing off the ring to her friends and family. It has to be perfect! So first you establish your budget. We don’t you proposing with a ring that condemns you to endless days of garri-drinking. But don’t delay because you can’t afford a pricey ring. he ring is supposed to be a symbol of your love, and what does it say about your love that you’re willing to postpone your marriage to buy a better rock? A humble ring will be a memory of that hard-scrabble time when you two were young. You can always get her a nicer ring for an anniversary present somewhere down the line.

So to make this romantic, don’t go to the jeweler with your intended half. Find out her ring size secretly, research her style, and then go buy something awesome. . Imagine the look of surprise your girlfriend will have when 1) you propose to her, 2) the ring fits, and 3) the ring you picked is exactly what she wanted.

If you can successfully pull off this trifecta of surprises, you will be the subject of envious conversations among your girlfriend’s social circle, your future mother-in-law will say you’re a catch, and men around you will silently acknowledge your achievement. Making the engagement ring a surprise will take some work, but it’s well worth the investment.

Move 3: How To Say The Words…

This one’s up to you, friend. You can do the classic knee-dropping pass, or you could go for the standing-eye-to-eye motions. You could decide to keep a hand on your heart, and say it like a pledge, but whatever you do, just be sure to keep a deep sincere look, maintain eye contact, and say your words slowly. But if you ask me, I’ll rather you go down on a knee. Your right knee. It’s the classic act, used by your fathers and the fathers before them, but the magic is timeless, and the emotions it stirs, tips the scales in your favour. But in all, do it your way. Your natural, stylish way.

Move 4: Proposal Accessories

Wondering what they are? Well they are just the way the name is. These are accessories that add spice to the moment. They glam up your proposal and sometimes kinda gives you the extra sparkle to get a yes. They include, A bouquet of flowers, a bottle of champagne, chocolates, and most importantly, a poetic note.

The flowers add grace and beauty to the moment, the champagne speaks volumes about your class, the chocolate feeds the ‘child’ in the girl, and the note gives tangible assurance to your spoken pledge. You can come with one or all of these, but the note is a must. The note must be original, and concise. It not necessary for it to read off like Shakespeare or Byron, because as long as it’s original, it always works. Accessorize your proposal, it’s the classy, perfect way.

Winning Her For Life

Now you have all the tips to getting past Peter Okoye, go into the girl and capture her heart. Be creative, be free, be spontaneous, be romantic...BE YOU! Goodluck man, and don’t forget to pop me an invitation to the big day.

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