Fun and Creative Ways to Give Her That Diamond Engagement Ring in Toronto

There are many possible ways to propose to that special person. Some are rather mundane, some spontaneous, some extravagant and others are planned to the last detail.

No matter what type of person you are, if you are in the Toronto area and looking for an interesting way to pop the question, and present her with the diamond engagement ring, you have lots of options.

The best advice I have heard about what to do for a proposal, is to do what SHE likes.

If she's into fancy dinners, find the perfect restaurant. If she's into entertainment, find a play or, on a lower budget, a sought-after movie. If she's into animals, perhaps try the zoo. Hopefully you have a good idea of what she likes and can plan accordingly.

To help you out, here are some of the lesser known events and places around Toronto that might be the perfect place to give her that diamond engagement ring.

Try a Festival

Toronto has a myriad of festivals that happen throughout the year. Depending how long in advance you plan the occasion, you can tailor the presentation of the diamond engagement ring to coincide with one that might interest your spouse-to-be. Below is a list of some of the lesser known Toronto festivals to help you make a more informed decision.

The Kensington Market Festival of Lights: Held in March, this is a free, community event. Stroll through lantern lit streets, see a variety of theatrical interludes including stilt-walkers, and fire-breathers.

The Brass in the Grass Music Festival: Held at the Lakeshore Grounds & Assembly Hall. Free jazz, salsa, latin, classical, blues, and a-capella performances, as well as a marketplace and midway. Who can say no to a diamond engagement ring after such a wonderful Toronto experience!

The Luminato Festival of the Arts and Creativity: On for 10 days in June. It showcases a variety of arts, from visual, to performance, to musical. Celebrate Art, Design, Theatre, Film, Dance and Music before bending the knee to ask her that all-important question.

Enjoy a Lavish Meal

This could also be the perfect time to try that restaurant that has always been 'out of your price range' for any common occasion. So here are a couple of the finest places to dine in Toronto, for that special night with the ultimate environment to present the diamond engagement ring.

Canoe – Located on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower, it has a view of the city which some say surpasses that of the CN Tower. Just make sure to call ahead and reserve a window seat. It may cost a pretty penny, but she's worth it.

The Fifth – On a warm summer's evening try a cabana on the patio. This is a more modern location, where you take a freight elevator through a warehouse to reach the restaurant, which may add a bit of quirkiness or excitement to the evening.

There are many ways to present the diamond engagement ring at a local Toronto restaurant, but one that is a bit more playful is to have the waiter (or do it yourself when she's not looking) slip the diamond engagement ring into the bill. Then make a face at the cost of the meal and make a comment about how you think it's her turn to pay, and hand it to her (taking out the reciept of course). Obviously make sure you still pay if that was the plan.

It's up to you to decide whether your girl is playful enough not to storm out of the restaurant when you mention this. Another option is to suggest that the meal was complimentary by the chef… her curiosity will get the better of her and you can hand it to her for her to see for herself… a sparkly diamond engagement ring!

Other Attractions and Options

The Guild Inn is a lovely old historical site on the Bluffs overlooking the lake. Enjoy a meal, walk through the beautiful park, and take in a part of Toronto's history before you bring out the diamond engagement ring and propose at sunset.

Finally, for those who like to stay in and keep it simple. Ask her over for a night of board games. Make sure you have the game of “Life” and when her piece comes to the “getting married” square, pull out the diamond engagement ring and make it “real”.

There are lots of fun and inventive ways to make that special night memorable. It only remains up to you to find the option that works best for you, or more likely, for her.

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