Help me Propose!!!

GROOMIE

So here is what I need (ideally, but I'm open to suggestions):

1) A good female vocalist
2) A violinist
3) A guitarist
4) A group of people to join in the chorus of a song unexpectedly.

The plan: My Girlfriend and I walk up Grafton street and happen upon some buskers who happen to be playing a slow chill version of everlong by the Foo Fighters. We stop and watch, after a little bit I bring our front and center and propose. She says yes (hopefully), we stand up and after a few seconds the group of people all join in singing the song so it gets really big and triumphant. Thats it!!!

When: Hopefully Saturday the 2nd of July in late afternoon/early evening.

Please help, if you can help yourself or know somebody who can pass it on!!!

Faith

That's an incredibly risky plan in a lot of ways. Are you sure it's the best idea?

GROOMIE

Risky how?

PM me nudes

She'll probably be mortified

GROOMIE

We've spoken about things like this before, It will be ok in that sense. I am certain of that, she will see it as a big romantic gesture.

Hibrasil

GROOMIE wrote: »

So here is what I need (ideally, but I'm open to suggestions):

1) A good female vocalist
2) A violinist
3) A guitarist
4) A group of people to join in the chorus of a song unexpectedly.

The plan: My Girlfriend and I walk up Grafton street and happen upon some buskers who happen to be playing a slow chill version of everlong by the Foo Fighters. We stop and watch, after a little bit I bring our front and center and propose. She says yes (hopefully), we stand up and after a few seconds the group of people all join in singing the song so it gets really big and triumphant. Thats it!!!

When: Hopefully Saturday the 2nd of July in late afternoon/early evening.

Please help, if you can help yourself or know somebody who can pass it on!!!

Get real - don't embarrass the girl ! If you want to propose - do it somewhere nice where "proposing" is not a spectacle - wher there's no audience - just remember the guy that proposed some time back on the stage during the Rose of Tralee festival - he should have been taken out and to put it mildly "humanely put down" (relatively speaking as I don't believe in capital punishment). If however you are an attention seeker - then no advice is appropriate.

GROOMIE

We watched that Rose of Tralee, My girlfriends reaction was "thats so sweet" and triggered watching a number of big proposal videos on youtube!!!

It is not an issue.

hearmehearye

GROOMIE wrote:

1) A good female vocalist 2) A violinist 3) A guitarist 4) A group of people to join in the chorus of a song unexpectedly.

Taking my personal opinions aside (if my boyfriend did that to me Id have to break up with him) would it not be better if the group was family and friends? Also, what's going to happen if it's lashing rain? I'd imagine no one would want to stand around listening to buskers when it's lashing cats and dogs.

athtrasna

Consider approaching a musical society or choir. The risk of random strangers ruining the song is massive

Faith

GROOMIE wrote: »

Risky how?

Some issues that I see:

1. How can you guarantee that you'll get the words out at the right point during the song?
2. How can you guarantee that she'll respond at the right time for the crowd to burst into song?
3. How can you guarantee that a crowd or buskers that you're not paying will actually materialise?
4. How can you guarantee that it won't rain heavily?
5. How can you guarantee that she'll want to go to Grafton Street that day?
6. How can you guarantee that she won't get totally distracted by shops/someone she bumps into/anything else, meaning you're delayed and the buskers leave?
7. How can you guarantee that some troll in the crowd won't shout out what you're about to do?

It just all seems to run on a very strict schedule that can't be guaranteed at all. Anything and everything could go wrong, and the whole thing could be ruined.

GROOMIE

Athtrasna, thanks for that. I've already emailed a few and waiting to hear back. Most are finding it difficult to get the numbers at the time of year as they break for the summer.

trixychic

My God people the man is trying to be romantic!!! OP I think your idea is lovely!!!! We need more people like you. I can't help I'm afraid (I'm no way musically inclined) but I wish you the best of luck.

The very fact that you have put so much thought and effort into this shows how much you truly adore her. She's a very lucky woman. Best of luck.

eviltwin

It's very Hollywood but if it works it will be lovely. However I must admit I do wonder why people need to go to such trouble, is just asking not enough on its own anymore? Maybe I'm just an old cynic. Definitely have a plan b in case of bad weather.

trixychic

athtrasna wrote: »

Consider approaching a musical society or choir. The risk of random strangers ruining the song is massive

I think this is a great idea. Also gives you the chance to practise everything before hand. Make sure you video record it too. What a lovely memory for your kids!!!

PM me nudes

Reminds me of this :pac:

http://youtu.be/nFnopqrifso

trixychic

eviltwin wrote: »

, is just asking not enough on its own anymore? .

Of course it's enough but I think the extra gesture can make your one feel like they are the world to you.

BorneTobyWilde

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqxNfTZ6I_A

Could end up like this.

GROOMIE

Faith wrote: »

Some issues that I see:

1. How can you guarantee that you'll get the words out at the right point during the song?
2. How can you guarantee that she'll respond at the right time for the crowd to burst into song?
3. How can you guarantee that a crowd or buskers that you're not paying will actually materialise?
4. How can you guarantee that it won't rain heavily?
5. How can you guarantee that she'll want to go to Grafton Street that day?
6. How can you guarantee that she won't get totally distracted by shops/someone she bumps into/anything else, meaning you're delayed and the buskers leave?
7. How can you guarantee that some troll in the crowd won't shout out what you're about to do?

It just all seems to run on a very strict schedule that can't be guaranteed at all. Anything and everything could go wrong, and the whole thing could be ruined.

I have friends lined up to deal with most of those issues, i.e. cuing buskers, giving us a reason to go to a particular spot etc, when the crowd come in isn't a huge deal. The rain I cant control, but the venue can change grafton street doesn't have to be where it happens.

05eaftqbrs9jlh

Wow, OP... I really don't believe in marriage or want to do it, but even I am appalled at the level of negativity towards your idea. I reckon you know your fiancée-to-be better than this shower of crankypantses. I play violin and I'll help you out if you like, I'll even travel to Dublin for it. PM me if you're interested. Hope it all comes together.

Hibrasil

GROOMIE wrote: »

We watched that Rose of Tralee, My girlfriends reaction was "thats so sweet" and triggered watching a number of big proposal videos on youtube!!!

It is not an issue.

Two attention seekers - sorry to say !!

Toots

Guys, if ye can't be constructive or helpful in some way, please don't post.

People who post just to get a dig in at the OP will be carded.

ChampagnePop

You should record it and put it on YouTube, I bet it would go viral!!!!

Old Perry

ChampagnePop wrote: »

You should record it and put it on YouTube, I bet it would go viral!!!!

Ye cant go to all that effort and not record it. Op if u give me permission and you tube rights and for the a small fee ill bring a crew and get the job done proper.

sunny2004

Its very romantic, hell, if she says no, I will marry you

GROOMIE

Thanks for the offers (sarcastic or otherwise), but im ok for recording it

Hellrun

Best thing is to keep it low key in my opinion. The more comfortable she is, the more likely for success and it won't be awkward.

GROOMIE

I'm taking all advise on bored, might move it off the street into a venue maybe.

trixychic

GROOMIE wrote: »

I'm taking all advise on bored, might move it off the street into a venue maybe.

I don't know. I'm one of these that wouldn't care of it was public or private. You know her best. Do what you feel is right.

Wish my fiance would think of these things. His "romance" side of the brain is very small and slow running. But I still luvs him!!!

PM me nudes

Do whatever you feel is right. Don't let us internet strangers dictate what you do

eviltwin

PM me nudes wrote: »

Do whatever you feel is right. Don't let us internet strangers dictate what you do

Yeah stick with your original plan. There are elements that may not go 100% to plan but I don't think that matters. Your girlfriend probably won't notice and will love the gesture anyway.b

ChampagnePop

Maybe you should remove some of the details from your post OP, encase your OH sees it and it spoils the surprise. The date for example is a but too much information. Probably should get rid of the song choice too......