I'm appealing to my BT friends for help, a friend is planning to ask his girlfriend to marry him on their upcoming trip to Bonaire.

Where is the 'Most Romantic' spot on Bonaire that would be the best time and place to pop the question.

My sister (the event planner extrordinaire!) says, "Bonaire is all about diving. He should ask her underwater during a dive.". The Lake is her location of choice and an O-ring would work as the underwater engagement ring.

What is YOUR suggestion???

OMG that is just great ! I Love the uw idea. Then to be followed by a surprise follow up of their favorite wine, champagne whatever sitting with lit candles on the beach .. . (need a friend to set this up while they are diving) I would say a dive at dusk so it is dark when they come out. I am sure others will have great ideas. There are many places I could think of on Bonaire for such a memorable event. But I would love to have a memory of a proposal uw !! Oh Oh Oh ... under the town pier at night, lights off and waving fins to see the flourescence and when the flashlights are back on he has the messge written on a slate to show her. So many ways this could be just toooooooooo awesome. :-)

You may ask Bette she lives there and may have some good ideals or know some one who would. Good luck !!!

I would so love an underwater proposal, with him insisting they had slates. Just warn him to not ascend too fast! Oh wait, is cleaning the u/w webcam a good idea?

For me (ahem, maybe from personal experience), Ol' Blue is the most romantic site on Bonaire. But if there is an after party (assuming she accepts), it better be in front of a cam! lol Y'know, so we can save it for posterity and all.

How sweet it is!

If it's done underwater, the o-ring is an outstanding idea. I would be a bit cautious taking an expensive shining ring 50 ft under, only to lose it to that funny looking baracuda

My ideal notion would be a private dinner for 2 somewhere at Klein. I am not sure, however, if this is possible to begin with.

I have a nice pair in orange size 6.5 & 10

My sister and her scuba-divin' hubby wear their Exchanging Vows in Bonaire O-Rings (black) for their wedding rings... All the time.
No diamonds.

Was that a "Live From Bonaire" posting, Timmmy?

Y'all be sure to keep an eye out for romantic places on Bonaire, ok?

Very Live ;D

MZ look up www.geographia.com/bonaire then click on the wedding link, maybe these guys can help you at one of the condo's.

Housing isn't a problem, we're just scouting for the best creative place for a romantic evening...

Sera Largu or however you spell that. The view is amazing. And it has to be at night.

OMG I have not been to Bon as of yet but I WILL be there one day. This place is so wonderful just from the webcams I would imagine anywhere on this beautiful island would do. Wish I was her. Not the engagement part because I am married but going to Bonaire to do it......OMG OMG OMG
Nothing more to say but I got chill bumps just reading this thread.

a friend of mine used a piece of PVC plastic pipe they found in the water..about 2" around and 1/4" wide....it got the point across. .the underwater kiss was great. no breath holding.

I think the donkey sanctuary. Hee Haw Hee Haw. Seriously, the pier table at Richard's would be very cool as well.

Jim Makes an excellent suggestion. We have stayed at the Beaurang Residence which is right beside Richard's. The reef in front is a fairly nice dive. There is a large concrete tube at about 25' that makes navigating your way back to the exit simple at night. What great idea to do a dusk dive, propose u/w and then have a romantic meal right on the pier.

I'm betting Ann Phelan has experience that would help. She is the bomb!

Oh Annnnie!

What a great idea for o'rings! Scuba Wedding Bands!
Someone should market them on the island...Michael...?
I would say 1000 steps...and then dinner at Richards...

Be a man and propose on your knee if you are serious. Otherwise rent an airplane to fly across the beach with a flag with your intentions, and go into the books as another lameoid. This is the rest of your life you're talking about. Sorry bro, but I've been through this before and the best thing to do is be serious rather than creative.

Hm.... Donkey Sanctuary. Thanks, McPeak. My sister first suggested the Donkey Sanctuary, too!!! You must be of the same mind. (just a little left of c-c-c-crazy)

Oh, and I think every dive shop on Bonaire sells black rubber wedding bands!!! Do your really think they are marketable thru repackaging? Its worth a try! I'd buy one! Every year!!

This could be our new million-dollar idea! BT Wedding Bands. I'll offer those at the next BT Auction and see how they fly.

I love all the ideas you've sent. I'll be considering each and passing them along. I'll be sure to let y'all know how it all turns out when I post my Trip Report around Thanksgiving.

66 days and counting!