Girls, we're giving it away for free and not only are they still buying the cow, they're ponying up to propose.

In Crazy Stupid Love, Ryan Gosling's character points out that men “won” the war of the sexes when women began to exercise on a pole.  Fair enough.   Still, the Boys Team suffered a few casualties.  Like the performance anxiety that comes nowadays with popping the question.  Nothing but a diamond and a bended knee?  Forget it, pal.  

So what’s a fella to do to be Lord of the Ring? According to the New York Times, "For a fee, proposal planners promise to help plot a scenario for the key moment and assist in its execution, with just the right helicopter, hot-air balloon or gondola, and along with it the proper locale and musical accompaniment."  Sarah Pease, one of the consultants interviewed "typically charges $500 for devising a plan; having her handle the whole operation can run $12,000, plus any fees to those providing the transportation and site."    Ladies, read it and reap:  

 http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/fashion/weddings/proposal-planners-if-youre-ready-to-pop-the-question.html