Girls dream about the day a man decides to fully commit their life to them in the shape of a ring.  Marriage is a commitment and a forever promise between two people who truly love one another.  Their special day is filled with several different emotions but most importantly it is filled with an immense amount of happiness.  A girl feels as if she is the luckiest girl on the planet and nothing else matters in that moment.  The photograph is of a couple at dinner in a restaurant where the man is holding a ring.  The photograph represents more than just a proposal; it demonstrates the meaning of marriage through their body language and the symbolism of a ring.

For some a ring is a form of wealth and success, but for others it is a promise. A ring is never necessary in a proposal, but it represents tradition.  A ring is in the form of a circle because a circle is never ending which represents eternity.  It also stands for the sun, moon, and the planets bringing all life together just like the couple coming together.  The ring is worn on the left ring finger because it has been said that there is a vein in that specific finger that connects to the heart.   The ring in the photograph is a promise to always trust one another even in the hardest times.   Although the ring might be small in size, it is about the major promise that the man is making to his future wife.  It symbolizes their future together as one.  It also shows their commitment to one another and their accountability in the future.  Most importantly it reveals the love the couple shares and at the end of the day they are together and that is the greatest gift of all.

There are several different emotions inscribed in this photograph.  The two appear to be in their late twenties and people at their age usually make an income that is low, meaning they can not afford dates as costly as this daily.  Also the man does not put his napkin on his lap, which could represent the lack of knowledge of proper practice of good manners.  The man seems to be the one who planned the event represented by the ring he is holding.  As he presents the ring, his face seems to present uneasiness caused by his sudden nerves. The photograph reveals that they are only on their appetizer when he offers her the ring to his girlfriend, which symbolizes his urgency and anxiety to propose.  As she sees the ring, she covers half of her face with her hands in delight.   It is obvious that she said yes to his proposal according to their huge smiles that crossed their faces.  His facial expression presents a feeling of contentment and relief.  He is pleased with his decision to propose and with her response to wed.  The blurred background focuses on the couple and the ring, representing the extreme importance of this moment.  It reimbursed the idea that she feels as if she is the luckiest girl in the entire world at that moment.

The photograph is of more than just two people in a restaurant; it is the representation of a significant change in their life, which is presented by the different elements within the picture.  The moment represented in the photograph will be a day to remember for the rest of their lives and a story to tell their loved ones.  The man had strategically planned that special occasion for the woman and it seems to have been a success according to their large smiles on their faces.  Although they are overwhelmed with several emotions, their day is filled with happiness and contentment.  It is only a photograph to some, but to her, it is the best day of her life.
