It’s the most romantic month of the year! There are hearts and flowers everywhere and you can literally smell love in the air… The perfect time to propose. And you’ve planned it all: You’ve got the engagement ring, prepared your proposal speech and now you’re ready to plan the perfect proposal.
And now you’re stuck! You want it to be special, unique, romantic, memorable and utterly perfect. Aiming for perfection can be nerve-wracking, we know. So, we’ve put together a few ideas to kickstart your imagination. But put your own spin on it!
Remember that the best proposals are those that capture your love story and relationship. When you ask your partner to marry you, you want to write a proposal story that you’ll share with loved ones and reflect on for the rest of your life!
Keeping It Simple
Not every unforgettable proposal has to be super-elaborate, especially if that is not your style.
Scavenger hunt:
This can be done anywhere – at home or at a romantic spot – public or private.
- Leave clues that lead your partner to you with the ring.
- Make the clues relevant to your relationship.
- You can also tie a red ribbon from one clue to the next.
- Instead of just the ring at the end – it could be you holding it!
Backyard Proposal:
Backyard, lounge, veranda or patio, wherever you have space.
- When your partner is out, decorate the space with lights, flowers and whatever you think they’ll love.
- Set up a picnic area with their favourite snacks and a bottle of something nice.
- You can also fill the spot with a photo montage of memories from your relationship.
- If you don’t live together, you can invite your beloved over – with a hint or not.
Spell it Out:
Use your creativity and individual talents. You don’t have to be a spectacular artist or a poet to make it work!
- Use glow-in-the-dark star stickers on the ceiling.
- Write it with fridge magnet letters.
- Go big with “Marry Me” spelled out in large marquee letters.
- Throwback to your childhood with sidewalk chalk on your street or driveway.
- Make your own letters with anything from coloured duct tape to scrapbooking materials.
- Make a jigsaw puzzle – you can find blank ones at most stationery shops.
- Paint a mural. (This will only work if you are at least a little artistic!)
Making A Big Deal
Of course, you can make a splash! Keep the creativity flowing and sprinkle liberally with personalisation and uniqueness.
Perform It:
Create a public splash with music or dance. This will only work if neither of you are shy or uncomfortable with being the centre of attention.
- Have a choir, brass band or drum line show up for a surprise performance of your partner’s favourite love song.
- Ask the performers if they can incorporate your love’s name into the lyrics.
- Hire a choreographer to help put together a flash mob dance routine.
- Stop to watch it with your partner and after a couple of minutes, join in on the performance to strut your stuff before dropping to one knee.
- You can also take part and incorporate friends and family.
Take a Trip:
A holiday or a weekend getaway is perfect for an unforgettable proposal. Besides, both of you will be more relaxed and not thinking about everyday worries!
- Choose a scenic place – a fountain, hotel rooftop, monument, mountain or national park.
- If there are people around, you could ask someone to take a picture and instead of posing, drop down on one knee. (You could also set this up with staff.)
- Beach proposals are popular for a reason: sunrises, sunsets – the sand’s the limit!
- Message in a bottle. Roll a poem into a bottle and bury it in the sand, ready to be found.
- Of course, there’s always scuba diving or snorkelling.
Helicopter Ride:
- Take your relationship to new heights.
- Make the moment even more memorable by proposing 10,000 feet in the air during your very own private helicopter ride.
- Be sure to bring along a bottle of bubbly so you can toast to your new engagement.
Photoshoot:
- Hire a Photographer to capture your proposal, but tell your partner you’ve won a romantic couple’s photoshoot.
- Get dressed up then propose mid-shoot.
- Follow it up with a romantic engagement session.
Keeping It Classic
The classics are used often, because they work. If any of these make sense to you, go for it!
- Hot air balloon ride: A romantic option for those who are adventurous and not afraid of heights.
- Picnic: A classic romantic idea that can be as simple or elaborate as you want.
- Sunset proposal: A classic and romantic option that can be ramped up with a private cruise during the golden hour.
- On a hike: A tried and true outdoor proposal idea where you pop the question once you’ve reached the top of the climb.
- Pet involvement: A thoughtful idea if your partner loves your pet as much as they love you.
- Recreate your first date: A sentimental way to pop the question by revisiting the first time you spent time together in a romantic way.
Conclusion:
These are but the tip of the romantic iceberg – there are hundreds of ideas out there! Combining and personalising ideas will make it unique and true to your very own romance. Public or private, elaborate or simple, adventurous or cosy – only you two will know what is right for you!
