Proposal Ideas

If you are into cooking, now is the perfect time to put those skills to good use. Set up a romantic “date” with your partner and whip up a delicious dinner with their favorite food. There are many ways to incorporate the proposal into the meal, but one of the classics would be to have the engagement ring as dessert! Nothing beats the effort that one sees from a home-cooked meal.

With a surprise party, you can include mutual friends, family members, and other special people you want to be part of the special occasion. However, timing will be key to getting it right, so you have to think of everything thoroughly. Find a day to plan a date or meal together, then right as you are walking home or to your meet-up location, have everyone surprise your partner. At that very moment, you can kneel down and ask a very important question.

You are probably used to watching a series of advertisements before a movie rolls on the big screen. With this being such a normal occurrence, no one thinks too hard about them, and this makes it the perfect place to propose. You may have to pull some strings to get it done, but if you can play an ad asking the big question on the screen, this will surely be one of the most memorable moments in your life.

If you will be spending New Year’s Eve with your partner or your families will be celebrating together, you can definitely make a grand surprise during the occasion. Right after the countdown for the new year reaches “1,” ask you’re significant other if they would be willing to spend their life with you. After all, what better way to mark the new year than by getting engaged?

If you both love an adventure, you can take your plans to the next level by going on a hike and proposing during your trip. Once you reach the end of the trail or the top of the mountain, you can ask the big question to the person you love in front of a stunning view. Without a doubt, this will surely be a memory for the books.

Songs can be sentimental for many people, so why not convey your feelings by curating a special playlist? Add in the songs that represent your love for each other–perhaps even those that symbolize different aspects of your relationship! Play it casually while you are together, and right at the end of the playlist, pop the question to your partner.

Family is important, so involving them in the proposal can make it all the more special for the person you love. Discuss everything with their family and have them join in the plan to keep everything a secret! Even in the comforts of your backyard, you can have each family member hold up a sign as you get down on one knee and ask your partner to marry you.

No one creates a magical experience the way Disney does. Regardless of your age, the brand continues to hold a special place in everyone’s hearts. Thus, you can recreate a dream-like proposal by doing it in the happiest place in the world. Whether you do it right by the iconic Cinderella’s castle or your favorite attraction, the Disney backdrop will make the whole experience unforgettable.

You may think it is an overdone idea, but nothing quite beats the simplicity and intimacy of proposing while strolling down the beach. Try to visit when crowds are not too high, so you can have most of the area to yourself. If you both enjoy going to the beach, it will likely not be hard to have a vacation casually and without hinting at your special plans.

Think of your proposal as the culmination of all those times you have spent with your significant other. To make the moment more memorable, create a slideshow or photo album with all your mementos together. Place the question at the end, so your partner will never see it coming until they flip to the last page or get to the end of the slideshow!

You know what they say about people kissing under the mistletoe. If your proposal happens to fall around the holidays, try to work your plans to fit it into Christmas day. Hang a mistletoe at home then attach the ring to it. Lead your partner to that sweet spot under, give them a kiss, then tell them to look up. That beautiful engagement ring will certainly be a sparkling surprise!

While this idea may take more time to plan and coordinate with people, it surely makes for a fun and memorable proposal. Plan a treasure or scavenger hunt around your house and have friends or family members give clues to your partner every step of the way. Ultimately, the hunt will lead them to you, creating the perfect mood for you to propose.

Take a trip down memory lane by recreating your first date. It might be tricky to come up with a reason to visit that specific place, so think hard about how you can be discreet about your plans. Depending on where you went for your first date, you can propose at the perfect moment, right when your partner least expects it!

Wrap up the ring in layers upon layers of boxes of different sizes, so the gift initially appears to be something much bigger. As your partner opens each box to reveal another box, you can get ready for the big reveal. Once they get to the actual ring box, you can kneel down and ask for their hand in marriage!

Words can be powerful communicators, so they are one of the best ways to convey your love. To make your proposal extra special, write your partner a poem explaining all the things you love about them, and end with a very big question. You can have it designed professionally and pair it with some roses and champagne before you proceed to deliver the poem.