Getting engaged is a huge step for any couple – and the proposal sets the mood for the chain of events leading up to the wedding. Any old mediocre proposal won’t do.
Let these romantic ways of popping the question inspire you:
#1: Cake Me: If you have a favorite romantic restaurant – and who doesn’t? – call in advance and ask if you can do something special. Maybe you could have the engagement ring presented on the dessert tray, or have it brought out as a “special treat” on a plate with the words “Will you marry me?” written in chocolate.
#2: Candles & Beach : If the dream has always been a proposal on the beach, enlist the help of friends to help you set this up, then lead your soon-to-be-fiancée through an aisle of votive candles, to your proposal spelled out in candles in the sand.
#3: Sand Castle: Another beach idea involves the two of you building a sand castle. Then, when nobody’s looking, slip the engagement ring into the highest tower for a surprise discovery.
#4: Special Special : Choose a special place that holds significance for the two of you. Ask someone nearby to take a picture of you together, then get down on one knee for a surprise that will be captured by your camera.
#5: Picture Me: If you’d like a more formal photographic memento of your proposal, hire a photographer and let your partner know you’ve scheduled a couple’s photo session. Then, halfway through, pull out the engagement ring and pop the question. The rest of the session can be a celebratory engagement photo session.
#6: Bake Me: Ask your local bakery to prepare a special cake that features your proposal in frosting, then have them display the cake in the window. Stroll past with your fiancée-to-be and surprise her – then enjoy the cake when you get home!
#7: Puppy Love: Buy your partner a pet she’s been wanting, such as a kitten or puppy, and have it waiting in a designated place with the engagement ring on a ribbon around its neck. If a live pet isn’t in the cards, a stuffed animal will do just as well.
Personalize Your Proposal
Whether you choose one of these romantic ways of popping the question or you come up with another idea, remember that what matters is proposing in a way that resonates with you and your fiancée. And of course, the perfect ring helps too. Check Dev Valencia’s Bridal Collection to find your perfect engagement ring!
