We all know very well that women dream of their big day from a very young age, some experts even say that they are thinking of color combinations and floral arrangements while having imaginary cups of tea and playing dress-up with their friends.
Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but don’t underestimate the amount of thought your girlfriend will have put into this before marriage even crossed your mind! For this reason, it is imperative that you come up with some mind-blowing and clever way to propose. Let’s face it, the day you propose is a close second in pecking order to your actual wedding day, if you mess up, the latter may never happen!
Recent studies have shown that when it comes to marriage proposals, it’s the intention that really counts. Just spending a lot of money at a flash restaurant or something similar sometimes just isn’t enough. Recent reports have shown that her girlfriend or partner will be more touched and overwhelmed by her proposal if they can see that she has put a lot of thought into it. Often a subtle and understated proposal can be more effective than something extravagant.
It goes without saying that no one knows your girlfriend/partner as well as you do, therefore your proposal should be tailored to her, for example, if your girlfriend suffers from vertigo, don’t take her on a hot air balloon ride to propose. . .. Know your audience!
Below is a selection of some of the best ways to present your partner with your engagement ring.
1) A romantic weekend for two.
It is always popular to take your loved one to a romantic place like Paris or Venice for a weekend. Could this be the perfect setting for that all-important question?
2) A meal at your favorite restaurant
If you and your partner have a favorite restaurant, this could be a good place to propose to her, a place where she feels comfortable and holds fond memories for both of you.
3) A message in the local newspaper
A great way to “pop the question” a romantic proposal in your local newspaper.
4) Propose to her in the first place you met her
This is probably not a good idea if you queue up at Burger King first, but if the location is right, this is a surefire way to win her heart.
5) A beach in an exotic location
Clear blue water and white sand, you on one knee as the sun goes down… could she refuse?
6) A romantic picnic
Not recommended during winter! A romantic picnic offers a simple and subtle, yet effective way of approaching things.
7) Propose at Christmas
Proposing at Christmas has always been popular; Things like putting the ring on a Christmas cookie or replacing the angel or star on the tree with the engagement ring should work just fine.
8) Hot air balloon ride
Propose to your partner while sailing across the horizon.
9) Birthday Card
If it’s your partner’s birthday, bring him breakfast in bed with his birthday card. When you open the card, you will find a card that says happy birthday fiancée, which is when you give her the engagement ring.
10) A knee/Rose in the mouth
In the old fashioned way, kneeling with a rose in his mouth
11) Propose on the radio
If you know your partner will be listening to the radio at any given time, call your local station and offer deals live on the air.
12) Engrave A Piece Of Jewelry
Buy your partner some new jewelry, maybe a watch or something similar; get the words “marry me” engraved on the jewelry.
13) Show up at work
A great way to propose is to show up at your partner’s office armed with champagne and an engagement ring.
14) Message in a Bottle
Many online companies offer this service. Send a message in a bottle to your loved one with your proposal inside the bottle. Particularly effective if you are working abroad or cannot be there in person
15) Make a Cake
Bake your partner a cake with the words “Will you marry me?” on top.
16) Make a Sign
If you know your girlfriend commutes the same route every day, why not make a big “will you marry me” sign and hang it on a nearby bridge or something similar?
17) With Your Family And Friends
Organize a surprise party and invite all your family and friends, propose to her in front of everyone.
18) On the big screen
If you plan to attend a sporting event or something similar, arrange for your proposal to be shown on the big screen.
19) In the bathroom mirror
A subtle way to ask the person you love to marry you. Run her a nice hot bath, making sure it’s hot enough to generate enough steam to write “will you marry me” on the bathroom mirror.
20) Breakfast in bed
Take your partner for breakfast in bed and present your engagement ring with a rose and champagne.
21) Alphabetical Spaghetti
A fun and quirky way to pop the question, have your partner eat lunch, and create the words “will you marry me?” in alphabetical spaghetti.
22) Flag in the Sky
Organize a trip with your partner, maybe even a picnic; make him look at the sky as a plane flies by dragging the words “will you marry me?”
23) Inside a Kinder Egg
Carefully cut the kinder egg with a knife and place the ring inside. Heat the cut edges of the kinder egg and reseal it. Will it surely be the best Kinder Surprise of all time?
24) Jack-in-the-box
Well, it might not be Jack in the box, but it could be you in a box. Find a box that is big enough to fit inside. Go to your girlfriend’s work and have the receptionist go and tell your girlfriend that there is a big package waiting for her at the reception; when she arrives at the package you appear armed with an engagement ring and a rose.
25) Trade Their Rings
If your girlfriend or partner takes her rings off when she goes to bed, try swapping the rings so that when you go to put on your jewelry in the morning, you find a shiny engagement ring instead of your usual jewelry.
26) A Tattoo
Granted, this idea is out there and it’s pretty wild, but if body art is your thing, this could be a great idea. Get “will you marry me” tattooed somewhere on your body.
27) Fill the room with flowers
Make sure you finish the work before your partner and fill your house with flowers, when she gets home she will find you on your knees ready to ask the question.
28) A Trail Of Rose Petals
Create a path of rose petals leading to where you are kneeling with a rose in your mouth and an engagement ring in your hand.
29) Four Balloons
Arrange for four balloons to be sent to your office, the balloons should say “will you marry me”. It may even be better to take them there yourself.
30) A Romantic Poem
Make up sincere and romantic words to melt her heart before proposing to her.
31) Fridge Magnets
Write the words “will you marry me” on the fridge with magnets
32) Create a Website
Create a web page declaring your love and the story of your life together.
33) A Special Place
Many couples have a special place for them, a great idea is to take them back to that place and present the engagement ring there.
34) A treasure hunt
Try getting your partner and a few friends on a scavenger hunt; I think we all know who will find the treasure and what the prize will be!
35) Skywriting
Host a sky writing company to explain your proposal while you’re ready with the engagement ring below.
36) Inside a fortune cookie
Arrange so that the message inside a fortune cookie is “will you marry me” then you should be all set with your engagement ring.
37) A puppy collar
Buy a cute little puppy and have the engagement ring tied in a bow around the dogs collar. Remember that a dog is for life, not just for proposals!
38) A Romantic Boat Trip
If you are lucky enough to live near the ocean or a lake, take your partner on a romantic boat trip and propose while cruising the ocean.
39) Hide the ring inside a cake
Having the engagement ring inside a cake will always be a great surprise for your partner. Just make sure he doesn’t swallow it.
40) Propose on Valentine’s Day
Wait until Valentine’s Day and use any of the methods above to ask the person you love to be your wife.
Regardless of how you plan to propose to your partner, showing that you have put some thought and effort into your proposal is vital. It is important that you try to understand how you think they would like you to propose to them. If your partner is a rather shy person, then a public or over-the-top proposal is probably not the best approach to take. Making your proposal as personal and unique to your relationship as possible will show that you have put in the time and effort.
Once you’ve decided how and when you’re going to propose, you need to find the perfect engagement ring for your partner. Now we all know that diamonds are a woman’s best friend, so it would be a great idea to search for the perfect diamond engagement ring.
