Proposal

The only thing more nerve-wracking than popping the question may be planning the actual wedding proposal. After all, this could be one of the biggest moments of your life!

Whether simple or extravagant, the best proposals are the ones that capture the spark and uniqueness of your relationship. Add your own flair and personality to one of these ideas to make your proposal truly unforgettable.

Furry Friend

How could your love possibly resist a proposal nudged along by man’s best friend? If you’re a bit nervous about revealing the ring yourself, train your dog to fetch it and present it to your sweetheart. If you don’t have time to train your pet, just tie a big, bright bow around their collar with the ring attached and call them into the room just at the right moment. Put your furry friend in a little pet tuxedo or fun outfit for an extra dose of cuteness!

Scavenger Hunt

Lead your love to the ultimate prize – YOU – by setting up a scavenger hunt. You can design clues that take your sweetie through your home. Add to the challenge by creating stops at memorable places like where you had your first date, at your favourite restaurant or at the hiking trail you both love to conquer.

Include photos, items that have meaning, and you can even involve friends and family at stops to help the hunt along and add some extra fun. Try to make your clues somewhat clever but not so much so that your partner gets stumped and has trouble getting to the all-important last stop!

Destination Proposal

Whether it’s at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in a gondola on the waters of Venice, on a stroll through Central Park or simply during a weekend getaway near home, the special trip you’ve both been looking forward to will be that much more memorable with a surprise proposal. You can even do it before you get to your destination. Ask for her hand in the car or on the plane. To add a special element, try contacting the airline in advance and arrange to have the crew make a special announcement during the flight.

Jigsaw Puzzle

If it’s raining out or you’re practicing social distancing with your honey, put on a playlist of your favourite tunes and pull out an awesome customized jigsaw puzzle with the big question embedded right into it.

Include some of your favourite photos and watch your partner’s face as the words and images start coming to life. Have a bottle of your favourite bubbly ready for when the last piece of the puzzle gets placed and she responds with a resounding ‘Yes’!

Do It With Dessert

You’ve chosen the best restaurant, mood music is playing in the background and the atmosphere is set for a perfect evening. The wine is divine, the meal delicious and now it’s time for the big moment. There aren’t many people who wouldn’t enjoy savouring a sweet bite after a romantic dinner. Make a plan with the restaurant beforehand to have a special dessert treat delivered to your significant other. Try picking something you know she’ll like, perhaps with chocolate, strawberries and whipped cream. Top it off by asking the kitchen to write out “Will you marry me?” on the rim of the plate in chocolate sauce.

Stargazing at Home

The hardest part about this wedding proposal idea is keeping your balance on the step-ladder while reaching for the ceiling. While your loved one is out, get to work by spelling out your proposal on your bedroom ceiling using glow-in-the-dark star stickers.

When it’s time to hit the hay, be the last one to crawl into bed and turn off the lights. Get ready for the shriek of delight and to pop those lights back on to unveil the ring!

Winter is Coming

If you and your sweetheart are fans of Game of Thrones, add a little fantasy to your wedding proposal by creating an epic re-enactment of King’s Landing or your favourite kingdom. So you’re complete GofT geeks ‘cause you dressed up as your favourite characters at last year’s Halloween party? Then, by all means, get your lady decked out for some cosplay and tell her she’s going to Westeros. If you don’t have costumes, pull on your best Jon Snow fur cloak and grab a fake sword.

You can even go as far as making your own Iron Throne by following these step-by-step instructions. Finally, you will not be showing servitude but rather demonstrating undying love and devotion when you ‘Bend the Knee’. Pull out the ring, look her in the eyes and ask for your queen’s hand in marriage.

For the Tech-Minded

If you’re familiar with web design, get creative by putting together a web page for your love to stumble upon. Fill it with sweet thoughts and declare your undying love.

Spice it up with pictures and romantic quotes. To bring it off the page even more, create a video of you telling your love exactly how you feel and ending with the wedding proposal. Have your partner surf the web and direct him to your special URL. After the big reveal, send the link to all of your friends and family to share the big news.

You’ve now gotten a ‘yes’ and it’s time to move on to planning the big event. Be sure to check out our 23 hot tips for planning your wedding. You’ll find the best advice to help make your special day the celebration of your dreams.