Romantic Ways to Propose

A proposal should be the most special moment of your relationship so far, so get your engagement off to the best possible start by making your proposal a romantic and memorable one.

Set the scene

When deciding where to become engaged choose somewhere special to you and your partner. Return to that intimate little restaurant where you had your first date, even asking for the same table. If you like the outdoors put together luxury picnic, including champagne and head to your favourite beach or beauty spot. You could even write the words ‘will you marry me?’ in the sand.

It doesn’t have to be expensive

A romantic proposal is far more about thought than money. Cook a romantic meal accompanied by a bottle of bubbly, dim the lights, put on some soft music and light some candles. Increase the surprise by hiding the ring among the pre-dinner canapes or present it with the desert. If you’re a keen baker make a cake and ice your proposal onto it.

Choose a special time

Make a special occasion even more special by proposing. Wrap up a ring and put it under the Christmas tree as a festive surprise or drop down on one knee just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. If you love the spring send your partner on an Easter Egg hunt with romantic clues and place the ring inside a chocolate egg. On holiday choose a warm, starry night to pop the question.

Say it with a gift

Many couples like to shop together for an engagement ring, so give another romantic gift to mark the occasion. Personalised items, things which can be used at your wedding or presents for engaged couples all make special engagement gifts and will provide a lasting keepsake of this romantic moment.