A proposal is an exciting moment for both partners. But before that happens, you must first be well prepared. Discover 20 tips for a marriage proposal:romantic and original.
You are ready for the next step and want to seal your love with a marriage. A step that you should take carefully. At the same time, it is a beautiful seal of two people who have found the love of their lives in each other. But before you can ask the big question, you have to make a lot of preparations. After all, you want nothing more than for your partner to love the proposal and also say yes.
Whatever you're planning, don't forget:the ideal marriage proposal is very personal. While one proposes in public, another opts for an intimate setting with only the partner or family. Always keep your partner's wishes and character in mind when planning. Is your lover shy? Then a proposal in the middle of a full Damplein will not be such a good idea. Does your partner like adventure? Then you can dive together and ask the big question underwater, for example.
If you are looking for tips, ideas and inspiration for a romantic marriage proposal? Then read on below and discover 20 tips for an original marriage proposal.
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Before I give you inspiration for a marriage proposal:although in most cases the man is the one who proposes, nowadays more and more women are proposing to their partner. The proposals below are for both women and men.
Do you remember where you first met your partner? Where was your first date? Return to this place (if possible) and arrange a romantic proposal. Pure nostalgia and the perfect moment to get butterflies in your stomach again, especially if you've been together for a while.
Whether you choose a large balloon, lots of balloons, heart balloons filled with helium, balloons give a festive feeling. So you can use this very well if you want to make a marriage proposal. Did your partner say yes to you? Then you can immediately use the balloons for a fun photo shoot. Arrange a photographer, ask a friend to take pictures or take a few selfies with the balloons.
Do you know your friend's favorite movie? Do you have a little more time to plan your proposal? Then it is a fun and above all original idea to imitate some scenes from a movie. At the end you can then ask the big question. In any case, with this proposal you indicate that you know your partner very well and that you have put effort into the proposal.
Most people find a starry sky particularly romantic. If you want to propose to your partner in the summer, you can use this. Make sure you are outside the big cities, there is the greatest chance that you can enjoy a clear starry sky. Combine this with a day out, a picnic or even an overnight stay in a tent under the stars.
Does your partner like a joke? Then you can make an original proposal via a surprise egg. You know it:those delicious chocolate eggs that children love to receive. Buy a surprise egg and very carefully remove the packaging. Do not break the chocolate egg, but run a sharp and heated knife along the seam of the two halves.
Take out the yellow egg, remove the contents (nice to surprise a child) and put the ring in it. Now heat the seams of the chocolate egg halves and stick them back together. Put the packaging around it and give the surprise egg to your friend. The moment the ring appears, you can get down on one knee.
What could be more fun than getting a fortune cookie after a meal? Only this time you make it yourself. You can find the recipe with an explanation on video at Heel Holland Bakt. On a note for your loved one write your proposal. You can also wrap the ring in a fortune cookie. Original and certainly very unexpected.
Pull out all the stops and spoil your loved one with a 3-course candlelight dinner. Can't cook? Then you can have the food delivered or picked up. Does your partner not mind being the center of attention? Then of course you can also go out for dinner. Make sure that it is a romantic setting with candlelight. After dessert, get down on one knee to ask the big question.
Take your boyfriend or girlfriend to Artis zoo. Go to the Planetarium to ask your big question under the 'starry sky' and the universe. A nice alternative to the real starry sky.
Puzzles are all the rage, so why not capitalize on this trend? Design your own puzzle with the big question on it. Have your partner put the puzzle together or do it together (the more pieces the longer it takes). Instead of a regular puzzle, you can make your own crossword puzzle. At the end, the remaining letters form the big question.
No, you do not need to book a flight for this. A ride on the Ferris wheel at an amusement park or a funfair is enough. You can also agree with the person who drives the Ferris wheel to ensure that the Ferris wheel stops for a while at the highest point. Agree on a sign so that the person on the ground knows when the wheel can spin again.
Are you both a bit adventurous? Then why limit yourself to the ground for your proposal? Book a skydiving session and propose to your partner as you soar through the air together. You can also do this as you approach the ground. You do need help for this. With a large banner on the floor you ask your loved one to marry you.
Do you already have a child together? Then you can involve him or her in the proposal. The smaller the cuter this is of course. Don't forget to capture everything on camera! That is a nice memory for both you and the little one later on. Have a romper printed, let your child give a gift to mom or dad or come up with something else fun.
A holiday is the perfect time to completely relax and grow closer. This is also the perfect time to ask your partner the big question. Choose a romantic setting, for example a breakfast at sunrise or on the top of a mountain. In any case, make sure it becomes unforgettable. Popular with many couples include:Paris, the city of love, Venice and New York. But of course you can very well deviate from this. Remember not to forget the ring when you pack your bags!
It may be a bit old-fashioned, but most men and women can still appreciate a genuine love letter. Should you worry about your handwriting right now? Then you can always choose to type it out. In the letter, clearly describe your love for the partner. You can use anecdotes and more. Don't make it too long, but make it clear. You put the letter in a bottle. Place the bottle at the edge of water, so that your partner can find it quickly. Once your partner has discovered the bottle mail, it becomes romantic. When the letter has been read, it is time for you to propose.
Don't like the sky, but are you looking for something special? Then you can rent a boat to propose to your partner. If you have a lot of money to spend, choose a yacht. If you have less to spend, you can book a boat trip in Amsterdam or rent a canoe, for example. All you need to make sure is that you stay in the boat and don't fall overboard. Otherwise your proposal will literally fall into the water.
Too boring for you on the water? There are plenty of options for proposing underwater as well. This can be done during a diving session together or you make sure that you go diving alone and your partner can watch you behind glass. You then ask the question with a handwritten 'paper'.
The best or the most stupid day to propose? That's Valentine, of course. The best day because everything revolves around love. A proposal fits this perfectly. Why do I say stupid? Because a lot of couples on that day ask the partner. So it's not very original.
Don't like the attention? Then you can also ask the question within your own walls. Just make sure it's a little romantic for your partner. Prepare a delicious breakfast in bed and serve it with a beautiful ring. Or welcome your partner with a toad of rose petals when they get home. You can decide for yourself where the path leads. Or come home with a very large bouquet and a beautiful ring.
Do you like to stand out and be big? Then you can consider renting a billboard. Include your own name and that of your partner in the message, so that it is clear to everyone who the sign is intended for.
Are you sporty? Then use a runners app. This allows you to keep track of the route you have walked. It is also possible to convert the route into letters. For example, run (together) the sentence:Marry me (in English it is short and sweet). At the end of the route, show the sentence and get on your knee.
Of course there are many more possibilities. Think of renting a cinema room and asking the question on the big screen. After a concert or a sports match, ask the question in front of a large audience. On the plane, after consulting a flight attendant, ask your partner if he or she wants to marry you. Rent an airplane with a banner and have it fly over. Involve friends, family or colleagues. Conduct a treasure hunt, where letters must be collected and that eventually form a sentence.
Whatever form you choose, make sure your partner really feels that he or she is special. Show that you paid attention and thought about really surprising him or her. As difficult as it may be, don't reveal your plans. But above all:enjoy and make it an unforgettable moment for both of you.
