So, you’re ready to ask that long awaited question. You’re ready to ask your fiancé to marry you! It’s an exciting time in your relationship and you want to make the moment special. One thing you should keep in mind, however, is that if your boyfriend or girlfriend is interested in you as a life partner, it really doesn’t matter how awkward or random your proposal might be. Just be yourself and allow the proposal to be an extension of your personality. In this article we’ll help you brainstorm some fun and unique marriage proposal ideas.
1. Scavenger Hunt
Imagine one day you leave a note under your girlfriend’s pillow with a hint or a clue about a certain special location. Maybe it was your first date spot or where you had your first kiss. Leave different cute notes to lead to the final clue. When you get to the final spot – and she’s reading the final hint, you can get down on one knee.
2. Mob Proposal
Have your family and friends join you in serenading your partner with a love song. You could have one of your friends blindfold her in the hallway, while you and the rest wait in the living room. When she walks in you can ask her to take off her blindfold to see you kneeling in front of her.
3. A Video Proposal
Make a fun video of you doing your favorite activities or talking about what your relationship has meant to you. You can project it on to your TV at home, and watch it together with a glass of wine. You might want to perform the actual proposal in-person. End the video by saying something like “now I have something important I want to ask you.” Then you can kneel down and whip out the engagement ring.
4. Destination Proposal
Write a romantic little card with the details for a getaway weekend in a beautiful location – maybe a cabin up in the mountains or a Airbnb on the beach. At some during the weekend you can find a perfect time to make the proposal.
5. Propose under the Stars
There’s something incredibly romantic about making your proposal under the stars. Find a beautiful open field, away from any light obstruction. Bring blankets, candles, and maybe even a thermos of warm mulled wine. Looking up at the stars can inspire your deepest longings and desires. It’s the perfect moment to pose the question to your life partner.
6. Radio Proposal
Make sure your partner is listening to the radio station and call in to propose on the air! Talk about a unique marriage proposal ideas, this one takes the cake.
7. Music Festival/Concert Proposal
If you and your partner are raver’s, why not propose at the next music festival? Maybe a favorite band is coming to town – this could also be the perfect moment.
8. A Firework Show
Organize a small backyard firework show. Invite your closest family and friends. As the grand finale fires off, you can get down on one knee and ask for his or her hand.
9. Holiday Proposal
If you and your bestie are celebrating Christmas together you can hide a little note under the Christmas tree or in their stocking.
10. Propose with Your Pet!
This proposal idea is quite popular. Stick a note in your dog’s collar, or in the parakeet’s cage.
11. Use Snow!
Imagine etching your proposal into a fresh layer of fallen snow! This could be the perfect winter wedding proposal!
12. At the Winery
Why not get down on one knee in the middle of a beautiful grape vineyard? You’ll probably be dressed smartly anyway, and you can just tell your partner that you want to get some cute photos in the vineyard. This way he/she won’t necessarily expect the surprise and you can get some nice proposal shots. Later, you can celebrate with an extra special bottle of wine.
13. Would you, could you in a Plane?
Clue the flight attendants in on your plan to propose over the airplane PA, and have the pilot make a special announcement. It could be something like “We have a special request for Mrs. Sally Brown. Will you agree to marry Spencer White?”
14. On the Tunnel of Love
Take inspiration from the Dire Straits tune ‘Tunnel of Love’ and ask your partner at the top of a ferris wheel. An icon like the London Eye, or the Seattle Great Wheel would be incredibly romantic locations to pose the big question.
These are just some unique proposal ideas to start out with but by no means are you limited to this list. Get creative and find a way to get that answer you’ve been waiting for!
-Bernard Paul