15 Proposal Ideas We All Can Do

Kunbi O / Monday September 22, 2014
Parisian Proposal
Parisian Proposal by Pretty Perfect Vendor by Amy Anaiz Photography 

Let’s face it, fellas, proposals are absolutely nerve-wracking. Not so much because you’re not sure if she’ll say yes (DO NOT, we repeat, DO NOT ask if you are not at least 90% certain of an affirmative response), but because of all the details. When do you ask? How do you ask? Does your significant other love the spotlight? Would she want all her family and friends there, perhaps even strangers? Or would she rather a quiet proposal with just the two of you?

We’ve put together 15 pretty perfect proposal ideas which are simple enough to carry out. Get to planning!

Spell it Out

1. On the Beach

Marry Me Script in Sand Proposal

2. With Roses:

WILL YOU MARRY ME? Wedding proposal made with letters of rose petals

AP Proposal Audrey
Read #APbride Audrey’s Proposal Story here

3. On Dessert:

Cupcake Proposal Print by Three Little Onions
Macaron Proposal
Macaron Proposal (this one’s ceramic though) via Hideminy New York

4. With Drinks

Share a Coke Proposal
Share a Coke Proposal via Coca Cola

With Games

5.  Clue Cards or a Scavenger Hunt

Clue Proposal
Custom Clue Card Proposal by Taylor Etchinson
Scavenger Hunt Proposal Shoot by Luna photo
Luna Photo and Alchemy Fine Events and Invitations via The Knot

6. Scrabble

Will You Marry Me Scrabble Prop by Perfectionate
Will You Marry Me Scrabble Prop by Perfectionate

With Special Guests

7.  Pets

Puppy Proposal via @Puppiesforrent Instagram
Puppy Proposal via @Puppiesforrent Instagram

8. In front of Loved Ones (or at her parent’s house!)

Martin Reardon Photography
Martin Reardon Photography
Ekaete and Yaw
Read Ekaete and Yaw’s Proposal Story here | Image by FO Photography

Private Proposals

9. At Dinner:

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Read #APbride Stella’s proposal story here | Image by OneWay Photography
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Read Diane and Daniel’s AP Proposal here

10. After Prayer:

Engagement Ring in Bible- Image by Krystography
Image by Krystography

11. Breakfast (in Bed):

Breakfast in Bed Proposal by Camille Styles | Image by Kimberly Davis Photography
Breakfast in Bed Proposal by Camille Styles | Image by Kimberly Davis Photography

Outdoorsy

12. At Sea/ By the Lake

Lake Proposal
See Emeka and Kendria’s Lake Engagement Shoot here | Image by Brett Buchanan Photography
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See Sahaj and Natasha’s Lake Michigan Proposal here | Image by Emilia Jane Photography

13. With a Picnic

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Image by Edith Elle Photography (See Picnic Themed Session here)
Read  Miranda and Zac's Proposal story here | Image by Melissa Wilson Photography
Read Miranda and Zac’s Proposal story here | Image by Melissa Wilson Photography

Holiday Proposals

14.  Christmas/ New Year:

christmas proposal

On Set of the 5-Year Engagement / Image via AMC Theaters
On Set of the 5-Year Engagement / Image via AMC Theaters

15. Valentine’s Day

Marry Me Mug by Paint My Name
Marry Me Mug by Paint My Name
Image by Melissa Shook Photography via Trendy Bride
Image by Melissa Shook Photography via Trendy Bride

 

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