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Valentine's Day Proposal Ideas
Love is in the air. Celebrate Valentine's Day with the perfect proposal.
Valentine's Day Proposal Ideas
1. Say It with Sweets: Pick up a heart-shaped box of chocolates from your local candy store. Then, remove one of the chocolates and put the ring box in its place. When you gift it, they'll assume their only Valentine's Day gift is sweets. Then, when you drop to a knee to pop the question, they'll be surprised by the sparkle.
2. Love Note Skywriting: Arrange for a plane to spell out your proposal with an aerial banner or pattern of smoke. A love note on a kite is a more affordable day date, and a heart-shaped kite adds cuteness. Fly your 'Will You Marry Me?' message during a Spring picnic in the park.
3. Somewhere Sentimental: Lead them to the place where you first met or had your first date and tell them how much your meeting and relationship has meant to you. Then, talk about all your hopes for the future and ask them to be yours forever.
4. Love Lock: We all know the Pont des Arts, but Paris isn’t the only place with a famous love bridge. Lace a heart-shaped padlock on any scenic bridge, symbolizing your commitment. Engrave it with your names or February 14th. You can turn the key into a keepsake, such as a pendant necklace.
5. Breakfast in Bed: If you don't already have one, this idea works best with a breakfast tray. Make your partner's favorite breakfast and coffee the morning of, and arrange the tray thoughtfully with a flower and the ring box. Then, bring it to their bedside to pop the question and spend the rest of the day celebrating.
6. Spa Day: Book a luxurious massage to pamper your sweetheart. If you join them, take advantage of the soothing spa vibes for a relaxing proposal. Or create the ambiance yourself. Arrange long taper candles in your home and fill a tub with heart-shaped rose petals or scented bath salts. Softly dim the lights to get on one knee, pull out the ring, and pop the question.
7. 14 Days of Gifts: Start February off by gifting small tokens of affection daily (it could be homemade cookies on the 1st or concert tickets on the 5th). Then, on the 14th, reveal the most exciting gift when you get down on one knee and ask them to marry you with a sparkling ring.
8. Photobooth Moment: Plan a date to a bar or restaurant you know has a photobooth. At the beginning or the end of the date, take their hand and lead them to the booth. When it starts snapping the pictures, pull the ring from your pocket to capture their look of surprise. We suggest popping the question on the second picture so both the surprise and the yes will be captured.
9. Surprise Party: Gather friends and family for a celebration of love (and a surprise proposal) — and keep it secret from your partner. Arrange for everyone to hide and jump out when you walk in the door. Then, once all your loved ones are around you, drop to one knee and ask your partner to marry you.
10. Music Box: Give your partner a handcrafted music box or custom vinyl record that plays a melody with a sentimental tune to the two of you. Maybe it's your future wedding song. Put your proposal message inside. You might even record your voice.
11. A Weekend Away: Plan a getaway with your partner or surprise them with one. Once you've reached your destination, drop to one knee, and tell them how excited you are to spend the rest of your life with them. Then you can spend the rest of your trip celebrating your new status as fiancés.
12. Movie Night: Record a video of your proposal and notes from your loved ones on how much they support and encourage your relationship. Compile all of them into a short film that ends in 'Will You Marry Me?' You can play the video at home for a more intimate proposal or collaborate with a local theater to play it before or after another movie.
13. Wine and Paint: Reserve a local studio that offers couples' classes. Request a painting theme with significance, maybe a landscape where your partner has dreamed of going (you can hint at a honeymoon there). Or sit opposite them and propose with your own artwork as a surprise at the end.
14. Surprise Appointment: If you know your partner wants to be involved in picking out the perfect ring, book a February 14th engagement ring appointment with us and surprise them with it. Say you booked a restaurant nearby and instead lead them to our door — that way, you can have the best of both worlds: a surprise and the ring of their dreams.
Valentine's Day Proposal Tips
- Make reservations ahead of time. Remember, there will be a lot of other couples celebrating — so if your plan involves a restaurant or experience, be sure to plan ahead.
- Don't skip the surprise. Even if your partner anticipates a proposal on Valentine's Day, you may still want it to be unexpected and heartwarming — thoughtfully think through your plans and make sure you keep the secret well.
- Make it unique. Valentine's Day is a well-celebrated holiday, so make sure yours is truly unique to you and your partner's love story. Incorporate meaningful memories or inside jokes into your proposal or speech to make it more personalized.
- Plan your proposal speech. It's important to express your feelings clearly and genuinely. We suggest writing your thoughts down ahead of time and focusing on your emotional connection, memories, and desires for the future. For help writing the perfect proposal speech, read our guide.
You Got This!
Proposing on Valentine's Day is a romantic, meaningful gesture — in years to come when you celebrate the 14th, you'll also look back fondly on the day you got engaged. And if you've decided on a Valentine's proposal but are still looking for the right ring, read our tips and tricks on how to buy an engagement ring.
