Ideas For Wedding Proposals…

I have been contacted several times (always by men, but obviously, women can get ideas by reading this post!), asking if I can come up with ideas on how to capture their surprise proposal. Although proposals are very personal to you as a couple, I decided to put this blog post together to offer you advice on how to put a spin on a romantic and thoughtful proposal.

beach wedding proposal ideas

These are what I get contacted about most. Guys from out of state are visiting South Florida for a short vacation and want to combine the sun, sand and sea with a romantic proposal. Beach proposals are by far, the most popular in Florida. Here are a few ideas to consider:

  • write ‘will you marry me’ in the sand and ensure you take a romantic stroll at sunset on the beach so your partner can see the message;
  • write a message in a bottle and retrieve the bottle from the waves presenting it to your partner to read;
  • build a sandcastle and when h/she isn’t looking, put the ring on the highest part of the castle;
  • charter a yacht or boat and propose on board;
  • organize a fishing trip and attach the ring box to your rod and reel;
  • plan a beach picnic and put the ring in the glass of champagne or inside the picnic hamper for your sweetheart to find.

home wedding proposal ideas

  • collect all the photographs and memorabilia of your time together as a couple and fill a room with these memories. Blindfold your partner and lead them to the room where you will be on bended knee after s/he removes the blindfold;
  • just like in the movies, turn off all the lights in your home and decorate with candles leading to a room where you will be on bended knee, ready to pop the question;
  • present the ring during a romantic breakfast-in-bed with strawberries and champagne;
  • play a game of scrabble and ensure you have all the letters to spell out ‘marry me’;
  • take an advert out in a newspaper, then sit and relax with your partner to read;
  • have a custom-made t-shirt designed with ‘marry me’ written on it and where it whilst you are both at home;
  • consider purchasing fridge magnets spelling out the question on the door.

marriage proposals involving food

  • organize for the ring box to be on the dessert tray at your favorite restaurant;
  • ask the chef at the restaurant to write ‘marry me’ in the sauce on your dessert plate;
  • organize for a custom cake to be made with the proposal written on the frosting;
  • hire a professional chef to come to your home and cook a romantic meal – propose over dessert.

public wedding proposals

  • choose a place that means something to you as a couple and propose next to a fountain, flower bed or a monument significant to you both;
  • organize for a street artist to design (legally!) graffiti on a public wall in your city with your proposal;
  • set up a treasure hunt ending with your proposal (I’ve photographed this and it’s good fun!).

fun marriage proposal ideas

  • put the ring inside your partner’s favorite breakfast cereal box and watch their face as they poor it into their bowl in the morning;
  • write a song or poem to include your proposal, and add to your partners favorite iTunes or podcast they listen to in the car;
  • one of my favorites I’ve captured many times is to hire a photographer to capture your proposal, but tell your partner you’ve won a romantic couple’s photoshoot. Then propose mid-shoot so I can include romantic engagement photos also!
  • another one I’ve done before is hire a photographer and ask them to hide somewhere discreet. Take a walk with your partner, proposing mid-walk. The photographer can capture the before and after shots.

Remember, proposals are very personal to you both. What works for one couple may not for another. A dedicated website is available to help you find unique marriage proposal ideas. How He Asked is the world’s leading proposal site. Take a look to find further wedding and engagement proposal ideas in addition to mine.  Whatever method you decide, consider hiring a photographer to capture the proposal and a few romantic engagement shots for a lifetime of memories.

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Ideas For Wedding Proposals…

I have been contacted several times (always by men, but obviously, women can get ideas by reading this post!), asking if I can come up with ideas on how to capture their surprise proposal. Although proposals are very personal to you as a couple, I decided to put this blog post together to offer you advice on how to put a spin on a romantic and thoughtful proposal.

beach wedding proposal ideas

These are what I get contacted about most. Guys from out of state are visiting South Florida for a short vacation and want to combine the sun, sand and sea with a romantic proposal. Beach proposals are by far, the most popular in Florida. Here are a few ideas to consider:

  • write ‘will you marry me’ in the sand and ensure you take a romantic stroll at sunset on the beach so your partner can see the message;
  • write a message in a bottle and retrieve the bottle from the waves presenting it to your partner to read;
  • build a sandcastle and when h/she isn’t looking, put the ring on the highest part of the castle;
  • charter a yacht or boat and propose on board;
  • organize a fishing trip and attach the ring box to your rod and reel;
  • plan a beach picnic and put the ring in the glass of champagne or inside the picnic hamper for your sweetheart to find.

home wedding proposal ideas

  • collect all the photographs and memorabilia of your time together as a couple and fill a room with these memories. Blindfold your partner and lead them to the room where you will be on bended knee after s/he removes the blindfold;
  • just like in the movies, turn off all the lights in your home and decorate with candles leading to a room where you will be on bended knee, ready to pop the question;
  • present the ring during a romantic breakfast-in-bed with strawberries and champagne;
  • play a game of scrabble and ensure you have all the letters to spell out ‘marry me’;
  • take an advert out in a newspaper, then sit and relax with your partner to read;
  • have a custom-made t-shirt designed with ‘marry me’ written on it and where it whilst you are both at home;
  • consider purchasing fridge magnets spelling out the question on the door.

marriage proposals involving food

  • organize for the ring box to be on the dessert tray at your favorite restaurant;
  • ask the chef at the restaurant to write ‘marry me’ in the sauce on your dessert plate;
  • organize for a custom cake to be made with the proposal written on the frosting;
  • hire a professional chef to come to your home and cook a romantic meal – propose over dessert.

public wedding proposals

  • choose a place that means something to you as a couple and propose next to a fountain, flower bed or a monument significant to you both;
  • organize for a street artist to design (legally!) graffiti on a public wall in your city with your proposal;
  • set up a treasure hunt ending with your proposal (I’ve photographed this and it’s good fun!).

fun marriage proposal ideas

  • put the ring inside your partner’s favorite breakfast cereal box and watch their face as they poor it into their bowl in the morning;
  • write a song or poem to include your proposal, and add to your partners favorite iTunes or podcast they listen to in the car;
  • one of my favorites I’ve captured many times is to hire a photographer to capture your proposal, but tell your partner you’ve won a romantic couple’s photoshoot. Then propose mid-shoot so I can include romantic engagement photos also!
  • another one I’ve done before is hire a photographer and ask them to hide somewhere discreet. Take a walk with your partner, proposing mid-walk. The photographer can capture the before and after shots.

Remember, proposals are very personal to you both. What works for one couple may not for another. A dedicated website is available to help you find unique marriage proposal ideas. How He Asked is the world’s leading proposal site. Take a look to find further wedding and engagement proposal ideas in addition to mine.  Whatever method you decide, consider hiring a photographer to capture the proposal and a few romantic engagement shots for a lifetime of memories.

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