Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for a proposal, but it’s also easy to slip into cliches. Here’s how to propose in a genuinely romantic way:
Forget what you know
Think outside of the box when it comes to (covid-friendly) activities and locations. Look to your SO’s bucket list for inspiration. To propose, say you know they’ve always wanted to try x activity/visit x location, and you’d like to try something new too (marriage).
Incorporate her personality
Avoid cliches by making the proposal about her instead of the holiday. Is your SO into the outdoors? Take her on her favorite hike. Is she a classic film buff? Find a viewing of one of her favorites, or set one up yourself!
Choose an unexpected time
Proposals don’t have to take place in the evening. It may soothe any nerves to start the day with a proposal.
Look to the past
Take a sweet stroll down memory lane. Revisit places that have sentimental meanings: the place where you first said ‘I love you’ or had your first date, for example.
Go big and go home
Home proposals can be incredibly intimate, but don’t set up a standard movie night. Buy decorations, think of a special activity (a game, indoor or rooftop/backyard camping, a serenade on an instrument you own), and get dressed up!.
It’s all about the engagement ring
Ok, so the question is the main point, but the engagement ring is a close second. She’ll wear it for decades to come, and she’ll show it to her loved ones immediately. Make sure you know your SO’s dream cut:
Browse all of our ring shapes here!
What to ask yourself before
choosing an engagement ring:
What’s their ring size?
Find out how to get the accurate size here.
How will the ring look with a wedding band?
Certain cuts are trickier to pair with wedding bands. Square and round shapes will sit more comfortably with wedding bands, but if your SO is set on a marquise cut she can create a pretty stack.
Does the cut match their lifestyle?
Big rocks are glamorous, but they’re not suitable for all lifestyles. You may want to stick to smaller cuts if your partner has a physically demanding job or hobby.
Shop our beautiful selection of engagement rings to get yours in time for Valentine’s Day!
