Relationship Tips
Romantic ideas for a perfect proposal
Even if you are certain that your significant other will accept your proposal and have researched where to purchase an engagement ring, the process can still be quite intimidating.
To make sure your proposal is ideal for your partner and special to you, we’ve come up with 61 original proposal ideas.
We’ve included some of our favorite proposal props, like personalized Champagne bottles and “marry me” tags for your pet’s collar, in addition to the most romantic proposal ideas. Simple or elaborate, some proposal ideas may even become viral, but no matter what, they will all be the most joyful surprise for your lover.
Reproduce Your First Date Again
The ideal method to reflect on your successful relationship is to return to the bar or restaurant where you first had dinner. You can get down on one knee and ask them if they’d like to spend forever doing more as you recount all the beautiful things you’ve done together.
Create a personalized crossword puzzle
By contacting the riddles editor and pleading your case, you could be extraordinarily extra and convince the Times newspaper to support your idea. Alternately, you can create your own crossword puzzles online and exclude the well-known question.
Check out a museum
A kiss in front of The Kiss is as romantic as it gets. Visit a piece of art you love or make a special journey to view one of the most famous pieces you’ve wanted to see for a while. Of course, there are a ton of other museums that don’t contain any art but are nevertheless entertaining, such science, wax, and natural history museums.
Invite your family and friends.
You need to be aware of your partner’s preferences in this matter. You can plan an engagement party with everyone waiting for you with balloons and a marry me sign if they’d prefer a public proposal. Your partner will be the only one who doesn’t know.
Being at home for Christmas is also usually pleasant because they are visiting their childhood home. If you want the question portion to actually be just the two of you, have friends and family wait for you in a nearby bar until after the proposal.
Ask someone out on Valentine’s Day
For every day in February leading up to February 14th, give your partner a gift or compose a love letter to them. Give them a special gift on the 14th—the ring, of course! Go all out with the roses, chocolates, and balloons.
Also read: Top Best Engagement Songs for a perfect proposal
Get married at Disney
With a proposal at the Happiest Place on Earth, begin your fairytale!
Make a Treasure Hunt 8.
Set up an exciting treasure hunt for your partner to complete across your city or nearby area. The last hint will direct them to you, where you will be standing by holding a ring.
Embrace the festival atmosphere
Day festivals and music festivals are also right up your alley; if you and your partner are like music, get to the front of your favorite band and make some great memories.
Have Fun With Your Food
Request that the question be written around the edge of your dessert at a restaurant, or ask for the “specials” menu, which is really a love letter you’ve written to your significant other. In general, proposals involving food and beverages are excellent. For example, you may place the ring on top of a homemade dessert or in the bottom of a glass of Champagne. (We warn against slipping it into food because rings might cause choking.) Maybe you could write it on a pizza?
Let There Be Light
Another great holiday is bonfire night. The lovely, enchanting ambience created by the pyrotechnics and sparklers is unmatched. You might do it while watching a spectacular fireworks display or by getting some sparklers for the two of you to use in your backyard.
Play a Spotify playlist to tease them.
Sneak a song about getting married into their preferred playlist, such as Bruno Mars’ “Marry You” or Once Jameson’s or Lenny Kravitz’s “Will You Marry Me?” Do you guys dance about the apartment or listen to music while you’re cooking? When the music starts, you may completely surprise them by going down on one knee.
Create an emotional scrapbook.
The ideal approach to propose is with a personalized photo book. You can personalize the inside cover with your own proposal message and the front cover with your names! Once they’ve said yes, your future spouse will adore flipping through this book of recollections to relive all the memorable occasions that brought you two together.
Sip Some Custom Champagne
Choose a special setting for your proposal, such as the spot where you first declared your love for each other, a nearby scenic area, or even just a cozy night in.
This personalized Champagne bottle with their name and the query “Will you marry me?” on the label is what will get their answer. When they turn around, be on the ground holding a ring and instruct them to remove the bubbles from the cooler bag. If you’re feeling bashful, you may also let the label speak for itself and wait to see how your spouse reacts when they read it.
Compose a poem or song
Although it will leave you feeling extremely exposed, proposing in a song is a really romantic, unusual, and unforgettable choice. If music isn’t your thing, poetry is also excellent. To write your song or lyric, you might even employ a writer.
Get engaged on the beach
Pack a bunch of blankets and cushions for your vehicle trip to the UK, then set up a picnic or campfire on the beach with marshmallows to toast. To record the moment, you could even hire a photographer, like the couple in the photo above. They could even be willing to set up so you can “stumble on” the surprise.
If you’re traveling abroad, your hotel will be pleased to assist. Make arrangements in advance for them to set up pillows on the beach with candles and Champagne in the evening. In candles or lanterns, they might even be able to write “Marry Me”!
Plan a Special Trip
On vacation is the most preferred location for proposals. Select whether you want to plan a special vacation to a favorite location or a destination on your joint bucket list, or whether you want to make the proposal a surprise and avoid raising suspicions with an extravagant trip. Never put the ring in the hold; always keep it in your hand luggage!
Consider in advance what they will enjoy most. Will it be sitting on the beach and watching the sun set? A voyage by boat to a remote island? at the fantastic eatery you two adore? You may even hire scooters and conceal the ring under the helmet, or you might construct a sandcastle and put the ring in the center of it. Paris, Rome, and Iceland are some of our favorite European destinations to see the Northern Lights.
Say Yes Upon Arrival at the Airport
Getting your loved one off the plane? Arrive bearing a large placard bearing their name, a Mr. or Mrs. before their first name, and a question mark after it. One of our favorite “would you marry me?” suggestions is to get down on one knee and watch the crowd cheer. Alternately, flight attendants and pilots are frequently more than eager to assist with an in-flight proposal.
Hire a Hot Air Balloon
To see the sunrise, schedule a hot air balloon ride or a helicopter ride. If you want to keep the proposal a surprise, this is a great concept for a holiday proposal. If you haphazardly reserve a hot air balloon at 5 a.m. across Somerset, or even pretend you won it in a workplace raffle, it might be evident that something is off.
Make a note of it in their holiday reading
Do you want to plan a simple but incredibly romantic proposal? Consider leaving them a brief message in their travel journal or swapping out their bookmark for a personalized one bearing your query.
Make Them a Warming Drink
Offer to make your companion a nice cup of hot chocolate if it turns chilly at night while you’re on vacation. The moment they pull out this personalized “marry me” spoon, your proposal message will be very clear. Just picture yourself using this spoon to stir a drink in front of the Northern Lights in Iceland! The camping experience will be as remarkable in Scotland.
Travel to Venice
The romance in Venice is palpable. Take a trip along the canals in a private gondola to take in all the sights and sounds. Bring out the ring at the conclusion!
View at dawn or dusk
Plan a fantastic hiking path while on vacation if you enjoy trekking together. Set out in time to see the sun rise or set and research the best viewpoints in the region. These are frequently on top of hills or mountains. Although it’s a straightforward concept, combining breathtaking environment with a lovely proposal will result in an amazing experience.
Propose on the Ski Slopes
Snow should be included in the proposal of skiers. A creative idea would be to write your proposal in the snow and review it on the ski lift. Just be careful not to fall off your seat out of excitement. It’s so private and unexpected. A romantic evening in a hot tub with Champagne is the ideal environment if you two prefer to spend your time together after skiing.
Use your kids or pets as recruits
Never work with children or animals, but my goodness, are they adorable! Put infants or young children in a suitable babygro or t-shirt (we adore these t-shirts), and fasten a tag to the collar of your pet. You might even surprise them with a kitten or puppy if they’ve always wanted one (make sure you can be responsible for the pet though).
Take them on a carnival ride.
Not all rides, however, are appropriate for this. On the dodgems, you don’t want the ring to fly out of your hand, but the top of a ferris wheel is a romantic spot to propose to your spouse. Have relatives and friends waiting for you at the bottom!
Prepare a Special Baking
If you’re a fan of the GBBO, use the show as inspiration for your proposal and a platform to display your baking prowess. Create a cake in the flavor that your loved one like, then use this adorable proposal cake stencil to sprinkle icing sugar in the shape of your question on top. They’ll be so shocked, and you’ll receive a tasty gift to enjoy in celebration.
Surprise Them While Taking a Photo
Ask someone to take a photo of you at your favorite location, whether it’s a park, rooftop bar, or monument. Instead of posing, take out a ring to catch your partner’s reaction in time. Even better if you ask the stranger snapping the picture to record a video instead, but keep your motivation a secret.
Play a Board Game with Them
Scrabble is a simple game to use for this; just offer playing and write “would you marry me” on the board. There are many other games that are suitable for proposals as well, including word games like Bananagrams, a cooperative game like Mysterium that you may win together, and a game like Splendour where you trade and gather gems in order to strategically reveal the engagement ring.
Visit a pumpkin farm
As summer gives way to fall, you should think about popping the question while going apple picking or to a pumpkin patch. They make for such romantic date night activities and make for the most breathtaking ring selfie backdrop.
Ask Someone Out at Home
After all, home is where the heart is. You can create a path of candles leading to the room of your choice, decorate it with balloons and flowers, and hang your favorite pictures of the two of you on the walls. Consider using glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling or fridge magnets to spell out the question if you want to surprise someone more subtly.
Include all of their favorite items
Do all the things your partner enjoys to make your proposal day the happiest you’ve ever shared. That may be engaging in a favorite activity—yes, even sleeping in counts—or coming up with novel ways to incorporate their favorite TV shows, hobbies, and foods.
Can you organize a proposal like Monica and Chandler did in Friends? Could you arrange for them to get a massage and go on a shopping spree at their preferred home store? Can you place an order for their preferred goodies or takeout? Do they adore a local author who is having a book signing? You can plan the day however you choose as long as it is filled with everything they love and they are ludicrously happy before you ask them to marry you.
Pop a Balloon
This custom “Will you marry me?” balloon is shipped in a covert packaging. Until they open it and the balloon pops out, your companion won’t be able to tell what’s inside. Your partner can only accept because it is such a pleasant surprise.
Attend an outdoor gathering
The ideal romantic setting for a proposal is a concert, movie, theater, or fair outside. Since a good time is guaranteed, you don’t need to do any preparing here; the proposal will just be the icing on the cake. Consider snatching away during the credits rather than during the movie or performance because you might disturb others who are watching.
Beneath the Holiday Tree
A traditional proposal concept is to wrap the ring and place it under the Christmas tree. We adore personalized proposal tree ornaments as well. Get them to put something on the tree yourself while you’re decorating it or tell them you’ve hidden a surprise in the branches for them to find. Here are some even more lovely suggestions for Christmas proposals.
When They Least Expect It
All of these preparations are excellent, but occasionally the time simply feels right and you feel compelled to ask. Why not pop the question when your partner least expects it? This is a great option if you don’t like to go overboard and want to do something extremely understated.
You may pop the question while they are unwinding in bed, the bath, or even while you are eating breakfast on a peaceful Sunday morning. You might serve them breakfast in this mug, which has the phrase “Will you marry me?” tucked down at the bottom. The cup of tea will be the greatest they’ve ever had.
Take a Wine Tasting
After a wine tasting, a proposal in the vineyards will be so much fun! The wine will have you feeling delightfully drunk, and the vines will provide a seriously romantic setting for proposing.
Plan an intimate picnic
A picnic proposal is best made during the balmy months of spring or summer. You can propose to your partner by going to a private area of a botanical garden, a nearby park, or even on a rural stroll to a scenic location.
Travel on the London Eye, number 40
Why not plan a memorable date night with your partner and reserve a secluded area just for the two of you? The notion of renting a capsule on the London Eye is fantastic. Your backdrop for the big question will be a breathtaking view of the city, and the staff will even surprise you with a glass of champagne and a box of chocolates.
View the stars
Plan a stargazing night while you’re camping. Using a stargazing app and lots of blankets, you can do this on your own, or you may hire a guide to explain the stories of the cosmos to you.
Scam them while they’re camping
Set up a tent in a scenic area and enjoy a night of card games and marshmallow roasting under the stars. When it’s time to go to bed, you may make it out to be an extremely uncomfortable stone and ask them to shift it; in reality, it will be the ring.
Employ a Boat
The ideal private, intimate, and peaceful location to propose marriage is on a boat, whether it’s a rowing boat, canoe, speed boat, canal boat, yacht, or punt. On vacation in Europe or elsewhere, you might go kayaking in the gorgeous blue ocean or there are rowing lakes in many public parks.
Put Flowers in a Private Room
Either reserve a hotel suite and have a florist decorate it with flowers, or rent a private room at a restaurant. Either you and your partner can get engaged while enjoying the best meal of your lives while dressing up for a beautiful dinner, or you can stay in your pajamas and have a private, romantic night in with room service.
Inquire at the Aquarium or Zoo
Many times, keepers are delighted to assist in using the animal cages. That might be a diver holding a sign from the largest aquarium or making arrangements to feed your favorite animals. You may spend the night in lodges inside the lion and tiger enclosures at the London Zoo and Port Lympne; complete this incredible experience with a ring.
Turn it into a pumpkin for Halloween.
We enjoy romantic Halloween proposals. You could engrave “Will you marry me?” on a pumpkin or take your significant other to a spooky attraction. If you pop the question while dressed as a pair for Halloween, bonus points.
Take a Caricature Pose
For the ultimate surprise and a priceless keepsake of the occasion, get a street caricaturist to depict the two of you together with a speech bubble asking, “Will you marry me?”
Carol Sing the Question
How about getting a bunch of friends to carol sing your question as a novel proposal? Combining it with a special afternoon of ice skating, hot cocoa, and visiting a Christmas market would be ideal.
Check Out Your Favorite Band
Do you have a favorite musician or band? If you like grand gestures, ask the venue and their management if you can get up on stage and pop the question in front of the audience. If not, turn around while your preferred song is playing and present your engagement ring to your partner.
Escape a game room
Escape rooms will frequently assist you in planning a proposal, whether it be carrying it out after you escape or including additional clues. Just keep in mind that with time running out, things can get tense in there.
Use Morse Code
Give your date a cup of tea in this mug and make them earn your proposal. On the front of this chic design, the phrase “Will you marry me?” is inscribed in Morse code. As they start to understand what you’re asking, their face will be a picture, and you’ll always treasure that memory!
Catch Them While Sleeping
If they are a light sleeper, things could go wrong here. If not, place the ring on your partner’s hand while they are asleep and watch how long it takes them to realize it when they wake up. Perhaps a special champagne brunch in bed might hasten the realization!
Write It in the Sky
An excellent oldie. Hiring a skywriter to write your customized message in the sky will make your proposal extra-special. Adrenaline enthusiasts can take it a step farther and skydive while holding a flag. Most likely not for us…
Run a marathon .
Of course there is the finish line, but one man went above and above by putting “Will you marry me?” throughout his journey and tracking it on the Nike+ app.
Visit a geocache
People use GPS to locate hidden boxes of treasure in geocaching, an outdoor treasure hunt. You can grow your own and tuck a romantic message for your spouse within! They won’t anticipate it.
Work with a proposal company
Make sure your proposal is picture-perfect by working with The Proposers, a renowned romantic events planning company with offices in London. The team goes above and beyond to ensure that your proposal is one that neither of you will ever forget. They are the leading experts in designing original marriage proposals and have tons of experience.
Recent projects include renting James Bond’s speedboat, occupying Disneyland, and rappelling into caves to set up picnics! You’ll be assured of getting that coveted, Instagram-worthy “YES!” moment with a 100% yes success rate.
Don’t speak a word
With this custom ring box, the ring will do all the talking. They will cherish it forever because it will house the most significant piece of jewelry they will ever get!
Even while chocolate and a rose bouquet make wonderful Valentine’s Day gifts, spending time with your significant other is perhaps the finest Valentine’s Day option. Time AND a sentimental card outlining your feelings for them, as an amendment. (Hint: Use these Valentine’s Day greetings and messages to express your feelings.)
Returning to the theme of spending quality time together, we’ve put up a list of 30 Valentine’s Day date ideas for couples to serve as inspiration for your evening (or day) out. Some are inexpensive, while others are completely free. Some are unusual pursuits, while others elevate the ordinary. While some are elegant, others are equally comfy and informal. All of these will undoubtedly result in a romantic couple of hours.
You can wish to prepare a romantic Valentine’s Day meal for two at home if food can express affection to her or him. If cozy pajamas are the epitome of a date night, you may cap it off with a romantic Valentine’s Day movie marathon with your significant other. You will undoubtedly cherish memories from February 14, 2023, whether it is your first Valentine’s Day together or you have been strengthening your relationship for years.
- Make a supper together.
Cooking with others is therapeutic. Whether you prepare a straightforward dish or a complex one, cooking together fosters intimacy and results in a tasty supper. You and your partner can prepare your favorite dinner while engaging in light conversation, debating current events, and pouring yourselves a glass of wine.
- Attend a favorite film.
Movies never let you down. Movies have a way of transporting you from reality and placing you in a pleasant, thrilling world when you purchase tickets to a classic or a new release at the theater. The ideal way to keep your lover content is with a romantic meal after the movie. - Take a weekend trip.
What better method is there to express your love to your lover than by taking them away for the weekend? A little escape for the weekend can be thrilling and stimulating. So reserve a beachfront condo or a lodge in the mountains, bask in the bliss, and avoid stress. - Spend a staycation.
When you are unable to leave the city, take a staycation. We assure you that you will enjoy your two nights spent away from home if you reserve a decent hotel. It is the ideal method for taking a getaway while avoiding expensive flights or lengthy automobile trips. - Take a boat trip.
The ideal romantic date for you and your lover would be a private boat ride at sunset while taking in the open air, a delectable dinner, and wine. - Stroll along the sand.
Enjoy a laid-back beach evening with a beautiful picnic basket and a leisurely stroll with your feet sinking in the surf. When you discuss unforgettable moments and make plans for your future together, the walk is one to remember. - Share a meditation.
You and your lover can schedule a peaceful evening of meditation and connection. This is a fantastic technique to regain the relationship’s center of attention away from life’s stresses and confusion. - Exercise jointly
On Valentine’s Day, take a couple’s kickboxing class to get rid of your stress. This is a fantastic method to overcome frustration, work up a sweat, and burn off some calories.
9. Play games
After a good dinner, set up a board game and get competitive. How enjoyable it is to defeat your companion in your favorite game will surprise you.
Also read: Fun – packed Morning date ideas for couples
- Dine in the backyard
Set up a romantic meal for two in the backyard to avoid the Valentine’s Day restaurant crowds. It will be ideal to get some peaceful time with delicious food and beverages. - Take a lengthy drive
Put on some enjoyable music, get in the car, and have a leisurely trip. Take a leisurely route while relaxing with enjoyable music and calm roads. - Savor local cuisine
Discover the local street food vendors in your region, and for Valentine’s Day, try some unique dishes and pastries. - Together, plant a tree.
Plant a tree to commemorate your relationship, then watch it develop over time. The satisfaction of watching your plant child develop is really strong. - Work as a shelter volunteer
Take advantage of this chance to spend time with shelter animals if you or your sweetheart are an animal lover. You’ll experience contentment and fulfillment. - Swim together
Plan an underwater excursion to discover the ocean’s splendor. For those who enjoy the ocean and all of its inhabitants, this would be the ideal date. - Take turns caring for your garden.
Being around plants can help you relax. You can spend the day taking care of your plants together if you enjoy gardening. - Attend a pottery school.
Working with clay is a tranquil, peaceful activity. Get your hands filthy and enroll your significant other in a pottery class; they will enjoy it.
18. Attend a carnival.
Enjoy food, amusement rides, and cotton candy on Valentine’s Day by spending the day at a carnival. It’s the ideal method to enjoy yourself and remember your youth.
- Visit an amusement park
A theme park is the perfect option for you and your companion if you both like thrills. Enjoy the exhilarating rides, take home some prizes, and eat the regional cuisine. - Go to a musical performance.
Spending the evening listening to live music with your partner is a wonderful idea. Attend a musical performance to make your date night unforgettable. - Attend a performance at a theater.
A cherished play or novel might be relived in the theater. Reserve VIP seats for a great performance, then take in the night. - Spend a day at a spa
A spa day is the ideal Valentine’s Day celebration activity for couples. Together, unwind and enjoy the massages. - Take a skydive
If you enjoy thrills and excitement, go skydiving together. The best approach to feel vibrant and energised throughout the remainder of the year is to do this. - Together, practice flying an airplane.
Learn a new skill by taking a flying class with your buddy. Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day while taking in the scenery from above. - Enroll in a sushi-making course.
Take a sushi-making lesson on Valentine’s Day if you’re a gourmet for a fun way to celebrate. You will learn all the skills you require in this particular lesson, and if you pass, you can subsequently dazzle your partner.
26. Attend a dance lesson.
The two of you can have a good time dancing. A strong link is created by establishing a rhythm and moving your hips in unison.
- Hold joint fundraisers
Raising money for a cause you or your partner support is a wonderful way to spend the day. You’ll feel contented by it for both of you, and it’s a worthwhile way to spend your day. - Volunteer at a soup kitchen.
Another way to strengthen your relationship is to volunteer together at a soup kitchen. It’s a special way to spend Valentine’s Day because you get to help others. - Organize your home together
It’s therapeutic to clean. Together, you will feel a tremendous sense of fulfillment and joy as you clean your home for the day.
30. Visit a chocolate factory
Visit a chocolate factory, sample the product, discover how it is manufactured, and then purchase your significant other their favorite chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
- Ride a horse
A wonderful date is riding horses. Horses are gorgeous, and riding them is enjoyable for all skill levels. - Attend a class in art.
Take an art lesson with your partner and get your hands messy with paint. You’ll both appreciate using color to create something special to remember your day by. - Plan a movie night at home
An intimate setting at home demonstrates planning and effort. To gain their affection, organize a night of home movies and popcorn, followed by a hearty dinner and some wine.
34. Invite all of your single pals
Throw a distinctive gathering and invite all of your single pals. Play some games and enjoy yourself while you celebrate your friendship with them.
35. Play arcade games
Bring your date to an arcade where you may compete in dancing challenges, play entertaining video games, and win prizes. It’ll be a memorable and enjoyable evening.
36. Plan a picnic in a garden
For a romantic picnic day, prepare a wonderful picnic basket with wine, cheese, and sour bread and pick a quiet area in the garden. It will be fantastic to party outside beneath the stars.
- Purchase a pet jointly.
Together, you can show your dedication to your relationship by adopting a pet. A pet can improve your relationship, whether it’s a cat, a puppy, or a turtle. - Take a joint look at the stars
Set up a picnic on a rooftop and take in the stunning night sky, or sign up for a stargazing tour. It will be a memorable evening for lovers. - Take a tour and sample wines.
A wine tasting tour is a good way to enjoy a day outside while learning about various blends of wine and becoming buzzed. - Take a lengthy bicycle ride
Together, spend the day biking and discovering a new part of your community. It’s a fantastic method to engage in activity and exercise at the same time. - Take a mountain hike
Challenge yourselves to a day of action and pleasure by trying a new hiking path. You can bond over this and develop your skills. - Check out a museum
Visit a museum you haven’t been to before and explore the riches it houses if your companion appreciates history. - Arrange a reading session.
To spend a quiet, romantic evening with your significant other and your favorite books and authors, schedule a reading session just for the two of you. - Arrange two dates.
Setting up a double date with another couple you get along with takes the burden off and assures you never run out of things to chat about.
45. Play laser tag .
Getting a group of friends together to play laser tag might be enjoyable. You can play on opposing teams to heighten the rivalry.
- Acquire rock climbing skills
Rock climbing is an excellent way to test your limits and pick up new skills. It will be a good day for you two as a couple, and you will feel accomplished. - Give skating a shot
This is a fun method to learn how to rollerblade if you have never tried it. You and your partner will enjoy a pleasant evening together. - Go shopping with a friend
A fun Valentine’s Day activity is to go shopping together. Shopping can be enjoyable and relaxing, and you can get them something they like. - Make music for your partner.
Write down a few words and sing for your spouse if you are feeling inspired. This is the ideal method of showing your affection. - Take part in an escape game
Try an escape room if you enjoy a good puzzle and a challenge. Your adrenaline will undoubtedly pump if you’re imprisoned in a room full of puzzles, which can strengthen your bond.
Here are things to do after getting engaged!
You’ve been waiting for this moment. Wow, you’re getting married and you have an engagement ring. It seems impossible, but it’s actually happening. Whether you like it or not, the minutes, hours, days, and weeks that follow that proposal will undoubtedly be chaotic.
There are numerous things to consider, numerous persons to get in touch with, and numerous tasks to complete. Do not feel overpowered. You have plenty of time to make plans for the future, but if you’re anything like most newly engaged individuals, you’ll be eager to tell your pals and get started on the real wedding preparations right away.
The list of resources includes wedding blogs, publications, Pinterest boards, clothing buying, and venue searching. You couldn’t have been prepared for what lies ahead by watching wedding movies for years (believe us, it’s quite different). No matter how long you want to stay engaged—the average engagement lasts a year to a year and a half—there are some things you’ll want to get done immediately.
Where do you begin, then? As long as you do the immediate to-dos, there is no set order to follow. The best type of stress is committing the rest of your life to the person you love. It is both terrifying and amazing. But it’s a huge, huge milestone, and we promise that organizing a wedding together is the cherry on top.
Related: What happens after an engagement? Here is what changes!
Read on for things to do after getting engaged!
Telephone your parents
your siblings and best friends as well (unless you are keeping your engagement under wraps for a while). Give them a call and let them know the good news since social media is the last place they should learn about your new status. It’s possible that your parents have been patiently waiting by the phone for your call and already know what’s going on.
Receive a manicure
For the next few weeks, everybody will be focusing on your hands, therefore your manicure better be flawless. Alternatively, if you want a more natural appearance, make sure your nails are well-kept and shaped. Otherwise, your lovely engagement ring won’t be getting as much attention from friends as your cracked nail paint. No thanks.
Also read: Just got engaged? Here is how to announce your engagement on social media!
Place a Ring Selfie up.
After all, a picture speaks a thousand words. Open up that Instagram if you’re prepared to announce your engagement to the world. To spread the love, take a selfie with your engagement ring or a cute photo of you and your fiancé. Even better—if the proposal itself was captured on camera. There is nothing greater than that expression of surprise. Don’t forget to make it official on Facebook as well.
Cheers!
Invite your closest friends and family to join you for a celebratory drink, or if you prefer, go on a special date alone. You should definitely toast to the fact that you are engaged.
Check out: Tips on how to plan an engagement party: Here is everything you need to know!
Obtain Ring Insurance
It’s not exactly the most romantic or thrilling thing in the world, but in the long run, it might end up saving your butt. It’s shockingly affordable when added as an addition to your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy.
Take a deep breath
Don’t begin organizing your wedding right soon. Spend a week or two just enjoying the moment and letting the news truly sink in. You’ll experience enough stress during the following 12 (or so) months to last a lifetime, we promise.
Speak with your fiance
The first step in the wedding planning process is to speak with your fiancé when you are ready to begin. Yes, the spouse with whom you will spend the rest of your life in union. Prior to discussing specifics with anyone else, it is preferable to converse with one another. Keep in mind that there are both weddings and marriages.
They are significantly dissimilar from one another. You will avoid a lot of future frustration if you take the time to talk now. You and your fiancé must be on the same page and concentrate on what is important to you both. Question each other! When should we get married? What do you have in mind? The location will be.
Where do you see the wedding taking place? Would you prefer to keep it compact? Do you desire a large party? Do you really want to run away? Now is the moment to ask ourselves one important question: What do WE want?
Establish a Budget
Let’s talk about money now that you two are conversing. Nobody enjoys discussing money. It might be a bit weird. This debate needs to be had, either between you and your spouse or between you, your spouse, and the parents, before you can really move forward with any of your wedding arrangements. The issue is actually realistic at this point. Your wedding’s venue, guest list, duration of engagement, size of the bridal party, wedding dress, and other details may all depend on your response to the budget question.
Narrow Your Season or Date
If your budget let it, think about the seasons while choosing your wedding date. We are discussing the seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Many of your choices are influenced by the seasons. Make sure there is a rain plan if your ideal location is outside during a rainy month.
The flowers you may and cannot use will depend on the season, which will also assist you choose a color scheme. And certainly, the cost of venues, planners, and photographers may vary according on the time of year. May, June, September, and October are particularly popular months in Knoxville, Tennessee.
If you decide to get married in a “non-prime” month, such as January, February, or even August, you might be able to save a little money (all of those months will most likely require an in-door venue option).
Select a wedding location
This is a significant issue. The starting point for many of your wedding decisions is the wedding venue. Is it both indoors and outdoors? How many can it accommodate? What location is it in? Mamaw is able to climb the aisle. There are several factors to think about. You may start looking for a house that meets all of your necessities and, ideally, all of your wants now that you know what your budget is.
I suggest creating a spreadsheet for wedding venues to assist you keep track of all the potential alternatives. This spreadsheet will also assist you in deciding if you and your partner prefer all-inclusive packages or a la carte choices. Location, Capacity, Availability, Type, Layout, Rates, Restrictions, Parking/Transportation, Facility Extras, Catering, Bartending, and Rentals are just a few factors to take into account when looking for a wedding venue.
Everything spoken here has a very right brain vibe. So let’s briefly touch to the left. Does the setting suit your style? Do you feel something in your heart? Visits to the site are a great opportunity to see the potential for your decor. Is the location naturally lovely, need less decoration? Or does it require some flair and extra (expensive) inspiration?
Gather ideas for weddings
Ok. You are now free to access Pinterest. Imagine the wedding you and your partner want. What time of year do you love the most? is an example of an open-ended question you might ask your fiancé at this point in the conversation.
What shades are you drawn to? Do you have an obsession with a certain flower? Once you’ve finished a rough draft, get onto Pinterest and create specialized boards for your sources of inspiration, including bridal gowns, bouquets, ideas for the aisle, tablescapes, and more. You can fill it up with as much or as little as you like!
Select Your Wedding Party
The choice of your bridal party has a significant impact on your wedding day from the perspective of a professional photographer. I advise against getting in touch with your bridal party right away after being engaged. Consider carefully who will be joining you there. Because, let’s face it, weddings are stressful affairs, and bringing certain people into one is like to throwing gasoline on a fire.
Dumpster fires are not what we need on your wedding day! Therefore, we advise that you carefully consider who you invite, be upfront with them about your expectations, and, if possible, invite your family members. Make sure you select a responsible person to serve as your Maid of Honor, Matron of Honor, and Best Man. Nobody needs to misplace their wedding bands.
Just a friendly reminder that more isn’t always better. If you plan to have 12 bridesmaids and 12 groomsmen, there must be a location or a chance for all of you to get your picture shot. like, in one place. Is there room for this at your venue? Will this lengthen the time you have for photography?
Will it thus end up costing you more in the long run? 13 flowers and 13 boutonnieres are you able to afford? Can you manage the strain of having to deal with 24 different personalities, inquiries, and comments?
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Create a guest list.
Much of this will be determined by your budget. Asking your parents who they would like to have at your wedding is polite if they are contributing financially to the event. Even if you’re paying for your own wedding, it’s still a good idea to gather the families and discuss the guest list so there are no surprises. The couple traditionally divides the guest list in half, giving each person a copy.
The next step is to calculate the numbers. Although it isn’t glamorous, you actually can’t avoid a certain amount of money. Every attendee increases the quantity of plates, favors, chair rentals, and cake your caterer will provide. We advise picking a quantity lower than the maximum allowable for your location. If there is space in the budget later, you can add extra (but don’t do it the day of the wedding).
As a general rule, 20% of the guest list will choose not to attend. This is a result of pregnancy-related situations, illness, or travel. And of those who respond with a “yes! “Only 5% of people will show up. It simply occurs.
Engage a skilled wedding photographer
You get to take marital counseling, oh, I mean engagement photos, once you pick your photographer. Your engagement photo session gives you the chance to get to know one another better as a couple, get to know your wedding photographer, and show off your pictures to loved ones.
Discussing a crucial aspect of your wedding day, your timeline, is another reason to book your wedding photographer early. Okay, this might sound incredibly dull, but it’s really necessary. You will need a timeline whether your wedding is a little affair in your backyard or a grand celebration with 500 of your best friends.
This schedule lays the groundwork for getting ready, hair and makeup, the ceremony, family photos, and the reception. And your wedding photographer wants to support you with this and offer timing suggestions to guarantee you receive the ideal pictures!
Hire a wedding planner if everything else fails.
No, I mean it. Hire a wedding coordinator if organizing a wedding causes you to pick up a brown paper bag. A wedding planner may help you keep things organized, stress-free, and even affordable. If you need a recommendation, we would be happy to provide one as we have worked with so many expert coordinators.
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Tips on how to plan an engagement party.
In the first place, congrats! For you and your spouse, we are overjoyed. It’s time to start thinking about something else essential, namely, organizing your engagement party, now that the proposal is over. Despite the fact that you don’t want to detract from the wedding itself, your engagement party is a terrific chance to hone or acquire some valuable event planning skills. Like the main event, you’ll need to find a location, select a time, make a guest list, mail invitations, arrange a menu, and stay to a spending limit.
Not sure exactly what to do or where to begin? No worries—we know just how to organize an engagement party and when to do it. You’ll be well on your way to sharing the exciting news with your loved ones if you simply follow these 11 steps.
First, decide who will host.
Do you desire to host your own engagement party? Try it out! Nowadays, anyone close to the happy couple can host, or multiple persons (such both sets of parents) can host together. Traditionally, the bride’s parents take up this responsibility. When it comes to organizing an engagement party, there is really no right or wrong way to go about it. Additionally, different people can hold various engagement parties.
Therefore, you shouldn’t worry if your parents want to arrange a formal celebration just for family while you might prefer to host a more informal gathering for your friends. If you reside in a city other than where your families reside, hosting two parties can also make sense. Whoever decides to host should keep in mind that hosting tasks often involve sending out invitations, giving a toast, and paying for the party.
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Secondly, Set a date after taking a moment to breathe.
You may be wondering when to throw an engagement party, whether you or someone else ends up hosting this enjoyable occasion. Again, there is no correct or incorrect response. If you’re not hosting the event yourself, you obviously need to take your host’s schedule into account. Additionally, you might want to take into account guest availability, especially for close friends and family who might have to travel from another city to attend. More than anything, we advise you to try to choose the time of the party when you would enjoy it the best.
You might hold a celebration a few weeks after the proposal or six months into wedding planning, depending on how long you’ve been together. While a small, unplanned family get-together the weekend following the proposal is the ideal occasion to toast with champagne, avoid planning an extravagant event during the first month. Before you start organizing your first party, give yourself some time to enjoy your newly engaged status and take in the reality that you’re getting married. When choosing the type of event you want to host for the engagement party, waiting will also give you time to imagine the size, style, and location of your wedding guest list.
thirdly, Establish a budget.
it. Avoid spending your whole wedding money on this one pre-wedding event if you are hosting. If someone else is providing the accommodations, you may have a bit more leeway, but you must be sure to recognize their generosity and set clear expectations in advance.
It’s not just for the wedding to create a detailed budget, and doing this will allow you to practice doing the math. A budget is still a smart idea even if your event is relatively low-key because you (or whoever is hosting) will want to know how much you can reasonably expect to spend. Knowing your spending limit will also enable you to choose a venue and decide how many guests to invite to your engagement party.
Select a location that fits the formality.
One of the most crucial choices when organizing an engagement party is where to have it. The traditional venue for an engagement party is a restaurant or someone’s home, but there’s no reason you have to stick to those two places; any location is acceptable, from an art gallery to a beach. If you’re thinking casual, your backyard or a nearby park could be a fantastic alternative. The location you choose, just like the wedding venue, should speak to the formality of the party you want to hold. Or perhaps a friend or relative has the ideal location for a celebration. Consider a country club or hotel rooftop for something more formal.
Always keep in mind that you never want the engagement party to overshadow the wedding, so try to set a different tone for it. For example, you might balance a destination wedding with a home-cooked dinner party or set apart a black-tie ballroom wedding with a sit-on-the-floor, buffet-style engagement party. Consider this as a lighthearted introduction to a time in your life that is certain to be fantastic and memorable.
Step 5: Compile a guest list and choose who to invite.
Who should I invite to this engagement party, you might be wondering. Just be aware that there are no rules other than the following crucial etiquette advice: You should invite everyone you invited to your engagement party to your wedding as well. To put it another way, you should consider the size of your wedding before deciding on the guest list for the engagement party.
For example, you wouldn’t want to host a 100-person engagement party if your wedding will only be attended by 50 people. Keep the guest list limited, including just your closest friends and family, if you haven’t thought about it yet (which is fine). This will help you avoid any future resentment.
Your engagement party’s guest list will also be influenced by the quantity of space you have, your spending limit, and the party planner. For instance, it would probably be fair to let your parents assist you in selecting the guest list if they are organizing the party and paying the expenses.
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Space restrictions may help you narrow down your guest list if you already have a venue selected for the party, such as a neighborhood restaurant, a friend’s home, or your lawn. Also take into account everyone who lives nearby or in the city where the event will be held.
Step 6: Send invitations to the engagement celebration much in advance.
Inform your guests as soon as feasible of the date so that they can plan to attend the engagement party. Your invitations should reflect the event’s formality, just like the location should. Summer-themed e-invitations are absolutely fine for a backyard barbecue, but a paper invitation is preferable for a sit-down meal at a classy restaurant.
Naturally, we adore The Knot Invitation’s selection of possibilities for engagement party invitations (think: all budgets, all styles.) Or, if you’ve already decided on your wedding invitation designer, ask if they’ll offer you a discounted price. Furthermore, your engagement party invitations don’t have to match the rest of your stationery if you haven’t chosen a color scheme yet.
Invites should be sent out at least a month in advance (six weeks ahead if a lot of guests are coming from out of town). It’s not necessary to send out a formal save-the-date, but it’s a good idea to let guests know by word of mouth once you’ve decided on the date before sending out the official invitations. Your letterhead might serve as cards to announce your engagement.
Choose a menu.
Of course, the food is a key consideration when preparing an engagement party. There should be something to eat and drink at your party—you don’t have to host a five-course sit-down dinner with an open bar (unless you want to). It can be anything from passing appetizers to tasting menu stations to a barbeque where guests can eat whenever they wish.
To let your guests know what to expect if you’re not providing a full course, choose a time that falls between regular meals and specify it on the invitation. “Come join us as we toast Alex and Taylor’s engagement with pastries and champagne,” for instance. We adore the thought of a margarita and chip bar in the afternoon or an omelet station and mimosas during breakfast.
Another entertaining idea for an engagement party is to personalize the menu by serving dishes from a special meal or trip, such as sushi rolls and sake-tinis for a Japanese-themed menu. This is a wonderful opportunity to share with your loved ones some of your favorite dishes.
Consider the decor.
Don’t overthink the décor, but do give it some thought. For your engagement party, you are not need to exactly or even at all match the theme or colors of your wedding. A bouquet of fresh or paper flowers will quickly brighten any environment, so when in doubt, keep it simple. This is also a fantastic opportunity to try your hand at some DIY projects.
You can work with a florist to have them build a few tiny arrangements. Do you wish to gaze past flowers? Decorate the tables with vibrant fabric, a variety of votive candles, or a few details that make a suggestion about your wedding theme, such as seashells for a beach wedding. The Knot Wedding Shop is brimming with adorable and inexpensive party supplies.
Develop a gifting plan.
Gifts aren’t always given at the engagement party, unlike the bridal shower and the actual wedding. Nevertheless, there’s a chance you might still acquire some. This might be a perfect time to start creating your wedding registry if you’re hoping for gifts for your engagement party so that you can include a link to your wedding website on your invitation.
A courteous remark on the invitation will make it obvious whether you prefer visitors not to bring gifts or want to recommend a favorite charity they can donate to in place of presents. If visitors do decide to bring gifts to the party the day of, find a covert location to store them so that those who arrive without gifts won’t feel awkward.
Assign day-of responsibilities.
These days, hiring a photographer, a filmmaker, or a planner for a more lavish engagement party is not uncommon. You are not required to do that, but you might need a few friends and family members to assist with activities like setting up, gathering gifts, running games, and taking photos. To free up your time to interact with guests, decide in advance who would be good at what and ask if anyone would mind helping.
Get dressed appropriately.
Special attire is required for your engagement celebration. Consider the party setting and the venue while you browse for new attire (or raid your closet). For a bride-to-be, choose something that won’t overshadow your wedding appearance but is unique enough that you’ll still stand out from your guests, aside from the obvious (don’t wear a lengthy, beaded evening gown to a casual backyard party).
For an outdoor event, a sundress will do, while a cocktail dress is a good choice for a nicer event. And if you’re the groom-to-be, you should equal your partner’s level of formality even if you don’t have to wear a suit and tie (and definitely not a tux). Also keep in mind the numerous other pre-wedding events you will need to prepare for, such as the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.
With those in mind, this could be the ideal time to enroll in a certain program. For all of your pre-wedding gatherings, Rent the Runway offers a style package. Through their Wedding Concierge Service, you may score designer attire for less than retail pricing (including fashion consultations).
Planning an engagement party doesn’t have to be difficult. Take charge and make it a blast if you like organizing parties! If you’re not too thrilled about the idea, accept someone else’s invitation to organize this iconic pre-wedding gathering.
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