Romantic Wedding Proposal Ideas

So, you’ve finally met ‘the one’. After some time dating, you’ve decided that this is the girl you want to marry. And you know when you ask her, it’s got to be special! Should you take her to your favorite restaurant? Get down on one knee? Put a ring in her champagne? Have you thought of all of these and none of them appeal to you? Well, if you’re are wondering how to propose a girl, here are some wedding proposal ideas that are sure to get her to say I do.

Present Her with a Unique Ring

Sometimes what can make the wedding proposal unique is the ring itself. While traditional women's diamond wedding rings  feature diamonds, today’s woman is breaking out of the every day mold. A colored gemstone can be a terrific choice. Get one in her favorite color. This will also guarantee that her ring is truly like no other since no two colored gemstones are exactly the same shade.
And don’t worry about her thinking you ‘cheaped out’ by purchasing a less expensive stone. Some colored gemstones can be even more expensive than a diamond.

Switch Gender Roles

In this modern world, sex no longer dictates who has to propose to who. If you are in a relationship and feel the time is right, go ahead and take the plunge! If gender roles are switched, it will make for a unique proposal story that the two of your will be able to remember and share forever.
If you are a woman and are wondering how to deal with the engagement ring situation, there are plenty of engagement ring options for men including those made of unconventional materials like fossilized wood or tungsten. Watches, cufflinks and other accessories can also serve as great alternatives to rings.

Veto the Ring

Engagement rings are traditional symbols of the betrothed. But those who are more (or less) conventional might prefer that the money go to something more practical like a vehicle or living space upgrade. Others might enjoy a nice vacation.
Another take on this is to propose without the ring and then have the couple pick out the ring together, at a later date. This will guarantee that she ends up with a ring she really loves.
Vacation Proposals
If you’re wondering how to propose to a girl, a vacation proposal could be a great solution. While many people propose while on vacation, finding a unique and picturesque location can make the proposal all that much more special. There are even companies who specialize in creating proposals at vacation destinations who can work to assure you your moment will be unforgettable.

Hire a Team of Professionals

Carrying on with the theme of hiring professionals to make your proposal a special moment, there are plenty who could help you plan a great occasion, which may or may not include a vacation destination. For instance, many wedding planners specialize in the proposal field as well. Other professionals that may be able to help you include hotel concierge and travel agents.
Not only can these professionals help you brainstorm wedding proposal ideas that will make your moment special, they can also hire a videographer who can hover in a hidden location and capture your proposal on media. If any mess is made while proposing, these professionals can also help you clean up! (This may be the case if, say, your partner decides a romantic proposal that includes covering you in roses or chocolate or if any decorations are used during your proposal.)

Propose with Art

While art can make a unique engagement gift in and of itself, let’s look at some couples who incorporated art to convey the ‘let’s get married’ message. One lucky girl’s future fiancé commissioned 18 different artists to illustrate proposal scenes featuring the happy couple. The man then posted pictures of the paintings on Reddit, surprising his future wife while she was doing her early morning internet browsing.
That particular event was so popular it almost went viral inspiring other couples like one man who had a picture drawn of himself and his future wife in a proposal scene on the California coast. They then went to the exact spot where the picture was drawn and he presented it, and the engagement ring to her there. The rest, I suppose is history.

Put Off the Proposal

Some couples that are more practical might mutually decide they want to get married but not want to go through a predictable proposal. If this is the case, you may want to opt for putting off the proposal and surprising each other when the time is right. When that moment comes, who knows….you might just want to skip the proposal all together and elope!

Matryosha Dolls

You’ve probably seen these little Russian dolls that come stacked one inside of another. While the dolls themselves might not be an ideal place to hide a ring, you can capitalize on the principle by putting your fiance’s ring in a box within boxes so that when she is first presented with her ‘gift’ she might think it’s rather large, but unwrapping it will reveal that it’s something much smaller…and a lot more precious!
Scavenger Hunt
If your fiancé likes playing games, she might just go for the idea of a romantic scavenger hunt. Start off with a simple clue to someplace nearby and then get more complicated as the hunt progresses. Though you might not be crazy about hiding the ring in a random location, no matter how well marked and hidden, you can use this destination as the perfect place to come out on bended knee.

Surprise Messages

Love notes are divine, but one that says marry me is truly special. Make your note unique by spelling it out on refrigerator magnets, on a steamed up mirror or with glow in the dark stars. Get up early and sneak a note where she will least expect it. This element of surprise will make the moment even more exciting.
Proposals are a special time for couples so it’s important to make the moment just right. If you are wondering how to propose to a girl, hopefully this article has provided you with some great marriage proposal ideas that are sure to get her to say yes. Good luck on your exciting new romantic adventure!