Long summer days and warm starlit evenings provide you with built-in romance if you are considering dropping to one knee before the person you love. This season is a popular one for popping the question with so many settings, venues, and events to choose from. Take advantage of the great outdoors and warm weather to create the engagement scene that is perfect for you and the special someone you want to spend forever with.
Proposal Pearls
You want this once-in-a-lifetime moment to be magical, so follow these simple tips before you plan the perfect proposal for your partner.
- Talk to your significant other and find out what they would prefer. Some people want over-the-top flash mobs while others prefer something intimate and private. Make sure the proposal itself starts your life off on the right foot.
- If you are planning for an outdoor ask, check the weather report so your special moment isn’t ruined by a rainstorm or overwhelming heat.
- Time the moment right by shooting for an evening proposal when the day isn’t at its hottest.
- Plan for pictures by hiring a photographer (don’t worry they can hide out of sight if needed). Or ask a trusted friend who can snap some photos of your sweet moment.
- If you are outside, take extra care of the ring so it doesn’t fall into water, dirt or even over a cliff.
Top 10 Ideas
Now that you are ready to ask for your partner’s hand in marriage, use our guide for some inspo on how to create a beautiful, memorable, and magical proposal. Choose something that fits your personalities and your journey together, but definitely opt for an idea that uses summer’s beautiful backdrops.
- Beach Proposal: A beach proposal is popular and always beautiful. You can write love notes in the sand, use candles, or even write a message in a bottle for them to discover.
- Sea Proposal: If you want to incorporate a mutual love of the sea but the beach isn’t quite for you, consider something adventurous like snorkeling or even hop aboard a luxury boat for a quiet moment.
- Destination Proposal: Vacations always bring about thoughts of romance. Popping the question on a trip is a memorable and special way to ask. You can choose the top of a mountain, poolside, or in front of a special attraction (which makes for amazing pics of your moment).
- Picnic Proposal: Sipping champagne in the sun is the ultimate romantic setting. All you need is a blanket, snacks, and your future spouse!
- Backyard Proposal: Don’t overlook this simple but special setting for an intimate moment. Transform your backyard with rugs, candles, and flowers.
- Rooftop Proposal: Pick a beautiful rooftop restaurant in your favorite city to drop to one knee. The lights of the city in the evening will create a sparkling backdrop. If you plan ahead, you might be able to reserve the entire rooftop and then celebrate with your closest friends and family!
- Festival Proposal: There is nothing better than declaring your love during a well-time concert moment.
- Fireworks Proposal: A backdrop of bright and shiny fireworks can make a spectacular way to begin your story together.
- Sports Proposal: A warm summer baseball game for the sports fan is perfect especially if you both would love a large crowd witnessing your engagement.
- Treasure Hunt Proposal: Take advantage of warm, sunny weather and plan a treasure hunt proposal. Select spots that are meaningful to you and your relationship then end with the big ask.
No matter what you choose, just be sure it reflects things and locations that are special to you both and will continue to tell your love story. However, when you plan to spend forever with your soon-to-be-spouse, have the ring insured before it even slips on their finger. Contact Lavalier for your personalized jewelry insurance quote and have that peace of mind as you drop to one knee.
Once you have a plan for your proposal, you need to plan for what comes next. Read our blog about the things you should do once you’re engaged so that you can be prepared.