8 Romantic Valentine’s Day Proposal Ideas
If you want to create an utterly romantic proposal, there's no better proposal day than Valentine's Day. February 14th is all about celebrating love, passion, and connection. As the most romantic day of the year, it creates the perfect ambiance for getting down on one knee and asking the love of your life to spend the rest of their life with you. But what's the best way to propose on Valentine's Day? To help you plan a V-Day proposal that will sweep your sweetheart off their feet, we've gathered some of our favorite proposal ideas.
1. Valentine’s Day Getaway
Forget about making restaurant reservations; our first tip includes going big! Whisking your significant other off for a romantic getaway is an incredible way to celebrate Valentine's Day, especially since it falls on a Friday this year. The only thing better than a Valentine's Day getaway is a Valentine's Day getaway that also includes a surprise proposal.
By taking your partner on a trip to their favorite place or a place they've been dreaming of visiting, you show how much you love and care for them by paying attention to the things they like. Then, while you're on your trip, find the perfect setting and opportunity to pop the question. Research goes a long way in setting it up. By searching the internet for spots unique to that destination you can surprise them with a cute Valentine’s proposal that ensures this place remains a cherished destination for years to come.
2. Recreate Your First Date
Recreating your first date is a classic proposal idea for good reason. It's simple, while also being incredibly romantic and meaningful. Regardless of how your relationship started and how long you’ve been together, bringing everything back to the moment it began can make for a heartfelt proposal.
The key to making this proposal idea as romantic as possible is to carefully consider what you'll say in your proposal speech. Tell your Valentine what you love most about them and why you want to spend the rest of your life with them. Be sure to include memories of your first date and your shared journey to tie into how you feel today.
3. Memory Lane
If you want to make sure your partner has a fantastic proposal story, this proposal idea is for you. Take your significant other down memory lane and visit places where you've shared special moments over the years.
You can take your sweetheart to the location of your first date, where you first said “I love you,” and any other spot where you shared special days. While you travel from site to site, you and your partner can spend time reminiscing on how your love has grown and changed over the years. Talking about your favorite moments will bring you two closer together while you prepare for the moment you ask the big question.
For your final destination, go somewhere new. It could be a restaurant you two have always wanted to try or perhaps somewhere particularly beautiful and intimate. Once you're there, let your Valentine know you're there to make a new memory before you get down on one knee.
4. The Whole Shebang
Lean into the fun, cliched Valentine’s Day presents by getting your partner a box of delicious chocolates, a big stuffed teddy bear, a dozen roses, and a bottle of wine. Your partner will get to enjoy the most traditional and romantic Valentine’s Day treats before you propose. This works no matter how you find yourself celebrating every year, because this adds a new layer of excitement to the celebration.
You can also prominently place the ring box on top of your Valentine's candy, but as your trusted jeweler, we have to tell you to never hide your actual engagement ring inside food or drink. It’s shown so often in the media that it looks like a great way to propose, but it is messy, can damage your ring, and is a potential choking hazard– none of which scream romantic. Making the ring easy to see (and keep clean) makes the experience all the more enjoyable.
5. Romantic Dinner At Home
If your sweetheart is someone who enjoys a good night in, make Valentine’s Day the best one yet by proposing in the comfort of your own home. This idea works beautifully for those who are looking for a more intimate and romantic setting. The day leading up to your Valentine’s Day proposal can be spent setting the stage by transforming your home into the date night of their dreams.
By stringing up twinkling lights, creating a romantic playlist, and taking care of dinner plans, you can create a proposal for the books. By incorporating the small details into a favorite activity, it becomes a special memory and doesn’t fall into the trap of being just another date night for the two of you.
Taking care of dinner allows for a relaxed evening to just enjoy each other’s company. If you don't usually cook, taking the time to learn how to prepare one of your partner's favorite meals is particularly thoughtful, but that doesn’t mean you have to! Ordering takeaway from a favorite restaurant that you don’t visit often can be equally as romantic and special. The most important thing is making sure the evening is special for both of you so you can start your future on the right foot.
6. Valentine’s Photoshoot
Want to capture the big moment forever? A photoshoot surprise is a perfect proposal for you. To pull off this proposal idea, arrange a Valentine's Day couples photoshoot. You can say the photoshoot is a Valentine's Day gift and that you love the idea of having high-quality couples photos together. Then, make sure your photographer is in on your plan so they'll be ready to snap photos of your love's surprise reaction when the moment comes.
If that seems like something your partner might catch on to rather quickly, you can always take the concept and scale it back a little. Consider a photo booth to take the photos for you. It makes for a great keepsake and getting to see your partner’s surprise unfold in a set of photos is an absolute joy to witness and hold forever.
7. Spell It Out
If your Valentine loves games or puzzles, use that to your advantage! Create a super cute proposal incorporating the games your partner loves best. Celebrate Valentine's Day by having a game night set up for the two of you, then surprise them by working in your proposal. Utilizing Scrabble tiles to spell out “Will you marry me” or drawing the big question in a game of Pictionary are two cute ways to propose.
If your significant other is more into video games, there are ways of incorporating them into a co-op session. Consider recruiting other players to help you if they play MMOs like World of Warcraft or if they are open-world explorers like Minecraft or Terraria; you can set up a location in-game that has your romantic gesture front and center for them to enjoy.
8. Breakfast in Bed
One of the best ways to ensure your proposal is a surprise is to propose in the morning. On Valentine's Day, your loved one may be expecting to be wined and dined at night, but they won't be expecting a grand gesture first thing in the morning. So, surprise your partner with breakfast in bed this Valentine's Day and hide a note or ring on their breakfast tray.
After they say yes, you can spend the rest of the day celebrating, basking in happiness, and letting loved ones know you'll spend the rest of your lives together.
Find the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
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