Valentine’s Day is around the corner. No doubt love will be in the air on this day. If you’re planning to propose on Valentine’s Day, your head is in the right place because let’s face it, there’s no better time to make a lifetime commitment than the day dedicated to love.
You may have some flowers prepared. But is this enough to sweep the love of your life off her feet? You’re probably very nervous and wondering whether or not your efforts will be a success. This is pretty normal, marriage proposal is a big deal. Because ideally, you only propose once, you have to make it both memorable and special.
Moreover, during the course of your relationship have you and your partner ever discussed marriage and they were okay with the idea? Because Valentine’s Day or not, you need to at least have an idea that your partner feels the same way about marriage. You probably agree this is a good starting point before you get excited about the amazing tips to follow.
Here’s some insight on how to propose successfully on Valentine’s Day:
- Be Thoughtful
The urge to go with swagger may be very strong. However, it’s more personal to go with the things your partner regards as special on this day. That is, food, gifts, restaurants, and holiday destinations, to mention a few. Rather than going with the latest restaurant or food trends, choose the places, activities, and gifts that are close to your partner’s heart.
Now, chances are, you probably don’t remember what your partner’s favorite color, restaurant or activity is. Not to worry, this is the time to bring it up subtly in conversations, in a way that doesn’t give your plan away. You know your partner best. After getting the accurate details of your person’s favorite things or bucket list, you now have something tangible to work with.
- Relive A Special Date
Remember that first date, first kiss, or surprise that really pulled at your partner’s heartstrings? What better way to bring it back than to drop down on one knee and make it extra special? Your partner will certainly be grateful for this.
Not only does this add a personal touch to the whole thing, it makes it more special and memorable. You can be sure to create a day for the books with this tip. After all, relationships are about knowing what brings a smile to your partner’s face, and then doing it again in more special ways.
- Be Spontaneous
Sometimes doing the unexpected can leave your partner in tears, the good kind. Romantic dinners, picnics, and candlelit apartments filled with rose petals have all been done before. Why not plan something different? While roses are considered a complete must, you can also come up with additional gift ideas for your proposal.
Nature always makes for a nice and beautiful proposal so you can pick a beautiful outdoor activity or scenery to pop the question. Don’t compromise on the setting, make sure its stunning. As you consider an outdoor spontaneous scenery or activity, you’ll do well to check the weather too. Imagine a private jet proposal during a storm.
- Don’t Overlook Seemingly Simple Things Like Breakfast In Bed
Sometimes, it’s the simple things that count. Rather than going through the hassle of dressing up and making reservations for a restaurant, you can go for the good old breakfast in bed way. Nothing shouts ‘I love you and I think about you first thing when I wake up’ more than serving your partner a nice breakfast in bed. Prepare this yourself to add a personal touch.
You can place the ring at the bottom of a coffee mug or better still, you can hide it under a saucer. Remember, you’re trying to make a fiancé out of your partner and not a hospital patient. So, be mindful and careful about where you place your ring so your partner doesn’t mistakenly swallow it.
If you have an eye for the fancier things in life, it’s still okay. You can still take your partner (now fiancé, hopefully) for a celebratory dinner at a fancy restaurant or a weekend getaway. The ball is in your court at this point.
- Plan A Romantic Weekend Getaway
You may have noticed that Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year. However, that shouldn’t stop you from planning an entire weekend getaway for the proposal. You can surprise your partner with the news that you’ve asked their boss to give them the Monday off. If this is too complicated, your partner can take a day off for themselves.
If you arrive at your destination on a Friday, no need to wait, you can pop the question. That way you’ll spend Valentine’s Day celebrating your new relationship as spouses to be. Ideas for a weekend getaway include sun-soaked adventures at the beach, mountain climbing, or skinny-dipping. You can choose a romantic destination that tickles your fancy, and wallet.
- Plan A Staycation
Chances are, you already have stunning hotels within your city. If it happens that you’re not able to travel outside your city for one reason or another, don’t panic, staycations are just as beautiful. There’re plenty of options to choose from. You can base your decision on what you and your partner both like or what your pocket can handle.
You may be wondering how you can make a staycation special. Well, you can start by sending a car to pick-up your partner and chauffeur them to the hotel you’d have picked for the weekend. You can then pop the question on the rooftop with a skyline behind you. You can follow this up with a nice dinner and dessert at the hotel. Save the champagne celebrations for the hotel room.
If you want to be more low-key or personal, you can recreate this idea in your home as much as you can. Your soon-to-be fiancé will probably appreciate it just as much.
- Figure Out The Correct Ring Size
All plans to wow your partner during the proposal aside, do you actually have a ring that fits? You don’t want to go all out on everything else only to realize you bought an oversized or undersized ring for your partner. Make sure you go all out with the ring, too.
Proposing on Valentine’s Day is absolutely romantic. You’ll probably go through all the emotions imaginable pending the day of the proposal including anxiety and fear. This guide is here to take some of the anxiety away by helping you with ideas to make your Valentine’s Day proposal a success.
