For most every woman, they dream of the day they will get engaged; The love of their life getting down on one knee, asking the question and saying the answer that sends butterflies all throughout the body. Just like engagement rings, proposals are unique and one of a kind. Proposals take a lot of time, effort and planning in order to pull off the perfect event, but the end result is so worth it!

Because proposals are so unique, what works for one relationship may not work for others. While your partner may love the idea of getting engaged at a baseball game, that might not be somebody else’s cup of tea. This blog will help you to come up with some unique proposal ideas for both private and public settings.

7 Private Proposal Ideas

By stepping out of the box and planning something unique, your future fiancé will be sure to remember that special day forever. We’ve got something for everyone - if you and your future bride are more private and romantic people, these ideas will help you pull off a great proposal.

1. Personal Chef

Having a personal chef prepare you a delicious meal right before you pop the question is peak romance. Be sure to let the chef know your future fiancé’s favorite foods, drinks, and any dietary restrictions. Right before the dessert course is served, get down on one knee and ask her to marry you. She will be overwhelmed yet delighted as she says yes, and then you can celebrate with dessert and champagne!

2. Create a Custom Puzzle

Every couple is different, and for some couples, staying at home and completing a puzzle is the perfect date night. Create a puzzle that once completed spells out the words “will you marry me?” - it’ll be the best surprise ending to date night! This proposal idea can also be framed and hung up to always remind you of your engagement night. 

3. Helicopter Ride

If your future bride doesn’t have a fear of heights, proposing while on a helicopter ride is extremely romantic. Helicopter rides over your city will display the greatest sights from a totally new angle, which is the perfect opportunity to pop the question. When you touch back down on the ground, you can pop the champagne! A unique proposal like this would be a great story she can tell her friends and family as she shows off her ring.

4. Hot Air Balloon Ride

Much like the helicopter ride, a hot air balloon can take your proposal to new heights- literally! As your partner takes in the new scenery, you can get down on one knee and leave her in total shock when she turns around. Once she says yes, remind her that the gorgeous scenery from the hot air balloon can serve as a great backdrop for pictures to show off her new ring.

5. Breakfast in Bed

 Lazy Sunday mornings spent in bed with coffee and cinnamon rolls is the perfect way to propose. Let your partner sleep in and spend that time cooking or baking all of their favorite breakfast foods and drinks. During this time you can plan everything you’ll say to her that will lead up to the big question. After she says yes, you can enjoy your breakfast together and spend the day celebrating your new engagement!

6. Treasure Hunt 

A scavenger hunt is an extremely creative way to get your future bride to the spot where you’re going to propose. Leaving her clues, dropping hints and riddles will be a day of fun for her! Be sure to include clues at her favorite places, like a coffee shop or restaurant and check in with her throughout the day to make sure she’s not hung up on any clues. Once she arrives at the proposal location, be ready- have your speech prepared as you get down on one knee and ask her to marry you!

7. Picture Books

Picture books are a great memento for anyone, so using one to propose will be a great surprise. Start the picture book with pictures from when you first started dating, all of your trips and fun memories, and end the book with the words “will you marry me?” Be sure to leave a spot in the book for a picture from this very moment- the moment you got engaged!

7 Public Proposal Ideas

 If your future bride isn’t afraid to be the center of attention, a proposal in public will be an extremely fun moment. The people around you two will get to celebrate your new engagement with you, making it a memorable night for everyone involved!

1. Billboard

Asking your future bride to marry you on a billboard is a wonderful surprise! Place the billboard ad on a road where she is guaranteed to see it. If you’re driving with her, pull over on the side of the road to take pictures, present the ring, and wait for her answer. Even though she’ll be the only one to know this billboard is for her, hundreds of people passing on the roadway will see it, making it a great conversation piece!

2. A Capella Serenade 

Asking the love of your life to marry you through a capella singing groups while out and about is a wonderful and romantic way to propose. Have the a capella group serenade her with her favorite song, or choose a romantic song to let her in on the surprise you have waiting. Either way, she is sure to say yes after listening to the beautiful voices sing.

3. Skywriting

Putting your proposal in the sky is an incredibly romantic way to show your love to your future bride. While this proposal idea is unconventional, your partner will never forget the way she was proposed to and it’ll be a great story to tell for years to come. It’s crucial to be in the correct spot so you can see the message the plane is carrying as you can get down on one knee and pop the question.

4. Incorporate Family

If family is very important to your future bride, incorporating her family and friends will be a great surprise. If you choose to propose in private, planning an after party celebration with her family and friends will be a great way for everyone to gather and celebrate with others!

5. Choose a Landmark

If you live near a historic landmark, proposing there is a great way to celebrate your love. Not only will the background act as a beautiful backdrop for pictures, you can return to the landmark every year to celebrate the wonderful time you got engaged. During the planning process, be sure to have someone taking candid photos of the special moment.

6. Aquarium 

 An aquarium is a beautiful place to get engaged. The tanks full of colorful fish set as a perfect backdrop for pictures. If you can pull it off, hire aquarium divers to hold a sign saying “will you marry me?” to surprise her as she looks into the tank!

7. Go to a Trivia Night

If the two of you love showing off your skills, a trivia night is a great place to propose! If possible, coordinate with the host of the trivia night to have them give clues as you’re about to pop the question. Once she realizes what is happening, you can then get down on one knee and ask the big question. You can then celebrate your new engagement with everyone around you, and hopefully a trivia night win!

No matter what way you choose to propose, we can guarantee that the moment will be perfect. Whether you plan an elaborate party with her friends and family present, or have a quiet moment at home with breakfast, the proposal will be something you both remember forever. To make the moment even more special, choose a ring that she’ll never want to take off; our selection of engagement rings combined with your proposal method will guarantee a yes to forever.