So you’ve made the thrilling decision to take the plunge and propose, and undoubtedly, the love of your life deserves nothing short of extraordinary! From whimsical hot air balloon rides to heart-pounding mountain hikes, each idea is crafted to make your proposal as unforgettable as your love story. Get ready to embark on a journey of romance, laughter, and cherished memories as we delve into these ten creative proposal ideas that are sure to capture your heart and theirs.
Romantic Proposal Ideas
Just because something is romantic doesn’t mean it can’t be unique and creative. Send Cupid’s arrow straight to your partner with these sweet ideas, perfect for the romantic in your life.
📖 Create a Storybook
There’s no better way to lead up to the next chapter in your life than to start at the beginning. Create a book about the journey that has brought you to this moment by highlighting key moments in your relationship! Start with how you met, your first date, your first holidays, memorable trips, or inside jokes along the way.
Don’t worry if you’re not an amazing artist or writer — keep it simple, and we promise it will be a hit. Even stick figures are romantic when it’s all about your love story! Using your own photographs is another option for a more “scrapbook” feel. You can have your book bound at local printing shops or even use a service like LoveBookOnline to create it for you!
The Proposal: On the very last page, create a part of the story that says something like, “This is when I asked you to be mine forever.” Or simply draw or include a picture of a ring!
🎥 Put It in the Movies
Are you and your love a couple of movie buffs? Rent out an ad space at your local theater to play your “trailer,” asking them to marry you! Thanks to technology, you can produce a short video fairly easily using video editing software. Or hire a videographer to help you produce something that’s a little more high-end.
Turn your life into a true romantic comedy with clips of videos of the two of you, or recreate classic scenes from old romantic movies and share it together cozy at home or maybe under the night sky. We guarantee they won’t see this one coming!
The Proposal: During the last scene of the trailer, proclaim your proposal onscreen and have the ring waiting for the moment of surprise.
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Artistic Proposal Ideas
Creativity may come naturally to the artsy type, but these ideas are straight out of the box. Surprise the unsurprisable with these artistic ideas!
🖍️ Take It to the Streets
This is our personal favorite of all our ways to propose! An idea for the artsy couple or those who appreciate spontaneity and the unexpected, incorporate live art. The trend of “living creativity” is definitely growing, and live artists are quite amazing to watch.
Maybe you set up an evening stroll and “happen” across a performance or chalk artist who’s painting on a canvas or creating a chalk mural on the sidewalk. Encourage your significant other to stop and take it in for a moment for a truly unique memory.
The Proposal: Coordinate with the artist ahead of time to have them include the two of you in their piece. As your mate realizes it’s about the two of you, pull out the ring for your big moment.
🎨 Say It with Paint
For the imaginative couple who loves to try new things together, hide your proposal in a painting class or painting party. Most cities offer a sip and paint class where romance and art meet! They’ll assume that you’ve found something new and exciting to do together, never suspecting that you have a proposal waiting. And after the big event, you’ll have a memento to remember the evening for the rest of your lives.
The Proposal: Paint several easels ahead of time, spelling out “Will You Marry Me?” and make arrangements with the class instructor to have them help coordinate the big reveal.
Silly Proposal Ideas
If your partner loves a good chuckle, these may be the marriage proposal ideas for you. Surprise your funny honey with a big laugh and the big question with these silly ideas!
😂 Pull a Prank
Looking for unconventional ways to propose? This is for the couple who loves to laugh. If you and your significant other are always teasing each other or wrapping rubber bands around the sink sprayer, a prank could be a perfect fit!
Maybe you book a singing telegram that “proposes” to the wrong person or hire a mariachi band to follow them around (while you act clueless, of course). You know what makes them laugh better than anyone, so get creative!
The Proposal: After you’ve tortured them for a few minutes, whip out the ring and let them know that they’re the only one for you.
🔥 Cook Up a Roast
If your number one guy or gal loves to laugh, what better way to surprise and entertain them than a roast? Imagine the joy as your partner, surrounded by friends and family members, is showered not only with affection but also with playful jabs and witty banter. It’s a recipe for an engagement story that’s as unique as it is heartwarming. Consider hiring a comedian or professional emcee to hype up the audience and ensure everything goes as planned.
The Proposal: Be the last roaster and surprise your partner when the roast turns into the perfect proposal!
Adventurous Proposal Ideas
Is the love of your life the adventurous type? Well, sweep them off their feet when you ask them to join you on the adventure of a lifetime with these surprising proposal ideas!
🎈 Go to New Heights
Embark on a journey of love and adventure as you soar to new heights with a hot air balloon ride as your wedding proposal backdrop. Picture yourselves floating gracefully above breathtaking landscapes with the wind in your hair. As you gently ascend, hearts will race with excitement, knowing this moment will be etched in memory forever.
The Proposal: This is the ideal private proposal. Coordinate with the balloon pilot ahead of time so you know when you will have the best view and when the perfect time to reveal the ring box is! For bonus points, ensure the pilot has your phone so they can capture the moment for you.
⛰️ Aim High
For a proposal that scales new peaks, why not take the scenic route and hike up a mountain? You’ll conquer challenges together, step by step, and enjoy breathtaking views. However, on this hike, it won’t just be the views that take their breath away. Create your own special moment at the summit with an engagement ring as beautiful as the view!
The Proposal: It’s hard to top (pun intended) the adrenaline rush of summiting a challenging hike, but if anything can do that, it’s a proposal. Let your honey enjoy the view, and while they are distracted, whip out the ring so they will get the surprise of their life when they turn around!
Sweet Proposal Ideas
Surprise your sweetheart with an adorable wedding proposal that will put them on cloud nine. These proposal ideas will be so sweet they will cause a toothache.
🪙 Search for Treasure
Get ready to embark on the ultimate quest for love with a scavenger hunt wedding proposal! Imagine the thrill of unraveling clues together, each one leading you closer to a moment that will change your lives forever. Plan a scavenger hunt for your one and only using special places and moments from your relationship for an extra sweet surprise.
The Proposal: Create clues for your favorite cutie and make the grand finale full of wine, rose petals, and the big question!
🧩 Put it All Together
Piece together the perfect proposal with a custom puzzle that’s as unique as your love story! Suggest a cute and quant stay-at-home date night. Your partner will be ready to relax, and you’ll be ready to give them the surprise of their life. Design your own puzzle to be printed through a local shop or use a website like Puzzle You.
The Proposal: It may be hard to time this one perfectly, but that’s part of what makes it so sweet. Design the puzzle so that the final product reveals a ring or the big question. When you see their face light up, be ready to get down on one knee.
After they say yes, start planning with GigSalad!
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You can use GigSalad to hire the ever-essential wedding planner and to find everything you need, like officiants, caterers, waitstaff, bartenders, photographers, and entertainment. Book a string quartet for the ceremony and cocktail hour and a wedding band to make the reception everything you want it to be and more. We are here to make planning your special day as easy as possible!
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As you embark on the journey of planning the perfect proposal, remember the most memorable moments are often the ones infused with creativity, thoughtfulness, and a sprinkle of magic. Whether you choose to soar through the skies in a hot air balloon, conquer mountains together, embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt, or piece together a custom puzzle, let your love story be the guiding light. So say “yes” to love, laughter, and happily ever after, and let your proposal be a reflection of the beautiful adventure that awaits. 💗
Megan is the Director of Customer Experience at GigSalad and has gained 9+ years of insight on what makes a great event on both sides of the booking process. Her favorite things include books, true crime podcasts, coffee, hiking, puns, and making people laugh.