How to Really Nail That Marriage Proposal

So, you're about to pop the question. You’ve met the woman of your dreams and want to make her your wife. But how do you do it? You want it to be memorable but at the same time don’t want to become a gibbering wreck. It can be an incredibly stressful experience. 

Some men find the marriage proposal process easy and feel very little in the way of butterflies. Others disintegrate into mush just at the thought of it, even if it is the thing they want more than anything (or perhaps because of it). No matter what your disposition is, it is likely that you will have to do it at some point in your life, especially if you know the person you are with is the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. 

The question is, how do you even go about planning to propose let alone actually do it? To help you out, here are a few pointers that will make your proposal memorable:

What to say during a marriage proposal

Will you marry me is always a good start (or end) to a proposal but don’t just spurt out the question. Build it up. Think about how your partner makes you feel. Put this into words. Maybe refer back to the time you met (or other important moments of your time together). Make your words emotional and joyous... Then ask the question. 

Location, location, location

Popping the question isn’t just about blurting out, “Will you marry me,” although many proposals happen this way. If you want to make it really special, plan ahead. Think about where you want to pop the question. It could be a favorite restaurant, a place you both love to visit, or anywhere that means something to the two of you. It may be that you are both sporty. In which case you might head to your favorite sports venue to ask the question. Location is key. Find somewhere that is special to your partner and think of a way to get them there that doesn’t arouse suspicion. 

Prepare thoroughly (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RING)

Have your speech prepared beforehand (see above). More importantly have that diamond ring ready. Choose a ring that you know your partner will love. Size doesn’t always matter but if you want to make it extra special, think about stones in colours that mean something to your partner or maybe have it inscribed with her initials or words that mean something to the two of you. Don’t think a ring made of paper or from a bag of candy will cut it. That only happens in movies. The old adage of spending roughly 3 times your monthly salary still holds true in most cases. Get her the best ring you can buy and make it personal to her. 

When is the right time to propose?

Again, this depends on your own situation, personalities, and likes. A really good time is on the anniversary of when you met or your partner’s birthday, but if you can’t wait for them, think about other significant times for both you and your partner. 

One final tip - How to actually propose

Get down on one knee. Ok, that might not be the only thing you need to do, but nothing says romantic more than bending down on one knee and asking the person you love if they will marry you. Get down on one knee in a place that means something to your partner and tell them what they mean to you before asking for their hand in marriage. It’s that simple… and so romantic.