How to Propose: 7 Tips for the Perfect Proposal

Sep 10, 2024 Michael Clevenger
How to Propose: 7 Tips for the Perfect Proposal
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7 Tips for Nailing Your Marriage Proposal

If you’re lucky enough to find your life partner, someone who makes you smile, supports you and gives you goosebumps in all the right ways, it could be time to propose.

A marriage proposal can be one of the most memorable moments of your life, but that doesn’t mean it comes without a bit of pressure and a lot of nerves. However, stop worrying! With the tips below, you’ll be on the right path for the perfect and most memorable proposal.

At De Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, we stock a wide selection of beautiful diamond jewelry, including exquisite diamond engagement rings, perfect for an engagement proposal. Don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us with any questions about engagement ring purchases, or drop in and speak to one of our expert staff members today.

7 Tips for the Perfect Proposal

  1. It’s Time to Pick the Engagement Ring

When it comes to picking the engagement ring, a little planning is required. If your intended fiancé knows the proposal is coming, your job will be a little easier as you can get their input on the engagement ring and necessary measurements. However, if it’s a surprise proposal, you’ll need to do a little more work.

Before you pick a date, please speak to your jeweler first to ensure you can get the ring organized so it’ll be ready for the proposal. A good trick is to take one of their existing rings and press it into a bar of soap to make an impression. Another way you can get their size is by eliciting one of their friends to covertly help you get their ring size and what they like in engagement ring styles and designs. Check out what jewelry they typically wear most often, take some photos, and take these with you when you visit the jeweler.

  1. Will Friends or Family be Involved in the Proposal?

If you’re going down the traditional proposal route, speak to your partner’s parents first and get their blessing. Getting friends and family involved in the surprise can help with creating a cover story. Also, another popular way to celebrate your engagement is by planning a lunch or dinner for after the proposal with friends or family so that you can celebrate the special moment. Remember, if it’s a surprise, ensure no one spoils it!

  1. Capturing the Special Moment

Friends and family taking photos is great if you’re on a budget or one of them happens to be a professional photographer. Still, our suggestion is to hire a professional photographer to capture the moment. Remember, this is a once-in-a-lifetime memory you’ll want to look back on for years.

  1. Choosing a Proposal Location

A proposal location should ideally be somewhere that already holds some sentimental value to you as a couple. It could be the place where you met for the first time, a first date location, somewhere significant you went on holiday, or somewhere you shared a special moment.

However, new locations could also be used. A new location will also help with the surprise, as your partner may get suspicious if you randomly take them back to their first date location.

  1. Practice and Prepare

Memorizing what you plan on saying is a good idea, but don’t worry if you can’t. Take some time to practice what you plan on saying and what you plan on doing. If possible, visit the proposal location a week before and plan where you’ll park, walk, and work out how long that will take.

  1. The Proposal

Now that everything is ready, it’s time for the proposal! You have the ring the location, and everything is in place. However, even the best-laid plans can get a little off track. Don’t worry. Remember, your partner has no idea what’s going on, so don’t panic if something happens to throw your plans off track.

  1. Enjoy your Proposal

Once the proposal is over and all is going well, your partner said yes, it’s time to sit back, relax, celebrate, and enjoy the moment. Your partner will probably want to share the news with friends and family, so be sure to give them that time.

How to Propose: 7 Tips for the Perfect Proposal – Conclusion

A proposal will undeniably be one of the most memorable moments of your life, so take the time to plan it accordingly. It’s one of those events in your life that you’ll often look back on, so spending a little time planning it out, you’ll appreciate it later.

At De Boulle Diamond & Jewelry, we stock a wide selection of beautiful diamond jewelry and timepieces, including exquisite diamond engagement rings, perfect for an engagement proposal. Don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us with any questions about engagement ring purchases or drop in and speak to one of our expert staff members today.

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