Proposing marriage can be quite a nerve-racking experience. Sure, you’ve probably seen your fair share of marriage proposals go down on TV, but you probably haven’t done it yourself. If you’re ready to ask your partner to marry you but don’t know the first thing about dropping down on one knee, we’re here to help.
![]() This is marriage proposal 101.
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When should I propose marriage?
When you know, you know. It could be five months, five years or even decades into your relationship. Getting hitched is a big deal, so you definitely shouldn’t jump the gun when making this decision. To help you out, here are 22 questions you should ask yourself before proposing. Keep in mind that you’ll want to propose when your partner is in high spirits, not when they’re stressed, angry or grieving.
Where is the best place to propose?
The location for your marriage proposal should hold some meaning for the two of you; it could be at the restaurant where you and your partner had your first date, it could be in front of the Eiffel Tower, heck, it could even be in the comfort of your own home. Find something that fits your relationship, not someone else’s. We’ve put together lists of the most romantic places to propose in Canada to give you some proposal ideas.
Who should I invite?
You don’t have to invite anyone other than your S.O. if you don’t want to. However, if you’re super tight with your families or think having a few close friends there would make your marriage proposal a bit more magical, go ahead and bring ‘em along for the ride. One thing you may want to steer clear of? Dropping down on one knee in front of a huge audience of strangers (like at a sports game, for example). This can put unwanted pressure on your partner or force them to freeze up.
How do I pick an engagement ring?
Choosing an engagement ring can be tough, especially if your partner hasn’t dropped any hints about what they like. If you don’t know where to begin, consider purchasing a placeholder ring and then have them choose their own rock post-engagement. That way they’ll get something they really love.
![]() ![]() What do I say when proposing?
Simply tell your partner how much they mean to you. You don’t have to make a lengthy declaration of love, but you should be able tell them exactly why you want to marry them. If you need a bit of help, you can always consult this list of questions (I know it’s for vows, but the same sort of things apply in this scenario). And, don’t forget to actually say “Will you marry me?”
What is the next step?
The next steps are to announce your engagement and take care of these engagement ring details. Then don’t jump the gun after you get engaged and start inviting people. Start with these 5 things you need to do to start planning your wedding, but if you’re not quite ready to dive head first into the wonderful world of weddings, you can always extend your engagement.
The only thing more exciting than your actual wedding day is the moment the love of your life drops down on one knee and asks for your hand in marriage.
Like most ladies, you've probably dreamed about this since your childhood days of acting out picture-perfect proposal scenes via Barbie and Ken.
If there's one person who knows a thing or two about a seriously impressive proposal, it's Stacy Tasman.
After seeing her friend get engaged, this hopeless romantic set out to find some of the most epic marriage proposals on the face of the Earth and compiled them all onto one incredible Instagram account called How He Asked.
Now would probably be a good time to grab a couple of tissues because these proposal pictures are so heart-melting they'll make you cry harder than the first time you watched 'The Notebook.'
According to Tasman,
I started HowHeAsked.com after I was part of a friend's proposal a few years back. 'How he asked' was so unique and special that I began to think how beautiful all these stories could be.Because of that, I started the website and the Instagram, and have seen over 3,000 proposals since – including my own proposal, which happened four months ago in two feet of snow.
Seriously, all of these dudes deserve an A-plus for their proposals.
Stacy Tasman is no stranger to awesome proposals.Hey girl, wanna get married after we figure out how to get down from this cliff?Rocking the boat with a 2-carat ring.You just won... a brand new husband!He's ready to take the plunge.Popping the question with an 'Up'-themed proposal? Yes, please.This might be the luckiest woman alive.The hipster proposal at its finest.He's not afraid to fight for her love.Give me a Y! Give me an E! Give me an S! What does that spell? YES! YES! YES!He found his one and only fish in the sea.Now that you've survived jumping out of a plane, will you marry me?Now this is a seriously impressive place to pop the question.Nothing can put out the burning love these two have for each other.His heart was racing when he finally asked the question.Talk about hitting a hole-in-one.There's about to be some Navy nuptials in the near future.It's a good thing she agreed to stay for the 'Phantom of the Opera' after show.This gal has her man trained just as well as the dog.And they lived happily ever after.![]() Comments are closed.
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