How To Plan The Perfect Proposal

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 If you are planning an amazing proposal, you’ll need to get prepared properly. 

​It is going to be a big moment in both yours and your partner’s lives, so you’ll want to do it right. You might choose to pop the question on your partner’s birthday, Valentine’s Day, or any random day of the year! Whenever you are going to do it, here is a guide to a number of steps to take when making your plans. 

Consider who should be there
Some people like their engagement to be just them and their partner. Others like to it be a group of people. Increasingly, people like to do it in front of complete strangers! Think carefully what you think your partner would appreciate the most. If you think they’d love to celebrate the moment with their friends and family, plan a party for straight afterwards! You’ll both feel absolutely elated, so it’s sure to be a great night.

Invest in a good quality ring
This means no more costume jewellery that stains your partners fingers green! Instead, invest in a truly classic piece of jewellery. An engagement ring should be seen as an investment. And, like any investment, you need to do ample research in advance. Don’t let yourself get misled by biased reviews of companies and their products. Instead, look for impartial ones, like this hearts on fire review from Your Diamond Guru. You’ll find other impartial reviews across the rest of this site too, along with handy tips and hints regarding your purchase.

​Hire a photographer
This is a great option if you are planning a proposal somewhere in public. If you are going to in a restaurant, for example, you can plan for a photographer to be sat on the table across from you. They could surreptitiously take photographs in the moments before. Then, stand up to take proper pictures once your other half has clicked what is happening. These photographs will capture memories to last a lifetime. Otherwise, make sure you have a selfie stick to hand for a ‘We got engaged!’ photo afterwards. 

Plan what you’re going to say
The last thing you want is to get caught short and tongue-tied when the big moment arrives. Take some time to think about what it is that you want to say. You can look online for inspiration, or ask your friends. There is nothing wrong with doing either of those things. Begin by making a brainstorm of all the things you want to say. Then start writing it up as full sentences. Practice a few times in front of the mirror and you’ll start to feel more confident. That being said, allow for improvisation when the moment comes. If something comes into your heart, say it! Your partner is sure to appreciate candid words; they’re often the truest.

Don’t stress too much
There is nothing wrong with wanting to get everything perfect, but don’t stress yourself out over it. Both people in the relationship deserve to enjoy the proposal. Take a deep breath! It’s going to be okay.

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by Iconic Chica Contributors