Nothing is worse than a picnic with soggy sandwiches. When in doubt, hire professionals to make sure that everything is on point and just how you imagined it would be. Flowers may or may not be on your itinerary but if they are — make sure that you buy your blooms from a well-known florist for the best quality. Choose flowers that your partner loves — even if you enjoy roses, if your partner likes Daisies then make sure any flowers you include are suited to their taste.
Music sets a mood unlike anything else. If you want to sweep your partner off their feet, consider hiring a quartet or soloist to play a romantic song that is significant for you as a couple. Having a professional proposal photographer on standby is one of the things that people appreciate the most after a proposal has taken place. Just like wedding photos, engagement pictures are ones that the two of you will cherish for life. Enjoy the moment. You should enjoy your big day — leave the details to the professionals and have a hassle-free proposal instead.
You must be logged in to post a comment. Skip to content The Ultimate Proposal Checklist. Venue Where do you want to propose?
Do you need the restaurant to set up anything ahead of time? Make sure to write out a to-do list for yourself and get everything ready well in advance. Come up with a timeline to ensure you don't leave anything out, and plan ahead for mishaps by always having some extras on hand. The more people you tell, the harder it will be to keep your surprise a secret. Make sure that if you are enlisting the help of friends or family, they're committed to sticking with your game plan and keeping everything under wraps.
After all your hard work, you don't want a chatty friend or an overly talkative aunt ruining the excitement of your special day. You'll likely want to share the excitement with all of your friends and family after your new fiance e gives you a yes, so read up on our guide to telling your nearest and dearest afterward.
Want to make them feel like they were actually there? Consider hiring a hidden photographer so you'll be able to show everyone exactly what the reaction was. Congratulations—you're getting married! Make sure to take some time with your to-be-wed to really reflect and enjoy this new phase of your lives together before you get swept up in the excitement of wedding planning.
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Some couples openly discuss their preferences when it comes to engagement rings, while others have never even touched on the subject. Or you could try and subtly work it out yourself. If someone you know has got engaged, mention the ring and ask what they think of it.
Or if you pass a jewellery shop window, play a game where you have to guess which ring each of you likes best. So if possible spend a bit of time and effort working out their ring size. Think about where you want to go to buy the ultimate ring. The traditional option is to head to a jewellery boutique or high street jewellers and discuss in person with an expert what your requirements are. Or you could head to a jewellery quarter like Hatton Gardens where you can work with a diamond or precious stone dealer to design your own unique ring — choosing everything from the diamond and metal to the design.
If the jewellery company provides a really lovely ring box then happy days. If not, or you want to make it extra special, then you can buy a pretty ring box. Think about a proposal location that is special to you both or that looks and feels magical enough for a proposal. A lot of people go for a favourite restaurant when it comes to proposals, but your special place could be a holiday location, your own house, or the spot you first met.
Also plan whether you want to incorporate an activity of some sort? A Champagne picnic perhaps?
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