Christmas is almost upon us once again. There’s something magical about the festive season that makes it a perfect opportunity to pop the question.
If you’re planning to ask your loved one to marry you this festive season, you need to see these ideas to inspire your next move. You can also personalize them to suit your style.
Advent Calendar
If you want a long lead-up to the big question, consider making an Advent calendar a key part of your Christmas proposal. You can DIY the whole thing or buy a customizable advent calendar online and give your partner a small gift for each day of December with the final gift on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning being the engagement ring. Just make sure you’re there for the moment they open the final bag. You don’t need something big or expensive for everyday. It can be simple as some chocolates, travel mini-pamper products or little keepsakes. Pro tip: don’t put the ring in the last bag until the actual day just in case your better half has a sneak peak.
Christmas Ornament Proposal
Decorating the tree is such a fun part of the festive season. If you’re struggling to find the words and want to have a keepsake to help you always remember your proposal, a custom Christmas ornament is a special idea. You can also tie the engagement ring to a simple ornament and perhaps decorate it with the words “Will you marry me?” for the final touch. Pro tip: don’t hang the ornament when you’re initially decorating the tree, but sneak it onto the tree on the day you want your partner to find it. You might need to prompt them by asking if they’ve noticed if they’ve noticed anything different about the tree recently and once they see the ornament and the ring, get on one knee and pop the question right next to your beautiful tree.
Christmas Movie proposal
Set up a screening of their all-time favorite rom-com Christmas movie (in your home)- complete with hot cocoa, plenty of fairy lights, cozy blankets and your favorite snacks. You could either surprise them with a ring as the credits roll or have your proposal message play out as a video on the TV.
Secret Santa
If you have an annual secret Santa with your friends and family, let the organizer know about your plans to propose and rig the selection process so you can get your partner’s name. Maybe it’s a little cheesy, but there’s nothing wrong with going back to basics. The simplicity is undeniably romantic. When the time comes to exchange gifts, just make sure you save the special gift for last!
There are plenty of reasons why Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year to get engaged- from celebrating with loved ones to having extra time off work to spend time with your new fiancée.
All these proposal ideas are heartfelt, easy and won’t bust your budget; after all you’re going to need that for the engagement ring. Congratulations!
