How to make an engagement proposal

Discover how to create an authentic engagement proposal. We explore the essentials of good preparation and ideas that can help you make the right choices, to express your feelings.

Preparing an engagement proposal

You've found your soul mate and you're about to propose engagement. You've probably already talked about marriage. The question we often ask ourselves is: how long can you stay engaged? There are no rules, and the wedding will take place in a few months, two or three years, sometimes more!

The other common question is whether you want to create a total surprise (or at least try to) or whether this is not crucial to you. Note also that in some families, it's still important to talk to the bride's parents beforehand.

It's very common for this to be an intimate moment for just the two of you. Some couples, however, choose to share the event with their nearest and dearest, usually just after an engagement proposal.

Of course, you'll need an engagement ring to propose, as tradition dictates. You can also prepare yourself by thinking about the words you'd like to use, to talk about your relationship and your future.

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When is the best time to propose?

Traditionally, getting engaged is the equivalent of a marriage proposal. This promise of commitment is an emotionally-charged moment, which can take place during the day or in the evening.

Here are some possible opportunities:

- the anniversary date of the day you met,

- another symbolic date in your history,

- during a vacation or weekend,

- after a joyous event for your couple or partner,

- on Valentine's Day,

- at other festive times, such as Christmas,

- in the middle of a party, when joy is at its peak,

- on an ordinary day for an unexpected marriage proposal.

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Where to make an original engagement proposal?

There are many ways to make an original engagement proposal, the first of which is to write it down, so that it appears somewhere. In a book your partner is reading, in an object you or someone close to you has placed on a walking route, in a bouquet of flowers...

Places or contexts can be original: by the water, on a bridge, on a boat, on the beach, on a horseback ride, in an amusement park, in a mountain chalet, on a train...

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How to get engaged

You can propose to your soul mate that you get engaged on one knee, if you think she'll appreciate it. Some women dream of a conventional or ultra-romantic approach, while others prefer something more modern or atypical.

The same goes for a candlelit dinner, or any other romantic situation, which can be more or less appreciated depending on the personalities involved. Follow your instincts, but if you're unsure, a classic engagement proposal is the safest bet, for example, in a restaurant.

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Finally, while the ring and every detail deserve thought, the most important thing is the sincerity of an engagement proposal. No matter how you phrase it, your intention is what counts most, and the promise you make will make the moment unforgettable.

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