There were 1,934,982 weddings in the United States in 2021. It’s never a bad time to get married, especially as post-pandemic life finally opens up.
If you are considering getting married, you must first get engaged. Yet, planning the perfect proposal takes thought and consideration, and we’ve got some tips to share to help it go smoothly.
Keep reading to learn more.
Ensure You’re on the Same Page
Before you start planning your proposal, you need to make sure you and your partner are on the same page. If you’ve never talked about marriage and have no real idea what their thoughts are on it, you can introduce the idea by having a quick conversation.
Of course, you don’t want this conversation to sound like a proposal, and it’s not the easiest conversation to have. You can start by telling them that you’d probably like to get married someday and see what their reaction is.
If you have a friend or family member that recently got engaged, you can start the conversation by discussing that. Keep it as broad as you can while still getting the information that you need.
Buy the Ring
If you walk away from that conversation with good feelings, it’s time to start looking at rings. This is a piece of jewelry that your partner will most likely wear every day, so it’s essential that you find one that they are sure to love.
Look at the jewelry they often wear and try to match their style. If they use Pinterest, browse through their Pinterest boards. You can also ask friends or family members to help you narrow down which ring will be the best.
Finding their ring size is the next obstacle. If they often wear rings, you can take one of those and bring it to the jeweler for sizing. If they don’t, a jeweler can often guess ring size based on height and weight.
Don’t worry too much if you don’t get it right, as you can always get it resized. To get started, you can browse through the selection of engagement rings here.
Get Personal With Your Plan
Getting engaged is all about you and your partner, so make your plan personal. It doesn’t matter what anyone else is doing; all that matters is making a special moment for your loved one.
If you know they like grand gestures, make your plan big. Choose a venue filled with people, or fly out friends and family members to get in on the plan.
If you are looking for something more intimate, you can do it in a park or even in your living room. Add some music and candles, and you’ll soon be able to tell everyone, “she said yes!”
As long as you are tailoring it to your partner, you’re doing it right.
Hire a Photographer
When you’re planning on getting married, you want to capture every moment that you can.
Hire a photographer for your proposal so you can look back on the memories for years to come. This can be a professional or even a friend using their phone.
Make sure they are in the background and don’t make you or your partner feel uncomfortable or ruin the surprise. Once the proposal is done, you can even do an impromptu engagement shoot.
Time to Plan the Perfect Proposal
Now you know the essentials for planning a perfect proposal, so you can start getting prepared. Proposing to the love of your life can be nerve-wracking, but remember to stay present and enjoy each moment.
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