You know you’ve found the one. The person you want to spend the rest of your life with. Leap year mythology historically dictates that on February 29, it is the women who will pop the question, to balance the traditional roles of men and women. In 2016, we can safely say these lines are suitably blurred but that doesn’t diminish the importance of the proposal.
If you are thinking of proposing to him, we have compiled a list of essential advice for one of the most beautiful steps you will take
Find the right words
This might take a bit of practice in the mirror..! Write down everything you want to say, the reasons you know you have found your soulmate, your favourite memories, how you see the rest of your life together being as. Then choose the one (or two) most important, and personal, of the phrases and tell him. Keep the full letter too – one day it will be something you both look back on with love.
Know your partner
Remember this is not your dream proposal, it’s his! So to plan a successful wedding proposal consider what he would really appreciate. If he’s a traditional type, keep it simple, romantic and understated. If he’s an avid traveller, take him to a dream location of his or somewhere that is special to the two of you. You know your partner best, so trust your instinct!
Get a gift for the both of you
An engagement ring is tradition, however the rules have truly relaxed. What would work for you two as a couple? Matching pendants, ID bracelets, simple gold bands or even tattoos are all possible. The perk of being the one to pop the question, is the ability to choose.
Plan it like you’ve already won it!
Plan ahead and think about the logistics of planning his dream proposal. Make a contingency plan in case the weather is not on your side or a traffic jam wreaks havoc on your plan.
All in all though, you can plan and consider all you like but the most important thing in all of this is the person you are proposing to.
Family and friends
Depending on your partner, it can be a true joy to have family and friends involved to share the special moment (and snap the pictures!) They could be right there with you, perhaps at a family gathering or holiday dinner. Or, if you’d like the proposal to be just the two of you, you could arrange to have your closest loved ones just out of view
And remember that at the end of it, this really is a moment for both of you.
