Is there anything better than the hot, glorious days of summer and sheer beauty and glamour you get to see in this time of year? Winter is great and all, but how do you pop the question with both of your hands too frozen to reach for the ring? So, if you like the fun and warmth that summer has to offer, now’s the perfect time to get down on one knee. But how do you make it unique and memorable, when you know that practically every other couple is also getting engaged around the same time? Well, read on for a few cute ideas that will help you win your soulmate’s heart over.
Take a boat trip
Rent a small cabin near your favorite lake and then take a short trip with your loved one. Summers are pretty hot, so a proposal while you’re gliding down the lake creates a beautiful, cool atmosphere that you can use to your advantage. Make it silly by singing “Kiss the Girl” from My Little Mermaid, or make it romantic by giving a speech about why you love them so much. The soft sound of waves, the gentle rocking of the boat, the breeze to tousle your hair – all of this is perfect for couples who enjoy the outdoors.
Picnic in nature
Your proposal should, of course, always be tailored to your personalities. Are you the kind of couple who enjoys hiking? Do you like nature? You can do anything, from a simple picnic, to a hike up your favorite hill. If you go on a picnic, bring a big basket and propose to them while you’re sipping on the cool juice and eating strawberries with cream. Just please don’t do the cliché where you hide the ring inside the soufflé or something like that. No reason to choke your darling and spend the rest of the day in the ER. Instead, why not give it to them while you’re both lazing around on the blanket, snuggling under the cool shade of a large tree? Kiss them while you still both taste like strawberries and ask them to spend the rest of their life with you.
Make the best of your vacation
If you want to give your lover a more glamorous proposal, why not use your vacation to create the perfect romantic atmosphere? Go to Paris and propose to them under the moonlight. Go to Argentina and propose to them as you dance along the heated Latino music. It’s the perfect time because you’ll be alone in a beautiful foreign country, madly in love and happy just to be around each other. You’ll have everything you need there – a beautiful location and the perfect atmosphere. What woman can resist beautiful diamond engagement rings and Paris, what man won’t say yes when proposed to while surrounded by the heat of Brazil and its cheerful people? This is the best kind of proposal for those who want to make it a little more luxurious and memorable, so book the tickets and plan the perfect vacation.
The beach and the waves
This can be incorporated into the previous idea, or if you’re lucky enough to live near the beach then it’s all you need. Basically, damn those Australians and their always available romantic proposal locations. Beach proposals can be either simple, or incredibly fun, so pick whatever you like based on your preferences. For example, a candlelit dinner will be made even more romantic with the sound of waves splashing in the distance, or you could do something truly unique and organize a beach scavenger hunt. Great idea for anyone who’s a fan of riddles and puzzles, just make sure to remember exactly where you hid the ring. Once they reach the grand prize, you can walk up to them and get down on your knee, smiling as you see the joy and surprise in their eyes.
Summer has the benefit of turning everything brighter and more vivid, so use the warm days to make a fun proposal that will sweep your darling off their feet and have them saying yes before you can blink.
