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Create A Romantic At-Home Proposal

• March 30, 2020
• by Natasha Burton

AT-HOME PROPOSAL – HERE’S HOW TO CREATE A SUPER ROMANTIC ONE 

So, you were planning on popping the question. And then, Covid-19 happened. If you’ve already gotten a ring, you can still go forward with your engagement plans. If not, explore your options online with a personal Virtual Ring Concierge. Or, given these uncertain times, you may even want to move forward without bling and purchase rings together once this is all over. In fact, as someone whose husband proposed one morning in bed—while I was still wearing my retainer, no less—I can say with some authority that getting engaged privately is just as romantic as the most orchestrated, planned out public proposal would be.

Don’t let the quarantine screw up your desire to take your relationship to the next level. (We’ve all given up enough already, amiright?) Instead, follow these tips and pop the question right at home. You won’t regret it.

Prepare Your Words
Proposing at home may mean less fanfare than you were expecting. But this is actually a good thing. When you’re down on one knee in your own living room, you strip down your proposal to what really matters: the meaning behind your decision to pop the question. Instead of spending time on logistics, you get the chance to really choose your words carefully. Sure, this can be a bit scary (hello, vulnerability!) if you’re not typically one to wear your heart on your sleeve. But in these confusing and, let’s be honest, scary times, the one thing we can really cling to is our love for one another. The state of the world may feel uncertain but there is no doubt about your commitment. So, make the most of this unique moment by sharing those deep feelings you have.

Create Ambiance
If you want to schedule your proposal, you can set the tone without too much legwork (or else your partner may get suspicious that something’s up). You don’t have to do much to create ambiance for your at-home proposal. Just clean up your space, pull out whatever candles you have—or just dim the lights!—and pick some flowers from your backyard or from around your neighborhood the next time you go out for some fresh air. Or, you might consider making your main squeeze breakfast in bed and proposing over coffee and scrambled eggs. Whatever speaks to you, your routine and your daily life—got for it. Make it feel organic and true to you two as a couple.

Seize the Perfect Moment
If you want to be a little spontaneous, go for it. However, I wouldn’t recommend going full-on surprise! with your proposal—be a bit selective about your timing. When you’re spending a lot of time at home, chances are you aren’t getting dressed to the nines every day. (You may even miss a shower here or there—we won’t judge!) Your partner may want to feel at least somewhat polished when you pop the question. So, if you’d rather be flexible about when you propose, just make sure that you catch your soon-to-be-fiancé at a good moment.

Film It
Since you won’t be able to hire a photographer to capture the moment—and come on, now, not everyone has the budget for that anyway!—you can set up your phone or computer to record the moment on the sly. This is probably not something you could easily do while proposing outside of your home, so think of this option as a quarantine perk. Set it all up while your partner is on a work call, brushing their teeth or is otherwise distracted.

Video Call the Fam
Finally, once you’ve proposed, you’ll want to share your news with your nearest and dearest after you’ve celebrated the moment with each other. Since you’re at home, there’s no pressure to get yourselves out to a post-engagement party and socialize—you can just chill and enjoy each other’s company. But, you can set up a Zoom call with your respective parents, grandparents, BFFs—whoever you want to join you, when you’re ready. This virtual celebration will be meaningful and love-filled as everyone gets to relish in the happy news.

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Natasha Burton

Relationship expert Natasha Burton is the author of four books: 101 Quizzes for Brides & Grooms, 101 Quizzes for Couples, 101 Quizzes for BFFs, and The Little Black Book of Big Red Flags. When she's not writing, she's likely doing yoga, baking, or watching The Bachelor.

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