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Planning a Perfect Valentine’s Day Proposal

  • January 19, 2026
  • by Tracey Lyles
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Thinking of proposing this Valentine’s Day? Whether you’ve already got the ring and just need some last minute ideas for final touches or are just beginning the planning process, we can help. After all, we’re the engagement experts!

Photo by RODNAE Productions

The Perfect Proposal

The perfect proposal is about the two of you and your lives together forever. If you both like big gestures and splashy events, then go all out! Propose at a baseball game or with a flash mob or plan a surprise party with all of your friends and family! But if you prefer quiet time together, the best proposal is one that shows her that you really know her.

  • What locations are meaningful to the two of you?
  • Do you have a beloved pet who can be involved? (Check out this story of a dog who helped with the proposal!)
  • What does she love to do?
  • What can you say as part of the proposal that shows how much she means to you and how committed you are to the rest of your lives together?
  • What special touches can you include, such as a heartfelt note, candles, and music?

We’ve Got You Covered If You Don’t Have Yet Have a Ring

If you realized you are ready to propose and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time but you don’t yet have a ring, stop in to your local Robbins Brothers store for a complete engagement ring that you can take home today! Or, make an appointment for the two of you to shop for rings after the proposal so you can find that ideal ring together and incorporate that into the proposal. Read on for more details of both options below.

Last Minute Engagement Ring

We have a large variety of preset engagement rings that are complete with the setting and center stone. We’ve carefully chosen each center stone to perfectly complement the setting and you can choose mined or lab diamonds in the exact style, metal, and shape she’s been dreaming of. Below are just a few examples available to take home today:

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14k yellow gold lab-grown oval diamond engagement ringPlatinum lab-grown princess cut diamond engagement ring18k rose gold engagement ring with cushion cut diamond and halo setting

A Promise to Choose a Ring Together

What could be more romantic than choosing her engagement ring together? She will wear this ring for the rest of her life! As part of the proposal, you can include a gift that shows you really know her with a note that says you want the two of you to choose the ring together and details of a date to do just that. You can arrange the appointment with us in advance and can plan a day of romance – maybe lunch at her favorite restaurant or a spa day.

Couple Holding hands

Photo by Everton Vila on Unsplash

Need some inspiration? Check out these proposal stories!

  • A guitar serenade during a romantic dinner
  • A marathon
  • The Santa Monica Pier                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  • Disneyland
  • A scavenger hunt (on Jimmy Kimmel!)
  • A baseball game
  • Central Park
  • Skydiving

Also check out our posts on romantic proposal spots near you:

  • Seattle, WA
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Orange County, CA
  • Los Angeles, CA 
  • Houston, TX
  • Dallas, TX

For more inspiration, check out our complete engagement rings or stop in to your local Robbins Brothers today so we can help plan the proposal of your dreams!

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