Romantic Retreats’ Ten Top Tips for a Perfect Wedding Proposal

By Helen De Grossi (who had her perfect proposal in 2019)

The moment you ask your favourite person to marry you makes a memory you will treasure forever, and forms a story you will have to share with all your friends and family. But what goes into making that down-on-one-knee moment so special? Here are ten tips to get you planning the perfect wedding proposal:

1. Choose the right time
When will you have a free weekend, or an easy evening together? You want to find a good time when the other person will be relaxed. Remember on the day, its okay to be flexible. If the time is right, you will know - if they’ve got Mega Flu on the day, there’s nothing wrong with waiting for the next time.

2. Pick a place to propose
When it comes to a place to propose, many people think of Paris, or Venice, or a similarly instagrammable destination. While we love those cities, it’s good to think about your person, not social expectations. If they love the countryside out your back door…or if you had a memorable little day by the seaside…maybe that is the destination for you. Remember, the world doesn’t care how you propose, the two people that really count are you and your partner.

3. Take note
As you are thinking about proposing, take notice of the things your partner likes. Did they really enjoy a certain walk? Do they love a special restaurant? Are they someone who likes sunsets? Or maybe there is somewhere they would love to visit. Keep a note of these bits of information…and it’s not wrong to write them down to help you remember.

4. Decide how you are going to do it
Are you going to have a picnic by the river? Or will you get down on one knee at sunset? Your plan can be simple, and the best ones are often relaxing. At the same time, if you’re both obsessed with rollercoasters and want to propose at a theme park…we think that’s amazing too.

5. Run your proposal idea by a discreet friend.
It’s not a failure to share your plans, and often sharing an idea can help to give you confidence, or make it clear if a bit of your plan doesn’t really fit.

6. Think about who you want to be there
The proposal is about you and your partner. At the same time, it can be very sweet to have a small group of friends to hug you afterwards and celebrate your news. Some people even ask a friend or two to set up a little picnic or candles where they will make their proposal. Be careful to avoid adding pressure, and think about what will make this the sweetest memory for you and your partner.

7. Remember to be nice
Sounds so obvious, but all the little ways you are kind on your proposal day will form a part of the memory of the proposal for both of you, for all those future years.

8. Keep in mind why you are proposing…
You love your partner, and you’ve decided you want to be by their side for keeps. Even if you often struggle to put your feelings into words, it is a wonderful thing to share your thoughts with your partner when you propose. It doesn’t have to be a speech…and it’s okay to say that you are terrible with words, or read off a scrap of paper…just tell them why you love them.

9. On the day of your proposal, soak up the happiness of it
And if ever there was an excuse for champagne or that wine you’ve never tried because it’s too expensive, then this is it!

10. Remember that the main thing is that you two are happy
If it chucks it down with rain and the ring is four sizes too small, but you love each other…then you have definitely had a successful proposal.

They said yes?! Then we have the perfect honeymoon cottages for you - click here here to see them now.

And in case you’re wondering where the amazing bath in the picture is located - it’s at the fabulous Y Capel in rural Wales.

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