If you are a laid-back sort of couple that doesn’t want to go for the flash mob proposal or have an audience at all, here are three laid-back proposal ideas that will keep the moment private and special.

1. Picnic, Walk, or Outdoor Adventure. If you like to get outside with each other, take this moment to plan a picnic or walk that won’t seem too out-of-the-ordinary. Go to one of your favorite spots and use the familiar atmosphere to keep you at ease as you ask one of the most important questions of your life. (No pressure!)

2. Cooking for Two. Even if it’s just mac and cheese, there’s nothing more special than sharing the kitchen. Set aside a time to cook a few courses. When it’s time for dessert, surprise her with the ring– just make sure if it’s in the food, you let her know there’s something hiding in there.

3. Trip Down Memory Lane. Make a slide show, website, or photo album that celebrates your time together as a couple. It can have just pictures or you can add inside jokes, ticket stubs, and more that may hold special meaning to the two of you. Cozy up to the moment and let her know you made something special for her. Whether it’s on the last page of the album or under a special tab on the website, end the trip with your proposal.

Don’t forget to get on one knee!

Emily