Halloween Proposal Ideas

It’s that time of year where we’re all planning our costumes and prepping for the big night that kick-starts the holiday season. Halloween, of course! Whether you’re a kid going trick-or-treating or an adult getting ready to party with friends, there’s nothing more fun than dressing up for this spooky-fun time. So if you’re one of those couples (or are in a relationship with one of those people) who love this holiday, here are some fun ideas to use it to your advantage in taking your relationship to the next level.

1. Dress Up. What I mean is, dress up how she wants you to! Tell her you’ll go as anything her heart desires to make the perfect match for Halloween. Whether she wants Prince Charming or a Zombie Hunter, have your costumes align and it will make your proposal pictures that much more fun!

2. Throw a Party. Invite your friends to dress up and join in on some spooky fun. Even if you’re just having a bonfire and handing out candy, you’ll find a way to propose! Roll out a jack-o-lantern that asks the question, or bob for apples and have the ring waiting for her in there!

3. Haunted House. Design a haunted house, or contact a local one, and have your proposal be more than romantic– have it be scary! If your a couple who enjoys being spooked, then this would be such a creative way to do it! Have it on a mirror in the house, or have a monster pop out with a poster– however you do it, she’s bound to have an adrenaline rush for more than one reason!

Emily

 

Rubik’s Cube Proposal

This is such an adorably dorky proposal it isn’t even funny.

These two met and are part of a Michigan Cubing Club. So when it came time to propose, obviously it had to take place where they first met. As she’s showing off her Rubik’s Cube skills, he’s talking to her and telling her how much she means to him. What else is going on? Well, as we watch we see others set up a custom made “Marry Me?” made out of Rubik’s Cubes!

Sadly, the water bottle is blocking our view around 3:37 when he gets on one knee, but not to worry! They show us the ring at the end of the video, as well as how they assembled the cubes to make the awesome proposal come into play.

I have to say, these two seem positively perfectly matched.

Emily

Romantic In-Flight Proposal

Cape Town native Damion van Alphen’s wanted to propose Tamsyn Clark  in the most romantic way he could think of. So between Cape Town and Lanseria, mid-flight, Damion had the airline play his chosen song from The Wedding Singer as he walked down the aisle to his sweetie before kneeling and proposing.

Tamsyn was so surprised, and immediately said yes. What’s even better, the flight attendant pops some bubbly for the couple and everyone on the plane joined in on congratulating them the best way they knew how– with applause, of course.

Can you imagine being on a flight, knowing you’re going to propose? I would be shaking from head to toe, checking my watch (er, phone) and counting down the minutes! This seems like a wonderful (and can we say nerve-wracking?) way to propose!

Emily

Garbage Man Finds Tossed Wedding Ring and Returns It

Danielle woke up in the middle night in 2012 and came to a scary realization: she had thrown out her wedding ring. Unable to rifle through her garbage, the 45-year-old New Yorker did what any sane, logical-thinking person would do: she wrote a note and put it on the garbage truck windshield.

The next morning, Gary Giddist arrived at work and saw the note before starting his day. Instead of tossing the note and shrugging it off as “not his problem”, Gary did the unthinkable and started going through the garbage bags in his truck. Danielle had said that the ring would be in a bag with paint rags. When he finally found the bag, about an hour later, he ripped it open and carefully rifled through. Sure enough, there was Danielle’s ring.

He returned it. I would say these two share one of the best stories to date.

Emily

Photo Credit: KW3’s Facebook

 

Chicago Flashmob Proposal

Sam and Nina had been dating for around five years when Sam decided it was time to propose. But he didn’t want to do just anything, he wanted to surprise her! So he concocted a plan with the help of some family, friends, and professionals.

Nina was visiting Sam’s sister in Chicago (she and Sam live in Boston), and Sam decided it was the perfect opportunity to surprise her. Although Nina flew on her own for a visit, Sam flew out separately… along with fifteen friends and family… and they all jumped out at Nina (literally) for a flash mob proposal.

I kind of got the feeling that Nina had an idea as to what was going on. I’m not sure she was sure it was for her, but when Sam’s sister starts backing up to record it Nina doesn’t seem so surprised. Maybe they were talking about how it was a flashmob? Regardless– it is a surprise around 3:30 when Sam and the 15 friends run on to the scene. Then it’s obvious what’s going on.

Around 5:25 the “waters part”, so to speak, and Nina is lead to Sam who drops to one knee in the middle of all their friends and family. I have to say that it must have taken a lot of work to get that many people to Chicago from Boston (and other places) for the proposal. Well done, Sam! And congrats to the couple!

Emily

Air Force Cadet Proposal

Cadet 1st Class Caleb Moore wanted to surprise his girlfriend with a proposal to remember. During parents weekend at the US Air Force Academy, Caleb asked his girlfriend, Lauren, to come and make sure to take pictures of his jump on to Stillman Field. What she didn’t know, was that others would end up with the most picturesque opportunities.

Caleb planned with his squadron leader and the rest of his team before stealing the show with his proposal. He also asked the parents for permission, and made sure everyone who was anyone was there to support their big moment. Instead of swooping in on a white horse, he took a different approach by jumping in and stealing the moment via parachute. Am I right?

Thankfully, Caleb landed in the right spot and was able to just about immediately drop to one knee and proposal. Can you imagine if the wind blew, or something else went wrong and threw him off course– therefore making the proposal a little more laughable rather than wonderfully dramatic? I guess it wouldn’t really matter. But luckily this wasn’t a comedic proposal at all, as it wasn’t intended to be.

Emily

Fall Activity Proposal Ideas

Cool weather is in the air (er, almost). So maybe it’s a good time to list some fall activities that can be extra fun (and photogenic) for your proposal!

1. Apple Picking. Nothing says fall like apple pie, apple muffins, apple donuts, apple cider, caramel apples… I think you get my point. Before making those tasty treats, go apple picking in an orchard near you. It will make the pie extra sweet when she gets to tell people, “This is made from the apples we picked when he proposed!”

2. Take Me to the Fair. Now is the time when the fair is coming to town for many people. Take her on the ferris wheel, or to taste-test some foods, or even to the petting zoo– whichever is her favorite, propose there and make sure you have a camera (or hidden photographer) set up for the moment!

3. See the Leaves. Whether you go on a brisk walk/hike or just drive around to see the leaves changing, it’s a beautiful way to appreciate the fall season and creates a perfect backdrop for pictures.

4. Pumpkin Patch. Much like apple picking, this creates an adorable place for the big moment. Put the ring on a pumpkin (that you have your eye on at all times), or enlist some help for the pumpkins to spell out your question. However you do it, this will be perfect for a fall proposal!

Emily

 

Disneyland proposal with Mickey Mouse

There is nothing quite like Disneyland, and while I’m sure proposals happen there every day– this is one of my favorites. First, because the 60th Anniversary (Diamond Edition) is going on right now, and second because it’s with Mickey! I mean, come on, can you do it any better?

After taking a picture with Mickey, this young man drops to one knee and proposes. Mickey quickly moves out of the way, jumping up and down at the proposal. Afterward, he directs the couple on how to take some pictures with him and showing off the ring. Now, as wonderful as this proposal is for the couple– Mickey is the true pro here. He has to communicate through movements, and it’s so funny to watch the newly fianceed interact with him. It’s all part of the magic, am I right?

When proposing at Disneyland, please take note and do it with a character. Even if you don’t get to do it with the “main cheese” (because man that line can get horrendous), getting this kind of reaction is all anyone could wish for. Jumping up and down, pictures, charades– perfect!

Emily

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Magician Proposes With Alphabetty Spaghetti Trick

Neil Henry is a magician of many talents, and he decided to work his proposal into one of his shows. After downing a wine glass full of “alphabet spaghetti” and a string, he asks for a volunteer from the audience and sneakily brings his girlfriend on to the stage. You can tell she doesn’t want to be there at first, because she keeps giving him a look like, “I’m gonna kill you.”

But I’d say it works out in her favor.

Neil starts to gag, and then tells her to stand by the microphone. He starts spitting out letters one by one, and once it gets to “R”  (following “M” and “A”) she realizes what’s going on, and it includes a swear word for surprise. She keeps saying, “You’re not,” along with other words. So when he finally finishes spitting them all out, she’s covering her mouth and tearing up.

As if that wasn’t enough, after spitting the pasta-letters out on a string, he drops to one knee, lights a piece of paper on fire, and VOILA– there’s the ring box. He tells her, “Having you in my life is the real magic.”

Can we all pause for a single-tear moment here?

I’m not so sure about the spitting-out-pasta proposal, but I’d call this a true success just the same.

Emily