Being enchanted by dreamy fairy lights, engulfed in the aroma of flowers and asked the most important question that signifies the start of a journey to commitment is probably the dream of most girls.

While there isn’t a perfectly romantic proposal idea that men swear by, there are many interesting and romantic ways to propose apart from simply bringing your girlfriend to a beautifully decorated space and getting down on one knee. If you’re planning to propose but are not quite sure what you should do, read on to draw some inspiration from us.

 

1. Picnic Date

One of the most common ways to propose in Singapore is having picnic dates by the sea or at Marina Barrage, against the backdrop of our cityscape. It is one of the most budget-friendly ideas, yet it’s incredibly effective and romantic. 

Bake your own treats or order a basket of her favourite pastries and lay up your picnic mat against the night view of the Marina Bay Sands or the refreshing sea view at East Coast Park. Bring along a balloon bouquet made out of a variety of heart foil balloons and coloured latex balloons, or a bubble balloon that spells out “will you marry me?” as well as some fairy lights to decorate the space around your picnic mat.

 

2. Scavenger Hunt

A scavenger hunt is a fun way to propose and the perfect activity for the adventurous couple. You can even make it romantic for your girl by adding some interesting elements to it.

Pick a location dearest to both of you to hold the scavenger hunt and decorate a secluded corner with balloon bouquets, flowers and candles for your proposal. Then, leave clues around the place for her to hunt for gifts you’ve hidden in various locations, gradually leading her to the proposal spot you’ve set up.

Once she arrives, appear with a bouquet of her favourite blooms and get down on one knee to pop your question.

 

3. Candlelit Dinner

If you prefer something intimate and away from the public, have your proposal set up in a private room of a restaurant or in your own private space at home. Order something delicious for the both of you, or prepare a scrumptious meal for her and enjoy your dinner together before you present her with a bouquet of flowers and a ring on one knee.

The advantage of having it in private is that you can disguise the proposal with any special celebration, like a birthday celebration.

 

4. Memory Lane

Similar to a scavenger hunt, a walk down memory lane is a meaningful and fun-filled activity you can both participate in before you propose to her.

Make a list of special places to visit, such as the place you had your first activity together, where you first kissed, where you first had breakfast together, or somewhere else meaningful to both of you. Then, plan an itinerary for the day and take her around to these places to reminisce about the best moments you had and the memories you’ve made together.

End off your journey at the place where your love story first started, have your proposal already set up nicely with balloon bouquets, flower arrangements and fairy lights, then pop your question on one knee.

 

5. Get Help from a Proposal Planner

When all else fails and you’re at a loss for what to do for your proposal, you can always enlist the help of a proposal planner in Singapore, who will provide you with access to a wide range of services and resources.

A professional proposal planner can help you establish a theme, prepare your day’s itinerary, pick out the flower arrangements, style your balloon bouquets and even handle the proposal set up for you. These services are all included in a curated proposal package and can relieve you of your stress and burdens while you focus on other preparations such as drafting your proposal script.

Planning for a proposal when you don’t have an eye for aesthetics or while you’re facing a creative block can be nerve-wracking and challenging, let alone planning for one when you’re feeling an outpouring of emotions. Rather than fretting over your proposal, engage the help of a proposal planner to make your big day an unforgettable one!

Hello Joi specialises in all things celebrations, from birthdays to weddings. Add a magical touch to all your events with the help of our team of creative planners and stylists. Contact us today to find out more about our proposal package.