When it comes to proposals, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea of a grand, over-the-top gesture. But most couples will agree, the best proposals are the ones that are down to earth and personal.
A down-to-earth and personal proposal can be just as meaningful and memorable as an extravagant one. By focusing on the connection between you and your partner, you can create a moment that truly reflects the love and intimacy that you share. So, when it comes time to propose, remember that sometimes the simplest gestures can be the most powerful.
A 2023 poll was recently conducted surveying over 10,000 women on their favorite down-to-earth proposal ideas,
here are the top 10 ways to propose in 2023
- Hire a private jet to write “Will you marry me?” in the sky.
- Rent out an entire amusement park and have the proposal spelled out in fireworks.
- Create a flash mob of 100 dancers to perform a choreographed proposal in the middle of Times Square.
- Build a replica of the Eiffel Tower in your backyard and propose at the top.
- Take your significant other on a private jet and have the words “will you marry me?” spelled out in flakes of gold on the ground below.
- Rent a yacht and have a band play your significant other’s favorite song while you pop the question.
- Create a scavenger hunt that leads to a private island where you’re waiting with the proposal.
- Hire a famous celebrity to deliver the proposal on your behalf.
- Hide the ring in a briefcase full of 10,000$ cash.
- Pop the question at a movie theater.

