17 genius proposal ideas that are sure to get a 'yes' (2024)

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1. Use your pet.

If you trust your petenough to get the job done, use them for your proposal. You could tie it around the leash or surprise your partner with a new puppy or kitten. How could anyone say "no" to that?

2. Use Christmas lights.

Tell your partner that you'll hang up the holiday lights. Ask them for the seal of approval outside where your proposal will be written in the sparkly lights. Get inspired by thisNew Jersey man's set up.

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3. Use refrigerator magnets or put those little glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling.

This proposal is perfect for a homebody. Use the magnets or starsto spell out your proposal and it'll be the surprise of their life when your partnerfinally sees it. Just make sure you're around when they do!

4. Use a special mug.

Give your partner their usual tea or coffee in a mug made just for them. Use thisMiami man's brillaint ideaand write"Marry Me?" on the bottom so they'll have a surprise waiting when they finish.

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5. Make them go on a scavenger hunt.

Send your girlfriend or boyfriend on a scavenger hunt that leads through all of theimportant places in your relationship and, more importantly, ends at you down on one knee.

Take some pointers from thisColorado man, who planned a whole day hunt for his fiancée.

6. Put it in the newspaper.

For a couple who spends Sunday morning reading the paper, it'd be perfect to take out some of the ad space in one of the sections to pop the question.

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7. Or use the game or comic sections.

If you and your fiancée are more into the comic or game section, reach out to that editor and see if they can turn a comic strip or theclues from the crosswordinto a unique proposal like this UK romantic did for his bride-to-be.

8. Use your favorite board game or video game for the moment.

You can make your ownMonopoly board like this Imgur user, orgo all out like this techieandmake a custom levelin avideo game.

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9. Use pumpkins.

Invite your friends and family over for a pumpkin carving contest where everyone reveals their designs at the end. Have your proposal written or carved out on your pumpkin for the big reveal or have your friends of family each carve out a word of it.

10. Do it before the year ends.

Pull them aside on New Year's Eve and tell them there’s one last thing that you need to do before the year ends. Pull out the ring, ask your big question, and celebrate with fireworks and champagne.

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11. Meet them at the finish line.

Or have a proposal ready to go so that you can surprise them after they've just accomplished something they've worked really hard for.

12. Use a caricature or cartoon artist from the park.

Set up an arrangement with a cartoon artist or caricature artist to write "Will you marry me?" in quote bubbles on your picture. Pretend like you want to have one done spur of the moment and make sure you're down on one knee when the artist hands over the finished product.

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13. Show them their future.

Get your palms read as a couple and have the reader tell your partner that they have a big surprise or a lifetime of happiness coming their way … but that there's one thing missing.

Claim that you think you have that "missing" thing and pull out the ring. You could also use custom tarot cards for the big moment.

14. Reenact their favorite movie proposal scene.

Propose to your significant other with the"Pretty Woman" scene, complete with a white limo and a fire escape ascension, or keep it low key and set up the star gazing momentfrom "A Walk to Remember."

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15. Create a custom label to put on their favorite food.

Contact the company that makes your partner's favorite food, whether it's ice cream or pizza, and see if they'll makea custom label for your special moment likeTalenti did for this man and his gelato-obsessed fiancé.

16. Keep it personal.

Fill your house or apartment with pictures and memories of your relationship. Be waiting in the middle of it all with a ring when they get home from work.

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17. Use a book.

Maybe your soon-to-be fiancéhas a favorite author or book series. If so, use it to your advantage by having the author sign a copy with hearts galore ortake a note from this Redditor and use some clever word play to pop the question.