Romantic Ideas and Tips for Engagement Proposals

Julia Roberts in 'Stepmom' was considered to be quite lucky by many women! Women probably pictured themselves in her place, when Ed Harris proposed to her one fine morning by sliding a ring down a thread onto her finger. He promised not to break the thread again. This is surely an intimate way to propose a lady, and most women would go weak in their knees muttering, "How I wish I was her!" Not everybody is lucky to have a memorable proposal. It takes more than just a sincere effort for a romantic engagement or marriage proposal. You need to be loaded with creativity and perhaps have a crazy streak in you as well! Popping the question is an art and women who are tired of waiting for their Prince Charming to pull up his socks, are stepping into the man's shoes. With changing times, women are even brazen enough to propose. After all, one can't be left playing the guessing game for too long! Men and women, who are tongue-tied about popping the question can take a look at these romantic ideas.

Romantic Engagement Proposal Ideas

A boat ride is one great romantic idea. Look for a beautiful backdrop and surprise your sweetheart by taking her out on a moonlit boat ride. Stock it with some food, champagne and yes, a quilt! Don't forget to carry along a portable CD player to play some romantic tracks. If you are good with your vocal cords, it would be even better! After a romantic boat ride, stop the boat and hold her hand and pop the question while slipping the ring onto her finger with a passionate kiss! I am sure the perfect setting will surely get you a delighted approval in return.

A man can prove he is the 'Prince Charming' in his woman's life! This is a rather flashy idea but works with women who want their guy to go all the way for an engagement proposal! Call her and ask her to meet you near a riding stable. Meanwhile, you need to rent a knight's costume and actually ride a horse, whilst you go to meet her. Once you reach her, go down on bended knees and propose. Surely, no woman can resist a knight in shining armor!

Invite your sweetheart at your place for a movie. After all, an engagement proposal is an intimate thing and proposing at home may be more comfortable as compared to popping the sacred question in a restaurant. Choose any favorite romantic movie and don't forget the wine and cheese. You also need to look for boxes of many sizes that can fit into the other. Place the engagement ring in the smallest box and continue placing each box inside the larger one. Make sure you wrap this carefully. Once the movie is over, present the box with wine, and all you need to disclose is that it's a surprise!

Women who want to charm their man and propose can opt for a home-cooked meal. However clichéd it might sound, one can't ignore that men love to be pampered as well! Soft lights and the aroma of a sumptuous meal will set the mood right. You can slip a note inside a fortune cookie. Or else bake a chocolate cake and write the question in the form of an icing. It's bound to surprise him and make him feel really special!

Your engagement proposal need not be at the most fanciest restaurant. What matters is the sincerity and a dash of creativity. Since it is such an important decision, it should always be special. As a couple, you will always cherish such beautiful moments forever... Best of luck!