National Proposal Day Ideas (So She Says Yes)

National proposal day is coming up. It takes place on March 20, 2021. This article will have the best marriage proposal ideas of 2021. In this blog post, you will find some simple and creative proposal ideas, classic ideas that never get old and some over the top ideas for proposing.

By the end of of this, you will have an idea of how you will want to propose, or be proposed to. So relax and enjoy this list of ideas I’ve compiled for you.

When to propose?

This is the million dollar question. The best answer is: When you know, you know. Follow your heart but use common sense. Make sure you know the person well enough. And take your time. Remember that you do not have to rush in to FOREVER.

Be sure that you talk to her parents and get some sort of approval before you propose. This is a tradition that shows respect to the family. This may also increase the chances of the family helping out financially with the wedding.

When you are good and ready to propose, timing is essential. Make sure that is a special time. It could happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. Just make sure it is a time that every one is fully alert and know what is going on.

National Proposal Day Tip

The best thing to do prior to a marriage proposal is making sure your special lady has a manicure. She will be taking a lot of pics of her hand so make sure her nails look just as good as the engagement ring.

Ladies if you are looking for some fabulous nail inspiration to for your engagement pic, please take a look at this blog post for my to nail design ideas.

The Viral Proposal

One proposal idea is doing something different and outside of the box. Some examples of proposals that have gone viral are sporting events proposals, photo booth proposals and dance proposals.

But the best viral proposal was this Disney love story inspired proposal. This man hired an animation team to manually change the ending to Sleeping Beauty, making the characters resemble him and his now fiancé.

This is by far one of the most creative and elaborate proposals I’ve ever seen. In fact my husband has expressed that he is happy that this came out after our engagement because standards will be so high after seeing this.

The Private Proposal

Just because it’s national proposal day doesn’t mean you have to have a viral worthy proposal. A proposal does not have to go viral in order to be special. A private proposal will definitely get the job done. Some private proposal ideas are a family dinner, a love song or a poem.

A private proposal could be made special by candles, balloons and flowers. In this example, there is a set up for the proposal. The perfect shot for an Instagram worthy proposal.

A private proposal requires a lot of details. Something like a special song playing or a nice message. Even a slide show or photo display will make a nice proposal idea for national proposal day. Be sure to give her the works with decorations, champagne and chocolate.

The Public Proposal

The public proposal usually takes place outside. Making a public proposal is very popular these days. You wan to make sure that before you propose that the relationship is solid and you are positive that she will say yes.

One way to know she will say yes is by having conversation with your girl about the relationship. This way you will see if she wants to get more serious with you and take it to the next level.

When you know for sure that she will say yes, then you could orchestrate a public proposal.

Some public proposal ideas include, parks, restaurants, movie theaters, State fairs etc. Just make sure that the manager or the staff knows that a proposal will be taking place. You want to let them know what day and time it will happen. They will be honored that you chose their establishment to propose and they will do what ever they can to accommodate your needs.

The Classic Proposal

A classic wedding proposal is an intimate date night that is well planned and least expected. It is special, yet practical. Some classic proposal include a beach, a night on the town or a or a romantic night at home.

National proposal day is a nice day to propose because it will give plenty of time to plan for a late summer or fall wedding.

This is a cute example for national proposal day. A classic look with roses, wine and candles. The tea light candles spell out the proposal. The perfect surprise for a special someone.

More Ideas for National Proposal Day

Here are more cute National proposal day ideas for the non traditional couples. These ideas are romantic, but unique and special. A good way to propose is the have a special message some where for them to see that way they know what exactly is going on.

Having a proposal message is a great way to avoid any confusion. The best way to do this is by having the persons name and some sort of “Will you marry me?” message.

The above message is a message carved in the sand on the beach. this is a great idea for national proposal day. The two of you could watch the sunset on the beach and go for a nice walk. And walk to where you wrote this special message.

Presenting your proposal in a gift is a surprising way to propose for national proposal day. This could be on a gift box, a balloon or other materials. This a cute more passive way to propose. Just make sure after she reads the message, you get down on one knee and formally propose to her.

Conclusion

There you have it! My best ideas for national proposal day. Make it unique. Make it special. And show her how much you really love them. Remember to tag me on Instagram at Bridal Shower 101