A box is nice and all, but sometimes it pays to get a little creative, especially when it comes to proposal ideas. While not everyone can propose at a Taylor Swift concert with 10,000 Swifties cheering them on, there are plenty of unique proposal ideas that don’t require spending hours on ticketing sites. Here are some of our favorite out-of-the-box proposal ideas that won’t break the internet or your wallet. P.S.: You don’t even need the engagement ring box in these scenarios.
pull out a ring and say “marry me”
A ring box is lovely, but it lacks the personalization of an item that means something to your spouse-to-be. Choose something unexpected that has personal meaning to you as a couple. Maybe it’s a music box you bought on a trip somewhere or a special trinket box their grandmother owned. Think outside the box by incorporating shared memories into the proposal.
get out your map
What’s more fun than creating a unique proposal scavenger hunt, leading them around town with personalized clues and a message — or you — at the end with a ring? And if the last clue happens to be a Taylor Swift concert, well, then so be it. No box necessary.
message in a bottle
You may not want to try and put a ring in a bottle, but what’s more romantic than proposing with a “Will you marry me?” message in that bottle? Keep that ring safely stashed in your pocket until it’s time for the “Yes!”
a proposal you could write a book on
Personalize your love by giving your favorite bibliophile a special book, whether it’s a first-edition of a classic or a biography of your favorite singer. Write your own ending with a proposal at the end. Then get down on one knee and pull out an envelope with the ring.
wishing the flowers were from you
Use natural elements to propose, whether you’re walking in the woods, strolling along the surf or hiking a hill. Stop and pick up a seashell and ask them to be yours forevermore. Make a wish on a dandelion. Find matching stones along a creek. Creative, unique proposal ideas will definitely get you bonus points in the spouse department.
folklore in everyday proposals
You don’t have to create the perfect backdrop. Instead, find your own spot of magic, whether in a local park, your own backyard or your living room. Enjoy a charming picnic, take a leisurely walk, or simply kneel down and propose a lifetime of love and commitment.
dog days delivery
Attach a message, or secure the ring, to their dog’s collar, and let that beloved pet help with the big ask. What could be more paw-fect?
swimming in a champagne sea
Raise a glass and toast your significant other with a proposal message on the bottle or champagne label. You can put the ring at the bottom of the champagne glass; just make sure they see it before they take a sip.
perfect shiny family
If you want to wait for the holidays, pop the question with an ornament that you can both hang on your tree or incorporate into your decorations year after year.
Don't settle for ordinary! Even if you’re not attending a concert tour, create a bit of magic with our out-of-the-box proposals and the ring styles to match. Unbox your love with these creative proposal ideas today!