The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner: Valentine’s Day! Couples holding hands, cupids, heart bows, bouquet of flowers, favorite chocolates…can you feel it? Love is in the air! What a perfect time to ask your partner to spend the rest of your lives together, right?

If you plan to propose on this beautiful day, you’ve come to the right place! As Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year, it’s very popular for proposals, so care of details and creativity are essential to make your engagement day unique and memorable. Making proposals unique and truly special is our specialty! So read on for inspiration to sweep your loved one off their feet with original and personal touches.

Here are our best Valentine’s Day marriage proposal ideas:

• Recreate your first date
• Valentine’s proposal on the newspaper
• Surprise dessert
• Scavenger hunt
• Romantic getaway

1.    Recreate your first date

We will never forget our first date: the racing heart, the shaking hands, the butterflies in the stomach… the feelings we all get when falling in love. These first moments spent getting to know each other are particularly special and engraved in our memories, no matter how long ago it was, and for good reason: they are the start of your story. What a great idea to come back to that first date to propose to your fiancé because this time, you can relive all those beautiful feelings without awkward pauses and shaky hands.

You can surprise her or him by planning the same activity you did on your first date, the same restaurant or bar, at the same table, and even with the same menu, maybe? The more details you remember, the more nostalgic it will be. Try to think about your conversations; any particular joke that made him/her laugh? Or the music that was playing on the back that night. Every detail counts! After, the moment you decide to propose depends on the situation. If you are having dinner, you can pop the question with dessert, or if you are walking around visiting a nice place, you can kneel in the exact spot where you had your first kiss…. Ultimately, it is all about the moments that are special for both of you, and remembering those moments will show them what they mean to you, in a meaningful way.

TIP: If you are planning to take your partner out for dinner at a specific restaurant, make sure to book your table in advance, and if you can ask for a private area, even better. Valentine’s Day is a trendy date, and restaurants are usually crowded and fully booked, even.

2.    Valentine’s proposal on the newspaper

A classic idea, but a good one. Printing a “Will you marry me?” message in the local newspaper can be a precious memory we can keep with us forever. And a fantastic way to let the world know too! You can ask your partner to get the newspaper early in the morning for you (any excuse about some information you might need will do!). You can ask her/him to check for a specific page number; otherwise, you can wait until you see each other and leave the newspaper open for your partner to find it; adding this element of surprise is what makes a perfect proposal story! After reading it, you can take out the ring, and the rest will be magic… You know what you’ll have to do next, right? Frame your proposal announcement and hang it on your wall… Time to start planning for the wedding!

3.    Surprise dessert

Whether you go to a restaurant or cook a home delicious meal, dessert is the perfect moment to ask him or her to marry you. Our recommendation is to cook at home, mainly because restaurants are usually crowded on Valentine’s Day. Another good reason: it is unique! Nothing shows love like a fancy home-cooked meal prepared by your own hands. In case you are not a very good cook, don’t worry! You could take some personalized classes in advance to master the menu you want to prepare that night, and our expert proposal planner team can help you with that! One good option in Geneva is Les Ateliers by Serge Labrosse. And if cooking is not your thing, a private chef will always be an excellent option; at OzPropoz, we know outstanding ones!

The dessert has to be one of her favorites, and what will make it extra special is how it will be presented. The question could be written with chocolate, petals, or you could hide the ring in the food… you decide! As long as you personalize it, nothing will go wrong. Both delicious and romantic, a proposal you both will never forget. You got the wanted I DO? Open the champagne; it is time to celebrate.

TIP: If you propose after a scavenger hunt, try to stay in the same town. This way, the weather will be easier to predict, and the tour will not take too long.

4.    Scavenger hunt

A well-thought scavenger hunt could make an amusing and memorable proposal. The more creative you get, the better! Hide clues in her/his favorite places and make the journey exciting but short. You could even invite members of your family to be part of this adventure, make them give your partner clues about the following spots to discover, and take pictures of each location figured out. They can be very helpful as well, as they can keep you posted in real-time on the stage of the scavenger hunt with your partner.

TIP: If you propose after a scavenger hunt, try to stay in the same town. This way, the weather will be easier to predict, and the tour will not take too long.

5.    Romantic getaway

We all love a romantic getaway! A couple of nights or more dedicated to enjoying each other’s company, away from work and responsibilities… and on Valentine’s Day? What a good idea! The perfect holiday for proposals when everywhere is even more romantic than usual will make this getaway even more special. Pick a place your partner has always wanted to go, plan your trip, and think about all the details. An excellent option for getaways in Switzerland is Relais & Chateaux, which offers a variety of inspiring destinations. Once you are all settled, take her/him to an important monument spot or a quiet place with a nice view, get ready, and pop the question! What a beautiful engagement!

“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves- alone we find it with another.” —Thomas Merton.