How to Prepare to Propose

Step 1: you met the love of your life. Now you want to propose but you are wondering “how do I even prepare to propose?!”
First things first,you found your person! Congratulations. The hardest part is done! Now we can help walk you through the next steps to make things official.

Keep that Ring Safe

Ok, so now that you have that ring and you are preparing to propose, you need to insure the ring! Trust me, you will feel SO much more at ease carrying that ring around knowing that you have it insured. It is surprisingly really easy to insure by adding it to most home, rental or car insurance plans.

Now that you have the ring insured, consider how you plan to carry it for the proposal. Spoiler alert: carrying around a ring box can be bulky and giveaway your plans! You can ask your jeweler to provide you with a plastic ring bag or a small cloth pouch, you could also invest in a keepsake ring pouch that you could use for your wedding day as well.

Decide if you want the moment captured

This is such an exciting and big moment for you and your partner! Did you know most people often say that they blacked out the entire proposal because there were so many emotions happening? This is totally normal!
One way to ease your nerves for the proposal AND make sure those special moments are captured is by making sure you book a proposal photographer! We offer an incredibly incognito proposal package that helps you feel calm and relaxed about your plan. We even set up an incognito email response to not blow your cover and we hop on a quick call to get all the details and make sure you feel at ease with the plan.

Live in the moment when you propose

The best way to be able to live in the moment, is to feel confident and prepared with your plan! I know it might feel silly, but practice what you want to say. Talk to yourself while driving or look in the mirror and feel confident with how you want to propose. If you feel nervous that you won’t say everything you want to say, you could always write a card to have with you at the proposal.

If you are wanting to incorporate the sunset (or sunrise!) for your proposal, take time to look up the sunrise and sunset times the day you want to propose.

Calm Your Nerves

It is SO normal to feel nervous. This is such an exciting and emotional time! We highly recommend taking time to journal leading up to the proposal to get your nerves out. On the day (or week of) try doing some calming meditations to feel more relaxed.

Remember, this time is for you and your partner. It is easy to get caught up in an extravagant event but if that doesn’t feel right for you and your relationship – don’t feel pressured to do something that isn’t you!

Pssst, if your partner is feeling nervous too – send them this advice on how to prepare to be proposed to.

Don’t Forget to Celebrate

This is the fun part! You’ve got the ring insured and in a safe pouch to carry. You have your plan nailed down and have been practicing what you want to say! You have the tools you need to calm your nerves.

Now it’s time to plan the celebration! Do you want to have friends or family meet you after the proposal? Do you want to celebrate with a delicious dessert or pop some champagne? Pick what feels right to you!

Grab more information about our incredibly incognito proposal photography. No need to stress about taking perfect pictures and let us do the work for you!