This past year has been a DOOZY to say the least right?! For me personally, my Bridal and Special Event business has slowed down tremendously of course…but I started to think about Covid and how people creatively did their proposals. I know that February is always a staple for wedding engagements because of Valentine’s Day so I wanted to share with you some fun and creative ways I found that people have gotten engaged over the past year during Covid-19. There is an underlying sense of pressure when you want to propose but add a layer of a "‘Pandemic” and then what? Well, lets check out the cute proposal ideas that came to be!
Think the first one is pretty brilliant and sweet. A great way to get your family involved. Yes, you guessed it, ZOOM! Send everyone in your family a large piece of paper or cardstock with the words “Will You Marry Me’ and surprise your significant other on a family Zoom call. Pop the question with a virtual twist! Each screen/family member(s) will hold up the paper at the right time and there ya have it….The distance and the safety of all is uncompromised!! Love it!
Here is another twist to this scenario. Have your family members take a picture of themselves holding up one of the letters from the ‘Will You Marry Me?’ and line them up to surprise your significant other as well! It’s simple, sweet and easy to do! One can get pretty original with this and each person’s letter or word.
Obviously proposing at home has been common place but elevating the idea is always of interest. If you were planning on getting engaged on holiday then bring the holiday to you! Create a romantic getaway in your own house. Use decor, flowers, wine, romantic lighting to set the mood and tone from the place you were supposed to be. The thought and time that it took to show your LOVE that YOU didn’t want to wait will be swoon-worthy!
Turning a picnic or a hike into a romantic rendezvous is also incredibly thoughtful and safe! Also, proposing with a mask, a face shield in a full body suit can also be fun(ny)!! Maybe hiding the ring in a roll of toilet paper or in a jar of anti-bacterial gel?? Whatever or however you choose to propose during this crazy time….let it speak to the beautiful life you are going to make together! It will most definitely be a story for the ages just because Covid is the backdrop so have fun with it, get creative and share your engagement story with me! Let me know in the comments!