10 Unique Ways to Propose This Christmas 2024
Christmas is already a magical time of year, so why not make it even more unforgettable with a heartfelt proposal? Whether you want to go big with a splashy gesture or keep it intimate and sweet, here are ten unique ways to pop the question this festive season.
1. Hidden in the Christmas Cracker
Imagine pulling a cracker and instead of a paper crown, your partner finds a sparkling engagement ring. You could even sneakily replace the joke with “Will you marry me?” Just make sure they don’t throw the contents away too quickly!
2. Tree-Mendous Surprise
Hide the ring in a bauble or hang it on the tree as a decoration. Wait until your partner spots it or guide them towards it during a cosy evening of mulled wine and fairy lights.
3. A Proposal in the Snow (or Fake Snow)
If it’s a white Christmas, write “Will you marry me?” in the snow for a truly picture-perfect moment. If snowflakes aren’t guaranteed, you can fake it with snow spray on the windows or a snow globe customised with the big question.
4. Under the Mistletoe
Take the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe up a notch by dropping to one knee while your partner is expecting just a smooch. Sweet and simple, it’s bound to catch them by surprise!
5. Festive Film Night
Recreate a scene from your favourite Christmas movie. Think Love Actually placards or a cosy Elf-themed evening where you pop the question during “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.”
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6. The Christmas Morning Gift
Slip the ring box into a larger gift box, buried beneath layers of tissue paper or other decoys. The anticipation of unwrapping a thoughtful present only to find the gift will be unmatched.
7. Christmas Market Magic
Take a stroll through a twinkling Christmas market and find a quiet moment among the mulled wine stalls to ask your question. Bonus points if carol singers or a brass band are nearby for the soundtrack.
8. In a Homemade Advent Calendar
Create your own advent calendar and tuck the ring behind door number 25. Each day leading up will build the suspense until they open the final surprise on Christmas morning.
9. Write It in Lights
Channel your inner Clark Griswold and create a display of fairy lights spelling out “Marry Me?” on your house, garden wall, or even inside your living room. Just don’t blow the electrics before they see it!
10. On a Winter Walk
Plan a picturesque winter walk with flasks of hot chocolate. When you find the perfect spot—a frosty forest, a snowy hill, or a quiet bench—take a knee and make the moment truly magical.
Ready to Say Yes?
No matter how you choose to propose, the most important thing is that it’s true to who you are as a couple. Christmas proposals are extra special because they come with a built-in cheer—and a lifetime of holiday anniversaries to celebrate!
Let this Christmas be the start of your very own happily ever after. 🎄💍
What now? The next step is to talk to about your unique ceremony!