Backyard Wedding Proposal Ideas

It’s come to a special moment in your relationship where you and your significant other have grown in life, in love, and are ready to take it to the next level. You both share an easygoing, warm energy that makes you feel comfortable and safe around each other, and everything just…works. The time has finally come where you’re finally ready to pop the question, to put a ring on it, if you will. Although, you’re not quite sure how to go about this yet, no amount of rom coms, period pieces, and other various forms of chick flicks have prepared you for this moment. You’re stumped! Prepping for your proposal is by no means an easy task, and is understandably as nerve-wracking as it sounds. You’ve come to the internet to seek guidance, and guidance for romantic proposal ideas is indeed what the internet shall give you! Here are some backyard wedding proposal ideas to help you get started on this new journey!

Picking The Right Time Of The Year

When considering backyard wedding proposal ideas make sure to pick the right time of the year

When is the perfect time to give a marriage proposal? Well, that all really depends on you! A good number of couples tend to propose on big holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, which definitely make for quite the memorable moment and almost chick flick-esque proposal. Going for classic proposal ideas like date night or a private dinner on Valentines Day, or surprising your partner with an engagement ring Christmas gift can never go wrong!

While you may have ample time to have something planned for the best wedding proposal on a holiday, you may not want to wait that long for the perfect moment to make your big move! If you're trying to make the proposal a surprise, you may not want to do it on a big holiday just because your significant other may be expecting it! Any moment can be special for the dream proposal with the right amount of love and effort, regardless of how grandiose or how simple they can be. A quiet Tuesday evening after having takeout for dinner can be just as life changing and joyous as a grandiose one!

For avid planners, you may want to consider which month or season you’d like to get married in, as the usual couple stays engaged around 12-13 months! Proposing at the perfect time can mean getting married on your desired month or season, so planning would indeed be crucial. Other than that, there certainly is no right or wrong time to propose, any time is a good time, as far as we’re concerned!

Picking The Right Venue

When considering backyard wedding proposal ideas make sure to choose the right venue

The right venue for your backyard proposal idea is just as important as the time you choose to propose, as it is all about the atmosphere you’re trying to capture! A backyard wedding proposal simply means a proposal that takes place in any outdoor setting—inclusive of, but not limited to, your own backyard!

Perhaps you’re in the mood for something charmingly urban, atop the tallest tower in the city or Central Park, maybe? Or something that gives off more of a regency-era, period piece vibe, walking through a field of grass in the early morning fog? A simple but charming pumpkin patch proposal in the autumn that involves a treasure hunt or scavenger hunt, or even the quintessential proposal at the beach scenario? The possibilities for an amazing proposal are truly endless!

While we’re all for planning the perfect proposal, we highly encourage you to also take into consideration the preferences of your significant other! Would they appreciate an outdoor space that’s public? Or one that’s an intimate moment, slightly more secluded from the crowd? Would they enjoy a quick weekend getaway to a cottage in the spring, or would they prefer something warmer? Communication and consent is always the key!

Do You Want Guests At Your Proposal?

When considering backyard wedding proposal ideas make sure to choose if you would like to have guests present or not

Debating on whether you would like to have an audience to witness such an event is not only that should be taken into consideration, but also should be agreed upon by both you and your partner! The last thing you would want is to plan a proposal so grandiose only for your partner to feel mortified and anxious over the fancy lights and random bystanders watching your every move.

We encourage you to consider when and where you’re going, and gauge whether your desired venue is either too public, or too empty. Do take the time to also check if your desired venue accepts booking and reservations—that way your proposal will only be witnessed by closest friends and family, or perhaps even just yourselves. If you want the proposal to be recorded, then you'll need at least a trustworthy friend with steady hands to film the once-in-a-lifetime moment. Better yet, if you have a professional photographer as a friend, you'll definitely want to invite them.

Plan For Afterwards

Surely a successful proposal calls for a celebration! One of the most popular post-proposal party ideas is a surprise party put together by the proposer, either at a favorite restaurant with friends and family to join you for dinner, or a bar your close friends frequent! Regardless of how you want to celebrate the beginning of a new journey, here are some things you definitely should not forget!

Music

Whether it be a DJ, a band, or a Spotify playlist, playing music to celebrate your engagement is always a must! Dance the night away with a special song from both your favorite artists, favorite songs you both enjoy, and songs you’d love to make memories with!

Food

Depending on the kind of post-proposal party you’re going for, having food for yourselves and for your guests is very crucial! Plan a five-course meal plan for a fancy family dinner, or hire a catering service for a simple cocktail party with finger foods and drinks!

Photos

Last but not least, do take photos of your engagement! This life-changing experience is without a doubt worth documenting, and nothing immortalizes memories better than a beautiful photograph of the lovely couple, or a video of the proposal itself!

Choosing the Perfect Engagement Ring

The main ingredient and probably the most important component of a wedding proposal—the ring! Finding the perfect engagement ring is another formidable task in itself, but here are a few of our own suggestions to help you get started!

Star Dust Ring

The cosmos is and always will be such a wonder to behold, and to spend an evening with a loved one gazing at the stars witnessing such marvels can make for a simple but romantic evening. Our Star Dust Ring is nothing short of a wonderful attempt to capture the likeness of a cosmic explosion made out of a cobalt chrome foundation inlaid with crushed diamonds, moonstone, Muonionalusta meteorite, and blue opal.

Meteorite Ring with Real Gold Liner

Coming across a meteorite is already quite the special experience in itself; to have one wrapped around your finger even more so. Our Meteorite Ring with Real Gold Liner features the ever so beautiful Muonionalusta Meteorite acid-etched to perfection, lined with the gold of your choice. It displays a unique and completely random pattern, making your engagement ring truly one of a kind–a perfect representation of a love story so rare.

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