‘Tis the season to get engaged!

The holiday season is all about love, celebration and family—that’s what makes a holiday proposal so special and memorable. If you are planning to pop the question on Christmas morning, Hanukkah dinner, or New Year’s Eve, here are some tips and tricks for doing it the right way.

Find out what your S.o. wants.

No matter what time of year it is, a wedding proposal should never be a total surprise. Getting engaged is a huge moment, and it should be a moment that is perfect for both of you. Ask your partner what their ideal proposal looks like: do they prefer it to be in private, in a public setting, or in front of family members? This will help you narrow down your ideas, and give your significant-other an engagement they’ve always dreamed of. 

Ask for help.

While a holiday proposal is a great way to create special memories, it can be really overwhelming. Between visiting relatives, Christmas shopping, gift-wrapping, family dinners, and other back-to-back festivities, it might be difficult to find the right moment. Don’t be afraid to reach out for a helping hand. Get a sibling, friend, or family member to help you come up with an idea, plan around other holiday events, hide the engagement ring, and distract your partner while you set the scene.

Make it festive.

The holiday season is full of celebration, beautiful decorations, and intimate moments—use that to your advantage! Here are some ways to bring some holiday spirit into your proposal: 

• Wrap your engagement ring, put in under the tree, and have your partner open the present on Christmas morning.

• Take them ice skating, and get down on one knee in the middle of the rink. 

• To be surrounded with family and loved-ones, propose at a Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Hanukkah dinner. 

• Ask for a kiss under the mistletoe, and offer an engagement ring instead.

• Propose at midnight on New Year’s Eve, with tons of champagne close by. 

• Go to a Christmas tree farm with family and friends.

• For a private moment, pop the question while you’re drinking hot cocoa in front of a fireplace. 

• For a big surprise, plan a holiday photoshoot with your partner and get down on one knee while she’s posing for a picture. 

Capture the moment.

While you’re enjoying your magical moment, someone else should be capturing it. You don’t want to walk away from your marriage proposal without photos to look back on!

Hiring a professional photographer to sneak some snapshots will ensure your special day is documented forever.

If you and your partner got engaged this (or any other) holiday season, comment down below and share your story. And if you haven’t popped the question just yet, don’t miss out on our exclusive $99 holiday photo shoot package.

Season’s greetings!