{"id":2493,"date":"2020-03-25T13:39:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T13:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/p\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2020-10-15T15:07:45","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T15:07:45","slug":"why-a-crisis-is-the-perfect-time-to-propose-the-benefits-of-a-proposal-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brillianteers.com\/blog\/why-a-crisis-is-the-perfect-time-to-propose-the-benefits-of-a-proposal-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a Crisis is the Perfect Time to Propose: The Benefits of a Proposal at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a crisis, like the Covid19 pandemic, the whole world is put on a complete standstill. The worldwide quarantine has restricted everyone from going out, going to their jobs, attending school, and in many cases, even just spending time in social events, for health and safety reasons. It’s in a crisis like this that you might find yourself lost for control over your supposedly planned marriage proposal. All the thought that went into planning your proposal may feel like it has been thrown out the window. But don’t be too rushed to give-up so easily. A crisis like this may just be exactly what you need for a proposal that will have your partner swooning with surprise. For every cloud, there’s a silver lining. If you’re looking for the perfect way to propose, there’s no better situation than a proposal at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why a Marriage Proposal at Home is the Perfect Way to Propose<\/span><\/h2>\n

It may not seem like it at first, but if your purpose is to catch your partner completely off-guard, surprise them in a way that they will never forget, and create the most memorable proposal, then there’s no better time than taking advantage of a crisis situation like the Covid19 Quarantine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your Partner Will Never Expect it<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether or not your partner’s expecting a grand or simple proposal from you, they will never see it coming if you push through with it during a crisis. Just imagine, you’re home together, restricted to go out and to go to any restaurant. You’re uncertain of what the next week or month will look like. It’s a worrisome situation. You are at your most vulnerable and there’s nothing but raw emotions and honesty in your actions. Thus making it a perfect way to propose. A proposal at home will be a complete and utter surprise. Call us cheesy, but there’s nothing better than a big romantic surprise to take your partner’s breath away.<\/span><\/p>\n

You Have Full Control Over Your Partner’s Schedule<\/span><\/h3>\n

The biggest threat of a planned proposal is a change in routine. You are planning a proposal that’s dependent entirely on the fact that your partner will go about their plans according to their daily routine. But any change of direction, or a change of mood, or even the slightest change of schedule, can jeopardize your entire proposal plan. This is the beauty of a proposal at home. You have full control over your partner’s schedule. There’s nothing that can ruin your plans. Making it easier for you to create an even more wonderful proposal than anything you can do at a fancy restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

You’ll Both Be 100% Comfortable<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ask anyone who’s ever proposed in a public place, a restaurant, or a specific location, and they’ll tell you just how uncomfortable it can all feel at a certain point. You’re not completely at ease. You know that people will be looking and sometimes even be listening to what you have to say. A proposal at home gives you the opportunity to make your proposal 100% intimate, and therefore, 100% comfortable. You can create a special moment for just the two of you. You don’t have to worry about saying anything wrong, or making a mistake as you express how you feel. You will both be comfortable to just be yourselves, to really take in and experience the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

You Can Literally Have Everything Delivered to Your Door<\/span><\/h3>\n

No need to go out and shop for all the different things you’ll need for the perfect proposal. You can just have everything delivered at home. From your dinner to your wine. You can even have your engagement ring from Brillianteers.com<\/a> delivered to your door. This can make the entire proposal planning process so much easier and stress-free.<\/span><\/p>\n

You want something that your partner will never expect. But you also want a proposal that your partner will remember for the rest of your lives. A proposal at home will give you the opportunity to do something so simple, yet completely intimate that it’ll be hard to forget.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Propose at Home: What You Need to Prepare<\/span><\/h2>\n

One reason why a lot of people may feel discouraged to propose at home is the idea of the proposal feeling too simple. There’s a fear that your partner may feel like you have not put a lot of thought or preparation into making this a special moment. But this is, unfortunately, a misconception. To be in your home, in your comfort zone, means that you have full control of our environment. From the ambiance of the place, the music you’re playing, the way you’ll pop the question. You can even set-up a hidden camera if you want to. You have the opportunity to make this the most spectacular and unique proposal, and you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have the House Clean and Spotless<\/span><\/h3>\n

Prepare for the special evening by making sure that your entire house is completely clean for your special night. You wouldn’t want anything to ruin how your partner feels, or worse, give them a reason to clean, ruining your entire plan. You want them to have absolutely nothing to do but exactly what you need them to be doing to make your plan work. Plus, there’s no better feeling than being in a freshly cleaned house.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set-up a Hidden Camera<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a really special moment in your life. To be able to capture this memory is irreplaceable. A proposal at home will allow you to set-up a hidden camera to capture the pure emotion and candid joy you’ll both be experiencing at that moment. To be sure that you have captured everything, you can set-up more than one camera around the area where you’ll propose. You can also use your phone to do this. Get it from a high-angle and make sure to turn the recording button on. Your partner would absolutely love you for capturing such a unique moment, giving them a chance to look back at it and re-experience everything that happened in what will be an out-of-body experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have Their Favorite Meal For Dinner<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you can cook or have their favorite meal delivered to your home, then this is definitely a must! There’s something special about having your favorite meal for dinner. It’s a discrete way to make them feel happy and special, without letting them feel like something’s up. A proposal at home shouldn’t restrict you from having a beautiful meal to prepare you (both) for what’s about to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Play All of Your Favorite Music<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the years that you have been together, there are those songs that will remind you of the best road trips, the funniest nights, and the sweetest encounters. These songs should be filling-up your whole day. Play all of your favorite music that you have enjoyed together. Create an environment where your partner feels their most relaxed and safest. It’ll make for such a special moment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find a Way For Them to Dress-up in a Way that Will Make them Feel Comfortable<\/span><\/h3>\n

They may not fell all too happy with bed hair and yesterday’s pajamas in your proposal video. If you’re planning a proposal at home, the biggest challenge is finding a way for your partner to dress-up in a way that they will be comfortable in. This can mean wearing something they are happy with and having their fixed-up just the way they like it. There are a few ways to get around this obstacle and it comes in the form of friends and family. Ask their closest friends or family what you can all do to encourage them to clean-up their look a little. This can be anything from a group video call where they will talk to different people, a work call, or even just a ‘test-run’ for an upcoming event. Their friends or family will know what the best thing to do is. Work alongside them. They’d most definitely love to get involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

Have an Idea of What You Want to Say<\/span><\/h3>\n

This can be a really nerve-racking experience. This can definitely lead to a ‘lost for words’ situation as you come closer to asking the most important question. You’d want to be able to know or at least have a gist, of what you want to tell your partner as you ask them to spend the rest of your life together.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are things that you can consider to help you know what you want to say before you pop the questions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Why you want to marry your partner<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • How much they mean to you<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • What they have done to make your life better<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  • What you want for your future together<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Do a little extra brainstorming and make a list of all the things you want to say. It doesn’t have to be a full script. But it should be a brief list to help yourself remember what you want to say when you ask for their hand in marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tell Your Closest Family and Friends About it<\/span><\/h3>\n

    You’d want to share the news of your plans with your family and friends. Telling them that you are planning a proposal at home will also guarantee that they are aware of what you have planned and that they will not in any way, disrupt your plan. It’s the best way to tell them to leave you be on that special night. This is also a great opportunity to get some help with the planning. They can help you make it even more special for both of you if they have valuable advice to give.<\/span><\/p>\n

    These are really helpful tips to guarantee that you are not only prepared for your proposal at home but that you are setting this up to be a completely unique and beautiful moment that your partner will never forget.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to Propose at Home: Ideas You Can Easily Do for the Most Romantic Marriage Proposal at Home<\/span><\/h2>\n

    If you don’t know what to specifically do to propose, then you should catch a little extra inspiration from these following ideas that you can easily do for a romantic marriage proposal at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Set-up Candles or Lights that Spell-out the Question<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    Think ‘romantic film’, and you’ll most likely think of the words ‘marry me’ spelled out with candles or Christmas lights. But of course, at a time of a crisis, this would be the last thing your partner would expect to see when they walk into a room. To get them out of your hair while you prepare the lights, draw them a full bath with bubbles, candles and all, or get them busy in the kitchen cooking something that takes a long time. You can even suggest that they do a grocery run that will have them out of the house for a good few hours. If you can, ask family or friends to help too.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Have a Beautiful Garden Picnic<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    Just because you can’t leave your home, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the summer’s lovely weather outside. Plan a brunch date in your garden. Set up a BBQ or order some pizza. Make it seem as if you’re just bored and want to be outside to enjoy the great weather. It’ll make for a really beautiful setting for your proposal at home. Just you, your partner, under beautiful weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cook a Spontaneous Meal Together<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    Forced to stay at home means a lot of cooking your own food. You can suggest an impromptu “let’s cook something special tonight” just to try something new. Work together to try a new recipe that your partner would love to have. You can even suggest trying to cook something you both miss eating at a restaurant. It’ll be such a great bonding opportunity. Fix the table up as if you’re dining at a fancy restaurant. Make a complete occasion out of it and make it all feel spontaneous. After a great time together, it’ll be a wonderful twist when you go down on one knee and ask for her hand in marriage.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Have Your Family Help You Out<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    If you’re under the same roof as your family or friends, you can plan something with them. Get them involved. It’ll be really great to have you all come together and bond. Having everyone as a part of your proposal will make it an even bigger surprise. It’ll also be perfect as you will have a few people who can help you make it extra-special. It doesn’t matter what you do, just having your family and friends experience this occasion with you will make it unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Propose Through a Social Media Post<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    As everyone finds themselves stuck at home, there’s a lot of time spent on social media. You might find that both you and your partner spend an unhealthy time looking through your social media accounts. This is where you can really take advantage of the situation. For a completely unique proposal at home, you can ask for their hand in marriage through a social media post. Collect a timeline of your old photos together, post something sweet for your partner to read, and at the end of the caption, pop the question. It’ll be an unconventional and modern take on the romance of a proposal, and it’ll be incredible.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Get Your Pets to Do the Asking<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    If you have pets at home with nothing better to do than love you, you can take advantage of their cuteness by attaching a ring to their collar. Have the ring in a box, and have your pet run to your partner. Let your partner figure out what’s around their collar, and once they have the box open and they are at their initial state of confusion, grab their hand and get down on one knee. It’ll be a fantastic combination of cuteness and romance all in one big hug of your declaration of love.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Do a Prank ‘Emergency’ Situation<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    If you and your partner are the types to do pranks on one another, this is a perfect time to plan the most genius prank of all time. This can only really be done with a proposal at home. Let your creativity run wild with this one. Just to help you get your prank-ideas flowing, you can consider to ‘cry wolf’. Decorate an entire room with candles and a sign saying “will you marry me?”. Shout for help and have your partner run to that room in a panic. It doesn’t really matter how you do it. Think of a prank that you can definitely pull-off.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Propose Through Your Favorite Board Game<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    If you are both big fans of playing board games and love a competitive evening trying different ones, you can plan a clever way to propose with one. Consider a game where you can write out the phrase ‘will you marry me?’ There’s a lot that you can do and it’ll be a really memorable and fun way to surprise your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n

    You can take advantage of any crisis situation and create a really incredible way to surprise the love of your life with a proposal at home that they will never forget. Be creative. Think outside the box. Make the most of the advantages of being stuck at home. Your partner will never see it coming.<\/span><\/p>\n

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