Don’t think you need to pull off a flash mob proposal to impress your significant other. Contrary to popular belief, an engagement needn’t be over-the-top to be memorable and meaningful. In fact, plenty of us (raises hand) prefer an intimate at-home proposal. Getting engaged in your home allows for ugly crying. Just us? Beyond providing a comfort level, when a fella gets down on one knee in your living room, it’s just about the two of you living fully in that moment. The proposal feels sweet and sentimental. Plus, you can be in your pajamas! If you know you want to propose on the sofa or during a dinner in your own kitchen, we have put together some inspiration to help you plan the ultimate engagement in the comfort of the place you call home. Read on for ideas and the products you’ll need to propose in the sweetest, most romantic, personal, memorable, and maybe even funny way.

How to Plan an At-Home Marriage Proposal

Tips:

To plan a personal at-home proposal, think about what your signif other enjoys. If she’s a dog lover, recruit Fido to pop the question. Perhaps she loves dessert. How about baking an indulgent treat and adding a topper that asks her to be your wife? You don’t need to go overboard; a simple, sweet proposal is sure to win her over. But, um, don’t phone it in. We heard from a friend her man walked into the kitchen where she was doing the dishes and just said, “Marry me?” At least he had an engagement ring! Keep scrolling for more inspiration and simple products that can take your engagement from blah, to her blowing her nose because, yeah, she’s weeping. With happiness, don’t worry!

At-Home Proposal Inspiration

Where to Propose:

Anywhere that feels right within the four walls of your home is a perfect proposal spot! Or, outside. This is your proposal and we trust you know the place that’s special for the two of you. Just maybe not in the kitchen while she’s doing dishes. 

Type of Proposal:

It could be big, small, just the two of you, or with family involved. The engagement deets depend entirely on what you think your soon-to-be wife would prefer most. The only must-have is an engagement ring!

Proposal Props:

From a snuggly teddy bear, to a wow engagement ring, to a cute way to involve kids, and a pampering proposal prop, we tried to include products to enhance all kinds of engagements. So whether you want to photograph the moment in a fun, unique way, or pop the question over your morning coffee, read on for tips to pull off a proposal she’ll be telling your grandkids about.