A Christmas Proposal - How to Do It Right

Christmas is the most magical time of the year. The world is glistening with winter frost, snow, Christmas lights, and tinsel. What could possibly make it more enchanting? Perhaps, by adding more sparkle onto the world by proposing to the one you love with a shimmering ring that makes her eyes twinkle with tears of joy.

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A Christmas proposal will likely be the best gift your true love has ever received because it is not only one of the greatest declarations of love in existence, but it is also life-changing. For example, if you give your love a ring like R9465W, her first thoughts will not be about how brilliant the ring’s diamonds look, but that you love her so deeply that you want to spend the rest of your life with her. Therefore, your proposal is much more than a gift of a ring, but a gift of your heart and soul.

To ensure this proposal goes down in history as her best gift ever, you need to plan it perfectly. This does not mean she will not say “YES!” and absolutely love the proposal if things go wrong or if you end up going impromptu. Slight chaos is good if it is humorous and quirky enough, reminding her of why she fell in love with you in the first place. Therefore, when we say planning, we mean planning the ring and the proposal style/venue.

Planning the Ring

Unless your future fiancée happens to wear an engagement ring stock size, which for our Valina and Caro brands is 6.5, you will likely have to order her ring about a month in advance. We receive special order Valina and Caro rings in an average of three to four weeks, and SDC bridal rings in an average of four weeks. Because of this ordering time, start thinking of the ring at least two months before the planned proposal date. This way you have time to shop around, choose the perfect ring and get it ordered, designed, and shipped to you in time for the big day. If you need some advice on selecting the ideal engagement ring, refer to “A Man’s Guide to the Perfect Engagement Ring.” The ring is so important to the proposal because it is a great representation of how much you care about her, listen to her, and know what she likes.

Matching the Proposal to the Woman

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Asking someone to marry you is already a huge and often scary question. You want her to feel as comfortable as possible, while still sweeping her off her feet. To do so, the proposal must match your future fiancée. For example, a Christmas proposal is great for festive people who love the holidays. These women will feel like you are bringing holiday magic to life by proposing. She might even think of the ring as an ornament she gets to display year-round, making a holiday-motif, marquise-shaped halo ring like R9524W a perfect option. Whereas, if your true love happens to be someone who dislikes Christmas or who generally dislikes holidays, she will likely perceive a Christmas proposal as corny and inconsiderate to her feelings. For women like this, it might be better to propose early December or January, when the winter magic is still alive, but the holiday connotations are absent. But there is always a chance that if your proposal truly enchants your partner, she might start loving Christmas because you made it unforgettably special.

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Similarly, it is just as important to know whether your partner would like a low-key or elaborate proposal, a romantic or humorous proposal, and an outdoor or indoor proposal. These basic details can be easily inferred based on your partner’s personality and hobbies. For example, introverted people prefer intimate affairs. This means public proposals, like at restaurants or during family Christmas celebrations are off the table. Instead, do something cute, just you and her, like proposing while decorating a tree together (for indoorsy women) or while taking a winter hike together (for outdoorsy women). R9892P is a great ring for outdoorsy women because the rose gold and milgrain-spiral design manifests the look of vines climbing tree branches. This natural theme will make her spirit soar, constantly reminding her of what she loves. On the other hand, an extroverted woman who is the life of the party would probably enjoy a public proposal where all eyes were on her, whether they be strangers or friends. A great option for any extroverted woman is proposing during a large family or friend Christmas party. Or by getting carolers to come to your door, having them start singing Christmas music and then have them start singing original lines about marrying you.

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Yet, for more detailed proposal ideas, look at your future fiancée’s Pinterest and Instagram. Specifically, investigate her wedding and proposal boards and posts. Or for more creative proposal ideas, see if there is a DIY project she wants to do. Then as two work on the project together, propose! Just imagine her face as you two are making a homemade wreath, then you bend down to grab for supplies, get on one knee, and then surprise her with R9943W instead. A proposal like this is tailored to your future fiancée and her interests, proving to her that you love her enough to go the extra mile to bring her joy.

Alternatively, if social media doesn’t have the answers, you can always ask the people closest to her, like a sister, mom, or best friend. These women have likely known your love much longer than you have and therefore, have heard many stories of her dream ring, proposal, and wedding. They will give you some great proposal ideas personalized to the woman you love.

Utilize Winter Magic

Roughly 40% of proposals are during winter for a reason – it is magical. Therefore, if you wish to do the same, take advantage of this winter magic in your proposal.

Do you live in a state that becomes a winter wonderland? Embark on a fun outdoor activity together, like building a snowman, sledding, taking her for a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, or going to view Christmas lights. These are fun winter-based activities that will raise both of your endorphin levels with laughter and whimsy, creating the perfect atmosphere for proposing.

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Do you live in a warm state that never gets snow? Find a way to make it snow during your proposal, like having friends sprinkle fake snow on you as you ask her to marry you. Or take her to a skating rink that radiates with brisk winter air and frosted earth. These two options create the winter wonderland you otherwise cannot capture outside, creating the whimsy of colder states. The ring can also express the warm and cozy feelings of the holidays. R1006W, manifests the look of winter flurries blowing snow into beautiful spiral shapes with its milgrain and pave diamond twists.

Otherwise, whether you live in a chilly or warm state, indoor Christmas activities are a great way to utilize holiday magic too. Some perfect proposal moments include curling up by a fire, decorating the tree and house, or baking her favorite holiday treats together. You can also utilize winter magic in the way you present your future fiancée the ring. For example, get a hollow Christmas ornament and put the ring wrapped in tinsel in it. Then, when you give her the ornament, tell her there is a special gift inside. Or, go for classic jewelry gift ideas like putting a small gift box in the tree or her stocking. For these two options, make the proposal more special by leaving a note in the ring box, turning the gift and proposal into a cute Christmas scavenger hunt. Another creative idea is using a Christmas countdown calendar that has a chocolate or cute note in each day. But on Christmas eve, replace the chocolate with the ring so that when she goes to mark off the final day, she gets surprised with the ring instead.

The short answer on how to plan the perfect Christmas proposal is simple, make it a proposal your true love will never forget. Use the knowledge you have accumulated while dating to plan a proposal she would love. If you let your heart guide the proposal, you cannot go wrong. So, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy future with the one you love.