Celebrity Proposals to be Inspired By

It's the season for love and true love does stand the test of time, as we recently discovered when Ben Affleck popped the question to Jennifer Lopez with a beautiful $10 million green diamond ring. Celebrities aren't the only ones keen to tie the knot; so, too, are the millions of couples across the globe who postponed their big day in 2020 and 2021 owing to the pandemic. As restrictions ease and relatives are finally getting into planes, trains, and automobiles to attend loved ones' engagement and wedding parties, many new proposers are once again inspired to ask for their loved one's hand. If this is the case for you, the following celebrity proposals may provide you with a few good ideas to emulate.

Destination Paradise

To make sure your loved one is really in the mood to say 'I do', why not whisk them away to a romantic seaside destination for a romantic weekend away? That is exactly what Paris Hilton's husband, Carter Reum, did when he proposed to her on her 40th birthday. Reum kept it simple, letting the beautiful setting and his feelings for his future bride take the starring role. As they walked along the beach, he led her to a flower-adorned cabana, dropped to one knee, and Paris "said yes to forever." If you like this engagement style, then prioritizing the engagement ring is key too. Choose the cut that your partner has expressed a liking for. Trending cuts include emerald-, princess-, and Asscher-cut styles. Paris' was a huge 20-carat emerald-cut ring flanked by two shield-cut diamonds and touches of pavé diamonds. If you prefer smaller, more delicate styles, stick to the pavé and consider an eternity-style ring instead of a classic solitaire diamond.

When Adventure Is on Your Mind

If you and your partner love nothing more than scuba diving, bungee jumping, or jumping out of a plane, then make sure to incorporate this lust for an adventure into your proposal. Bill Rancic surprised his wife Juliana this way, proposing to her while they were enjoying a helicopter ride over Chicago. Bill didn't spare any tiny details. He served Giuliana Champagne and her favorite Chicago deep-dish pizza.

Making it Meaningful

Wedding specialists, The Knot, report that one of the biggest trends in proposals this year, is that of customization. The aim is to fill the moment with meaning, not simply choose someone else's idea or opt for the typical expensive dinner complete with getting down on bended knee. One of the most romantic proposals has got to be that of David Burtka, who asked his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, to marry him in a simple but beautiful way. The couple were out at an event and on the way back home, Burtka asked their driver to stop at a special place-the exact street where they first met. Burtka then got down on one knee and Harris said "Yes!"

If you are stuck for ideas on how to propose, a little research into the ideas chosen by movie stars and other celebrities can provide you with some inspiration. From destinations to exciting adventures, there are so many ways to add an element of surprise into this special moment. If you run out of ideas, take it back to the most simple, meaningful idea possible; one that celebrates the day you met or the joy and passion you bring to each other's lives.